District 9

[GhostPoet]

honestly, i couldn't even finish this movie. it was just really, really, REALLY bad to me. i was super disappointed.

Just curious...what are your top 3 favorite recent?

 

[Dark Donnie]

honestly, i couldn't even finish this movie. it was just really, really, REALLY bad to me. i was super disappointed.

How far into it did you get?

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It's Sci-Fi's Turn: Why District 9 Is Too Real For Oscar To Ignore

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/It-s...-9-Is-Too-Real-For-Oscar-To-Ignore-17248.html

Great article which sums up my feelings perfectly, even though it wont win, D9 is the best movie nominated for an Oscar this year IMO.

The article gets it spot on about the emotion in the movie as well, you dont even realise the emotions the movie takes you through, without you even realising it at the time.

D9 is a great film and one I wouldnt change a thing about, I havent said that about a movie in a long time.

 

[MarvFromSinCity]

District 9 is without a doubt one of THE BEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!!

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^I'm not normally one to succumb to hype, but the more I watch D9, the more I also think its one of the best movies ever.

 

[omid17]

Great article which sums up my feelings perfectly, even though it wont win, D9 is the best movie nominated for an Oscar this year IMO.

The article gets it spot on about the emotion in the movie as well, you dont even realise the emotions the movie takes you through, without you even realising it at the time.

D9 is a great film and one I wouldnt change a thing about, I havent said that about a movie in a long time.

District 9 is without a doubt one of THE BEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!!

^I'm not normally one to succumb to hype, but the more I watch D9, the more I also think its one of the best movies ever.

 

[craigdbfan]

A brilliant movie indeed.

As a matter of fact you guys have made me want to watch it again. I think I'll do that.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

I really hope they leave this movie as a standalone.

 

[Angel_Faerie]

I really hope they leave this movie as a standalone.

You're kidding, right? It practically begs for a sequel. Don't you want to know what happens when Christopher comes back? Will he go to war with humanity or just save his people and leave without any violence? Will he keep good on his promise to Wikus? All of those questions warrant an answer.

 

[Spider-Fan]

This will get a sequel.

I'm glad it was nominated, but this is no barrier breaking feat. The field of Oscar contenders got expanded, which led to its nomination. Had there been only 5 nominees, District 9 would have been snubbed. Look at the Best Director nominees. Usually, those 2 categories mirror each other in what is nominated (in a field of 5 that is), with maybe 1 film not having its director nominated in the field, but that is always the guy/movie with no shot at winning. Now that there is 10 nominees, the nomination itself is less special cause more inherently waters down meaning.

I am not trying to downplay how good District 9 is, but this isn't like if The Dark Knight would have got nominated for BP when there is only 5 noms. If there were 10 noms all decade, TDK, SM2, Sweeney Todd, and other notable snubs would have got noms. District 9 is basically a film that avoided being a notable snub because the field got expanded.

Now, I am not saying it doesn't deserve to be nominated. Quite contrary, I would pick it to be a nominee if there was only 5 films. I'm just looking at this as someone whom has followed the Oscars intensely for years.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

You're kidding, right? It practically begs for a sequel. Don't you want to know what happens when Christopher comes back? Will he go to war with humanity or just save his people and leave without any violence? Will he keep good on his promise to Wikus? All of those questions warrant an answer.

Agreed, for once, this is a movie were I definately agree that sequel is needed, as you said, it begs for one, there were just too many questions left unanswered, and Christopher Johnson WILL return, I want to see what happens when he does.

 

[Raiden]

Agreed, for once, this is a movie were I definately agree that sequel is needed, as you said, it begs for one, there were just too many questions left unanswered, and Christopher Johnson WILL return, I want to see what happens when he does.

I'm also interested in seeing where the sequel would show regarding the fate of Wikus and return of Christopher, although part of me wanted to keep it hanging so audience can use their imagination instead. I also have a concern about whether the sequel will turn out to be Matrix: Reloaded, and we'd be better off with just the first movie as standalone instead.

 

[craigdbfan]

I've always supported the idea of a sequel as long as Neill Blomkamp is the director and writer.

Which he has already implied he will be.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I'm also interested in seeing where the sequel would show regarding the fate of Wikus and return of Christopher, although part of me wanted to keep it hanging so audience can use their imagination instead. I also have a concern about whether the sequel will turn out to be Matrix: Reloaded, and we'd be better off with just the first movie as standalone instead.

