District 9 - Page 2

WinterMorning · 08-16-2009, 05:34 PM

This movie is so brilliant, and a new favorite! I'm definitely watching it again! There's so much I want to gush about but I'd probably be spoiling the movie >.>

*Cure* · 08-16-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WinterMorning

This movie is so brilliant, and a new favorite! I'm definitely watching it again! There's so much I want to gush about but I'd probably be spoiling the movie >.>

...that's what

Spoiler:

are for...

*Roseangelo* · 08-16-2009, 05:49 PM

Saw it. Definitely a great movie that I'd recommend.

Canadian Turtle · 08-16-2009, 08:51 PM

WOW!!

I would say best this year hands down and upon further reflection I might even say that was the best movie in the past 10. (although totally personal opinion of course).

It was to bad, we had free passes to the pre screening down at SD con. We were shooting an interview and then Curt and I ran like bats out of hell across down town stood in line and missed it by a few people. I sweat more that day then I ever have in my life... grossss.

The Shelf · 08-16-2009, 10:22 PM

Definitely a great movie, but mostly just because of the concept. Thoughts:

Spoiler:

I did not like the main character for the first half of the movie. I know what they were going for, but I just didn't really like him. He was a little too annoying. Once he started mutating and went off on his own, though, I had no problem with him and actually started rooting for him.

The aliens themselves were awesome. They reminded me of the mysterious aliens from Half Life 2. I'm disappointed that so many of the aliens were low-life grunts, though. Were there seriously only 3 smart aliens out of all the ones living on Earth? Were Christopher (Was that the alien's name? I'm not really sure where his name came from in the movie; it seemed pretty random.) and his son the only aliens on the mothership at the end of the movie? You'd think he would need (a) permission from a ship captain or something and (b) help piloting something like that, but we never see any aliens other than him, his kid, and his friend that looked smart enough to even operate the thing.

They did mention that the prawn leadership had probably died, and you get the impression that they operate like an ant colony or bee hive, so that kind of explains why so many of the aliens stopped taking care of themselves on the mothership and resorted to primal instincts once transported to Earth. It still would have been nice to see some intelligence from more of the prawns, though.

I also didn't really like that the main character turned into a prawn. It worked as a plot device, but it just seemed strange that their source of fuel just happens to mutate other species into another of their own species. I couldn't stop thinking about The Fly throughout most of the movie. Their technology was all designed to respond only to their DNA, so the fuel having some properties of their DNA made sense, but to actually fully transform a being of another species just seemed far-fetched. Part of what makes good science fiction is actually trying to explain far-fetched ideas with "pseudo-science."

But enough critiquing. As I said, I really liked the movie overall. They strongly suggested that the prawns' home planet had been destroyed, and that's why they came to Earth. I assume at the end of the movie that Christopher (?) was going to request help from some other motherships that fled to different planets. There's a lot of potential for a sequel, and I kinda hope they attempt it because I really liked the concept for this movie.

In any case, the movie was very enjoyable. When I first saw the trailers to the movie, I thought it might be an Ender's Game movie because the aliens in Ender's Game are described as being similar to the ones we see in District 9. As much as I know they would probably butcher it, District 9 gives me hope that an Ender's Game movie could be really good.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-16-2009, 11:33 PM

Loved it. Loved it.

It starts out as a quasi-documentary, turns into an on-the-run movie, then concludes in something completely epic.

We know that this movie very nearly was an adaption of the Halo video game franchise, but when the plug was pulled by the studio/financiers ("Ehhh, we've decided not to trust our 145 million dollar movie to a first-time director") producer Peter Jackson decided to help Neil make an entirely original movie instead. Well, there's quite a few moments in here -- probably amidst the very R-rated, very visceral action sequences involving alien weaponry and alien mechs/vehicles -- that it seems like the director and Jackson give those financiers the middle finger in saying, "You see? I coulda done that ****ing Halo movie!"

And I'd much rather watch this movie than some undoubtedly PG-13 adaptation of a dumbed down video game first-person shooter video game series that really only seems to appeal to people who have never experienced a real first person shooter game.

Now... I can't wait to see District 10. It's inevitable, and the end of the movie leaves you with quite a big question about what is going to happen next. The answer -- no matter what it is -- pretty much HAS to be BIG.

~~AquaParade~~ · 08-17-2009, 12:51 AM

Is it sad that one of my biggest concerns for a sequel, would be not having Christopher in that brilliantly designed red and blue "costume"?
Sorry, but the character designs just looked great. Christopher' son, whose name i wasn't able to catch, also looked great.

So ya, I can't resist a sequel, but can't imagine what route they'd go, and if it'd be fitting. Hopefully, they find a way to keep the story...can I say "personal"?
A Big War movie between the Prawns and humans...well that just doesnt interest me that much.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-17-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaParade

So ya, I can't resist a sequel, but can't imagine what route they'd go

It's a lot of fun to imagine. The aliens (odd that we never even learn their real name) return to Earth with a massive armada... that much seems obvious. The question is... what happens then?

