District 9

IMWEZL · 08-16-2009, 05:01 AM

Compassion, yeah that reminds me of when they ripped the arm off or bit the guy's head. I was thinking awesome.

ZKindaGuy · 08-16-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

Compassion, yeah that reminds me of when they ripped the arm off or bit the guy's head. I was thinking awesome.

You missed the fundamental premise of the entire movie....the overall underlying demeanor of the aliens was their desire to really want to just get back home and not bother the humans. The only reason they ended up at Earth in the first place for 28 years was because a fundamental component of their ship had broke and then was lost.

The cause of the aliens rioting was because they were all forcefully encamped into a small area...all 1.8 million of them. They were all living on-top of the other. That itself would cause their "urban" unrest.

The humans on the other hand were doing what they always do in in reality today...being greedy and controlling and taking pleasure from hurting others whether they were other people or aliens.

IMWEZL · 08-16-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

You missed the fundamental premise of the entire movie....

Z I got the movie. Come on I've been to Iraq over 3 times already and I did pay a little attention in college. Thanks for the breakdown.

Lone Wolf 75 · 08-16-2009, 08:43 PM

I just saw this. The presentation kind of reminds me of "Starship Troopers," but in a much better, less campy way. The cinematography was well done, action sequences with the guns and machines were shot very well. It was worth seeing on the big screen and I liked the way the action sequences were done versus "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," which I though Michael Bay got carried away a lot throughout the movie.

Interesting plot, it kind of makes me wonder and question what it that really happened, would we (as humans) really behave that way? I feel like I shouldn't say anymore - I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

ZKindaGuy · 08-18-2009, 05:28 PM

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Interesting plot, it kind of makes me wonder and question what it that really happened, would we (as humans) really behave that way?

Ahhhh....take a good look around or listen to the nightly world news...and you even wonder whether we would behave like that?????

BanningZ · 08-16-2009, 05:39 AM

This is the Original short film that spawned the movie.

Allive in Joburg (2005)

[YOUTUBEHQ]v/iNReejO7Zu8&hl=en&fs[/YOUTUBEHQ]

StLRedrider · 08-16-2009, 11:07 AM

good find banning,

Division · 08-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Here's a really good interview with the director, Neill Blomkamp- its long, but a good read if you've seen the movie.

District 9 director Neill Blomkamp | Film | A.V. Club

bloodo · 08-17-2009, 11:40 AM

Awesome movie and very original. Can't wait to see the next one.

FuszNissan · 08-17-2009, 11:43 AM

^^ My exact thoughts! I haven't seen an original movie like this in years! Loved it...felt sorry for them at the end.

bboypuertoroc · 08-17-2009, 01:35 PM

Awesome movie was awesome.

It was totally different than I expected it to be.

smurfblu13 · 08-17-2009, 11:33 PM

My general thoughts were it was completely different than what I expected. First hour or so was very slow to me and actually at time pretty boring. Last 30-45 minutes completely made up for it though.

One thing that bugged me was for anyone who has played F.E.A.R. that little machine he uses, is exactly in the game pretty much, anyone notice this?

The little son alien was a boss and for me made the movie.

BanningZ · 08-17-2009, 11:47 PM

Makes me think of "Power loaders" from Aliens

08-19-2009, 11:11 PM

i didnt like it

08-16-2009, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 30	This is the Original short film that spawned the movie. Allive in Joburg (2005) [YOUTUBEHQ]v/iNReejO7Zu8&hl=en&fs[/YOUTUBEHQ] __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

08-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 62	good find banning, __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

08-17-2009, 11:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 544	^^ My exact thoughts! I haven't seen an original movie like this in years! Loved it...felt sorry for them at the end. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

08-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 390	Awesome movie was awesome. It was totally different than I expected it to be. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

08-17-2009, 11:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 30	Makes me think of "Power loaders" from Aliens __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

08-16-2009, 05:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 19	Compassion, yeah that reminds me of when they ripped the arm off or bit the guy's head. I was thinking awesome.

08-16-2009, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 51 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 17	I just saw this. The presentation kind of reminds me of "Starship Troopers," but in a much better, less campy way. The cinematography was well done, action sequences with the guns and machines were shot very well. It was worth seeing on the big screen and I liked the way the action sequences were done versus "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," which I though Michael Bay got carried away a lot throughout the movie. Interesting plot, it kind of makes me wonder and question what it that really happened, would we (as humans) really behave that way? I feel like I shouldn't say anymore - I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

08-16-2009, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 17	Here's a really good interview with the director, Neill Blomkamp- its long, but a good read if you've seen the movie. District 9 director Neill Blomkamp \| Film \| A.V. Club

08-17-2009, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
bloodo Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 93 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	Awesome movie and very original. Can't wait to see the next one.

08-17-2009, 11:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 382	My general thoughts were it was completely different than what I expected. First hour or so was very slow to me and actually at time pretty boring. Last 30-45 minutes completely made up for it though. One thing that bugged me was for anyone who has played F.E.A.R. that little machine he uses, is exactly in the game pretty much, anyone notice this? The little son alien was a boss and for me made the movie.

08-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	i didnt like it