District 9

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JoeAlAug 23, 2009

Worst Sci-Fi movie I have ever seen!! First time ever I walked out of a movie... From alien rights to alien relocation... Damn liberals ruined what could have been a good thing.

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fredUAug 23, 2009

Adding to the many tragedies of this film is that I could not rate it less than 0. It was horrible! The lame attempt at a documentary during the first 20 minutes left me on the edge of my seat..as in ready to get up and walk! The plot was Adding to the many tragedies of this film is that I could not rate it less than 0. It was horrible! The lame attempt at a documentary during the first 20 minutes left me on the edge of my seat..as in ready to get up and walk! The plot was pitiful, accented by the sotry line that the main charachter was to be discredited in the media by having interacial sex with Prawns....Oh man, I feel like writing the director/producer and asking for a refund for my ticket and the waste of 2 hours of my life.… Expand

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AlanI.Aug 23, 2009

An interesting tale of troubled "race relations", the plot becomes a little thin as it concentrates too much on the struggling, cowardly protagonist of the film instead of the larger political implications (summer movie syndrome?). The gonzo An interesting tale of troubled "race relations", the plot becomes a little thin as it concentrates too much on the struggling, cowardly protagonist of the film instead of the larger political implications (summer movie syndrome?). The gonzo video journalism style of camera work gets a little nauseating on the big screen but extra points for telling a human story in the sci-fi genre without excessive action scenes.… Expand

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TimDAug 23, 2009

Best movie that has been in theaters in a while. Well worth watching.

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ZenAug 23, 2009

Hopefully we can take a look at ourselves after watching this movie!

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JammoDAug 23, 2009

Different, original, incredible potential... One of the best movie I've ever seen. Drekkon says Green Light on this one.

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BeccaBAug 23, 2009

I liked this movie while I watched it, but when I stepped out of the theater, I realized how stupid it is. Cat food being like a drug to the aliens? The fact that the aliens look like shrimp/lobster? Laughable! Let's not forget the fact I liked this movie while I watched it, but when I stepped out of the theater, I realized how stupid it is. Cat food being like a drug to the aliens? The fact that the aliens look like shrimp/lobster? Laughable! Let's not forget the fact that these shrimp ("prawns") communicate with humans easily - us humans know their language! Weird? Yeah. Ok the movie has a "message" but I don't think we needed a movie to tell us that racism/unequality is bad.… Expand

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KeenanSAug 22, 2009

This film is not perfect, but it damn sure is one of the best sci-fi flicks to come around in quite some time. This is unlike any other sci-fi film you can think of. While I do have to complain that it seems they thew in too much humor This film is not perfect, but it damn sure is one of the best sci-fi flicks to come around in quite some time. This is unlike any other sci-fi film you can think of. While I do have to complain that it seems they thew in too much humor considering it deals with political issues such as genocide and war, this is still a great film loaded with intense action scenes, a captivating storyline, and great acting. This is a definite must-see, it will rock your world and your perception of what a sci-fi film can do.… Expand

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NoirlingAug 22, 2009

This is a stellar film. Not a stupid summer flick with men in tights or rock'm sock'm robots. Most films like this would get a low rating, but District 9 is different. By that, I mean there is a character who undergoes real change. This is a stellar film. Not a stupid summer flick with men in tights or rock'm sock'm robots. Most films like this would get a low rating, but District 9 is different. By that, I mean there is a character who undergoes real change. He starts out as a tool, and by the end of the movie we see he has overcome his internal prejudism. The ending is beautifully subtle, even if it is incomplete. This movie NEEDS a sequel, just like Kill Bill vol. 1 did. Yet, it does stand alone as a perfectly viable work. It's disturbing how many people really didn't get it and, in fact, have a violent reaction to it. Could it be that these people all harbor a prejudism of their own?… Expand

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SeifZAug 22, 2009

Although this movie hasn't come out in the UK yet as of writing, I managed to find a way to see it (ssshhh) in decent enough quality. Needless to say, this film is definitely worth a cinema visit. The premise and concept are superbly Although this movie hasn't come out in the UK yet as of writing, I managed to find a way to see it (ssshhh) in decent enough quality. Needless to say, this film is definitely worth a cinema visit. The premise and concept are superbly realised and the main character (Wickers/Vickers?) is very likeable. The actor playing him brings a real naivity and bumbling foolery to the guy but he's so sweet and you really feel for him. The aliens are great, with the CGI really doing wonders in most cases. The story is good but a little in-cohesive on account of the 3 act set-up. I think I would have preferred the whole film to be a mockumentary like how it begins. In any case, each of the 3 acts work really well individually. The interaction between the humans and prawns seems fairly realistic and quite original to me. The action is superb and often very cool. It can be gory which I love but then you get body-horror elements which were revolting. I'd like to get more into the backstory and would welcome any spin-offs/sequels/prequels that may come. Go see this film and look out for Neil Blomkamp, the director. He's the next big thing but needs to improve the story-telling and character development issues but he can handle everything else better than most veteran filmmakers.… Expand

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MartinKAug 22, 2009

Visually impressive for the CGI. Other than that, it was silliness. If you have a brain, you'll be insulted. The script is absurd and seems like it was written by the same person that scripted the Transformers. If you're a SciFi Visually impressive for the CGI. Other than that, it was silliness. If you have a brain, you'll be insulted. The script is absurd and seems like it was written by the same person that scripted the Transformers. If you're a SciFi fan you'll be embarrassed if you want anything more intelligent. I hate to agree with Ebert, but this is nothing more than poor space soap opera with emotional manipulation and little care to actually producing anything intelligent. I got the point of the movie. It's been done a million times and much better and without a need for an excuse to focus on apartheid, which didn't even make sense. It makes me realize that movies have deterioriated into such unoriginal trash that throw any new CGI trick in front of them and they'll scream how awesome it is.… Expand

