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Mit grandiosen Spezialeffekten und einer gehörigen Portion Realismus tauchen wir in eine Welt ein, in der Außerirdische gelandet sind und in einen Slum am Stadtrand von Johannesburg verbannt wurden. Ein Mann lüftet das mysteriöse Geheimnis der extraterrestrischen Waffentechnologie. Bei seiner Verfolgung durch die seltsamen Gassen einer außerirdischen Barackenstadt (Shantytown) erfährt er am eigenen Leib, was es heißt, der letzte Außenseiter auf dem eigenen Planeten zu sein. (Sony Pictures DE)
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Seeing District 9 on the big screen in a 35mm print with Neill Blomkamp in attendance was an unforgettable experience — but honestly, this film would be impressive under any circumstances. Blomkamp masterfully blends high-octane sci-fi action with a powerful social commentary and critique. The film brims with fresh ideas, and despite tackling some intense themes, it remains an incredibly entertaining treat for genre enthusiasts. Few films have such a gripping pace, leaving me breathless until the closing credits. An instant classic!
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Einer der intelligentesten Filme des Jahres. Es gar nicht mal so sehr um die Idee als vielmehr um die Möglichkeit, wie es Blomkamp gelungen ist, das Genre zu aktualisieren. Im District 9 haben wir eigentlich alles, was man von Produkten eher unterer Levels erwartet, außerdem in einem vollends raffinierten Paket. Und die Idee, ein Dokument nicht nur als authentifizierende Komponente, sondern vor allem als Mittel zur Erklärung von Abkürzungen zu verwenden, hat schlichtweg Anerkennung verdient.
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Mit einem Wort: Großartig. Mit mehr Worten: Die Art und Weise, wie es District 9 allen "Science-Fiction-Sensationen" der letzten Zeit, wie z. B. Transformers, Terminator - Die Erlösung und letztendlich auch Avatar - Aufbruch nach Pandora, zeigt, ist beeindruckend. Einen so originellen Film mit so vielen einfallsreichen Ideen und einer so tollen Schauspielleistung des Haupthelden, der so fesselnd aufgenommen wurde, habe ich schon lange nicht gesehen. Einen Science-Fiction-Actionfilm zu drehen, in dem auch ein tiefer, aktueller und verdammt brennender Gedanke verborgen ist, erfordert mehr als nur Talent. Davon hat Neil Blomkamp anscheinend mehr als genug (Jackson weiß halt, in wen er Geld stecken soll). Hinzu kommen das exotische Südafrika-Milieu, die Musik, die perfekt gemachten Aliens und der Dokumentarstil, der wirklich fesselnd ist… Es sind fünf solide, hundertprozentige Sterne geworden.
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Ich dachte, ich würde mir einen der Oscar-Anwärter ansehen und dachte, es würde nur ein durchschnittlicher Science-Fiction-Film ohne Handlung mit vielen Effekten werden. Ich habe mich geirrt! Ich dachte, der Film würde nichts in mir hinterlassen. Im Gegenteil! Er ist einer der interessantesten und bemerkenswertesten Filme der letzten Jahre. Unvorhersehbare Handlung, toller Soundtrack, viele Action-Momente. Ich kannte absolut keinen der Schauspieler, was zumindest für mich positiv war. Zeitweise war es wie eine Mischung aus Das Monster und Terminator, nur viel besser. Die Blutsauger, ihr Aussehen und ihre Kultur waren gut durchdacht und ausgearbeitet. "Really something different and special".
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I resisted the seductive call of the DVDrip so I could watch this film for the first time in the cinema, and now I can say that I would have been furious with myself if I had missed it. Neil Blomkamp delivers a great science fiction film, the best in recent years (and what’s nice is that this isn’t the first time this year that I say this, and maybe not even the last, re: Moon and Avatar). I respect the radical style change between the first and second halves, but I loved the first half better because it’s something incredible and never seen before in the genre and in this form. Rather than to Cloverfield, District 9 is more similar to the unknown Japanese horror film Noroi the Curse, which keeps the documentary format uninterrupted for its entire runtime. The events of the second half could not be captured as a “documentary”, that was very clear to me. Even though it reaches its “WOW” peak somewhere at the beginning, the rest of film is so striking and breathtaking that it was a joy to watch. The occasional lapses in the script are easy to ignore – they aren’t as big as I’ve read in some reviews. I recommend it. Edit: The second viewing brings the rating down to four.
