Absolutely cracking film. Like all good sci-fi it offers a hefty amount of social criticism about xenophobia and draws heavily on the obvious apartheid themes whilst still knowing when to ladle on the action or the more emotive scenes.
I dont want to comment too much lest I spoil it but it really was a pleasant surprise and behind Star Trek and Watchmen has probably become one of my favourite 2009 movie releases.
A good solid 8/10 from me, and something Im going to have to watch again.
Want to see this, Interesting views on this though.
25+ seem to think it is fantastic, 45-50+ seem to either like it or have no idea what they just saw and from family and friends below 20 they thought it was a pile of crap.
Seems to be a real intellectual movie with a lot to it?
My friends liked it. I think its gone off now so I cant see it.
Watching it on Thursday hopefully. Looking forward to it, I dont see many films at the cinema, not even terminator, so it better be good :D
Quote from: neXusWant to see this, Interesting views on this though.
25+ seem to think it is fantastic, 45-50+ seem to either like it or have no idea what they just saw and from family and friends below 20 they thought it was a pile of crap.
Seems to be a real intellectual movie with a lot to it?
There were a lot of people in the cinema who didnt get it, it seemed to be a 50/50 split. I dont know how you can miss the fact that its really a film about apartheid, district 6, xenophobia and racism but a lot of people did and were actually laughing at some rather poignant moments because it was funny looking aliens and not black humans being marginalised. It really makes you wonder about latent racism in people at times, and it really is a film that makes you stop and think.
Its not an action film at all so I understand how some would have been disappointed, but Id certainly recommend it.
It also demonstrates how stunning you can make something look on a relatively small budget of $30,000,000 and the CGI and effects put some major $100,000,000 Hollywood products to shame.
So would you say it is one of those ones that if you get it you like it but if you do not get it, as with how people are if you do not get something your first reaction is to not like it?
Watched it yesterday, brilliant film.
Not easy watching though, found it pretty tough going at points.
Well worth more than one watch.
Quote from: neXusSo would you say it is one of those ones that if you get it you like it but if you do not get it, as with how people are if you do not get something your first reaction is to not like it?
I think if people missed the subtext then theyd be disappointed; if you went in expecting an action movie about aliens and biological weapons and lots of explosions then youll be disappointed. Thats not to say there arent a couple of really well put together action pieces in the film but they dont drive the narrative at all.
personally... I don;t thing its one of those films thats you can really love... it would be a bit like loving a documentary ?
but at the same time... I thought it was really good...
and as above, the CGI was spot on for such a low budget film... there was so much of it too.... the actors did a hell of a good job - they must have spent a hell of a lot of time acting alongside an empty space.... theres plenty of times that kind of thing happens in major films and it stands out a mile.... this mixed in really well.
tho I definitely think anyone who doesnt get it will think its total crap
Watched it yesterday...
Its very well made and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I wonder if I will like it, given the fact that I havent really got much of any idea about apartheid really, though abore racism.
watched the weekend. Im a fan.
I think this must be the first time weve ever had a completely universal thumbs up for a film on Tek. 8-)
Watched it yesterday. Great movie.
just watched, its a good film but it doesnt show the South Africa ruined by the blacks my best mates father got shot dead in Jo burg, hed not give up his car..
i bet the film crew had guards.
Thing for me is dam Halo would have been good if these guys made it if this is what they did instead. Going on their Halo marketing shorts and concept stuff they did as well. Would have been very good.
I watched the full Landfall vid thats free on Xbox marketplace. Id previously seen the first bit (the production line) but not the firefight bit. I sat there thinking "this is pretty cool" closely followed by how even with the all the effects, it still held an element of fan-filmism, and how sadly I think even if they put craploads of money into it, a halo movie would end up looking a bit like the you-tube vids of geeks dressed up as space marines / master chief /
this could have made a good tv series like alien nation.. they havent left much room for a spin off
Quote from: neXusThing for me is dam Halo would have been good if these guys made it if this is what they did instead. Going on their Halo marketing shorts and concept stuff they did as well. Would have been very good.
