District 9

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larsDec 21, 2009

Way overrated! Could have been so much better! Great special effects!!!

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JacobFeb 12, 2015

District 9 is a frustrating film. The movie opens with a fantastic set up providing a more realistic and believable version of contact with aliens. This premise could’ve lended itself to a brilliant social commentary on issues such as raceDistrict 9 is a frustrating film. The movie opens with a fantastic set up providing a more realistic and believable version of contact with aliens. This premise could’ve lended itself to a brilliant social commentary on issues such as race and segregation but the film throws that out the window turning into a dumb action movie with poorly developed characters and pointless shaky cam. If this film had just made itself clear that it was going to be a dumb action film from the start I would’ve been less harsh but the fact that this film opens with such a great foundation to a point where this would’ve been a 7/10 and then quickly throws that a way in favor of running and shooting. Check the film out if you are curious but don’t expect anything deep or meaningful.… Expand

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lususgreeneMay 11, 2011

What a waste of a great premise! This movie starts out with a really interesting concept and procedes to digress into just another stupid action movie. It makes me very sad, this movie could have really unique and interesting but as the movieWhat a waste of a great premise! This movie starts out with a really interesting concept and procedes to digress into just another stupid action movie. It makes me very sad, this movie could have really unique and interesting but as the movie progresses it gets less and less unique and interesting and gets more and more cliche action movie explosions. Kudos for a great concept, and shake of the head for failing to do anything with it.… Expand

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survivorfan989Jun 24, 2013

This is a very tricky one for me to review as when it started I hated it. I thought it would end up as being terrible, but as it went on it slowly got better to having a pretty decent conclusion. I hated that it had to take so long to getThis is a very tricky one for me to review as when it started I hated it. I thought it would end up as being terrible, but as it went on it slowly got better to having a pretty decent conclusion. I hated that it had to take so long to get there so it affected it's final score, but the overall concept was a great idea, it was just bad delivery especially in the first hour or so. Overall it's a bad film that had potential to be a very good film, but it seems most that watched it still loved it.… Expand

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blogfirstlastApr 14, 2013

My favorite movie!

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akshatmahajanJul 20, 2021

I watched District 9 after hearing so much good about this movie but the movie felt short. It was not great. Yes, the idea was different but the execution, editing and pacing dragged down the movie for me.

Movie starts with a fascinatingI watched District 9 after hearing so much good about this movie but the movie felt short. It was not great. Yes, the idea was different but the execution, editing and pacing dragged down the movie for me.

Movie starts with a fascinating premise and great story and concept, that unfortunately are only enough to hold about thirty minutes of film. After thirty minutes, you may start losing patience and might start feeling headache. The acting was okay, direction was average and the editing/ pacing was bad. Movie is 1hr 50min long and it could have been shorter than 1hr 30min easily.

Now, the sequel District 10 has been announced and yes, I will watch that one due to suspense they left at the end of the original. Overall, it is a normal movie which you can give a try if you want to have taste of different alien story but beware, film may give you headache after some minutes of watching.… 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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DanSep 7, 2009

I was really eager to like this film, but there were some major story problems. E.g., why have the aliens not rebelled in 20 years despite the fact that they have advanced weaponry? Why does the head of the multinational corporation place I was really eager to like this film, but there were some major story problems. E.g., why have the aliens not rebelled in 20 years despite the fact that they have advanced weaponry? Why does the head of the multinational corporation place his son-in-law, a total doofus, in charge of the relocation (and what was the purpose of the relocation anyway)? And would the father-in-law really be so evil that he doesn't stop the grotesque medical experiments on his son-in-law? How come the prawns mysteriously vanish from District 9 only to resurface abruptly at the end? And why are the humans so incredibly stupid and gullible about the corporation's true intentions? Also, why does the film adopt a mockumentary format but repeatedly shift to a more cinematic tone? How do the aliens and the humans communicate, anyway? I could go on, but it was these and other problems that prevented me from taking the film's "message" seriously (well, that and that not-quite-convincing CGI, which makes the aliens seems slightly cartoonish). Suffice it to say, it's actually something of a relief when the film becomes another stupid action movie in the final act, if only because the movie drops any pretense of being a deep and profound meditation on prejudice and economic inequality. As an audience, you really just want to see heads explode, which the movie delivers in spades. One final word of advice to the director: it's not necessary to explain via voiceover absolutely everything that we see on the screen. Thanks, I have a brain and the plot isn't really that complicated.… Expand

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JohnAug 17, 2009

I walked into District 9, Niell Blomkamp

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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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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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ToddGSep 12, 2009

We really need to discourage this insane bouncing camera crap... 5 people walked out of the movie, it was almost unwatchable... The most intense movie had to keep looking away from... Wait for this to come out on a small screen, or prepare We really need to discourage this insane bouncing camera crap... 5 people walked out of the movie, it was almost unwatchable... The most intense movie had to keep looking away from... Wait for this to come out on a small screen, or prepare to get vertigo. F- for cinematrography B+ for plot ripoff, and A for actual makeup and CGI.… Expand

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MarvBSep 16, 2009

Okay for teenagers, not so much for adults that did not grow up playing violent and graphic video games--too many body fluids featured (almost continuously) for my taste.