I'm not imagining any kind of an Independence Day-type invasion or anything, but I'm thinking they might try to flip things on the humans, somehow.

Canadian Turtle · 08-17-2009, 08:31 AM

There is part of me that would like to see more, but I think it best that we don't. You can't take anything away from the first movie if you don't make a second. That is partly why this movie is so amazing! It leaves you with that feeling of hope at the end, but not all is perfect.

Peanut · 08-17-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

And I'd much rather watch this movie than some undoubtedly PG-13 adaptation of a dumbed down video game first-person shooter video game series that really only seems to appeal to people who have never experienced a real first person shooter game.

When I think you've reach the height of your stupidity, you continue to say more idiotic things.

Arcade Joe · 08-17-2009, 01:45 PM

I saw it on Saturday. I thought it was a very well written movie..My only gripe is that I felt the documentary stuff was a little too long...

Good movie, definately worth owning....

*Brodie* · 08-17-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

And I'd much rather watch this movie than some undoubtedly PG-13 adaptation of a dumbed down video game first-person shooter video game series that really only seems to appeal to people who have never experienced a real first person shooter game.

You're just mad Halo is about killing aliens.

In regards to the documentary stuff...I would have preferred they kept it one way or the other. Or at least transition better, it seemed kind of jarring initially to go away from it so fast.

*Warhorse* · 08-17-2009, 09:48 PM

Saw the movie tonight, and loved it! Ah, if only the TMNT could be granted an R-Rating! Yeah, when pigs sprout wings and fly, we will see an R-Rated TMNT film.

Well, I'm definitely going to see it a second time. And it's also a keeper once it's on DVD.

**GK Punk** · 08-17-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Ah, if only the TMNT could be granted an R-Rating! Yeah, when pigs sprout wings and fly, we will see an R-Rated TMNT film.

My head just exploded

*Warhorse* · 08-17-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

My head just exploded

Too bad you didn't catch it on film, would have been a nice addition to Rotten.com. Might have been just as bizarre as the dude who blew off his face with a 12 gauge, and was still alive, in a vegetated state of course.

*The Stryker* · 08-17-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Saw the movie tonight, and loved it! Ah, if only the TMNT could be granted an R-Rating! Yeah, when pigs sprout wings and fly, we will see an R rated TMNT Film.

Maybe when people other than the people here actually give a crap about the Ninja Turtles.

Hahahahaha. Yeah. You're right. Pigs flying.

*Cure* · 08-17-2009, 09:53 PM

How the f*ck anyone can relate this movie to TMNT is beyond me.

**GK Punk** · 08-17-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Too bad you didn't catch it on film, would have been a nice addition to Rotten.com. Might have been just as bizarre as the dude who blew off his face with a 12 gauge, and was still alive, in a vegetated state of course.

So did it hurt when you pulled the trigger?

*Warhorse* · 08-17-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

So did it hurt when you pulled the trigger?

Now your becoming a troll. Really, if you can't say anything nice, then maybe you shouldn't say anything at all. There is no reason for your attacks. I have done nothing to you!

I mentioned TMNT because it would be nice to see a bloody TMNT movie, after seeing some nice blood shots in District 9. And after all, this entire website is in tribute to the TMNT, in case you hadn't noticed, so why not bring up something about the Turtles?. I don't see anything saying that we aren't allowed to talk about TMNT in other threads.

So, I ask you to please back off with the childish insults, it's not necessary. I come here to have fun with people with other interests, not to be made fun or for no reason whatsoever. If you have a beef with me, then send it my PM's and keep it off the message boards.

**GK Punk** · 08-17-2009, 10:13 PM

I felt your post was more insulting. Anyone could have brought that argument back up in here and I would have thought it was just as ridiculous to bring it up out of nowhere like that. But I guess it's Ok for YOU to say insulting things, right? Just not ok for others to respond. Got it.

08-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#21
WinterMorning Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 184	This movie is so brilliant, and a new favorite! I'm definitely watching it again! There's so much I want to gush about but I'd probably be spoiling the movie >.> __________________

08-16-2009, 08:51 PM	#24
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	WOW!! I would say best this year hands down and upon further reflection I might even say that was the best movie in the past 10. (although totally personal opinion of course). It was to bad, we had free passes to the pre screening down at SD con. We were shooting an interview and then Curt and I ran like bats out of hell across down town stood in line and missed it by a few people. I sweat more that day then I ever have in my life... grossss. __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

