District 9

Skybird · 08-16-09, 02:28 PM

In germany we have to wait until Octobre, but has any American already seen this new movie so many people talk about, "District 9" ? What do you think about it? I just read about it for the first time. Is it worth the hype?

Onkel Neal · 08-16-09, 02:35 PM

Saw it, liked it. You won't like it, though.

08-16-09, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Saw it, liked it. You won't like it, though.

Have you seen Tarantino's recent work, Inglorious Basterds? I like his movies...alot!

You probably heard we ain't in the prisoner-takin' business; we in the killin' Nazi business. And cousin, Business is a-boomin'.

The German will be sickened by us, the German will talk about us, and the German will fear us.

Aramike · 08-16-09, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

In germany we have to wait until Octobre, but has any American already seen this new movie so many people talk about, "District 9" ? What do you think about it? I just read about it for the first time. Is it worth the hype?

Saw it last night with wife. We loved it. Was poignant, ballsy (seriously, doing a movie about even alien segregation based in South Africa, with its history of apartheid is pretty gutsy), seemed more anchored to reality than most scifi, plus it had some really good action.

As an aside, even the name is smart: District 9 is no doubt a reference to District 6 near Cape Town, that saw forced relocation in the '70s.

Skybird · 08-16-09, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Saw it, liked it. You won't like it, though.

Wouldn't I? Why? Tarantino, since he is mentioned by CastleBravo - that's the kind of movie i do not like, all films I saw by him. Is District 9 just that - movie a la Tarantino? Did not get that impression when reading about it.

Torplexed · 08-16-09, 04:05 PM

Just got back from seeing it this afternoon.

Two thumbs up. Action, social commentary, some moral ambiguity, and more action with a satisfying denouement.

Best sci-fi I've seen in a very long time.

Aramike · 08-16-09, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Just got back from seeing it this afternoon.

Two thumbs up. Action, social commentary, some moral ambiguity, and more action with a satisfying denouement.

Best sci-fi I've seen in a very long time.

Yeah, it was a pleasant surprise as far as a quality film goes.

longam · 08-16-09, 04:13 PM

The first part was unusual, I was wondering if this was how the whole movie was going to be? But the rest was great.

After watching Transformers - Terminator - then District 9, I'm beginning to wonder how long it will be before CGI characters will take over the actors place.

Onkel Neal · 08-16-09, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Wouldn't I? Why?

Because you never like the kind of movies I like

SUBMAN1 · 08-16-09, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Wouldn't I? Why? Tarantino, since he is mentioned by CastleBravo - that's the kind of movie i do not like, all films I saw by him. Is District 9 just that - movie a la Tarantino? Did not get that impression when reading about it.

Mr. Samurai person doesn't like Kill Bill?

Come on!

-S

Skybird · 08-16-09, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Because you never like the kind of movies I like

Eh, granted, I don't like Tacos and Mexfood, but let's leave the movie business out of the kitchen

- don't we agree that Clint Eastwood is a great one in film making, and that some of Aaahnold's films make funny entertainment?

08-16-09, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Eh, granted, I don't like Tacos and Mexfood, but let's leave the movie business out of the kitchen

- don't we agree that Clint Eastwood is a great one in film making, and that some of Aaahnold's films make funny entertainment?

The Outlaw Josse Whales is one of my all time favorites. Eastwood's Spaggetti Westerns with Sergio Leone are also great!!! The Good, Bad, and Ugly, are top notch IMHO. But I like Tarantino fore his audacity and unabashed character development in movie making.

Skybird · 08-16-09, 08:39 PM

Eastwood's early Westerns and Dirty Harry are cool entertainment, but his real greatness I see shining in his works of age and when he started as a director. The Bridges of Madison County, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Babe, Gran Torino, are masterpieces that rank very high on my list of all-time favourites. Dirty ol' Callaghan is cool, and I often watch him when TV repeats those movies although I know them all - but it gives me just two hours of pointless entertainment, which is okay if not expecting more. Eastwood's late works give something more satisfying than just that. The often hailed Mystic River, however, I found to be overestimated, and his two movies on Iwo Jima also did not convince me.

Officerpuppy · 08-16-09, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

Saw it last night with wife. We loved it. Was poignant, ballsy (seriously, doing a movie about even alien segregation based in South Africa, with its history of apartheid is pretty gutsy), seemed more anchored to reality than most scifi, plus it had some really good action.

As an aside, even the name is smart: District 9 is no doubt a reference to District 6 near Cape Town, that saw forced relocation in the '70s.

Thats interesting, at first when I saw the posters/trailers I thought it was a kind of social commentary about the Polish uprising in the Warsaw ghetto during WWII but with aliens. But then I noticed it was about something totally different which I still don't know what it is

kiwi_2005 · 08-16-09, 09:27 PM

Saw this movie 3 days ago on the big screen thought it was going to be "ok" turned out to be pretty damn good! 9 outta 10.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,670 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	District 9 In germany we have to wait until Octobre, but has any American already seen this new movie so many people talk about, "District 9" ? What do you think about it? I just read about it for the first time. Is it worth the hype? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Saw it, liked it. You won't like it, though. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,670 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Eastwood's early Westerns and Dirty Harry are cool entertainment, but his real greatness I see shining in his works of age and when he started as a director. The Bridges of Madison County, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Babe, Gran Torino, are masterpieces that rank very high on my list of all-time favourites. Dirty ol' Callaghan is cool, and I often watch him when TV repeats those movies although I know them all - but it gives me just two hours of pointless entertainment, which is okay if not expecting more. Eastwood's late works give something more satisfying than just that. The often hailed Mystic River, however, I found to be overestimated, and his two movies on Iwo Jima also did not convince me. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Saw this movie 3 days ago on the big screen thought it was going to be "ok" turned out to be pretty damn good! 9 outta 10. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Just got back from seeing it this afternoon. Two thumbs up. Action, social commentary, some moral ambiguity, and more action with a satisfying denouement. Best sci-fi I've seen in a very long time.

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longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	The first part was unusual, I was wondering if this was how the whole movie was going to be? But the rest was great. After watching Transformers - Terminator - then District 9, I'm beginning to wonder how long it will be before CGI characters will take over the actors place.