Halo would have just been an action film. Instead they made something much more than that and that is why its such a successful film.
Quote from: Privateerjust watched, its a good film but it doesnt show the South Africa ruined by the blacks my best mates father got shot dead in Jo burg, hed not give up his car..
i bet the film crew had guards.
Shiny gold star for you for missing the point entirely.
Quote from: Chris HQuote from: neXusThing for me is dam Halo would have been good if these guys made it if this is what they did instead. Going on their Halo marketing shorts and concept stuff they did as well. Would have been very good.
Halo would have just been an action film. Instead they made something much more than that and that is why its such a successful film.
You not seen all the halo shorts made by the same people?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wfm5KFjDXQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R0IBzWGttAAnd the adds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz_7WWO8lXEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5lwyC0p454&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1zWeaVZpsM&feature=channelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rridXskgWghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOLR4WjJqIs&feature=channel_pageI think The guys would have made a really good movie with Halo. Just the budget and wrangles skyrocketed out of control
Quote from: neXusQuote from: Chris HQuote from: neXusThing for me is dam Halo would have been good if these guys made it if this is what they did instead. Going on their Halo marketing shorts and concept stuff they did as well. Would have been very good.
Halo would have just been an action film. Instead they made something much more than that and that is why its such a successful film.
You not seen all the halo shorts made by the same people?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wfm5KFjDXQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R0IBzWGttA
And the adds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz_7WWO8lXE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5lwyC0p454&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1zWeaVZpsM&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rridXskgWg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOLR4WjJqIs&feature=channel_page
I think The guys would have made a really good movie with Halo. Just the budget and wrangles skyrocketed out of control
Looks like an action film, smells like an action film, I think its an action film. Not that thats a bad thing but District 9 is so much more than that; it will also be a much better career move and is a much more enjoyable viewing experience that flashing lights and loud explosions. A live action Halo film would have done nothing other than cement the teams reputation as the next Michael Bay.
I just watched the trailer, looks really good! not sure when Im going to get to see it though :(
Quote from: Chris HQuote from: Privateerjust watched, its a good film but it doesnt show the South Africa ruined by the blacks my best mates father got shot dead in Jo burg, hed not give up his car..
i bet the film crew had guards.
Shiny gold star for you for missing the point entirely.
no district 9 came from district 6 .ive been there.
QuoteDistrict Six (Afrikaans Distrik Ses) is the name of a former inner-city residential area in Cape Town, South Africa. It is best known for the forced removal of over 60,000 of its inhabitants during the 1970s by the apartheid regime.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_Six,_Cape_Townthey were horible to the prawns just like they were in district 6
http://www.districtsix.co.za/
Quote from: PrivateerQuote from: Chris HQuote from: Privateerjust watched, its a good film but it doesnt show the South Africa ruined by the blacks my best mates father got shot dead in Jo burg, hed not give up his car..
i bet the film crew had guards.
Shiny gold star for you for missing the point entirely.
no district 9 came from district 6 .ive been there.
QuoteDistrict Six (Afrikaans Distrik Ses) is the name of a former inner-city residential area in Cape Town, South Africa. It is best known for the forced removal of over 60,000 of its inhabitants during the 1970s by the apartheid regime.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_Six,_Cape_Town
they were horible to the prawns just like they were in district 6
http://www.districtsix.co.za/
:disappointed:
Tbh though, he does have a slight point RE: South Africa, in the sense that 2 of my friends basically have been sent over from South Africa to go to uni and do a masters just to keep them away for as long as possible. But the nastyness isnt race specific.
Quote from: zpyderTbh though, he does have a slight point RE: South Africa, in the sense that 2 of my friends basically have been sent over from South Africa to go to uni and do a masters just to keep them away for as long as possible. But the nastyness isnt race specific.
no?
Whites have everything there & blacks have nothing, because of the whites.
Good luck to the blacks, its their rightful country.