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AshKSep 19, 2009

Only went to see this movie because of all the great reviews on Metacritic. For once they were wrong. Yes the main actor was good but the camera work was hopeless, the plot flawed and ultimately the movie finishes up confused and torn Only went to see this movie because of all the great reviews on Metacritic. For once they were wrong. Yes the main actor was good but the camera work was hopeless, the plot flawed and ultimately the movie finishes up confused and torn between a Hollywood sci-fi action flick and a politicial drama about racism and prejudice. This movie could have been so much better if they picked a direction and went with it. Another thing - Why did they need to use the F word so much? Were the writers really that lacking in skill that they had to plug large gaps in the script with all this swearing?… Expand

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criticsRSep 23, 2009

Interesting idea. Bad execution. Gratuitous yuck moments. Super big storyline holes. Hoping for a good sci-fi film and it wasn't even close.

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jonathansSep 28, 2009

The most annoying lead actor ever!...cant you guys come up with an alien that does not look like your typical predator looking creature....come on use some imagination! also im tired of the evil african drug lord bad guy...seems like there The most annoying lead actor ever!...cant you guys come up with an alien that does not look like your typical predator looking creature....come on use some imagination! also im tired of the evil african drug lord bad guy...seems like there is one in every movie these days. how could that gorgeous woman marry that annoying guy anyways...and was i supposed to feel sad or have any emotional reaction at all at the end where the annoying guy finally turns into the alien and makes her a flower out of metal or whatever it was...point is i did not care at that point...movie is cliched...and i wanted to see the lead guy get his butt kicked in anyway. i just get baffled sometimes when i see a movie like this and consider all the money that must have been wasted including my 8 dollars!… Expand

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ScratchMeSep 7, 2009

Great Idea! Beaten to a pulp. The lead actor didn't carry his role anywhere, of course the script didn't give him anywhere to take it. I liked the South African setting and political backstory and the social commentary, but that Great Idea! Beaten to a pulp. The lead actor didn't carry his role anywhere, of course the script didn't give him anywhere to take it. I liked the South African setting and political backstory and the social commentary, but that got old pretty quickly, the special effects were stunning, but that cannot save it.… Expand

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NomadBDec 29, 2009

Really? 81? I'd give this a 4. The character is plainly stupid in this movie. It's like watching a horror film where a girl gets trapped in a house and what does she do? she hides under the bed. Enough with this garbage. 4 for the Really? 81? I'd give this a 4. The character is plainly stupid in this movie. It's like watching a horror film where a girl gets trapped in a house and what does she do? she hides under the bed. Enough with this garbage. 4 for the idea of making district 9 and 0 for everything else.… Expand

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SVAug 14, 2009

Honestly. Do not believe the hype. A dull mish mash of a film with an irritating lead and zero suspense and emotion. Very, very disappointing. Grossly overrated. Very good special effects though.

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MikeC.Aug 15, 2009

Special affects pretty good. Everything else about the movie was pretty bad.

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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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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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averyDec 14, 2009

Lame B sci-fi film supposedly gentrified by a ham-fisted (and actually not very thorough) patina of political allegory. people see it as deep because they want to believe they can see depth. some of the effects are good, but this film isLame B sci-fi film supposedly gentrified by a ham-fisted (and actually not very thorough) patina of political allegory. people see it as deep because they want to believe they can see depth. some of the effects are good, but this film is elegantly done like something by ridley scott or spielberg. it's a shoot 'em gorfest. it'll seem sympathetic to people who like jar-jar binks. there are no characters. there's nothing resembling thoughtful, provocative interaction between humans. and, overall,it makes black africans look like insanely superstitious sadistic violent trigger-happy hoodlums. the worst PR for africa possible. i'm tired of seeing films made by misanthropes.… Expand

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fedoMar 16, 2016

A bad action movie with huge plot-holes blatantly coated with "social justice".

From reading the reviews I was super-hyped about this but it was a huge letdown. Watching this is like watching an action B-Movie while someone shouts inA bad action movie with huge plot-holes blatantly coated with "social justice".

From reading the reviews I was super-hyped about this but it was a huge letdown.