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There was a loophole in Hollywood, and a guy who is no stranger to the word "compromise" slipped into the A-list mainstream. I’m glad Peter Jackson gave Neill Blomkamp the chance to make an incredibly engrossing and captivating sci-fi for a ridiculous thirty million. The film squeezes out the subject matter to the last drop, and then there are the special effects sequences. The feeling of "this is how it might actually happen..." beats the viewer over the head in every scene, and yet it doesn't falter in its pace. Objectively, I could ask several "why and how?" questions, but subjectively, I was ecstatic the whole time. If Blomkamp really does make a "Halo" movie, I want to see "Hal-Life" from him too, the guy’s got what it takes! I hope he succeeds.
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The prawns would probably love Whiskas, but personally I would prefer to pay entrance for a movie that had it clear in its head whether it wants to be a sloppy B sci-fi where the worse it is the better, or E.T., Transformers, Children of Men or War with Newts. I’m not saying that it can’t be combined into one whole, but certainly not by forcibly changing genre every quarter of an hour, forgetting about everything that has come before and shaking a stolen closed circuit camera around like a maniac. I followed the trend presented by Blomkamp and within fifteen minutes I forgot that I had ever seen this movie.
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A documentary insight spoiled by senseless perspectives from "outside", a bizarre exaggeration of side storylines, and glaring logical absurdities. Plus one solid action scene. This script simply hit a wall after ten minutes, as it unfolded into pig soldiers, insane scientists, and ritualistic Nigerians. Additionally, the only likable character is the sidelined alien Christopher, who outshines the selfish Wikus in almost everything. Every battle clash must be accompanied by some bloody effect, prostitutes sleep with aliens (??), and Neill Blomkamp clearly resonates with the taste of the audience and critical majority, who applaud him for the gritty atmosphere. But for me not at all, so for those few solid (although quickly drowned) ideas, this is the best he'll get.
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I’ll say up front that it's a better 4 stars, because I'm still a bit bleary eyed. It was there, what people are like. There was action. There were powerful weapons. There were interesting aliens. It was cool X-D I'm so freaked out about it. It's definitely worth a movie ticket. It really was beautifully believable, the documentary style didn't hurt it, at all. Watch it again? Why not. Well, the best part was the use of the "dusting" gun anyway. I guess I'm a weirdo for liking it... In short: I have such a hard-to-describe feeling about this movie, but my cheeks are burning, which means it was good and that I paid maximum attention.
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To be honest, things have been going downhill for the sci-fi genre for a long time, at least since the famous Star Wars films by Lucas. Too often, both viewers and creators confuse it with the popular fantasy genre, which is much easier due to its fairy tale themes. Pure sci-fi films are rare and are often made according to a certain template, for safety reasons. Blomkamp's District 9 is a very pleasant innovation and a combination of several subgenres into one spectacular and satisfying spectacle. In its essence, it is a simple story in the style of a straightforward adventure, interwoven with many action elements of classic sci-fi, spiced up by a documentary introduction and an interesting anti-hero in the lead role. Sharlto Copley does not look or act like a positive character for most of the runtime; instead, he acts like a cynical opportunist (the scene of the "abortion" of an alien newborn) who is primarily trying to save his own skin. The main motif of District 9 is the racial segregation of different ethnicities and cultures - it is no coincidence that the director placed his story in South Africa... In addition to the cramped environment of South African slums, there are dynamic camera shots that capture action scenes without the viewer losing track for even a moment, unfamiliar actors who are trying their best, a range of directorial ideas, raw dialogue, and overall creativity, which make District 9 look more attractive and visually impressive than many genre counterparts with much higher budgets. The fast pace and tension allow the viewer to overlook certain logical errors (one can only envy Wikus for how quickly he learns to control the combat robot with alien technology) and shortcomings. Although District 9 may not be at the absolute peak of the genre, it is still my nicest cinematic surprise of this year... Overall impression: 85%
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Definitely the surprise of the year. I really didn’t expect D9 to be this good. The original approach of the guy who I’d almost written off during the test shots for Halo blew my mind. Blomkamp knows his stuff. He’s good at provoking mixed feelings, where you don’t know whether to laugh or be disgusted. The whole movie is supported by an amazing performance from the unknown Sharlto Copley and his Wikus is everything but a good-guy main lead. Regardless everything he does at the beginning, the viewer still can be on board with him. Most of the people and the prawns, are bastards anyway. When I think about it, the only actual good guy was Chris. :-) It’s the best sci-fi so far this year (but this will probably be beaten by Avatar which comes out December 17th). This year’s Terminator can go take a walk. - Should I shoot the little bastard? - , you can’t shoot it now, it’s illegal to do that.
