District 9

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

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.

Onkel Neal · 08-16-09, 10:14 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?

Aww, ok, you got me there

Really, though, D-9 was a pretty neat flick, you almost don't realize it's a movie until halfway to the end.

Torplexed · 08-17-09, 12:53 AM

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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

Do you like prawns? Because after this movie you'll never look at them the same way again.

Oberon · 08-17-09, 06:26 AM

Despite the ad campaign I only just stumbled across this by accident the other day, read up the storyline and watched the trailer.
It looks good, an interesting social commentary in a science-fiction film, and quite ironic (although perhaps intentionally so?) that it was chosen to be filmed in South Africa.

Regards Tarantino, there are some of his I like, Kill Bill 1 and 2 comes to mind, primarily for his cinematography, the way he sets up shots and filters, it's very artistic and also usually very bloody

Eastwood in the westerns, classic stuff, another classic =

Sailor Steve · 08-17-09, 12:20 PM

I just saw it yesterday. Had a couple of plot holes that bothered me a little, but on the whole an excellent flick. The CGI was outstanding, making the aliens look very real, and in spite of their all seeming to look alike (which on closer examination they didn't - another racial comment?) they had very distinct personalities.

I highly recommend it to any sci-fi fan.

Wolfehunter · 08-18-09, 05:59 PM

I found the film to be a nice change from the constant aliens scifi flicks.

Nice story with a cool CGI effects. Good to know the certain interests groups have your best interest at heart.

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

08-16-09, 08:39 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,666 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.

08-17-09, 12:20 PM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I just saw it yesterday. Had a couple of plot holes that bothered me a little, but on the whole an excellent flick. The CGI was outstanding, making the aliens look very real, and in spite of their all seeming to look alike (which on closer examination they didn't - another racial comment?) they had very distinct personalities. I highly recommend it to any sci-fi fan. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-18-09, 05:59 PM	#13
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I found the film to be a nice change from the constant aliens scifi flicks. Nice story with a cool CGI effects. Good to know the certain interests groups have your best interest at heart. __________________

08-16-09, 04:05 PM	#2
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.

08-16-09, 04:13 PM	#4
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.

08-17-09, 06:26 AM	#11
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Despite the ad campaign I only just stumbled across this by accident the other day, read up the storyline and watched the trailer. It looks good, an interesting social commentary in a science-fiction film, and quite ironic (although perhaps intentionally so?) that it was chosen to be filmed in South Africa. Regards Tarantino, there are some of his I like, Kill Bill 1 and 2 comes to mind, primarily for his cinematography, the way he sets up shots and filters, it's very artistic and also usually very bloody Eastwood in the westerns, classic stuff, another classic =