A movie about aliens? Aliens called Prawns? A low budget sci-fi about Prawn-like aliens? In Johannesburg? Really? Is this a good idea?
You know, I'm not so sure.
This low budget flick, aided by the clout of Peter Jackson, is not as bad as it could have been. The acting is plausible. The special effects decent enough. The pace is mostly maintained. Where the film really let me down was with the dialogue. In some parts its laughable, and not in the 'we are taking the piss out of ourselves kind of way' either. In other parts the dialogue is downright groan-worthy.
I do like what it says about apartheid, and illegal immigration, and multiculturalism, even if the film kind of hits you over the head with it (again and again). I suspect District 9 has reached a different kind of audience than would normally seek out a tale about these social ills, which is a good thing too. But overall? Not worth the price of your popcorn.
[what they say: "An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology." IMDB.]
Friday, October 2, 2009
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You reviewed District 9, a science fiction thriller movie, without a single comment on its technically brilliant and enthralling action? District 9 was a very welcome departure from quarter second cuts and nausea-inducing camerawork, to actually give viewers a sense of space as to what is going on while maintaining full visceral impact. Yeah the movie is no Aliens/Children of Men/12 Monkeys in the sci-fi thriller stakes but it’s definately the best of its type this year.
Hmm, because I didn't watch a film with 'technical brilliance or enthralling action' with 'full visceral impact.' It's ok that you did. I'm glad you liked it. The makers of the film are probably even happier.
I stand by my opinion though. Which is all it is, this review, my little opinion.
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