Sorry. everyone. but this is one of the worst movies I ever seen, it terms of major movies. It's ugly and depressing. I can't relate to the Aliens and the main character. It looks like it should of been a comedy when it first started. Star Trek is a million times better than this. Also Twilight is better than this. Peter Jackson is a over rated hack. This director should never make movies again, atleast American movies.
Some really intellectually diminished people I know (adults mind you) actually thought the movie was real.....which just blows me away, but i suppose it's a testament to how well crafted it is.
@princessaijae01 I really hope you don't mean with the aliens. But, yes it does reflect on past and present social issues in South Africa. The word District 9 is a reference to District 6 in Cape Town. District 6 was a predominantly Coloured (similar to mulatto people in America) area, that lay very close to the suburb of Vredehoek, an upper-middle class area on the foothills of Table Mountain. The coloured people were removed to the Cape Flats area of Cape Town. It also refrences xenophobia
They're mere pawns. They aren't leaders they don't have anyone to lead them they said this in the beginning of the movie. They're drones so they don't go all viva la revolution on the humans because they lack a leader. I like to think that Christopher was a leader - he was the only one who took some initiative.
@sancoandpanco because the prawns never wanted to harm us ever, they are a peaceful race who need to make weapons because another alien race is probably at war with them
@afireinsidebrad@sancoandpanco umm... no. Somewhere during the first 20 minutes of the movie a blond/brunette haired lady being interviewed explains that they(the prawns) have a society based on a hive system (similar to bee's or ants), and she continues to say that sometime before they opened the ship's door something happened to the "leaders"
I think these 2 reviewers missed the point in the correlation with apartheid in South Africa. That is why they had South African accents, having American or British accents just wouldn't have given the same sense of the mistreatment of people in that country, or infact the whole continent. The sense of realism would have been lost too i believe, if it was too Americanised, or globalised as the reviewers were faulting it for not being as such.
I agree, but then if you haven't lived it(apartheid) it will be difficult to get all the 'hints', like using Christopher Johnson as a name for an Alien.
I personally 100% think the Prawns are human! There is a scene where Christopher's son holds his next to Wikus and says "Look! We are the same" I believe that is why the fluid changed Wikus so fast. (Long ago we went into space for whatever reason... We find this new element on a planet, side effect being turned into prawns, which is why Chris knows he can change him back.) It's just my theory. I say the ship came back (to escape persecution, recon, or whatever). Only to say, "Bad idea"
I loved District 9.... but I'm starting to wonder if I'm the only person on the planet that loved Cloverfield. I freakin loved Cloverfield. I thought it was awesome and brilliant. I'm not sure why people are over analyzing it haha
I jsut got the flower bit at the end :) this movie is defo 10/10 i was amazed and for the first time in my life i was in a cinema where everyone clapped ! Love the way he says fuck hahah
I love the character vickus and how he has to kiss corporate ass and then the consequences related to that. like when he didn't want to let on he was feeling sick.
If vickus was transforming in prawns and christofer said he knows what can do that. That mean he has already seen some one get transformed before. So my question is : Do the prawns apperence are their first apperence ? maybe they all have been changed (by accident ?)? So then the next question is : what is the really physical apperence of the prawns ?
what did i think of the movie? Well i just got back from watching it for the fourth time!! I have never gone to see a movie in theaters so many times in my life!
I was getting tired of these new movies that came out like Transformers 2 or G.I. Joe, which were not bad, but didn't make up for the hipe but this movie surpassed my expectations. One of the best movies I've seen in a while.
I loved the ending, it Leaves you happy and sad and the same time! I will definitely buy a copy when it comes out on DVD! Here's to hoping for a Extended Director's Cut like The 3-Disc King Kong as they are both made in part by Peter Jackson! 5/5 For Sure! Go See it! You won't be disappointed! You may feel sick at some times but It's too good to miss!
Just got back from watching the movie at a 11:00pm showing.All I really want to say...I want one of those "Prawn B-21 laser assault-blaster".I'll trade for all human made guns I have( Sig Sauer p228,S&W model 640 in .357 magnum,Glock 19).I'll also add in my '08 Lexus 350,my condominum home,and my pet dog Beagle.Okay,not enough,how about my...