Watching this is like watching an action B-Movie while someone shouts in your ears:
RACISM IS BAD!
RACISM IS BAD!
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JoeSAug 16, 2009

This movie starts great with the very original premise of aliens that are being kept on earth against their will with a documentary feel that keeps the watcher feeling totally engrossed in the movie. Then, suddenly the aliens become just a This movie starts great with the very original premise of aliens that are being kept on earth against their will with a documentary feel that keeps the watcher feeling totally engrossed in the movie. Then, suddenly the aliens become just a side comment to the movie as it transitions to a run of the mill fugitive story with every crappy alien movie cliche out there, despite the lack of aliens. I was extremely disappointed.… Expand

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BruceXOct 4, 2009

Special effects good, but story trite and relied on implausible premise that all aliens needed to be moved from one place to another and hostility was grossly underestimated. More interesting story would have been how the situation requiring Special effects good, but story trite and relied on implausible premise that all aliens needed to be moved from one place to another and hostility was grossly underestimated. More interesting story would have been how the situation requiring move arose in the first place. I just didn't buy it.… Expand

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MiKEAug 14, 2009

While watching District 9 it reminded me of other movies, the shakey carmera work from transformers , The aliens were a rip out of Half Life 2. The idea was an intresting one, but then it turned into a typical chase movie. A bluray rental While watching District 9 it reminded me of other movies, the shakey carmera work from transformers , The aliens were a rip out of Half Life 2. The idea was an intresting one, but then it turned into a typical chase movie. A bluray rental nothing more.… Expand

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AlexSAug 14, 2009

Everything starts out great but then becomes an action flick with no pulp. At first there are notes of apartheid and deep social suggestions, but by the end it turns into an incoherent BIONIC COMMANDO trying to save his relationship by Everything starts out great but then becomes an action flick with no pulp. At first there are notes of apartheid and deep social suggestions, but by the end it turns into an incoherent BIONIC COMMANDO trying to save his relationship by betting it all on an infantile alien. It starts out feeling smart, and ends feeling dumber than dirt. Alien racism is halfway thought through, and what is up with the ever changing accents?… Expand

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GregTAug 17, 2009

I'm amazed this film gets as many high rating as it does. The simple things is what it lacks. #1 A story. There was no discernible plot for an hour and half... Then by the time a story surfaced, it was over. I'd say it was the I'm amazed this film gets as many high rating as it does. The simple things is what it lacks. #1 A story. There was no discernible plot for an hour and half... Then by the time a story surfaced, it was over. I'd say it was the longest trailer I'd ever seen... Can't wait for D-9 part 2. With all the loose ends, and only costing 30m to make, there is really no way around a sequel. Sad.… 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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TimPAug 26, 2009

Was I watching the same movie as some of these critics? Not a very good movie, if you must see at all please wait for the dvd rental.

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TechHeadSep 19, 2009

This is one of the most overrated movies I have ever seen. We were on the verge of walking out, but figured we have to recoup as much of our $9.00 per seat admission as we could. The acting and the special effects were the only thing good This is one of the most overrated movies I have ever seen. We were on the verge of walking out, but figured we have to recoup as much of our $9.00 per seat admission as we could. The acting and the special effects were the only thing good about this flick. The story line was weak and cliche - your typical "fill in the blanks here" story telling. In its effort to teach a social message, it comes off borderline racists and a bit preachy if you ask me. Spare yourself. Wait for the video.… Expand

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SeanJ.Sep 5, 2009

From the opening 5 minutes it promises lots, but the subsequent 1hr 45mins fails to deliver on them. The direction, unfortunately, falls heavily towards the Hollywood action movie style even though it clearly has pretenses about being a more From the opening 5 minutes it promises lots, but the subsequent 1hr 45mins fails to deliver on them. The direction, unfortunately, falls heavily towards the Hollywood action movie style even though it clearly has pretenses about being a more cerebral, thought provoking affair.… Expand

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FrankHDec 16, 2009

Calling this a science fiction movie is stupid in the extreme. If it's supposed to be a comment on the United Nations treatment of refugees in their refugee camps, then I like it, but it lacks all which makes a movie spectacular. It has Calling this a science fiction movie is stupid in the extreme. If it's supposed to be a comment on the United Nations treatment of refugees in their refugee camps, then I like it, but it lacks all which makes a movie spectacular. It has no humour, no soul, and depicts realistic looking ailiens with unrealistic low IQ. if this is a good one in all elses' eyes then it is proof that the genre is dying. good sci fi makes one want to see more, this movie made me feel angry that I wasted money on the Blue-Ray. The special effects was amazing though.… Expand

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ThePassingLaneAug 16, 2009

The opening montage of talking head interviews was a waste of time, and a wasted opportunity. The inconsistency of the aliens' abilities, or lack thereof, was frustrating. The only character that was not a cardboard cut-out was the The opening montage of talking head interviews was a waste of time, and a wasted opportunity. The inconsistency of the aliens' abilities, or lack thereof, was frustrating. The only character that was not a cardboard cut-out was the lead, and even he was border-line unsympathetic because he was such an obvious moron. The main mercenary was somehow unkillable, and therefore highly distracting as the film went to such pains to paint a "real" picture. And I agree that the film is not very original. Throughout D9 I could not stop thinking about how much better Cronenberg's The Fly and Spielberg's E.T. are, as narratives and cinema. Ultimately, this is another film, in an unfortunately growing number of films, that is not cinema, but rather feature length CGI exercise. The coolest thing about the movie was the spaceship looming over the city.… 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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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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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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KevinAAug 24, 2009