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JackAug 22, 2009

OMG, how can everybody think this is so amazing? Its AVERAGE! The point of the film is so obvious that it loses any affect. The filming changes from a documentary to an action with no explanation. And the plot holes are frequent and OMG, how can everybody think this is so amazing? Its AVERAGE! The point of the film is so obvious that it loses any affect. The filming changes from a documentary to an action with no explanation. And the plot holes are frequent and annoying. Whoever rates this 7 above should consider that a good film actually has to have structure, not a cobbled together bunch of action that has no relevance to the rest of the film.… Expand

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joshuabAug 21, 2009

I really loved this movie. The way the special effects blend in seamlessly with the documentary style film making in the first half is whats most ground breaking about this film. Also impressive is the way in which you are connected to the I really loved this movie. The way the special effects blend in seamlessly with the documentary style film making in the first half is whats most ground breaking about this film. Also impressive is the way in which you are connected to the alien characters and wikuses plot arch. His transformation is very convincing due to his awesome performance. Just because his transformation draws inspiration from the fly does not mean it isn't original and powerful. People who criticize it for ripping off other movies are way to overzealous and just being nit pickey. Drawing inspiration does not mean you can't make your film unique. Anyways this is a great and yes GROUNDBREAKING MOVIE.… Expand

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MikeWAug 21, 2009

Its seems different at first look, but underneath it, it is no where to the level of though to compare to matrix , terminator, alien all of which it derives elements of its idea. I am not sure i see it having vision as much as a montage of Its seems different at first look, but underneath it, it is no where to the level of though to compare to matrix , terminator, alien all of which it derives elements of its idea. I am not sure i see it having vision as much as a montage of ideas thought as cool. But in fair it served its point and was fun to watch.… Expand

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ShaunM.Aug 21, 2009

There is nothing here. Some of my favorite movies of all time include Children of Men, the Matrix, Terminator 2, Demolition Man, and any other sci-fi movies with originality. In fact, they don't even have to be original.. BUT this movie There is nothing here. Some of my favorite movies of all time include Children of Men, the Matrix, Terminator 2, Demolition Man, and any other sci-fi movies with originality. In fact, they don't even have to be original.. BUT this movie does not have a descent plot and it's originality is spoiled in the execution. Maybe my hopes were too high... I don't know.… Expand

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TimothyMAug 21, 2009

Unique idea, very bad acting. It couldn't end soon enough.

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MaryMAug 21, 2009

After the first 5 minutes, all I kept wondering is when it would end. I would have made better use of my money to pay them to stop the movie. An absolute boring, mess. The theater was full at the beginning, but people left and didn't After the first 5 minutes, all I kept wondering is when it would end. I would have made better use of my money to pay them to stop the movie. An absolute boring, mess. The theater was full at the beginning, but people left and didn't return. I should have followed.… Expand

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KevinMAug 21, 2009

District 9 was easily the most amazing film I have ever seen. It combined several elements to give it such an astounding impression - it brought into debate the issues of racial divide and segregation, the sense of "differentiation", and of District 9 was easily the most amazing film I have ever seen. It combined several elements to give it such an astounding impression - it brought into debate the issues of racial divide and segregation, the sense of "differentiation", and of course the elements of action and drama. For a relatively unknown director and cast, I was absolutely astounded at how phenomenal the movie was, both in terms of content and its overall impression. Go see it - you will not be disappointed!… Expand

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JoshBAug 21, 2009

It's sad how rare it is to see a an action movie with so much thought put into the story/script -- but it also makes you appreciate District 9 that much more.

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ChristianPAug 21, 2009

Great premise. But the promise of a sci-fi Apartheid allegory remains unfulfilled. The film opens interestingly enough, but soon turns into hacky sci-fi/Hollywood explosion/gore fest. Some odd half-plot emerges...but it seems tacked on when Great premise. But the promise of a sci-fi Apartheid allegory remains unfulfilled. The film opens interestingly enough, but soon turns into hacky sci-fi/Hollywood explosion/gore fest. Some odd half-plot emerges...but it seems tacked on when the writers couldn't figure out how to take a good idea and make a story of it...I don't understand what everyone loved about it.… Expand

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EricMAug 21, 2009

Awful, cram down your throat moralization. Characters and plot are shallow and cynical. Explosives mere ploy to distract from the gratuitous preaching.

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AmberDAug 21, 2009

I've seen more storyline, character development, action, and suspense with Transformers franchise and Starship Troopers trilogy than with this movie. District 9 combines those two movies in a slapped-together mishmash. After the I've seen more storyline, character development, action, and suspense with Transformers franchise and Starship Troopers trilogy than with this movie. District 9 combines those two movies in a slapped-together mishmash. After the evictions, it's practically a free'for'all. A lot of the gore was unnecessary, as it could have been implied, not an in-your-face, blood-spattered camera shots. I know it's just a movie, but some of the action, like blowing up a human, the pieces will be cooked, not bloody, scientifically/biologically speaking. The heat and force of the alien weapons would make it so. All in all, it was a slapped together, mishmash with obvious homage to Starship Troopers and very little or none at all morals or ethics which would have made the movie greater in character development. I watched it once, wanted to walk out halway through, but I watched it to the end. Won't do that again.… Expand

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MattKAug 21, 2009

An incredible sci-fi movie thanks to it's originality, action, and terrific story-telling. I found myself on the edge of my seat hoping for the good guy to survive, which is something I haven't done for a LONG time. I especially An incredible sci-fi movie thanks to it's originality, action, and terrific story-telling. I found myself on the edge of my seat hoping for the good guy to survive, which is something I haven't done for a LONG time. I especially liked the epic progression of the hero, as well as the effects were spectacular, while not being too in-your-face. An instant classic, and hopefully and instant sequal as well.… Expand

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PerryLAug 21, 2009

On the edge of my seat from the start to the finish. The movie lingers in my mind even before I went to bed that night.