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Revolutionary in its devilish directorial style and overall concept, above average in action scenes and rawness, average in visual effects and technical execution, below average in the idea and concept of the script. Just what was expected. But it is very enjoyable entertainment.
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Yeah, it is original, but I couldn't get rid of the feeling that the director, in an attempt to kick the audience's ass as much as possible, sometimes overplays his hand, which was especially evident in the insanely action-packed and over-the-top ending. On the other hand, the main idea is really good, the narration in a light documentary style is quite brisk and the depiction of the aliens as despised scum of society feeding on garbage is a really unprecedented touch of diversity, on which everyone has to make their own opinion. I definitely highly recommend watching the film, it’s a shining example of the fact that even with a little you can make quality and suspenseful science fiction that doesn't play games and serves what the viewers expect. That said, I would never call it a cult-classic. 75%
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The beginning of that sad tale of a young, relentless director who, despite the studios and the conditions, broke uncompromisingly into the big game. Surprisingly, the latter didn't chew him up or conform him, but instead sadistically granted him unprecedented creative freedom to show that the public doesn't want his films so much, but likes those stories about filmmaking rebels. District 9, Elysium, and Chappie all have the same parameters. Incredible set design, a fantastic sense of editing and camera angles, interesting themes and attractions. But neither of them were able to string these together with a script that didn't rely on unlikely clichés and one-dimensional supporting characters. With visual directors, this is better tolerated the first time (see here), less so on subsequent attempts. See the subsequent general disappointment with Blomkamp's imo best film (and one of the best action sci-fi films perhaps ever), Elysium. It came with exactly what everyone actually wanted from the director (dirty audiovisual hedonism), but when they got it they suddenly started thinking about the story, the script, and the message.
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Few directors achieve what Neill Blomkamp did in 2009. His Hollywood debut was a resounding success. The only disappointment is that it didn’t make the enormous money it deserved. District 9 isn’t just an ordinary sci-fi blockbuster; it’s primarily a psychological film about what would happen if we, humans, enslaved extraterrestrial visitors. Blomkamp relied on a smart script in every way, where humans end up being the bad guys, and you find yourself rooting for the aliens (and this isn’t forced; during the film, you simply find yourself on the other side of the barricade). In addition to this, the film also delivers action (the final half-hour is impressive). The ratio of budget to final product couldn’t have turned out better; the CGI is incredibly detailed, and while watching the "prawns," you occasionally forget that everything is computer-generated. Excellent work. The camera work deserves praise too, with a mix of classic stationary shots and shaky ones, adding authenticity to every step. The setting in South Africa is refreshing and makes the film more appealing to viewers. Plus, the cast is great, with Sharlto Copley delivering an outstanding performance. And to top it off, the final few seconds provide the perfect ending that the film could have hoped for (sometimes beauty lies in simplicity). I give it 92%.
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District 9 suited me like no sci-fi has lately. I'm not afraid to say that I was really impressed at times (whether it was the action scenes or the confident and dynamic direction) and in my mind I was blessing Peter Jackson, who hired a really excellent director and for a few tens of millions of dollars allowed great entertainment to arise with him, not to mention rather original entertainment within the genre.
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