Just back from watching it, I too thought it was awesome, though disagree RE: leaving room for a spin-off or sequel. Lots of potential for three different routes they could take, and I hope they do. Admittedly I dont think if they did a sequel or series it would ever be as good, still good, but not as powerful as this film was, just as Im not sure there could be much further development in terms of themes. Cant really say more without spoiling it...
Quote from: EggtasticoWhites have everything there & blacks have nothing, because of the whites.
Good luck to the blacks, its their rightful country.
I thought the problem these days was that the white people had all the money and power for as long as anyone can remember, but now they have a black government theyre kicking all the (rich) white people out and every things going down the pan because theres no money left ?
I watched it tonight and thought it was excellent, very very well made.
Wonder if they will do a sequal three years later sort of thing, the Aliens come back for some revenge.
My GF was funny though, "Why are the South Africans talking in that funny accent? Are they doing it to take the piss out of the aliens?" :rofl:
Quote from: DEViANCEI watched it tonight and thought it was excellent, very very well made.
Wonder if they will do a sequal three years later sort of thing, the Aliens come back for some revenge.
My GF was funny though, "Why are the South Africans talking in that funny accent? Are they doing it to take the piss out of the aliens?" :rofl:
Well, now youve given away a little bit of a spoiler...(spoilers maybe below)
Whos to say the aliens would want revenge? You see how powerful their tech is in the film, why didnt they use it in the 20 years to get revenge or more resources?
Possible sequels would be what happens in District 10...or ship comes back and either instigates a war or the integration of the aliens, to peoples disgust, plus whatever happened to the main character...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub5eE7gk6Qg&feature=popw00us12
I still think if they get the right people they Could make an amazing Halo Movie.
Another great trailer.
Quote from: neXushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub5eE7gk6Qg&feature=popw00us12
I still think if they get the right people they Could make an amazing Halo Movie.
Another great trailer.
Yeah Id really like to see a (Halo) movie too, but it seems MS wants to focus
on the anime. I wouldnt hold your breath for a movie.
Oh and more on topic; I really liked District 9 (even though it seems its not being officially released here). :)
Quote from: neXushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub5eE7gk6Qg&feature=popw00us12
I still think if they get the right people they Could make an amazing Halo Movie.
Another great trailer.
That looks MUCH better than the Landfall vid I watched on xbox live, but I guess thats because they put more into the special effects maybe. Makes me want to get ODST now :D
Quote from: zpyderQuote from: neXushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub5eE7gk6Qg&feature=popw00us12
I still think if they get the right people they Could make an amazing Halo Movie.
Another great trailer.
That looks MUCH better than the Landfall vid I watched on xbox live, but I guess thats because they put more into the special effects maybe. Makes me want to get ODST now :D
Everyone like the other videos so Knowing that, yeah your probably right. They put some more money into this to get some more special effects. Different people made it but you know bungie are there to give it that feel and base like the other videos and I just think it would be an amazing movie.
I really want to know why the WB, Jackson, Weta, Whats his face and Bungie could not get it going, probably to many cooks in the kitchen I would expect and sky rocketing costs as a result. To many people wanting a peace of the pie.
Saw this last night.
Enjoyed it very much so.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8264180.stm
QuoteHe suggested that the film, which depicts people wanting to eat aliens to gain the superhuman powers, should not be taken too literally.
"Its a story, you know," he said. "Its not like Nigerians do eat aliens. Aliens dont even exist in the first place."
Quote from: skidzillahttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8264180.stm QuoteHe suggested that the film, which depicts people wanting to eat aliens to gain the superhuman powers, should not be taken too literally.
"Its a story, you know," he said. "Its not like Nigerians do eat aliens. Aliens dont even exist in the first place."
eating an alien to get super powers? thats just stupid !
but rape a virgin to cure AIDS... now that really does work....
The film gives Nigeria(ns) a bad image?
No, the Nigerian scammers give Nigeria(ns) a bad image...
Quote from: knightybut rape a virgin to cure AIDS... now that really does work....
Ahh, bless them, any excuse for a bit of rapey, the little scamps! :D