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District 9 (2009)
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Summary: An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly find a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology.
Directed By: Neill Blomkamp
More information at the Internet Movie Database
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District 9 belongs to 19 collections
1. Netflix Instant (public: moderated by somnivore - 12 stars)
2. IMDb Top of The 2000's (public: moderated by PeaceAnarchy - 3 stars)
3. Academy Award - Oscar - Best Picture and Nominees (public: moderated by smviper00 - 3 stars)
4. Aliens (public: moderated by td888 - 2 stars)
5. Africa (public: moderated by td888 - 2 stars)
6. Eligible for Academy Award Best Picture 2009 (public: moderated by Ross - 2 stars)
7. 82nd Academy Awards: Nominated (public: moderated by Ross - 1 star)
8. Mecha (public: moderated by Etheriel)
9. Alien visitation (public: moderated by djross)
10. Festival do Rio 2009 (public: moderated by brunobam)
11. Medical experiments (public: moderated by edkrak)
12. All-Time Worldwide Box Office over $200,000,000 (public: moderated by QuickyAPI (Quicky))
13. Critic's Top 10 Lists: 2009 (public: moderated by Cuculiza - -2 star)
14. Oscar: Best picture nominee - 2000-2009 (private: Ross - 2 stars)
15. Movies I Saw in Theaters (private: theficionado)
16. Movies to See (private: gsb)
17. deeveedee (private: medium123)
18. 82nd Academy Awards ALL Nominated Films (private: jacobb1313)
19. SirStuckey's Blu-Ray Collection (private: SirStuckey)


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na Darko
91
T10
Great Movie
na ayyas
70
T4
na jerk
87
T10
na tsaponi
72
T7
na laxix
83
T9
na sofatruck
80
T6
na billythekyd
88
T8
na dylanhr
97
T10
na jonas01radio
85
T9
na JJJames
54
T3
na Etheriel
42
T5
Fun ride; decent film.
na setar
80
T8
na bentien
80
T9
na blackmariah
70
T7
na thedud
84
T8
na crazyBobcat
87
T10
An extraordinary move in every respect.
na filman7
90
T6
na Vesey
90
T9
na MadMan
95
T9
One of the most intelligent sci-fi/action movies of the decade, this is a fantastic first film from Blomkamp. I expect further greatness from him in the future. The themes covered here as wide and expansive, giving the viewer much to chew on and is a shinning example of how science fiction properly covers so many different topics and ideas that at times drama and satire either fail to cover, or are afraid to cover.
na nikrusty
80
T4
na nickt
86
T9
Great job by the director. Fun characters, and just enough Peter Jackson influence to make you get queasy at a few points. Super fun movie!
na mutichip
99
T10
na volkanya
73
T8
na n3veRev3n
42
T2
na bradmurray
89
T5
na Svetlana
92
T4
na Scott1928
90
T10
na cmar92
84
T8
na high_valley
75
T6
na dropdedjames
70
T2
na chris888
93
T8
na brydav1
82
T8
na Travlnbard
62
T2
na ndots
92
T10
na AndreasThau (ON-Z.dk)
85
T9
How sad indeed that the world forgot about this film the second Avatar filled the streets with their 6-months-before-kick-off-posters: this has, in my opinion, just as beautiful images, a much more exciting plotline and most importantly: it succeeds in drawing on of 2009's most complex characters, ranging from desperate and nerve-wrecked to humorous and optimistic. It's a faboulous performance from Brody, and the character development is acceptable, given the premises. Entertainment at its best!
na pmpfe
97
T10
na mikedubs
30
T3
na lvlr
17
T6
Weak, Alien/Racism plot, predictable sequences, and flat caricatures, all filmed documentary style which somehow makes it award-worthy.