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AnthonySAug 21, 2009

A great movie with unique direction and plot. Throw in a couple good protagonists, some realistic computer graphics plus good social commentary and you got one of the best science fiction movies of the year. Yes, there are some places is A great movie with unique direction and plot. Throw in a couple good protagonists, some realistic computer graphics plus good social commentary and you got one of the best science fiction movies of the year. Yes, there are some places is could have been better, but in most areas it was amazing. I think everyone should go see it.… Expand

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TrevorLAug 20, 2009

This is a rarity: a science fiction film that both says something meaningful about humanity and is fun to watch. Unlike some reviewers, I found neither the message nor the violence too strong for the subject; on the contrary, the message is This is a rarity: a science fiction film that both says something meaningful about humanity and is fun to watch. Unlike some reviewers, I found neither the message nor the violence too strong for the subject; on the contrary, the message is inherently strong--to dilute it to satisfy milquetoast sentiments would be a betrayal--and the action had to kick it up or fall behind. I consider this nearly the ideal treatment of the concept, which is fresh itself.… Expand

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hollycAug 20, 2009

What a great film---really, it's a shame stuff like this isn't made more often. Solid acting, direction, script, visual effects (absolutely, positively love the integrated use of CG/VFX rather than overbearing, unnecessary and just What a great film---really, it's a shame stuff like this isn't made more often. Solid acting, direction, script, visual effects (absolutely, positively love the integrated use of CG/VFX rather than overbearing, unnecessary and just not very good CG of so many films these days). My only complaint would be on-the-nose, a tad cheesy dialog at the end (--more akin to a campier Independence Day or something) but otherwise, definitely worth $12 seeing this in the theater.… Expand

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ArthurRAug 20, 2009

Nearly perfect. Acting, uniqueness, adventure and sense of terror and realness.

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LPAug 20, 2009

I recognized the heavy handed social commentary but this movie was disgusting and boring. Wikus was convincing as the wimp turned hero but the movie has huge plot holes. At the end of the film you still don't know that much about the I recognized the heavy handed social commentary but this movie was disgusting and boring. Wikus was convincing as the wimp turned hero but the movie has huge plot holes. At the end of the film you still don't know that much about the aliens, In this way the movie disregards the aliens and their culture just like the callous humans of the story. Creatures are the focal point --not the story. I felt cheated out of my money and my time.… Expand

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JeffMAug 20, 2009

Warning, Warning. I went to see this with my wife, a horror writer... and we had to leave half way through, as the constant use of shaky cams made her motion sick on the big screen. It was interesting up to then, but be WARNED, shaky, shaky, Warning, Warning. I went to see this with my wife, a horror writer... and we had to leave half way through, as the constant use of shaky cams made her motion sick on the big screen. It was interesting up to then, but be WARNED, shaky, shaky, shaky cams.… Expand

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stevesAug 20, 2009

Not at all a subtle allegory, but a very effective one nonetheless, and not only a warning of what lies ahead, but what is happening now in that other world that we will learn about when it is too late.

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KenTAug 20, 2009

This is a war film masquerading as science fiction. The excessive gore reminds me of Black Hawk Down. The film makers chose to set this film in South Africa and don't disguise the parallels with racial tensions in that country during This is a war film masquerading as science fiction. The excessive gore reminds me of Black Hawk Down. The film makers chose to set this film in South Africa and don't disguise the parallels with racial tensions in that country during the apartheid system of oppression. I thought the movie worked okay as an action flick, but I found the social commentary to be heavy handed and therefore to have less impact than if it were more deftly handled.… Expand

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TheFlyAug 20, 2009

I do agree that this is one of the best sci-fi movies of the past 10-20 years with an incredibly original concept. I, too, was entertained virtually the entire two hours and really agreed with one review's sentiment that District 9 is I do agree that this is one of the best sci-fi movies of the past 10-20 years with an incredibly original concept. I, too, was entertained virtually the entire two hours and really agreed with one review's sentiment that District 9 is "so brilliantly and fully imagined that real life, when it resumes after the credits, arrives with a new sense of dread." My only criticisms are 1) The ship's fuel did not need to be the same as that which transformed Wikus and 2) the main protagonist mercenary wasn't as well acted as I would have liked. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience that will wear well for years and years. … Expand

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AJLAug 20, 2009

Amazing idea gone awry when interesting plot is not well explained and just background to what is really an action film with cheesy acting.

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DougWAug 20, 2009

OK people, you're really getting a bit crazy here. This movie was OK, as a comic-book plot turned into a movie, but it was not, repeat NOT, high-quality sci-fi. There were plot holes you could drive a mother-ship through in this thing, OK people, you're really getting a bit crazy here. This movie was OK, as a comic-book plot turned into a movie, but it was not, repeat NOT, high-quality sci-fi. There were plot holes you could drive a mother-ship through in this thing, from what energy source keeps the ship hovering over Johannesburg for 20 years (and why can't THAT energy be used to launch the ship??) to exactly how likely is it that superpowers like the US, China and Russia would leave little old South Africa alone to handle these aliens, who, oh by the way, might be carrying viruses and/or technology that could wipe out mankind. Sounds logical to me! Anyway, you have to think of the movie as an intelligent comic book plot. It had good cinematics, decent effects, nice acting and a fairly well-executed (if overdone) morale to the story. The development of the main character from a beurocrat who treats the aliens like lower life forms (the egg-burning scene is particularly nasty) to....well, I don't want to give anything away, but let's just say his perspective changes pretty dramatically.... Anyway, its a good movie, better than the Transformers/G.I.Joe junk we've been fed lately, but it's certainly not as good as the next level up (Matrix/Star Wars/Blade Runner), and even those aren't really, really great sci-fi....Here's hoping someone out there has the brains to produce Lord of Light....now THERE's a sci-fi story.… Expand

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ShaneMAug 20, 2009

Best movie of the summer. Hands down. Easily blows Terminator, Transformers, Potter and G.I. Joe out of the water. Easily. You won't be disappointed.

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RossWAug 20, 2009

I don't think I have ever gone to the movies twice to see a film, but this weekend I'm going to see District 9 again. Can't wait to see those heads pop again.