I totally understand and agree with your concerns, but at the same time, I REALLY want to see what happens next, there is so much potential for a sequel.

I've always supported the idea of a sequel as long as Neill Blomkamp is the director and writer.

Which he has already implied he will be.

No Blomkamp and I wont be watching it, simple as.

 

[craigdbfan]

No Blomkamp and I wont be watching it, simple as.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

If Blomkamp doesnt return I really done see the point.

 

[craigdbfan]

If Blomkamp doesnt return I really done see the point.

Oh I see. I completely agree by the way.

Sorry I got confused there for a second.

 

[Ipodman]

Really hope this gets sequel...

And the same Director and Producer does HALO... come on Micrsoft, give peter jackson back the rights!

 

[Tron Bonne]

I kind of fall on the side who doesn't particularly want a sequel. I won't say I'm against it, but I don't have a particular problem with these issues being unresolved. The issue and point of the movie was given whether those lingering questions are answered or not. If it happens, I'll probably watch it, but if it doesn't, I wouldn't be disappointed

 

[TheFuture]

Fooooooooooooooooookin Praaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawns!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I just had to say that. t:

Anyway, I really want to see a sequel and I don't think it would cheapen the message of the first film. What I would have in mind though would require a big budget. I'd like to see Wikus cured early in the film, with the rest of the film revolving around Wikus and Christopher trying to prevent all out war. The reason I think this should happen is because I imagine that once Christopher reaches his home world, his race are going to be massively pissed off at how the human race has treated their people.

I know, there are suggestions that the Prawns really are refugees coming from some sort of caste system where they were very much a lower class among their race. However I still reckon that they'll be outraged at what happened, truth be told they'd probably see humans as being lower than the chain than the lower class Prawns. They will want vengeance.

 

[Ipodman]

Well... the director (neil something, not sure the spelling) said hes interested in a prequel...

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Oh I see. I completely agree by the way.

Sorry I got confused there for a second.

Ha ha, no problem, was wondering why you werent agreeing with me there for a moment t:.

Fooooooooooooooooookin Praaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawns!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I just had to say that. t:

Anyway, I really want to see a sequel and I don't think it would cheapen the message of the first film. What I would have in mind though would require a big budget. I'd like to see Wikus cured early in the film, with the rest of the film revolving around Wikus and Christopher trying to prevent all out war. The reason I think this should happen is because I imagine that once Christopher reaches his home world, his race are going to be massively pissed off at how the human race has treated their people.
I know, there are suggestions that the Prawns really are refugees coming from some sort of caste system where they were very much a lower class among their race. However I still reckon that they'll be outraged at what happened, truth be told they'd probably see humans as being lower than the chain than the lower class Prawns. They will want vengeance.

I really like the bolded part, and could see that being the basis for the sequel, not sure about the rest though, I want the humans to remain the bad guys, as they were in D9.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it, I basically look at it as a really well made sci fi thriller, a man on the run story, as opposed to taking issue with the heavy handed social commentary.

Instead what I think was clever was putting a refugee twist on the alien invasion movie and crafting a world that feels authentic despite the outlandish nature.

Sharlto Copley gives a nervy and edgy performance that keeps you on the edge of your seat, although I think more scenes building his mission to get back to his wife would have been well advised. On the other hand the scenes with Christopher the prawn and his prawn kid were really well handled and give you an emotional avenue into the movie.

The SFX are a thing of beauty, the prawns refugee camp is completely believable and it feels as real as if the team handing out the eviction notices were walking around a human slum, the gelling of human and CG characters is effortless.

The movies action is well shot and edited with great use of sound, Blomkamp uses the smart trick Iron Man used with the mech sequence, by keep cutting back to Wikus in the suit it keeps the audience connected with the action as opposed to just seeing 10 minutes of a huge CGI robot smashing around onscreen.

Overall it starts a little slow and only has one character of note, but it is a great achievement both from the perspective of how much it cost, and from the angle of injecting some fresh and exciting life into sci fi cinema.

8/10

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^All I will say is HR, watch it a few more times, and I guarantee your score and enjoyment of the movie will go up by quite a bit!

 

[omid17]

sweet HR, glad you liked it