I wanted to love this movie, but in the end was just bored. I could not get over the gaping plot holes, the lazy plot devices (switching back and forth between documentary and film), etc. I could see how someone could buy into the premise; I wanted to love this movie, but in the end was just bored. I could not get over the gaping plot holes, the lazy plot devices (switching back and forth between documentary and film), etc. I could see how someone could buy into the premise; unfortunately I just wasn't one of those people. Massively disappointing. And Harvey, I hate Michael Bay films, so where does that put me?… Expand

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RobinLSep 26, 2009

Had some funny parts and some interesting parts, but overall the movie was a gore-fest that just wasn't necessary.

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SteveG.Sep 3, 2009

Not so good, predictable and slow. Nice special effects.

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NerijusD.Sep 4, 2009

Transformers-like action with all its cliches and ugliness, an incredibly stupid plot and a LOT more other bad things.

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TedSep 7, 2009

This movie could have been the best film of 2009, but the writers ruined it by putting in corny dialogue and music.

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JaneBDec 25, 2009

I found this movie to be racially offensive towards the jewish, negros, and indians and highly gorey. It's a clear rip off of any holocoust movie I've ever seen, just with aliens thrown in. Think about it, they live the ghettos (or I found this movie to be racially offensive towards the jewish, negros, and indians and highly gorey. It's a clear rip off of any holocoust movie I've ever seen, just with aliens thrown in. Think about it, they live the ghettos (or slums), are numbered and are about to sent to a camp (a concentration camp). All in all the movie is a straight forward story line with no twist and an extremely dark and open ending. It was outrageously stupid, I am ashamed to give it even a 3.… Expand

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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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DEEAug 24, 2009

Had some great effects. Great premise. Carboadr, two-dimensional villain. It's screenwriting 101--if you make a villain this 100% evil it is never interesting. Oooo, bad military; oooo evil bad guy. C'mon--what BS. The hero was Had some great effects. Great premise. Carboadr, two-dimensional villain. It's screenwriting 101--if you make a villain this 100% evil it is never interesting. Oooo, bad military; oooo evil bad guy. C'mon--what BS. The hero was woefully miscast and it was a frighteningly inconsistent performance. The actor who played his wife gave a truly awful performance. The aliens were strong and weak to suit plot-points. For me, District 9 was every bit the student film. And there's nothing worse than inexperience ruining a great premise. I was very disappointed.… Expand

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Billc.Aug 27, 2009

I went to see this movie only because of the high praise I read here at the meta-critic site. I thought it was very close to awful. It felt like a polished made for T.V. movie of the week. I found myself not caring about the plot or the I went to see this movie only because of the high praise I read here at the meta-critic site. I thought it was very close to awful. It felt like a polished made for T.V. movie of the week. I found myself not caring about the plot or the actors. I just kept thinking should I get out now? I stayed to the end.It never got any better.… Expand

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GoldenEye16Aug 22, 2010

This movie was too freakin weird and disturbing as hell. Too much swearing as well. Every other word was the f-word. I don't understand how you can enjoy this movie

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emeraldstormJul 1, 2014

Overall, kind of a dumb movie. Wasn't exciting.. wasn't compelling. Had good special effects, but all movies do nowadays. I wasn't impressed, but it was unlike any other movie I've seen.

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J-ShapAug 25, 2011

Satire and other allegorical pieces of fiction have a tricky job to do: They must offer commentary on something that we immediately recognize in our world, while creating an interesting enough world for those who are unable to recognize theSatire and other allegorical pieces of fiction have a tricky job to do: They must offer commentary on something that we immediately recognize in our world, while creating an interesting enough world for those who are unable to recognize the subject of commentary. It is here where District 9 fails. For despite the powerful images one can associate with apartheid, the absence of the allegory leaves a confused, poorly-plotted, and (let's face it) trite human story. And then it closes itself by shooting everything up.… Expand

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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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MMAug 15, 2009

How boring was this movie? Parable or not, it was only for my friends being with me that I did not walk out of it. I'm actually kind of glad I did not because it gained its two point rating at the end when something actually happened. How boring was this movie? Parable or not, it was only for my friends being with me that I did not walk out of it. I'm actually kind of glad I did not because it gained its two point rating at the end when something actually happened. Aliens getting stranded on earth is a pretty lame premise for a movie in the first place and, even though the special effects were great and the CGI truly impressive, it could not overcome that "Haven't we seen this all before?" feeling. And that feeling is hard to accept for over two and a half hours at a time.… Expand

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LucaSegafredoSep 29, 2009

This film is crap. The worst First Person Shooter has a better plot than this one. What you learn is that white South Africans are bad but Nigerians are the dregs of humanity.
Despite what a lot of people think there is not a single newThis film is crap. The worst First Person Shooter has a better plot than this one. What you learn is that white South Africans are bad but Nigerians are the dregs of humanity.
Despite what a lot of people think there is not a single new idea in this messed up movie.
Good intentions and good actors are not enough to make a movie. You need writers.… Expand

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steveSep 3, 2009

Best part of this movie was its marketing campaign. The rest is Hollywood at its dumbest.