1) There should be no sequel. Like Moon, you should write the rest of the story yourself.
2) What's up with the random zooming in and zooming out? The first few times it happened, I thought I was going crazy. Is there a point to it? Or do you just like irritating people?
This move was amazing and unlike anything I had seen before. It had great characters that felt very real and I really cared about them. The jokes were all spot on and the action scenes blew me away. Everyone must see this movie its spectacular.
Yeah it started out pretty slow and I was sad to see what happened to Wikus...hopefully they'll make a District 10. I think the only thing that turned me off was how it ended. Other than that it was a good movie. Definitely original which is different for this summer's movies.
There are some gory moments and some parts that are as hard to watch as videos of people actually being killed in third-world countries. I don't think it's appropriate for MOST 14 year olds, but there could definitely be exceptions.
It was packed where I saw it as well. I had to sit front row. There were loud, obnoxious people as usual, but this film actually shut them up after about 10 minutes. It even made the douches pay attention.
Glad I skipped the spoilers this time. Finally, another great sci fi film that wasn't a remake, a sequel or cast with BIG STARS! What great performances and characters, too. A big 10 for me.
Normally I would say bring on a sequel if the film is great and original, but I want to see what this guy comes up with NEXT. Stick with limited budgets and keep final cut, Neil! You can do so much with so little.
And the RED camera work (mixed with other formats of course) was wonderful.
i really really wanna see this....but its the 16th and theres not even a trailer for it on our tvs...hell i only know of this movie because of the internet...are we over here in ireland and the uk gonna get to see this or is it not coming out here?
This movie is an instant classic and will cement itself along with other sci-fi classics such as the Matrix, Terminator, Terminator 2, and Aliens! I'm going to go see it again for the second time today.
Finally a movie that has both style and "substance". Neill blomkamp put both Michael Bay and Mcg to shame! Hopefully Hollywood will let directors and visionaries of this ilk take the reins on films like this and keep hacks such as Steven Somers away from our favorite genres.
At first I was worried it would be an Alien Nation rip off but It was not! I am glad that the aliens were not humanoid looking so it made it more believable :)
I loved this movie. Just awesome. And the 'Prawns' were fantastic- especially loved them.
ElizaAcheron 1 year ago
I loved this movie, it really did feel like a real documentary at the beginning, and i though that was one of the things that made it awesome
stomyn 1 year ago 3
Sorry. everyone. but this is one of the worst movies I ever seen, it terms of major movies. It's ugly and depressing. I can't relate to the Aliens and the main character. It looks like it should of been a comedy when it first started. Star Trek is a million times better than this. Also Twilight is better than this. Peter Jackson is a over rated hack. This director should never make movies again, atleast American movies.
brandon98188 1 year ago
Why does noone like Cloverfield?... I thought it was awesome...
xzpow12 1 year ago
Some really intellectually diminished people I know (adults mind you) actually thought the movie was real.....which just blows me away, but i suppose it's a testament to how well crafted it is.
Travixius 1 year ago
My sister likes Cloverfield. Is district 9 real?
princessaijae01 1 year ago
@princessaijae01 I really hope you don't mean with the aliens. But, yes it does reflect on past and present social issues in South Africa. The word District 9 is a reference to District 6 in Cape Town. District 6 was a predominantly Coloured (similar to mulatto people in America) area, that lay very close to the suburb of Vredehoek, an upper-middle class area on the foothills of Table Mountain. The coloured people were removed to the Cape Flats area of Cape Town. It also refrences xenophobia
bazilZAR 1 year ago
@bazilZAR Yes i do mean with the aliens. +( And everything that happened there
princessaijae01 1 year ago
You guys said it all. I was not expecting how dark, unsettling and sad the film was which makes the film a sci=fi masterpiece.
Ricorodrigeuz 2 years ago
Poeple how is it explained in the movie why aliens dont use their weapons and trade them for cat food this still confuses me...
sancoandpanco 2 years ago
They're mere pawns. They aren't leaders they don't have anyone to lead them they said this in the beginning of the movie. They're drones so they don't go all viva la revolution on the humans because they lack a leader. I like to think that Christopher was a leader - he was the only one who took some initiative.
