[pardales]

Strange but intriguing movie. Quite a political statement about S. Africa. It kind of says, "even aliens from another planet who come to S. Africa will be subjected to Apartheid."

Very provocative and moving in many ways.

[satfrat]

I really liked this movie myself, even tho it was slow and broken out of the gates. The further I got into the movie, the more intriguing it got. The thought of making aliens with higher technology a 2nd class citizen play's on the inherent weakness of mankind who has had a history of doing the same thing to every other creature including their own.    I found the ending to be thought provoking also.
 
With the broken up beginning tho and the time it took me to get emotionally involved, I can only give it a 3 out of 5 stars, even tho the ending was to me much stronger than that.
 
Cheers,
Robin

[ajzepp]

I really liked this movie myself, even tho it was slow and broken out of the gates. The further I got into the movie, the more intriguing it got. The thought of making aliens with higher technology a 2nd class citizen play's on the inherent weakness of mankind who has had a history of doing the same thing to every other creature including their own.    I found the ending to be thought provoking also.
 
With the broken up beginning tho and the time it took me to get emotionally involved, I can only give it a 3 out of 5 stars, even tho the ending was to me much stronger than that.
 
Cheers,
Robin

They shoulda made it more like Golden Compass, eh Robin? 

PS. Prepare to get whooped by Philly tonight!!!

[satfrat]

They shoulda made it more like Golden Compass, eh Robin? 

PS. Prepare to get whooped by Philly tonight!!!

I can only hope & pray there's a better chance that the movie industry will finish that damn movie with a sequel than there is of the Eagles beating my Cowboys! 
 
Cheers,
Robin

[drcruz]

I liked it...Good Sci-Fi story. I liked the effects too

[ajzepp]

I can only hope & pray there's a better chance that the movie industry will finish that damn movie with a sequel than there is of the Eagles beating my Cowboys! 
 
Cheers,
Robin

Wow, what a pathetic showing by the Eagles...at least now Donovan will have more free time to play the air guitar 

[satfrat]

Wow, what a pathetic showing by the Eagles...at least now Donovan will have more free time to play the air guitar 

PLUS maybe there actually is hope for a Golden Compass II afterall.    Heck I'd also like to see a Dictrict 9 sequel where the aliens return. I like sequels to movies I've enjoyed.   
 
Cheers,
Robin
 
 

[viggen]

This movie really reminds me of Buckaroo Banzai and a bit of Shawn of the Dead.  Great movie.

*Spoiler Alert*

I wonder if the Prawns were originally more human like before getting infected by their energy source's pollutant.  Christopher Johnson did say he can turn Wikus back to human... 

[TheChairGuy]

I finally saw it.

Good, disturbing, provocative...but, overall, good. Now sure what more to say about it as it was rather different for Sci-Fi

John

[Browntrout]

This is just the type of film making I like. Not stupid Hollywood.

[Big Red Machine]

I liked it.  Waiting for District 10 next after the 3 years pass.

[BobC]

Heck I'd also like to see a Dictrict 9 sequel where the aliens return.

+1, was thinking the same thing. 

Pleasantly suprised.  Liked it, but I can see where it wouldn't be for everyone.  FWIW, reminded me of Blair Witch, which I liked too.  I enjoy a good story, out of the box stuff and like good CGI, so this had it all

Probably wouldn't buy it but worth a rental.

[lcrim]

I just saw this and I found it disturbing and moving and one of the best movies I've ever experienced.  Great art should evoke an emotional reaction and this piece certainly did that to me.
There is a certain perverse beauty in the use of  such gross and disgusting visual imagery that I can't it get out of my mind.
An extraordinarily well crafted movie.  As others have pointed out, it seems a bit disjointed at first as it draws you in.  By the end, we are witness to the development of a relationship that transforms these characters.

[ajzepp]

I just saw this and I found it disturbing and moving and one of the best movies I've ever experienced.  Great art should evoke an emotional reaction and this piece certainly did that to me.
There is a certain perverse beauty in the use of  such gross and disgusting visual imagery that I can't it get out of my mind.
An extraordinarily well crafted movie.  As others have pointed out, it seems a bit disjointed at first as it draws you in.  By the end, we are witness to the development of a relationship that transforms these characters.

   Awesome post, man!

[pardales]

This movie really reminds me of Buckaroo Banzai and a bit of Shawn of the Dead.  Great movie.

*Spoiler Alert*

I wonder if the Prawns were originally more human like before getting infected by their energy source's pollutant.  Christopher Johnson did say he can turn Wikus back to human...

Interesting question.

I just saw this and I found it disturbing and moving and one of the best movies I've ever experienced.  Great art should evoke an emotional reaction and this piece certainly did that to me.
There is a certain perverse beauty in the use of  such gross and disgusting visual imagery that I can't it get out of my mind.
An extraordinarily well crafted movie.  As others have pointed out, it seems a bit disjointed at first as it draws you in.  By the end, we are witness to the development of a relationship that transforms these characters.

Nicely put.

[mjosef]

Nice...totally blew my mind...almost like a documentary, very believable...a reflection of our social priorities, be it political or commercial.
I can see this becoming a classic in the genre. 4.5 stars(of 5).