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LJHOct 22, 2009

This isn't a film, it's a social commentary. There are a lot of holes in the storyline because it loses all sense of plot by getting too wrapped up in portraying apartheid. For example, how can the two species understand each other This isn't a film, it's a social commentary. There are a lot of holes in the storyline because it loses all sense of plot by getting too wrapped up in portraying apartheid. For example, how can the two species understand each other so perfectly when neither one can speak the others language? How does the main human character know how to use alien technology that he hasn't seen before? Why is the alien fuel only found on Earth and if the aliens are so desperate to get home why is only one of them looking for it? All in all this is a fairly terrible film, I expected big things from Peter Jackson after Lord Of The Rings but after looking at some of his other work it seems like he can't make a decent film without guidelines from a book. Very disappointing.… Expand

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DrewKAug 15, 2009

This movie was terrible. Going in with high expectations, I was utterly disappointed. I understand this movie is a statement about our society but I can't think of a single scene I truly enjoyed. It's beyond me why critics and This movie was terrible. Going in with high expectations, I was utterly disappointed. I understand this movie is a statement about our society but I can't think of a single scene I truly enjoyed. It's beyond me why critics and users are giving this movie such good reviews. The exposition was incredibly boring and took far too long. The amount of gore was completely unnecessary. If you enjoy watching people get their heads literally blown into a thousand bloody pieces over and over again I guess this is your type of movie. Add in an incredibly predictable story and you've got District 9. In fact the only positive I could find would be the CGI. The aliens look completely believable and their technology is very interesting to look at. Still, this was by far the worst movie I have seen this year.… Expand

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RichardAug 15, 2009

I was stunned at what I saw after seeing the rating. The movie made an effort to draw on the hypocrisy of how society deals with minority or marginalized groups; however, there was no emotional ties to the main character. It really eroded I was stunned at what I saw after seeing the rating. The movie made an effort to draw on the hypocrisy of how society deals with minority or marginalized groups; however, there was no emotional ties to the main character. It really eroded into a buddy/alien action flick towards the end. Avoid it if possible.… Expand

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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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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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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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GregBSep 11, 2009

Comicbook? Or Headshooter movie. This film is absolute political crap. Notice all the "good" reviews nothing about story, filming, acting, just "it is great", "awesome", "best movie this year" my question is WHY?

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TheSwanSep 11, 2009

Ok, lets be fair, this movie was crap. the alien special effects looked cheesy at the best of times and the main character's dialogue makes it sound as if someone had given him a vague idea of how to use the F word and left him to try Ok, lets be fair, this movie was crap. the alien special effects looked cheesy at the best of times and the main character's dialogue makes it sound as if someone had given him a vague idea of how to use the F word and left him to try it out. Also, the plot was a good idea but executed poorly. It could have been a real thought provoking film about the treatment of different looking creatures (mirroring real life events) and possibly even a cult classic...but thanks to bad execution, shocking main character dialogue, pretty bad action scenes towards the end and the fact that the african smuggler guys in the slum were portrayed as hysterical and crazy. come on, it was stereotyping african tribes as being almost bloodthirsty and superstitious! so...why a rating of 2? well, my mates and i pissed ourselves everytime somebody or something got shot and exploded. they even fired a cow at someone. also, the leader of the slum gang got an hilariously O.T.T death that made me almost cry at the stupidity of it. i actually thought it was a black comedy until i discovered otherwise.… Expand

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%PlayFeb 25, 2010

The good: special effects are top quality throughout. The bad: logic is no where to found - plot and character inconsistencies abound. Example: The aliens are bigger, much smarter, much more technologically advanced than the humans AND they The good: special effects are top quality throughout. The bad: logic is no where to found - plot and character inconsistencies abound. Example: The aliens are bigger, much smarter, much more technologically advanced than the humans AND they have access to their own advanced weaponry. The writers of this movie would have you believe that the aliens are forced to live in a concentration camp, and are trading in their weapons so they can satisfy their addiction to cat food rather than killing every last human being on earth which they could easily do. Stupid, stupid movie.… Expand

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GarethDOct 23, 2009

Similar to Jackson`s pre-fame films - Bad Taste and Braindead. However, these were pretty much pure comedy and much more enjoyable because of this. This was neither funny or thought provoking.

