District 9. WOW. (WARNING: May contain Spoilers)

hybridxx · August 15th, 2009, 10:12 AM

First of all let me say this movie looked alright in the previews. Nothing like completely amazing but it looked different then a lot of stuff nowadays so i was interested.

Saw it last night let me tell you, that movie was surprisingly amazing in my opinion. It had a little bit of everything. (really gory some parts, so i don't suggest you don't take young ones). If you are a fan of Half Life(not a fan by the way) I am pretty sure you will love this movie.

I think it is a must watch. This movie just set the bar for a lot of sci fi movies.

Cannot stress how surprised i was at this movie.

go, now

k-os · August 15th, 2009, 11:11 AM

I also saw this last night. It was definitely one of the top movies I've seen lately.

hybridxx · August 15th, 2009, 11:24 AM

i know right? I was expecting just another sci fi action film, but man was i wrong.

Snake · August 15th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the review.

Flashmonkey · August 15th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Oh man....I gotta convince my idiots friends to go see this with me.....

JaeL · August 15th, 2009, 05:31 PM

really?

Lurkable · August 15th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Just saw it tonight, thought the preview looked okay so went in (for free) with basically low expectations. I was surprised....it was really good. Go see it.

empire00 · August 16th, 2009, 01:22 AM

i thought this movie failed on all counts. tried to be everything and succeeded at nothing.

TrueFaith · August 16th, 2009, 09:00 AM

This has been the best reviewed science fiction movie in a long time. I love it when something like this comes out of left field and blows everyone away. Wasn't this done by a first-time director who hadn't done anything but music videos until this? Hollywood gets SF so wrong most of the time I can't wait to check this out!

Daeldren · August 16th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Best scene by far is when the suit comes to life and wastes all those thugs in the room.

Broom · August 16th, 2009, 01:58 PM

everyone seems to be polar oppisites with this movie. i haven't heard anyone say "yeah, it was ok" .... its nothing but "it's awesome!" or "it sucked and i almost walked out"

Daeldren · August 16th, 2009, 02:10 PM

I liked the movie because it took a different take on the "first contact" idea, and how humans would react to them living amongst us.

beowuff · August 17th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I think this is one of my favorite movies of all time. I loved the character growth on both sides. The sci-fi aspect was just the setting, as it should be, and got out of the way of the story. Sure, there are some big bangs and explosions of various sorts, but they seemed to fit in the story instead of just being there for their own sake.

I am a bit worried that the studios will try to make a sequel. I'm just not sure how one could be good in any way...

hybridxx · August 17th, 2009, 11:28 AM

I also liked that the trailers gave no hint whatsoever about what the actual story was going to be about.

beowuff · August 17th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybridxx

I also liked that the trailers gave no hint whatsoever about what the actual story was going to be about.

+1000000000

It's been a long time since a movie wasn't over hyped to death. Especially a sci-fi movie. I like going to a movie without a clue what's going to happen. I tend not to pre-judge as much, and thus enjoy it better.

JaeL · August 17th, 2009, 05:37 PM

urgh thanx for the spoilers!

dimeified · August 17th, 2009, 05:46 PM

i hated it but 2 of my friends loved it. then again they dont like "Be Cool" or Ray Bones.

Jiu Jitsu Player · August 17th, 2009, 05:48 PM

this is a pretty amazing film. I wrote a reveiw in my sig. I highly recommend checking this one out.

cifex · August 18th, 2009, 12:19 PM

The cinematography and the serious portions of the storyline were awesome.

The acting the the dialogue were atrocious!

At times I wasn't sure if they were trying to make it like an "Epic / Scary Movie" type deal. Vikas ****ing an alien doggy-style in the newspaper?!? Seriously!? Was it funny? Absolutely! Does it belong in a legit sci-fi flick? **** no! Voodoo skank licking an alien arm??! WTF?!

emt250 · August 18th, 2009, 12:28 PM

I enjoyed it. Was a good mix of documentary/camcorder film style and regular. It was funny, a little scary and gory, and had some good action. Definitely will continue to love movies that involve peter jackson.

beowuff · August 18th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Hay OP, can we get the title of the thread to contain <SPOILERS> ?