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GerryGAug 19, 2009

Great sci-fi movie! A bit of language and a little gory at times, but the story and how it's told are well-done. It's really a franken-movie, in that I've seen or heard of most of the stuff before, but it comes together Great sci-fi movie! A bit of language and a little gory at times, but the story and how it's told are well-done. It's really a franken-movie, in that I've seen or heard of most of the stuff before, but it comes together nicely. I recognized parts of Alien Nation, Cloverfield, 5th Element, Enemy Mine, The Office (TV), Half-Life 2 (game), and more. Assuming you don't get squeamish easily, worth the ticket!… Expand

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AprilSAug 19, 2009

I thought this movie was utterly brilliant, from beginning to end. I'm a serious sci-fi fan, and it's hard to surprise me, but this movie totally did; I was not expecting it to be so engaging, so moving, so funny, or so ultimately I thought this movie was utterly brilliant, from beginning to end. I'm a serious sci-fi fan, and it's hard to surprise me, but this movie totally did; I was not expecting it to be so engaging, so moving, so funny, or so ultimately sad. Right up to the last minute, I had no idea what the lead character would really do- and btw, Sharlto Copley was a revelation. This was "Alien" meets "The Fly" meets "Alien Nation" meets "The Island of Dr. Moreau", all set against the striking and unabashedly ugly hisorical background of Johannesburg. I was left wanting the sequel ("The Rescue"??) and ran home to look up the cast and crew online. "Instant classic" seems like an oxymoron, but this is the exception that proves the rule. Blomkanp and Copley are the new Matt and Ben.… Expand

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JuniorWAug 19, 2009

There is no way to explain how brilliant of a movie this is if you haven't seen it, or if you have and don't think much of it; then you just aren't aware or are a complete fool. The movie has a lot of depth to it through all There is no way to explain how brilliant of a movie this is if you haven't seen it, or if you have and don't think much of it; then you just aren't aware or are a complete fool. The movie has a lot of depth to it through all the fantastic action and in your face story/plot. I really liked the fact that they just came out in the beginning of the movie and just let the audience see what they were dealing with from the jump. As for the environment in general and the interactions between the aliens and the humans, I'm thinking it was almost perfect. So much truth to a lot of the happenings and with more detail I could explain better but everyone needs to see this movie!!… Expand

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AlexAug 19, 2009

Nothing happens at the start, nothing happens at the end, and nothing worthwhile happens in between. The film was not intelligent, insightful, or interesting. The oh-so original message that the pseudo-intellectuals are harping about is the Nothing happens at the start, nothing happens at the end, and nothing worthwhile happens in between. The film was not intelligent, insightful, or interesting. The oh-so original message that the pseudo-intellectuals are harping about is the same one we've seen a thousand times: "Humans are more monstrous than the monsters." Are you surprised? Can you wrap your head around that? How about if I repeat myself again... and again? Didn't Peter Jackson already make a movie about this? (King Kong) *Spoiler Alert* Lastly, nothing made sense. Why come to Earth? Why be addicted to cat food? Why be abused by humans if you have crazy-powerful alien weapons and super strength? Why do the humans and aliens understand each others' language? Why not converse in the same language? It takes an alien 20 years to radio the mothership directly overhead to beam him up? Once in the mothership, why fly away? To get help? You could have done that 20 years ago - ya know, instead of landing here and stranding your fellow aliens in a hell-hole. If someone is shooting you - with bullets - from a gun - and you're dying... why not shoot back!? I've saved the best for last: Why does a splash of alien fuel mutate a person into an alien? .Ask yourself that question one more time... then splash yourself with gasoline. These are not "plot holes" these are "plot chasms." They are stupid. The movie is stupid. Before you start with the "no, you're stupid!", let me assure you. I saw the movie. I understood it. It was stupid. No, really, I get it. I got it. Yes, apartheid, yeah, segregation, yeah humanity is evil and the aliens are the good guys. Sure, social commentary, satire, etc. I said "I get it!" That doesn't make it clever or original, and it most certainly does not make it entertaining.… Expand

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JeffAug 19, 2009

I wasn't exactly sure what I was walking into: critique on race relations, sci-fi mystery of aliens, action shoot em up, etc...? Ultimately the movie is definitely sci-fi action but it always tried to add more commentary and layersI wasn't exactly sure what I was walking into: critique on race relations, sci-fi mystery of aliens, action shoot em up, etc...? Ultimately the movie is definitely sci-fi action but it always tried to add more commentary and layers (though not always succeeding). It is easily one of the more interesting movies to be released this year and worth the time and money to enjoy. Also... Pllleeeaaaaseee make this into a video game, I was so envious at some parts with how great this would adapt to gaming.… Expand

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SteveFAug 19, 2009

Loved it loved it loved it! Very imaginative and entertaining! Excellent effects and a truly remarkable performance by the Lead actor. In a perfect world I would give him an oscar! Yes I would

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DavidS.Aug 19, 2009

I could not wait for this to get over. I kept telling my wife maybe it will get better in a minute. She was about to loose her popcorn because of all the hand held camera scenes. After all the hype and the rave reviews we were very I could not wait for this to get over. I kept telling my wife maybe it will get better in a minute. She was about to loose her popcorn because of all the hand held camera scenes. After all the hype and the rave reviews we were very disappointed. I heard several people leaving the theater voicing the same.… Expand

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LesleyAug 19, 2009

It was well-made, I suppose and certainly gripping, but mostly it was disgusting, cruel, and inexplicable. Without any truly sympathetic human characters, I was left feeling hard-pressed to suspend disbelief on the aspects that were It was well-made, I suppose and certainly gripping, but mostly it was disgusting, cruel, and inexplicable. Without any truly sympathetic human characters, I was left feeling hard-pressed to suspend disbelief on the aspects that were unrealistic or poorly explained.… Expand

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robertolAug 19, 2009

Name one scfi-fi that has done better the last 15 years???. End of discusion. The bad news: Some smart people gave the halo project to spielberg by snatching it from this guy's (the director of d9) hand hahahaha.