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DWillyAug 16, 2009

It is an misleading outrage that this dirty little turd of a movie would rate so high a score; and dilute the market for the great subject of alien/human contact. A badly acted, ugly (brimming with the Peter Jackson bent for unpleasant goo), It is an misleading outrage that this dirty little turd of a movie would rate so high a score; and dilute the market for the great subject of alien/human contact. A badly acted, ugly (brimming with the Peter Jackson bent for unpleasant goo), nonsensical bore. You know, I don't even feel like wasting anymore of my time thinking about this movie, I just wanted to warn you.… 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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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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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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RayBAug 24, 2009

I like si-fi but this is just BAD. Just a suckie movie like others just walked/run out.

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KTAug 25, 2009

Great concept. Irritating character. Ridiculous story.

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JohnOAug 29, 2009

This is the most overhyped movie I've watched in memory. The great failing of District 9 is not its actors, nor its directing (though it is questionable), but the terrible writing. The plot is far too full of holes for a movie that This is the most overhyped movie I've watched in memory. The great failing of District 9 is not its actors, nor its directing (though it is questionable), but the terrible writing. The plot is far too full of holes for a movie that takes itself so seriously. I'm fine with accepting the premise that desperate aliens came to Earth, but everything that took place in the story after their arrival made no sense. The characters were simply cartoon cutouts--the only significant character who wasn't an inane plot device was the main protagonist, and even he was given short shrift by the screenplay. If you want some action, you'll find it, and it won't completely bore you. If you want to see a well thought-out story that actually affects more than your basest emotions, you will be disappointed.… Expand

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thesantanafanSep 5, 2010

I won't lie, I was expecting a great movie when I went to see this. It was terrible. The thing is, it's easy to trick americans into liking a movie with an original premise and neat special effects, not to mention the documentary filmingI won't lie, I was expecting a great movie when I went to see this. It was terrible. The thing is, it's easy to trick americans into liking a movie with an original premise and neat special effects, not to mention the documentary filming style which made viewers feel intelligent. This movie is like the product of an intelligent person writing down a good idea, and giving it to mentally challenged filmmakers. Everyone seems to overlooked the annoying flaws of this movie: The behavior, the dialogue, the use of the line "I'm not leaving without you" and various other cliches that you wouldn't expect to find in such an "original" film. There were dozens of moments of annoying stupidity that I kept trying to ignore. And there is no real excuse for all the discomfort in the movie. I usually forgive films for being stupid because they are still enjoyable. This movie had little to enjoy (except for when the robot shoots a man with a dead pig, I got a good laugh out of that) . Just the fact that it was original, the fact that it had allegories to apartheid and racism, and the fact that it was filmed like a documentary seems to have everybody won over. But I can't forgive all the stupid dialogue and behavior. I could just see through every silly second. For example; the love for cat food = Random aspect that makes the aliens seem more real. There was a lot of cheap little ways they tried to make the aliens seem more real. But right from the beginning, I couldn't help but see through them, and if I was less observant and more gullible I probably would have enjoyed the movie. I could write a book about all the things wrong with this movie, but I should not write so much in a movie review. I just can't be concise with this subject. I just want to end with this fact: I walked into that theater expecting a great movie. As the movie went on, I was struggling to convince myself that I was watching a great movie. I couldn't do it. Later I went to see Avatar, expecting a bad movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it, because it was honest and it's silliness was forgivable. James Cameron understands that its more important for a film to be enjoyable then it is for it to make a statement by being different.… Expand

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MorningtonOct 23, 2010

An ugly, post-modern yet ramshackle and banjaxed picture that sidesteps convention so often it risks falling into the well that "Limits of Control" is currently drowning in.

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Trev29Apr 2, 2012

I lost my interest when the first image appeared on the screen. Such a bizarre concept that was just plain stupid. Nothing about it I could appreciate. Such a failure. Can't believe it was nominated for best picture.

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BobHJan 2, 2010

Very bad movie, Spoiler Alert: All the movie comes down to is very bad acting followed by overgrown grasshopers with no reasonable explanation for arrivale or depart, that live in the ghetto and are bullied by humans. And a very annoying Very bad movie, Spoiler Alert: All the movie comes down to is very bad acting followed by overgrown grasshopers with no reasonable explanation for arrivale or depart, that live in the ghetto and are bullied by humans. And a very annoying main character from which the beggining you hope dies, he doesnt. The only decent thing the movie had was the alien weapons and there is probly less than 10 kills with them. Do not buy this movie, if you must see it just rent it, even then you are going to wish you had a couple dollars and a few hours of your life back!… Expand

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DamieanP.Sep 10, 2009

It's 2009 and amazing that movies are completely dull, boring, non-entertaining. I feel most are just to "trick" you to spend money. My 6 year old could make a better plot. We in the U.S. are becoming numb.