Quote:

Vikas ****ing an alien doggy-style in the newspaper?!? Seriously!? Was it funny? Absolutely! Does it belong in a legit sci-fi flick? **** no! Voodoo skank licking an alien arm??! WTF?!

I don't know... I thought both these fit very well in the movie.

As far as destroying a persons reputation, xeno sex seemed a great way to deal with it. The paper looked like a Sun or Weekly News type paper, and they have that kind of thing in real life all the time.

As far as the crazy lady licking the arm, there's been lots of old mythologies that had the "eat your enemies" type beliefs. No stretch there at all, for me...

cifex · August 18th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Except in the real world, the mainstream majority don't read those garbage rags. Someone's wife is really going to believe there husband screwed a hideous alien?! Come on! There are more likely ways for the government to destroy someones reputation so it is difficult for them to hide.

beowuff · August 18th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cifex

Except in the real world, the mainstream majority don't read those garbage rags. Someone's wife is really going to believe there husband screwed a hideous alien?! Come on! There are more likely ways for the government to destroy someones reputation so it is difficult for them to hide.

Well, I didn't see that as the ONLY way they were destroying his rep. I believe there was a news cast in the back ground of one of the scenes. Also, there are a LOT of people who DO read those magazines. Even if it's just the cover while checking out of a grocery store.

"Hm... Where have I seen that face before... OH! I saw him on the cover of People! While I was buying my 5 pounds of ice cream and vanilla frosting!" :P

EDIT: Also, they did mention towards the beginning of the movie that there were some people who DID do xeno sex, so it's not that far of a reach.

hybridxx · August 18th, 2009, 01:22 PM

lol i wonder how much the prostitutes charged to have sex with an alien =/.

hybridxx · August 18th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beowuff

Hay OP, can we get the title of the thread to contain <SPOILERS> ?

hmm changed the title, its not updating on the thread lists tho =/

beowuff · August 18th, 2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybridxx

lol i wonder how much the prostitutes charged to have sex with an alien =/.

Err... I believe the aliens WERE the prostitutes... That's why the slander (liblel?) worked...

cifex · August 18th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Nah....when the said that they showed a slutty looking african chick in a bikini.

beowuff · August 18th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cifex

Nah....when the said that they showed a slutty looking african chick in a bikini.

You may be right, though at the time, I took it to mean both ways... I specifically remember looking at my wife and we both when WTF? Why would they show that? What could it have to do with the plot? Then, later, we went "Ohhh..."

cifex · August 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I won't argue either way. That's kind of my issue with those aspects of the plots. Anything that makes you step back and remember that you are in a theater, IMHO doesn't belong.

binlagin · August 18th, 2009, 02:47 PM

The movie was filled with SOOOOOOOO many holes, that flat out RUINED the movie... ugh i don't even want to identify them because it will just anger me :P.

As far as an orginal sci-fi film that Holywood has created, I think the First Matrix movie still have to be one of the best sci-fi movies released in a long time.

D9 had a good idea, but it failed misserabily on implementation.

The previews where the exact same thing as War of the Worlds. "OOOO ALIENS, YOU CAN'T SEE AND YOU CAN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE PLOT... BUT IT'LL BE EPIC".

Don't even get me started about the theaters themselfs.

I wish i pirated this movie, which i will do for the sequal and 3rd movie.

August 15th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#1
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	District 9. WOW. (WARNING: May contain Spoilers) First of all let me say this movie looked alright in the previews. Nothing like completely amazing but it looked different then a lot of stuff nowadays so i was interested. Saw it last night let me tell you, that movie was surprisingly amazing in my opinion. It had a little bit of everything. (really gory some parts, so i don't suggest you don't take young ones). If you are a fan of Half Life(not a fan by the way) I am pretty sure you will love this movie. I think it is a must watch. This movie just set the bar for a lot of sci fi movies. Cannot stress how surprised i was at this movie. go, now Last futzed with by hybridxx; August 18th, 2009 at 01:24 PM. Reason: spoiler warning!

