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17-08-2009, 01:19 AM
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District 9 Movie
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17-08-2009, 01:25 AM
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Baz,
it may look interesting, - don't be fooled.
I won a pair of tickets to see this somehow just by clicking on a few links on the cinema website. But I can assure you that if I'd paid for the tickets, I would have been hammering on the manager's door for my money back.
Those that do choose to see it may notice a distinct similarity to how things were back in the apartheid days, - without giving the plot away.
Cheers 
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17-08-2009, 02:21 AM
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I really like it
I really liked District 9.
As a youngling and non-movie buff, it was to me, unique and it has very interesting and cool concepts and awesome weapons.
I found the universe in the movie interesting, and wish they had some novels to back the movie because it has so many possibilities. The same goes for the characters.
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17-08-2009, 05:52 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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It got some good reviews, 4.5/5 in the sunday telegraph.
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18-08-2009, 12:20 AM
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Says something for Sunday Telegraph readers 
Personally I'd rather have my gonads beaten paper thin with a claw hammer than sit through it again 
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18-08-2009, 01:15 AM
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mmm you guys are making me rethink my decision to see this....it had better be good! I am sure I'll like it...I can watch anything (just about) since I don't try to analyse anything and I don't care who is in it or directed it etc.
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18-08-2009, 05:23 AM
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ive the day of today astrofest tomorrow i might go and watch it today o enjoy my sci-fi
mozzie
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18-08-2009, 07:13 AM
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Might go see it tonight, shorts look good. Seems to be getting good feedback from viewers across the globe.
Dave
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18-08-2009, 12:33 PM
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Worse or better?
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I saw it on the weekend, i thought it was a great movie. I dont know why but it reminded me alot of Blade Runner, not the atmosphere but just how it made me feel.
Its hard to talk about without spoilers, but i have people that just blurt them out, so i wont.
But i will say damn i want one of the guns in the movie, it never got old 
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20-08-2009, 09:20 AM
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For those who want to know more about the movie, it is critiqued online in New Scientist ...
http://www.newscientist.com/article/...ef=online-news
Regards, Rob
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21-08-2009, 08:33 AM
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Hmm.... I have been wondering about going to see this... looks OK but also looks like I might be disapointed... hmm..
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21-08-2009, 08:38 AM
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I cant see it by myself at the movies because im 14 amd its 'MA15' 
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21-08-2009, 12:28 PM
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Old Man Yells at Cloud
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edit: erm.... redundant comment... ignore me
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21-08-2009, 12:51 PM
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I hope the irony of this movie isn't lost
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21-08-2009, 12:57 PM
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I thought this movie was ok, my friends loved it. A bit gory at times though, unnecessarily so..
Apart from the South African setting and the parallels to apartheid you realise it's all been done before. Still worth a viewing though
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21-08-2009, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
It got some good reviews, 4.5/5 in the sunday telegraph.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PCH
Personally I'd rather have my gonads beaten paper thin with a claw hammer than sit through it again |
them's some mixed reviews!!!!!!!!!
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21-08-2009, 04:11 PM
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Look at the comments on the UTube videos. Check the reviews all over the internet. There are some VERY mixed views on it.
Personally, I think I'm going to love it. I will review it here on Tuesday night.
Baz.
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21-08-2009, 07:51 PM
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I think i would love it as well. Maybe ill have to wait till i go with an adult or watch it on foxtel box office.
Check out this website:
http://www.mnuspreadslies.com/
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22-08-2009, 09:22 PM
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Always fixing a CAT.
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Just viewed it tonight. Nearly 2 hours. Won't give it away, but as above the weapons are awesome. Gets a bit squeamish.
But it took me 1/2 a movie to like it. The mood of the movie and it's intentions changed at the half way point.
Just be open minded and not think too hard on what everyone has reviewed or critiqued it so closely.
Funny as hell with the "mocked porn" pics scene, ahhh the media always puts a spin on the reality of the real story...... hahahaha...
I think I have the "seouth afreeecan" accent now.
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