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MikeBSep 17, 2009

With all the high ratings and a great premise, and having loved the latest Star Trek movie, I had to go see this movie. Well, I finally did last night. Like someone else has already said, "What a piece of crap this movie is". As an With all the high ratings and a great premise, and having loved the latest Star Trek movie, I had to go see this movie. Well, I finally did last night. Like someone else has already said, "What a piece of crap this movie is". As an entertainment movie, you know...acting, plot, production values, special effects, believability.....well, I give it a 1.5 out of 10, which I rounded down to a 1. Then to make it even worse, second grade preachy BS all through it in the same package. What a waste of my time. It starts with a great premise, and you think, wow, this movie is going to be great. You imagine where this movie could go and you anticipate something grand coming....as soon as they get over this boring introductory stuff. But, the whole movie stays in totally unbelievable boring step 1 phase, and never gets off the ground or goes anywhere. The biggest advantage of this movie is you can now look at those reviewers who gave it a 100, and know that their opinions are worthless for your future movie reviews.… Expand

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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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EmmyGJan 9, 2010

Worst. Movie. Ever. Seriously?!? From the first moment this movie was just LAME and beyond stupid! Oooh big lobsters arrive (why?!) and are put into a concentration camp that in reality should have been BOMBED from arrival. My husband Worst. Movie. Ever. Seriously?!? From the first moment this movie was just LAME and beyond stupid! Oooh big lobsters arrive (why?!) and are put into a concentration camp that in reality should have been BOMBED from arrival. My husband (sci-fi, war movie superhero freak) said, and I quote " I would have rather watched Barbie Princess than that shit!" Luckily we didn't waste an entire 2 hours of our lives on this movie... we fast forwarded and then after turning it off read the entire plot online and realized we REALLY weren't missing anything! How did this movie ever gain any popularity? I want to vomit now.… Expand

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BarbaraWDec 28, 2009

This movie was actually painful to watch. It is a sci-fi slow moving, slow paced boring piece. Do not waste your time. Nothing to see or experience here, we almost shut it off several times, but thought, there must be something here. There is not.

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AllenHSep 11, 2009

The only reason this film got good critic ratings is the political message and unusual premise. Execution was a joke. Actors emoted, rather than acted. Dozens of holes, the fact that everyone could easily understand the alien's The only reason this film got good critic ratings is the political message and unusual premise. Execution was a joke. Actors emoted, rather than acted. Dozens of holes, the fact that everyone could easily understand the alien's "language" only one of them, and the film suffered from the trendy "shaky camera syndrome" (please, learn to create real tension instead of using this tired trick). Don't waste your time with this movie unless you like grade B science fiction schlock, because that's all it is. When there is not even one big name actor in a movie, there is usually a reason.… Expand

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LeighS.Sep 1, 2009

Totally revolting ! used all the typical tricks, racial issues got annoying. Gory and unoriginal. Uncomfortable throughout, leaves you feeling ill.

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NicolaDSep 1, 2009

I have never had the urge to leave a cinema quicker! Totally unbelievable cat food eating prawns who have forgotten how to operate their own guns and ship and all so we can have an annoying commentary on racism! For crying out loud why must I have never had the urge to leave a cinema quicker! Totally unbelievable cat food eating prawns who have forgotten how to operate their own guns and ship and all so we can have an annoying commentary on racism! For crying out loud why must we be bombarded with such low energy nonsense! There should be an apology made for the harmful impact this film makes on the consciousness of all humanity!… Expand

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GregHSep 18, 2009

Wow, what were the critics watching when they gave this movie such high marks. I just walked out of this movie and received a refund, first time I have ever done that. This movie is a mess from beginning to end.

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CarolynNAug 14, 2009

No redeeming value. I have a headache.

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LarryLAug 25, 2009

STUPID movie. A total waste of 2 hours.

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ChrisAug 26, 2009

Was hoping it would turn out great, got sucked up by all the hype. Was disappointed by all of the mish mash of different sci fi flavors. Seriously was it a faux docudrama? or did they forget half way through... action was pretty decent andWas hoping it would turn out great, got sucked up by all the hype. Was disappointed by all of the mish mash of different sci fi flavors. Seriously was it a faux docudrama? or did they forget half way through... action was pretty decent and had 2 funny scenes, but it was all over the place and didnt know what it wanted to be. Plus seriously were they paid by how many times they uttered the "F word"… Expand

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DalgrimMay 22, 2012

I've seen more exciting "action" on CNN, which by the way is how this piece of cinematic garbage is shot. The first 1/3 of the move is filmed like it was shot from some $30 kmart handheld camera. Think Blair Witch meets Transformers butI've seen more exciting "action" on CNN, which by the way is how this piece of cinematic garbage is shot. The first 1/3 of the move is filmed like it was shot from some $30 kmart handheld camera. Think Blair Witch meets Transformers but remove all the good stuff. Do yourself a favor and don't suffer through this movie. It really doesn't get better as it goes on.… Expand