WTFLEETERS 1 year ago
@sancoandpanco because the prawns never wanted to harm us ever, they are a peaceful race who need to make weapons because another alien race is probably at war with them
afireinsidebrad 1 year ago
@afireinsidebrad @sancoandpanco umm... no. Somewhere during the first 20 minutes of the movie a blond/brunette haired lady being interviewed explains that they(the prawns) have a society based on a hive system (similar to bee's or ants), and she continues to say that sometime before they opened the ship's door something happened to the "leaders"
bazilZAR 1 year ago
Bearly wait District 10!
Mesina2 2 years ago
@Mesina2 is it really coming out? because ofcourse this needs a sequal but sometimes they cancel them just like they did with the halo movie
frank12364 1 year ago
My favorite film of 2009 by far.
It's funny you mentioned the eyes. I thought the exact same thing.
ThatJacquelynChick 2 years ago
I get out of work in 5 min ,, going to go rent it on blu ray !,, never saw it, and I love sci fi...
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alexdominickyll 2 years ago
i just bought this on my ipod its downloading now is it good?
TheSpeediestsnail 2 years ago 3
yea i agree district 9 and cloverfeild are awesome. district 9 is a bit better
99redballooner 2 years ago
You're joking, right? Coverfield was a piece of fucking shit.
Mysterious0Bob 2 years ago
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idk this movie must suck because budget is 30 mill
6183078 2 years ago
Watch it before you judge.
It doesn't look low budget at all.
ThatJacquelynChick 2 years ago
@ThatJacquelynChick I know it looks like a 100 million dollar movie
frank12364 1 year ago
I saw "what was in the arm bandagde" thing comming when he was able to pull of his nails with a gentle push.
Tarik360 2 years ago
I think these 2 reviewers missed the point in the correlation with apartheid in South Africa. That is why they had South African accents, having American or British accents just wouldn't have given the same sense of the mistreatment of people in that country, or infact the whole continent. The sense of realism would have been lost too i believe, if it was too Americanised, or globalised as the reviewers were faulting it for not being as such.
Brilliant film, 10/10 from me.
Mozsa 2 years ago 3
Exactly
The underlying point seemed to be the reflection of South Africa's history in the aliens.
Completely agree
kieransherry91 2 years ago
I agree, but then if you haven't lived it(apartheid) it will be difficult to get all the 'hints', like using Christopher Johnson as a name for an Alien.
2v88 2 years ago
Fuck Star Trek
vexman7 2 years ago
I personally 100% think the Prawns are human! There is a scene where Christopher's son holds his next to Wikus and says "Look! We are the same" I believe that is why the fluid changed Wikus so fast. (Long ago we went into space for whatever reason... We find this new element on a planet, side effect being turned into prawns, which is why Chris knows he can change him back.) It's just my theory. I say the ship came back (to escape persecution, recon, or whatever). Only to say, "Bad idea"
jstark069 2 years ago
his name is not Vikus....the name is
Wikus Van De Merwe
spectacular flick... brilliant and genius!
Christopher's little son made me laugh every time he came on screen
LOL
got cat food?
FTWyousuck 2 years ago 4
@FTWyousuck That's how you ponounce Wikus. In afrikaans a w is pronounced like a v.
bazilZAR 1 year ago
I loved District 9.... but I'm starting to wonder if I'm the only person on the planet that loved Cloverfield. I freakin loved Cloverfield. I thought it was awesome and brilliant. I'm not sure why people are over analyzing it haha
AmazonKC 2 years ago 17
Don't worry... you're not the only person who loved Cloverfield, AmazonKC.
ON another note, This movie also gets a 10/10 from me too.
When the movie ended, EVERYONE in the theater clapped(Same as TraceurDom lol).
One of, if not THE, best movie I have ever seen in years, and, that's saying a lot.