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JarrodLAug 19, 2009

Without doubt the best of summer 09, and I would have to look a few years back to see something with the vision and unique feel of this. Children of Men? Blade Runner? This movie skips all the popcorn cliche's (slow mo zoomed in efx, Without doubt the best of summer 09, and I would have to look a few years back to see something with the vision and unique feel of this. Children of Men? Blade Runner? This movie skips all the popcorn cliche's (slow mo zoomed in efx, campy one liners) and does not shy away from being socially harsh at times. It holds a mirror to us in the way we treat 'outsiders' - how we justify our own insensitivity. It works as a social commentary on media, government, and class warfare. It also works as stand alone sci-fi, creating a believeable premise that is shot so as to make the fantastic appear average. Do not miss this!… Expand

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DominicSAug 19, 2009

One of the best Sci Fi movies of all time. It's on my top 5 list allong with the Matrix, the Terminator 2, and ET.

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HarveyHAug 19, 2009

Anyone rating this a 6 or below probably thinks Michael Bay is the second coming of Christ to the movie world. This is one of the most original ideas to come out of Hollywood in a long time, it is a emotional roller coaster that any non Anyone rating this a 6 or below probably thinks Michael Bay is the second coming of Christ to the movie world. This is one of the most original ideas to come out of Hollywood in a long time, it is a emotional roller coaster that any non idiot will love.… Expand

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JessicaRAug 19, 2009

It is surprising to me that there are viewers out there who couldn't sit back and really enjoy this movie. Despite all of the repeatedly and dramatically mentioned mistakes listed below this movie was just freaking fun to watch. Yeah, It is surprising to me that there are viewers out there who couldn't sit back and really enjoy this movie. Despite all of the repeatedly and dramatically mentioned mistakes listed below this movie was just freaking fun to watch. Yeah, cliches were present, yeah, there was violence and people exploded, yeah there were some plot holes. Did no one else think this movie was just damn entertaining?? And Sharlto Copley is actually South African, so I'm not sure why there are complaints regarding accents..... Overall, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I loved that Wikus was a mega-dweeb turned action star. I thought he was believable and I'm hoping I will see him in many more future films. The only reason this movie doesn't get a perfect, is because the ending was slightly anti-climactic. I understand why they ended it the way they did, but inside I know I was hoping for a wee bit more. Definitely worth your theater dollars people!… Expand

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BeatrixAug 19, 2009

It begrudges me to read the negative reviews of this movie. A lot of viewers have focused on the messages (of which are their personal opinions) that this film is portraying rather than judging it purely on entertainment. This movie was a It begrudges me to read the negative reviews of this movie. A lot of viewers have focused on the messages (of which are their personal opinions) that this film is portraying rather than judging it purely on entertainment. This movie was a breath of fresh air and is one that I can add to a short list of films I would watch multiple times.… Expand

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TylerA.Aug 19, 2009

Great movie. Great directing.Great acting. Amazing story.But it starts off a little slow. (also I'd like to warn people reading these user reviews that a ton of them do not have spoiler alerts. They might ruin the ending like they did for me).

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driggyAug 18, 2009

Great movie with stunning visual effects. The plot is immersive and setting unique. A great sci fi movie.

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BaranAug 18, 2009

This was an amazing movie. Anyone who is a fan of scifi should go see it... hell anyone who is a fan of movies in general should go see it. Take all these bad reviews with a grain of salt. If you read all of them, you will realize that they This was an amazing movie. Anyone who is a fan of scifi should go see it... hell anyone who is a fan of movies in general should go see it. Take all these bad reviews with a grain of salt. If you read all of them, you will realize that they all contradict each other. One says the story is great, another will say it is awful. Someone says the CGI sucked while the others say that the CGI was the only saving grace. And some of the haters didn't even really get the movie. They didn't get the point of it or even what the social commentary was supposed to be. I think most of the bad reviews came from people who didn't get the movie so they write it off as boring, been done before.… Expand

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AdrianMAug 18, 2009

Best movie I have seen all year. I love the parallels between the movie and current events.

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JayBAug 18, 2009

Peter Jackson went out on a limb...and the limb broke The critics are on crack. Most mentally insane movie I've ever seen in my life, and not in that artsy sundance sort of way.

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DanRAug 18, 2009

Not a single second will you get bored...absolutely engrossing and fantastic.

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RobertL.Aug 18, 2009

I'm actually starting to think that all these "10" votes are spam votes from a small group of people. Honestly, this movie was not good at all. It was claustrophobic, insulting to my intelligence, and video game fodder.

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JasonSAug 18, 2009

This is a great movie. Go see it! This is surely one to see on the big screen.

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MatthewS.Aug 18, 2009

Best film in a long time. Good Sci fi has always been about the present. This is good Sci fi.

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EvinCAug 18, 2009

This film was just so passionate. I never thought I'd hear myself even saying something like that. There have only been few sci-fi movies that have ever impressed me and this is definitely one of them. It's definitely better than This film was just so passionate. I never thought I'd hear myself even saying something like that. There have only been few sci-fi movies that have ever impressed me and this is definitely one of them. It's definitely better than most of this summer's bull.… Expand

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FantasyAug 18, 2009

I reserve a 10 for a perfect movie but this is as close as it gets. This movie grabs you from the start and never lets go. It is a social commentary on everythng that is wrong with the world. Strange looking aliens looking like Big Shrimp I reserve a 10 for a perfect movie but this is as close as it gets. This movie grabs you from the start and never lets go. It is a social commentary on everythng that is wrong with the world. Strange looking aliens looking like Big Shrimp are marooned over South Africa. Instead of realizing their superior intelligence and strength they are thrown into a run down compound for twenty years and treated like garbage. It is hard to believe that no one looked out for their interest or tried to find out why they had come here? Instead, it is no different than a NAZI concentration camp. It's obvious although never explained that we understand their language and they ours. They have superior weaponry but never use it against mankind. There is so much more that the audience wants to know but the answers are never revealed. It is not until a supervisor who had disdain for them has his DNA altered that he understands how awful we have been to these visitors to our planet. From there the framework has been set for the visitors to return, After all a promise is a promise. But when they return they may do so with a vengeance. Stay tuned as this is a guarantee for a sequel or two. Just go see it.… Expand

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JonathanCAug 18, 2009

I thought this was the worst movie since Lesbian Vampire Killers. The action scenes were entertaining and the social commentary well played out but it tried to be funny and wasn't really, and nothing really happened. We all thought it was crap.