August 15th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#6
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	really? __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

August 16th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#11
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	everyone seems to be polar oppisites with this movie. i haven't heard anyone say "yeah, it was ok" .... its nothing but "it's awesome!" or "it sucked and i almost walked out" __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 17th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#16
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	urgh thanx for the spoilers! __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

August 17th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#17
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	i hated it but 2 of my friends loved it. then again they dont like "Be Cool" or Ray Bones. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

August 15th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#2
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I also saw this last night. It was definitely one of the top movies I've seen lately.

August 15th, 2009, 11:24 AM	#3
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	i know right? I was expecting just another sci fi action film, but man was i wrong.

August 15th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks for the review.

August 15th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#5
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Oh man....I gotta convince my idiots friends to go see this with me.....

August 15th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#7
Lurkable 250Arrrgh! Name: Andrew Location: San Francisco Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R, 2001 996 Posts: 143	Just saw it tonight, thought the preview looked okay so went in (for free) with basically low expectations. I was surprised....it was really good. Go see it.

August 16th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#8
empire00 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Southern IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r SE, 2015 FJ-09 Posts: 171	i thought this movie failed on all counts. tried to be everything and succeeded at nothing.

August 16th, 2009, 09:00 AM	#9
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	This has been the best reviewed science fiction movie in a long time. I love it when something like this comes out of left field and blows everyone away. Wasn't this done by a first-time director who hadn't done anything but music videos until this? Hollywood gets SF so wrong most of the time I can't wait to check this out!

August 16th, 2009, 09:38 AM	#10
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Best scene by far is when the suit comes to life and wastes all those thugs in the room.

August 16th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#12
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	I liked the movie because it took a different take on the "first contact" idea, and how humans would react to them living amongst us.

August 17th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#13
beowuff ninjette.org member Name: Yancy Location: Redmond Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 225	I think this is one of my favorite movies of all time. I loved the character growth on both sides. The sci-fi aspect was just the setting, as it should be, and got out of the way of the story. Sure, there are some big bangs and explosions of various sorts, but they seemed to fit in the story instead of just being there for their own sake. I am a bit worried that the studios will try to make a sequel. I'm just not sure how one could be good in any way...

August 17th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#14
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	I also liked that the trailers gave no hint whatsoever about what the actual story was going to be about.

August 17th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#18
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	this is a pretty amazing film. I wrote a reveiw in my sig. I highly recommend checking this one out. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

August 18th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#19
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	The cinematography and the serious portions of the storyline were awesome. The acting the the dialogue were atrocious! At times I wasn't sure if they were trying to make it like an "Epic / Scary Movie" type deal. Vikas **ing an alien doggy-style in the newspaper?!? Seriously!? Was it funny? Absolutely! Does it belong in a legit sci-fi flick? ** no! Voodoo skank licking an alien arm??! WTF?!

August 18th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#20
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	I enjoyed it. Was a good mix of documentary/camcorder film style and regular. It was funny, a little scary and gory, and had some good action. Definitely will continue to love movies that involve peter jackson. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 18th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#22
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Except in the real world, the mainstream majority don't read those garbage rags. Someone's wife is really going to believe there husband screwed a hideous alien?! Come on! There are more likely ways for the government to destroy someones reputation so it is difficult for them to hide.

August 18th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#24
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	lol i wonder how much the prostitutes charged to have sex with an alien =/.

August 18th, 2009, 02:26 PM	#27
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Nah....when the said that they showed a slutty looking african chick in a bikini.

August 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#29
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	I won't argue either way. That's kind of my issue with those aspects of the plots. Anything that makes you step back and remember that you are in a theater, IMHO doesn't belong.

August 18th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#30
binlagin ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132	The movie was filled with SOOOOOOOO many holes, that flat out RUINED the movie... ugh i don't even want to identify them because it will just anger me :P. As far as an orginal sci-fi film that Holywood has created, I think the First Matrix movie still have to be one of the best sci-fi movies released in a long time. D9 had a good idea, but it failed misserabily on implementation. The previews where the exact same thing as War of the Worlds. "OOOO ALIENS, YOU CAN'T SEE AND YOU CAN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE PLOT... BUT IT'LL BE EPIC". Don't even get me started about the theaters themselfs. I wish i pirated this movie, which i will do for the sequal and 3rd movie. __________________________________________________ 2005 CBR600RR - 2:19 Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada

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