=)
Dracontar 2 years ago 4
Your not the only one who likes Cloverfield I do to
gamefreaks009 2 years ago
@AmazonKC You not alone, i love Cloverfield very much as well. I think its underappresiated
xGeneralGrievousx 2 years ago
@AmazonKC hahah I loved it too, but most of the people didnt :(
frank12364 1 year ago
I jsut got the flower bit at the end :) this movie is defo 10/10 i was amazed and for the first time in my life i was in a cinema where everyone clapped ! Love the way he says fuck hahah
TraceurDom 2 years ago 2
he says 'fok' it's the afrikaans version of fuck ;)
leelizabeth 2 years ago
I love the character vickus and how he has to kiss corporate ass and then the consequences related to that. like when he didn't want to let on he was feeling sick.
fedtheend 2 years ago 2
fuck you... i liked cloverfield
gnar gnar gnar
jhtde 2 years ago
Nice review !!!...This movie is an instant classic, Can't wait for the sequel. I hope it won't take "3 years" for it to come out !!!
ViktorSoviet33 2 years ago 2
This was a genuinely great movie. Cannot wait for District 10.
LittlezDDR 2 years ago 3
If vickus was transforming in prawns and christofer said he knows what can do that. That mean he has already seen some one get transformed before. So my question is : Do the prawns apperence are their first apperence ? maybe they all have been changed (by accident ?)? So then the next question is : what is the really physical apperence of the prawns ?
luznegra 2 years ago
i like this review but that bitch in the video is horrible
DarthMatt28 2 years ago
dis movie looks brilliant cant wait to see it =)
conorsweeney1995 2 years ago
Best movie I've SEEN IN A WHILE !!! CANT WAIT FOR A SEQUEL :D (hope there will be)
ljoch88 2 years ago
love this film.. the director of photography comes from my city
TheThroney 2 years ago
i think the reason the fluid changed wikus was since it took the alien's DNA to work they're stuff. when it got into him it changed him
TheEverydayGeek 2 years ago
District 9 should be nominated for Best Picture. Next to Watchmen(just saying)
TheEverydayGeek 2 years ago
It's such a friggin' awsome movie :) definitely the best movie this year i think.
DinosaursOnceRuled 2 years ago
was that prawn in the end viccus?
SpartanW98 2 years ago
its wikus but they prnounce it vikkus and yes it was
roloug95 2 years ago
yep.
Olllowful 2 years ago
Most Likely
hawkbad360 2 years ago
Yeah it was.
raggamm 2 years ago
dude not the summer!!! its the best movie of the year!!!!! you tell me whats better
hipposrule4 2 years ago
what did i think of the movie? Well i just got back from watching it for the fourth time!! I have never gone to see a movie in theaters so many times in my life!
ZombieSexmachine 2 years ago
Thank you, thank you for not setting the movie in the United States. This is another reason of why this is a very very good sci-fi movie.
707Chiva 2 years ago
I was getting tired of these new movies that came out like Transformers 2 or G.I. Joe, which were not bad, but didn't make up for the hipe but this movie surpassed my expectations. One of the best movies I've seen in a while.
KENZC62091 2 years ago
I loved the ending, it Leaves you happy and sad and the same time! I will definitely buy a copy when it comes out on DVD! Here's to hoping for a Extended Director's Cut like The 3-Disc King Kong as they are both made in part by Peter Jackson! 5/5 For Sure! Go See it! You won't be disappointed! You may feel sick at some times but It's too good to miss!
hawkbad360 2 years ago
never seen anything like it, amazing movie and for the amount of money they put in haha
TheBlackGandalf 2 years ago
Just got back from watching the movie at a 11:00pm showing.All I really want to say...I want one of those "Prawn B-21 laser assault-blaster".I'll trade for all human made guns I have( Sig Sauer p228,S&W model 640 in .357 magnum,Glock 19).I'll also add in my '08 Lexus 350,my condominum home,and my pet dog Beagle.Okay,not enough,how about my...
TheXtro101 2 years ago
dude ur messed.. what would you use that gun for...
R6J 2 years ago
best sci-fi of the decade.
paintdataint 2 years ago 7
agreed
SchutMeNow 2 years ago 2
so far yes ^^ but james camerons avatar is supposed to come out next year too
happosai27 2 years ago
since matrix
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ilovemoviesmovies 2 years ago
I saw district 9 yesterday.. IT WAS AWESOME!
noctopussx 2 years ago 2
But wait...Star Trek was terrible....
finbomartini 2 years ago
2 things:
1) There should be no sequel. Like Moon, you should write the rest of the story yourself.