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DavidLAug 18, 2009

The movie is amazing, it's not a typical hollywood movie, but I left with my heart racing. Lightning guns which make people explode is a nice bonus. I also liked using a live pig as a ballistic weapon.

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ArthurAAug 18, 2009

Great movie that is NOT totally centered around science fiction. You must actually think while watching the film; that's what makes it outstanding. The special effects are an added bonus.

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SheldonHAug 18, 2009

amazing. Up there with star trek as one of the best movies of the year. Great job Peter Jackson! Riveting.

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RichardMAug 18, 2009

One of the best sci-fi movies in a very long time. Killer action(literally), character development, and right on target humor, make this a movie to not miss.

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arniebAug 18, 2009

Refreshing mix of everything, GREAT FILM! I loved the way they did a modern twist on the Wayne Bros style of comedy, but in scifi . loved the comedy-to-action-to-drama-to-emotive approach. Great gritty style scifi, GIVE US MORE OF THE SAME Refreshing mix of everything, GREAT FILM! I loved the way they did a modern twist on the Wayne Bros style of comedy, but in scifi . loved the comedy-to-action-to-drama-to-emotive approach. Great gritty style scifi, GIVE US MORE OF THE SAME FROM HOLLYWOOD TOO! PS hate Wayne bros stuff though.… Expand

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SteveHAug 18, 2009

Decent Sci-Fi but Peter Jackson lost a golden opportunity for a create film. Idea was great but it slowly turns Hollywood with transformer scene and the bad guy who would never die. Film never allows for understanding of aliens. Its primed Decent Sci-Fi but Peter Jackson lost a golden opportunity for a create film. Idea was great but it slowly turns Hollywood with transformer scene and the bad guy who would never die. Film never allows for understanding of aliens. Its primed for a sequel that I have no interest in.… Expand

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halbAug 18, 2009

A bit disappointing after all the glowing reviews I'd read before-hand (always a mistake?)... I guess I agree largely with Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune), who writes: Some movies pack such a terrific central idea, even their flaws can

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MikeMAug 18, 2009

My son and I went to this movie expecting something awe inspiring, but were more struck by a yech feeling! It's like seeing Alien with the good guys being crewed by Dunder Mifflin. The lead "human" actor comes across as blissfully My son and I went to this movie expecting something awe inspiring, but were more struck by a yech feeling! It's like seeing Alien with the good guys being crewed by Dunder Mifflin. The lead "human" actor comes across as blissfully unaware of anything, and the filming with hand held cameras with graphic gore really does not go well with popcorn. Just didn't see what was so wonderful about this film. Will give it to the director that this was an ambitious idea, but it just did not work for me.… Expand

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BrianMAug 18, 2009

I don't normally go for sci-fi movies, but District 9 was definitely bad-ass. The plot was innovative and fresh, the visual effects were stellar and the tension was excruciating. The docudrama feel lent the movie a feeling of I don't normally go for sci-fi movies, but District 9 was definitely bad-ass. The plot was innovative and fresh, the visual effects were stellar and the tension was excruciating. The docudrama feel lent the movie a feeling of authenticity. Sharlto Copley was brilliant. He gave one of the year's breakthrough performances and should be on his way to superstardom after this. The political satire was a bit heavy handed, but that didn't take away from the overall impact of the film. This is the thrill ride of the summer.… Expand

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robertcAug 18, 2009

Great premise, very bad acting and storyline.

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PhilGAug 18, 2009

Never in my 23 year of movie watching have I come this close to geek epiphany. This movie was a mental Orgasm, a paroxism of awe from start to finish. Deep, cunning and very much alive. If this rating system allowed an 11, I would give it. Never in my 23 year of movie watching have I come this close to geek epiphany. This movie was a mental Orgasm, a paroxism of awe from start to finish. Deep, cunning and very much alive. If this rating system allowed an 11, I would give it. It's simple, to not like this movie implies idiocy, lack of morality and lack of perception. Since Ive seen it, I'm disgusted at myself for being human, now please excuse me while I go kill myself.… Expand

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ClaytonDAug 18, 2009

Fascinating movie and a wicked satire/commentary on world history and events. My head was spinning after seeing it as I made many connections to the allusions and images in this movie. It was quite violent and the language was "over the top" Fascinating movie and a wicked satire/commentary on world history and events. My head was spinning after seeing it as I made many connections to the allusions and images in this movie. It was quite violent and the language was "over the top" and seemed unnecessary. Still, I cannot say that I loved the movie but it did knock me out of my "comfort zone." It was profound to me that the only "normal" parent/child images were those between the "prawn" dad and its son. I am glad that Social Services never got the little person.… Expand

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DickJAug 18, 2009

Great movie, Ties in very well with the short ' Alive in Joburg'.

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AdamK.Aug 17, 2009

This is one of the corniest sci fi movies I've ever seen. an advanced race of beings that live in a ghetto and eat cat food like it's crack...c'mon.