08-16-2009, 10:22 PM	#25
The Shelf Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,031	Definitely a great movie, but mostly just because of the concept. Thoughts: Spoiler: I did not like the main character for the first half of the movie. I know what they were going for, but I just didn't really like him. He was a little too annoying. Once he started mutating and went off on his own, though, I had no problem with him and actually started rooting for him. The aliens themselves were awesome. They reminded me of the mysterious aliens from Half Life 2. I'm disappointed that so many of the aliens were low-life grunts, though. Were there seriously only 3 smart aliens out of all the ones living on Earth? Were Christopher (Was that the alien's name? I'm not really sure where his name came from in the movie; it seemed pretty random.) and his son the only aliens on the mothership at the end of the movie? You'd think he would need (a) permission from a ship captain or something and (b) help piloting something like that, but we never see any aliens other than him, his kid, and his friend that looked smart enough to even operate the thing. They did mention that the prawn leadership had probably died, and you get the impression that they operate like an ant colony or bee hive, so that kind of explains why so many of the aliens stopped taking care of themselves on the mothership and resorted to primal instincts once transported to Earth. It still would have been nice to see some intelligence from more of the prawns, though. I also didn't really like that the main character turned into a prawn. It worked as a plot device, but it just seemed strange that their source of fuel just happens to mutate other species into another of their own species. I couldn't stop thinking about The Fly throughout most of the movie. Their technology was all designed to respond only to their DNA, so the fuel having some properties of their DNA made sense, but to actually fully transform a being of another species just seemed far-fetched. Part of what makes good science fiction is actually trying to explain far-fetched ideas with "pseudo-science." But enough critiquing. As I said, I really liked the movie overall. They strongly suggested that the prawns' home planet had been destroyed, and that's why they came to Earth. I assume at the end of the movie that Christopher (?) was going to request help from some other motherships that fled to different planets. There's a lot of potential for a sequel, and I kinda hope they attempt it because I really liked the concept for this movie. In any case, the movie was very enjoyable. When I first saw the trailers to the movie, I thought it might be an Ender's Game movie because the aliens in Ender's Game are described as being similar to the ones we see in District 9. As much as I know they would probably butcher it, District 9 gives me hope that an Ender's Game movie could be really good. Last edited by The Shelf; 08-16-2009 at 10:27 PM.

08-17-2009, 08:31 AM	#29
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	There is part of me that would like to see more, but I think it best that we don't. You can't take anything away from the first movie if you don't make a second. That is partly why this movie is so amazing! It leaves you with that feeling of hope at the end, but not all is perfect. __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

08-17-2009, 01:45 PM	#31
Arcade Joe Thug Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South of Chicago, IL Posts: 94	District 9 I saw it on Saturday. I thought it was a very well written movie..My only gripe is that I felt the documentary stuff was a little too long... Good movie, definately worth owning.... __________________

08-16-2009, 05:49 PM	#23
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,120	Saw it. Definitely a great movie that I'd recommend.

08-16-2009, 11:33 PM	#26
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,560	Loved it. Loved it. It starts out as a quasi-documentary, turns into an on-the-run movie, then concludes in something completely epic. We know that this movie very nearly was an adaption of the Halo video game franchise, but when the plug was pulled by the studio/financiers ("Ehhh, we've decided not to trust our 145 million dollar movie to a first-time director") producer Peter Jackson decided to help Neil make an entirely original movie instead. Well, there's quite a few moments in here -- probably amidst the very R-rated, very visceral action sequences involving alien weaponry and alien mechs/vehicles -- that it seems like the director and Jackson give those financiers the middle finger in saying, "You see? I coulda done that ****ing Halo movie!" And I'd much rather watch this movie than some undoubtedly PG-13 adaptation of a dumbed down video game first-person shooter video game series that really only seems to appeal to people who have never experienced a real first person shooter game. Now... I can't wait to see District 10. It's inevitable, and the end of the movie leaves you with quite a big question about what is going to happen next. The answer -- no matter what it is -- pretty much HAS to be BIG.

08-17-2009, 12:51 AM	#27
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Is it sad that one of my biggest concerns for a sequel, would be not having Christopher in that brilliantly designed red and blue "costume"? Sorry, but the character designs just looked great. Christopher' son, whose name i wasn't able to catch, also looked great. So ya, I can't resist a sequel, but can't imagine what route they'd go, and if it'd be fitting. Hopefully, they find a way to keep the story...can I say "personal"? A Big War movie between the Prawns and humans...well that just doesnt interest me that much.

08-17-2009, 09:48 PM	#33
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Saw the movie tonight, and loved it! Ah, if only the TMNT could be granted an R-Rating! Yeah, when pigs sprout wings and fly, we will see an R-Rated TMNT film. Well, I'm definitely going to see it a second time. And it's also a keeper once it's on DVD.

08-17-2009, 09:53 PM	#37
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	How the f*ck anyone can relate this movie to TMNT is beyond me. __________________

08-17-2009, 10:13 PM	#40
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I felt your post was more insulting. Anyone could have brought that argument back up in here and I would have thought it was just as ridiculous to bring it up out of nowhere like that. But I guess it's Ok for YOU to say insulting things, right? Just not ok for others to respond. Got it.