2) What's up with the random zooming in and zooming out? The first few times it happened, I thought I was going crazy. Is there a point to it? Or do you just like irritating people?
saavyinvestor 2 years ago
god damn i wanna see this movie so bad i feel a slight need to cry.
pagoogly 2 years ago
i suggest not watching reviews before you have seen it, you will ruin the experience.
BinaryReader 2 years ago 3
the reviews only get me more hyped up. its like injecting the incredible hulk with bull shark testosterone.
pagoogly 2 years ago
I liked the lead guy. I don't see why everyone sides with Christopher. To me, he didn't have a compelling character arc. Wikus was awesome.
mightisright 2 years ago
jeezus were you guys reviewing cloverfield or district 9? other than that it was awesome
Hughligen 2 years ago
More like best of the year
SoulReaper876 2 years ago 4
This move was amazing and unlike anything I had seen before. It had great characters that felt very real and I really cared about them. The jokes were all spot on and the action scenes blew me away. Everyone must see this movie its spectacular.
zxcbyyyy 2 years ago 7
Yeah it started out pretty slow and I was sad to see what happened to Wikus...hopefully they'll make a District 10. I think the only thing that turned me off was how it ended. Other than that it was a good movie. Definitely original which is different for this summer's movies.
BearFlagFilms 2 years ago
I really want to see it, but it's rated R. Why's it rated R? If say a 14 year old wanted to see, could they?
Jacey517 2 years ago
There are some gory moments and some parts that are as hard to watch as videos of people actually being killed in third-world countries. I don't think it's appropriate for MOST 14 year olds, but there could definitely be exceptions.
JoeSlayer 2 years ago
It's not rated R in Australia, only MA 15+, so I'm gonna see it on the weekend with a few friends.
I'm 15 by the way.
CRISNCHIPS12398 2 years ago
theres a lot of gory moments and about 50-100 "fucks"(fuck,fucken,fucker) anyways im 13 i forced my mom to go into it with me so i could watch it lol
Shandya4 2 years ago
@Jacey517 Mostly it has alot of gore and killing. Also I thought that they cursed a bit too much.
26chickensslycooper 1 year ago
It was packed where I saw it as well. I had to sit front row. There were loud, obnoxious people as usual, but this film actually shut them up after about 10 minutes. It even made the douches pay attention.
gotilk 2 years ago 2
Glad I skipped the spoilers this time. Finally, another great sci fi film that wasn't a remake, a sequel or cast with BIG STARS! What great performances and characters, too. A big 10 for me.
Normally I would say bring on a sequel if the film is great and original, but I want to see what this guy comes up with NEXT. Stick with limited budgets and keep final cut, Neil! You can do so much with so little.
And the RED camera work (mixed with other formats of course) was wonderful.
gotilk 2 years ago 3
i really really wanna see this....but its the 16th and theres not even a trailer for it on our tvs...hell i only know of this movie because of the internet...are we over here in ireland and the uk gonna get to see this or is it not coming out here?
peteralig 2 years ago
at went friday at 3:30 pm and it was packed.
TheCOOLNINJADUDE 2 years ago
Great Review guys. The Movie blew me away also. Me and some folks are going to see it again Sunday.
Tazirai 2 years ago
Spielberg, The a new gunfighter in town!
frenchbullfrog 2 years ago
The best 2009 summer movie for sure! I agree 100% Its a must see film!
mmcubero 2 years ago 17
This movie is an instant classic and will cement itself along with other sci-fi classics such as the Matrix, Terminator, Terminator 2, and Aliens! I'm going to go see it again for the second time today.
Finally a movie that has both style and "substance". Neill blomkamp put both Michael Bay and Mcg to shame! Hopefully Hollywood will let directors and visionaries of this ilk take the reins on films like this and keep hacks such as Steven Somers away from our favorite genres.
THIS MOVIE ROCKS!
Xenda 2 years ago 7
At first I was worried it would be an Alien Nation rip off but It was not! I am glad that the aliens were not humanoid looking so it made it more believable :)
neosaturn 2 years ago 4