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KCJ.Aug 17, 2009

First and foremost why in the world would getting splashed in the face with there fuel source cause him to mutate into one of them. Even if i mutated him y would the mutation take their form. yes yes i know its alien but it is unfair to just First and foremost why in the world would getting splashed in the face with there fuel source cause him to mutate into one of them. Even if i mutated him y would the mutation take their form. yes yes i know its alien but it is unfair to just try an explain everything a away with that simple fact. its like answering every question with by saying god did it. lets just chalk it up to bad writing. It Really did not make any since that the alien was looking for cans of their fuel on earth that means they had to have brought it with them when they left the ship and just discarded it y would they do this!!! Cause i think it would have been a lot easier to just look for it while they were on the ship. Second off there were many things in the movie that was not explained why could the understand each other so well but neither side could speak a single word of the others language. Third Why is there a super high tech ship with aliens that are dumber as dumb as a pack of wild dog and acted as such. even if they were just workers and they had a superior race then why would they give them a ship and deadly guns. Forth how did they become stranded when the only thing keeping the ship from leaving was the fact on one was on it. i mean why would he detach that control room from the bigger ship stranding them there. I just think this story line was just haphazardly thrown together for a quick buck after they canceled HALO and based on this movie im am elated Peter Jackson and the other guy did not make HALO they would have messed it up beyond belief Because when it does come out it will be about the prequel book by Eric Nylund like it always should have been.… Expand

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ShukiZ.Aug 17, 2009

Perfect 10 loved every moment.

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LindaAug 17, 2009

The best part about this movie was that I went into it not knowing ANYTHING. So... as the movie progressed (slowly, at first) I didn't know who the "stars" of the movie are, where the plot was going or what the hell I was getting myself The best part about this movie was that I went into it not knowing ANYTHING. So... as the movie progressed (slowly, at first) I didn't know who the "stars" of the movie are, where the plot was going or what the hell I was getting myself into. So, I just let it unfold and ended up getting caught up totally in the story. It's refreshing to have a film surprise you. It is very bloody/violent. It's not very long. Don't leave - it will take off just about the time you're ready to give up on it. Enjoy. I did.… Expand

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KCJ.Aug 17, 2009

First and foremost why in the world would getting splashed in the face with there fuel source cause him to mutate into one of them. Even if i mutated him y would the mutation take their form. yes yes i know its alien but it is unfair to just First and foremost why in the world would getting splashed in the face with there fuel source cause him to mutate into one of them. Even if i mutated him y would the mutation take their form. yes yes i know its alien but it is unfair to just try an explain everything a away with that simple fact. its like answering every question with by saying god did it. lets just chalk it up to bad writing. It Really did not make any since that the alien was looking for cans of their fuel on earth that means they had to have brought it with them when they left the ship and just discarded it y would they do this!!! Cause i think it would have been a lot easier to just look for it while they were on the ship. Second off there were many things in the movie that was not explained why could the understand each other so well but neither side could speak a single word of the others language. Third Why is there a super high tech ship with aliens that are dumber as dumb as a pack of wild dog and acted as such. even if they were just workers and they had a superior race then why would they give them a ship and deadly guns. Forth how did they become stranded when the only thing keeping the ship from leaving was the fact on one was on it. i mean why would he detach that control room from the bigger ship stranding them there. I just think this story line was just haphazardly thrown together for a quick buck after they canceled HALO and based on this movie im am elated Peter Jackson and the other guy did not make HALO they would have messed it up beyond belief Because when it does come out it will be about the prequel book by Eric Nylund like it always should have been.… Expand

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JoelP.Aug 17, 2009

Do people really need to be forced into thinking about how horrible humanity is to itself and others? If this movie really "opened your mind" to the world, then you seriously need to get out more. Aside from shoving this message into our Do people really need to be forced into thinking about how horrible humanity is to itself and others? If this movie really "opened your mind" to the world, then you seriously need to get out more. Aside from shoving this message into our faces repeatedly, there wasn't much in this movie we haven't seen in a million other alien flicks.… Expand

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FahadA.Aug 17, 2009

Great movie !!! What I really loved about this movie is that aliens are treated as weaker species and that they being oppressed by humans, the whole idea of the movie was brilliant and I CANNOT WAIT FOR DISTRICT 10 !!!!

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AudreyG.Aug 17, 2009

Those movie was the best movie I have ever seen. Just perfect. Bill R that's not a reason to give District 9 a 2.

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DavidTAug 17, 2009

This movie is brilliant. It tackles world issues dead on and is relentless in it exposition of our human nature and society. However, the Director made one very large mistake. He began shooting scenes without script dialogue written. This This movie is brilliant. It tackles world issues dead on and is relentless in it exposition of our human nature and society. However, the Director made one very large mistake. He began shooting scenes without script dialogue written. This led to Actors creating their own dialog and Sharlto misuse of the F word. Sharlto whose character was dealing with a great amount of trauma and stress let loose a series of F bombs that were unecessary and in fact a touch revolting. Other than the dialog this movie is brilliant. Go see it.… Expand

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MarlaC.Aug 17, 2009

Slow start - the documentary style was convincing but then we thought we were going to the movies - finally we started to care what happened to the characters. why is it that aliens always have better weapons that humans?

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BillyS.Aug 17, 2009

District 9 is the most original, knock-your-socks-off, socially relevant sci-fi movie I have seen since 2001: A Space Odyssey (which I consider the Greatest movie ever made!) It is an experience, not a movie.

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BillRAug 17, 2009

This is a dramamine movie. Anyone who gets motion sickness beware because the hand held camera technique will carry you through maybe twenty minutes of the movie before you have to head for the door. For the short length of time I could This is a dramamine movie. Anyone who gets motion sickness beware because the hand held camera technique will carry you through maybe twenty minutes of the movie before you have to head for the door. For the short length of time I could stand the show I enjoyed it but the cinematagraphy was nauseating. Beware if you get motion sickness.… Expand

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JermaineCAug 17, 2009

Seriously, the pic that they have next to the rating here is basically a spoiler...... Overall, this movie is so original and fresh, it deserves a perfect score. Sharlto is an amazing actor, and about 3/4 of the way through it I had to stop Seriously, the pic that they have next to the rating here is basically a spoiler...... Overall, this movie is so original and fresh, it deserves a perfect score. Sharlto is an amazing actor, and about 3/4 of the way through it I had to stop and remind myself that I was watching a movie. Its so good, it feels like nonfiction.… Expand