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JeanR.Oct 10, 2009

One of the worst nights I've spent at the movies in a long time. Any social comment was rapidly submerged in the kind of gore-fest that seems to be obligatory for sci-fi in the Aliens genre, which this one much too obviously was (Please One of the worst nights I've spent at the movies in a long time. Any social comment was rapidly submerged in the kind of gore-fest that seems to be obligatory for sci-fi in the Aliens genre, which this one much too obviously was (Please could we at least have a change of alien physique in future offerings, because the insect format is so hackneyed). I didn't care about any of the characters, which is the only thing that could have made me stay to the end, and there wasn't a single shred of genuine humour or lightness throughout. I think of the detail and subtlety of "MInority Report" and "Blade Runner", and wonder why Hollywood has to keep on churning out such lame-brained trash that obviously caters to the lowest end of the market. Peter Jackson, stick to hobbits!… Expand

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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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billbAug 30, 2009

I beg you not to see this movie! I'm 60 years old,love sci fi, I'm smart,he he,worst movie Iv ever seen. I wanted to get up in the theater and say, isn't this movie a joke?" Jerking camera made me seasick.

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fabrinnehAug 30, 2009

I really didn't kike this movie. Usually I like Sci-Fi, but this one not at all. I was also chock by the racial content of this movie. I am sure I am not the only one.

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DanielKSep 7, 2009

What a complete waste of time. I'm not sure if the naseau feeling was from the shacking cameras or the quality of the film. Stupid plot lines, the main character was an unlikeable tool, and the beginning put me to sleep. Probably one of What a complete waste of time. I'm not sure if the naseau feeling was from the shacking cameras or the quality of the film. Stupid plot lines, the main character was an unlikeable tool, and the beginning put me to sleep. Probably one of the worst movies I paid to see at the theaters ever. The national critics must have some agenda to give such high praise. The funniest part of the movie was how it is set-up for "District 10". They must be F-ing kidding!… Expand

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JohnCJan 9, 2010

Badly conceived story, although, well filmed and assembled. It was just goofy, full of conceptual holes, not well thought out. There was no believable science in the thing, they just expected you to suspend your disbelief because they were Badly conceived story, although, well filmed and assembled. It was just goofy, full of conceptual holes, not well thought out. There was no believable science in the thing, they just expected you to suspend your disbelief because they were showing this pseudo documentary. Really stupid. It has been a while since I have seen a film that brings out such diametrically opposed views. It's like a Rorschach test. I can't figure out what it is about the film that makes so many people go nuts for it. I thought it stank.… Expand

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LoriSFeb 21, 2010

The New York Post's review was spot on! "The movie falls into the same uneasy category as "Eight Legged Freaks": too tongue-in-cheek to be thrilling, not funny enough to be a comedy."

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BigBullyMar 1, 2010

Finally overtook Missouri Breaks as the worst movie in the past 100 years.

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RyanSOct 16, 2009

THIS MOVIE FAILS... HARD!

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PeterT.Oct 8, 2009

I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would bother to watch more than 20 minutes of this unmitigated mind raping dross. What sheer fun it is to watch a video game, normally interactively played, unfold lazily before your very I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would bother to watch more than 20 minutes of this unmitigated mind raping dross. What sheer fun it is to watch a video game, normally interactively played, unfold lazily before your very eyes with the same absence of storyline, acting or logical resolution to its various silly plot points. An allegory to the the human drama know as apartheid? If it was an allegory to that, you surely wouldn't want to set it in Johannesburg would you? that's like making an allegory to Nazi Germany while filming a tale set in Nazi Germany.... This kind of stupidity doesn't bother anyone anymore? Aliens who eat cat food as an allegory to drug use? Do all you ten-voters also still watch Sesame Street or something? D9 is nothing less than a completely farcical and generic action fodder hailed as the second coming of Christ featuring the most nauseating and lazy style of filming known as mockumentary with actors bereft of any professional acting skills and a script which is roughly made up on the spot with an f-bombs galore to hide the fact that the screenwriter signed off when he was told to quit being such a pain in the butt. "It's only a movie man!", or so he was told. No, no one is bothered by this. We turn off our brains as we laud the FX puppeteer for serving us yet another upgrade in CGI rendering as we cry ourselves to sleep from the joy that is living in these blissful times where real emotion is thankfully replaced by bandwagon hype and comfortable contrivances that won't occur in real life anyway. How terribly complacent it is to not have to worry about an actual sensical three act structure when you've got all this marketing budget to throw around allowing you to already cash in on the prefabricated acclaim and Pavlov conditioning of the crowds way before the movie is even actually screened. Seriously, why bother making the movie at all? Oh wait, I almost forgot, they never actually did...… Expand

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EricTAug 24, 2009

Yet another pathetic allegory for the New World Order salivating to put humans in giant concentration camps after they pull the big false flag trigger to the next world war. Eat me, Hollywood propaganda turd movies.

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JoshC.Sep 3, 2009

How in craps name did this get any good ratings...it is the worst movie i've ever seen. I'd rather get kicked in the nuts three times before seeing this thriller again...

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