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BryanKAug 17, 2009

In the last ten years, science fiction films have lost an edge they previously had. Films such as "I-Robot", "The War Of the Worlds" remake, even the 2009 rehash "Star Trek" lacked any social commentary and instead focused on action elements In the last ten years, science fiction films have lost an edge they previously had. Films such as "I-Robot", "The War Of the Worlds" remake, even the 2009 rehash "Star Trek" lacked any social commentary and instead focused on action elements to keep viewers entertained. Now, District 9 has an new tone on science-fiction, an incredible film which is by far one of the best science fiction films in a long time. The plot is filled with commentary on the social climate of the twenty-first century. The aliens in District 9 represent the situation in countries throughout the world in which immigrants are arriving in large numbers fleeing from disaster or war. MNU, the agency which "takes care" of the aliens shows a picture of a government who does not care about the situation and wants to leave it for others to fix. Sharlto Copley is incredible as the film's lead and as he transforms into an alien he loses hope only to find hope in a father and son family of aliens. While the aliens are CGI effects they have personalities where in the film you forget that they are effects, but true characters. The remaining actors are well-done in their roles and the film's final shot is sad, yet at the same time, partially up-lifting. There were faults mostly in regards to the gore effects. While the effects themselves were good, the monotone film print made the effects even more disgusting, which is not a bad thing, yet is not a good thing at the same time, due to large amounts of gore throughout the film. In conclusion, District 9 is truly a well thought masterpiece of cinema and it's conclusion leaves this viewer wondering about a follow-up.… Expand

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GumbyTheBorgAug 17, 2009

Wow, what an incredible surprise. With all the hype flying about, I was expecting some typical alien shoot-em up (or something thereof), but it actually turns out that this is actually excellent science fiction movie making. I would have to Wow, what an incredible surprise. With all the hype flying about, I was expecting some typical alien shoot-em up (or something thereof), but it actually turns out that this is actually excellent science fiction movie making. I would have to say that this is some of the best sci-fi to hit the big screen since "The Matrix". The fact that this movie was made with only $30 million blows my mind. This one's a keeper!… Expand

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BradleyEAug 17, 2009

This is one of the best sci-fi films I've seen in ages.

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KRAug 17, 2009

Nearly a perfect movie. It's also a great way of sorting who in a movie theatre is capable of independent thought. If they say: "not enough explosion" they were expecting Independence Day. If they say "Wow" and are speechless, then they Nearly a perfect movie. It's also a great way of sorting who in a movie theatre is capable of independent thought. If they say: "not enough explosion" they were expecting Independence Day. If they say "Wow" and are speechless, then they could actually see the point of the very clever film.… Expand

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JessicaNAug 17, 2009

This is a low-budget movie, no special effects, poor in color, I still want to see the inside of the spaceship....the whole movie was shot on a landfill full of trash and garbage..the guy had the same "band-aids" attached on his fingernails This is a low-budget movie, no special effects, poor in color, I still want to see the inside of the spaceship....the whole movie was shot on a landfill full of trash and garbage..the guy had the same "band-aids" attached on his fingernails during the whole movie, even when he was washed, showered and disinfected at the bio-lab...LOL...what a big mistake!… Expand

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PhilSAug 17, 2009

A superb tour-de-force that doesn't spin out of control because of a powerful human core. This is one of those rare films that manages to expertly pack a full week of story into a two hour executive summary. The best science fiction A superb tour-de-force that doesn't spin out of control because of a powerful human core. This is one of those rare films that manages to expertly pack a full week of story into a two hour executive summary. The best science fiction film since 1982's Blade Runner. Easily.… Expand

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HyperSAug 17, 2009

Action, violence, and special effects that make the latest Terminator look like a kiddie attraction. Its not perfect (what movie is?), but in terms of pure sci-fi... its one of more interesting ones you'll probably see for quite some Action, violence, and special effects that make the latest Terminator look like a kiddie attraction. Its not perfect (what movie is?), but in terms of pure sci-fi... its one of more interesting ones you'll probably see for quite some time. So go see it! … Expand

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JakeNAug 17, 2009

Flawless! This is perhaps the bets movie I've seen this summer and so far this year. District 9 is an amazing, smart, eye poping, and thrilling movie. The storyline is terrific. Not only that, but it's the best alien movie ever made.

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DVAug 17, 2009

Bad dialog, bad acting, jerky flow, and unresolved plot points. I was disappointed, though the effects were pretty good.

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JoeyK.Aug 17, 2009

A fantastic film that is a whole lot of fun, but I don't think it was without flaws. While I found the majority of the film brilliant and exciting, I felt that the most interesting stuff came from the backstory. I would have enjoyed A fantastic film that is a whole lot of fun, but I don't think it was without flaws. While I found the majority of the film brilliant and exciting, I felt that the most interesting stuff came from the backstory. I would have enjoyed seeing more of that and less of the main human character. I enjoyed following him far less that I think I should have and found him to be despicable, only capable of becoming compassionate at the grimest of moments. Even then, I felt him completely selfish and motivated by his own desires. And his story of transformation was also less than desirable. But just about everything else in the film was fantastic. The aliens are great, both in look and in personality and dimension. The action is great and a whole lot of fun, worth the ticket price alone. And the whole set up and world created here is brilliant. While there is much to be desired, the film creates an emotional ride that is both exciting and interesting.… Expand

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GregTAug 17, 2009

If you want to see the trigger happy military jocks obliterated in blood explosions with the Laser Gun 9000 and a walking mech, this movie is for you.

If you wanted an intelligent look at race relations or a new, more humanistic look atIf you want to see the trigger happy military jocks obliterated in blood explosions with the Laser Gun 9000 and a walking mech, this movie is for you.

If you wanted an intelligent look at race relations or a new, more humanistic look at what alien contact might look like, well, you're better off just watching the short film (Alive in Joburg) and stopping there.

As part of the second crowd, I was sorely disappointed to find that this film is essentially the premise of the short, which was well made, if not necessary enlightening, filled in with Hollywood nonsense to the point of incomprehension. The believable and intriguing sets of the original are discarded for the mind-numbing adrenaline fest of another cliche action movie.

But judging by these reviews and the film's $35 million weekend start, I'm in the minority.… Expand

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