na Grzesiek
95
T8
na thepietras
85
T7
na theone308
95
T8
na brookfd
83
T8
na bryan ruffo
87
T3
na Jarmom
80
T8
na boomcha7
90
T10
na WoraZ
83
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na da5id
36
T2
na Wyzt
98
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na mrdude122887
83
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na kaplan
44
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na Kuurus
84
T6
na Michael Dias
70
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na punt
100
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na Topaz
85
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na Ritz
98
T10
na hoebekear
60
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na bleees
8
T9
na hoven
90
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na Pf94
70
T5
na MCR
80
T8
na cgdsn
75
T4
na DBibby
82
T8
na pianistry
4
T6
na NilbogSavant
16
T1
na brandonm
69
T7
na Carpetgiant
89
T9
na Jdiddy381
75
T9
na Lapichka
20
T1
na mp31415
40
T4
na bripherly
95
T10
na dominatus
85
T10
na juzzy84
84
T5
na nexus
42
T1
na hattrik
87
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na blucthulhu
40
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na joey_deli
83
T8
na alinag
82
T8
na Abbie
85
T7
na thigimenes
60
T6
na stevekuznick
75
T8
na Sunsplitter
47
T4
na SunnyOctopus
41
T3
na Mr.Ocean
80
T7
na AbhimanyuDas
80
T3
na maniac
91
T10
na always_hope
90
T9
na 1664
94
T9
na diggity1121
65
T8
na mxa055
92
T10
na Dealer16
95
T9
na helfen419
92
T9
na Yohen
70
T7
na Fetsch
88
T10
na JooJoo
7
T7
A thoughtful movie set in action mode.
na sakin375
85
T10
na fuzzylogic
86
T9
na oread
80
T9
na sidehacker
42
T3
na jibrabooba
85
T8
na dkeel
85
T9
na capslockyl
90
T7
na ooh waffles
9
T10
na AICHEG
77
T8
na Mockage
84
T4
na nindza
9
T8
na raspootin
60
T1
na hannabelle88
60
T5
na Jeffovon
92
T10
na alisami
65
T6
na bsantos
62
T5
na erickdre
95
T9
na OsirisDunmer
97
T10
na special_K
85
T6
na CHR1S
68
T4
na danforth
80
T8
na emmarg
81
T7
na sozdere
79
T8
na scubaryan
85
T8
na margaret17
68
T2
na CSheep
70
T7
na haverinja
70
T3
na hristos
75
T8
na jaquex
88
T9
na numero 2
50
T3
na supertoes
81
T8
na CSolace
90
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na rosvall
60
T6
na starving
70
T4
na Theodora
78
T7
na woczek
45
T3
na Monsterix
80
T7
na drawkward86
70
T5
Outstanding idea. The first half is especially exhilarating. Marred only by some flaws in the writing (plot holes, snatches of annoyingly stilted dialogue) and a second half that loses the exciting cinema verité style (used quite differently, but to more consistent effect, in this film's recent cousin, Children of Men) and becomes a fairly dull, typical action flick.
na beyinter
80
T9
na muutanet
82
T9
Brilliant effects, especially the aliens, but the plot itself reminded me too much of storyline of Bad Taste (extented with big, big money). Lately horror/scifi scene is filled with handhold docufiction that I actually hate. The alien technology was also nicely produced, except the robot which was clumsy animation. And I did not like the humour they put into it. Comedy is a difficult field.
na astrakhan
90
T10
The documentary-like style makes this the most effective melding of sci-fi and reality that I have ever seen in the genre. The scale and ambition are huge, especially for an African film. And it pulls it off, with not one famous star. It also bravely alludes to some of the biggest problems South Africa has faced and continues to face, like racism, oppression, violence and AIDS. The film holds up a mirror to human civilisation. And at the same time, it's a sci-fi geek's wet dream in terms of FX!
na thefriedone
90
T10
na Tez Dog NZ
87
T8
na jrk0
92
T10
na jcameron
95
T8
na wej1rebmun
85
T8
na rafaelbastos
48
T2
na JakeFace
90
T10
This movie loses 10 points for south african accents (i hate their accents)
na mightypotato
85
T9
na Zoltan
75
T8
na DavidKahane
88
T9
na lateral
85
T9
na labballin24
63
T5
na sidargaba
90
T8
na piratejerk
10
T10
na Sacit
95
T10
na captainjazz
80
T7
na mxw
89
T10
na Ram0n
80
T9
na pianoblues
86
T4
na Architeutis
75
T9
na jrod944
70
T7
na Melangee
71
T5
na silversand
75
T4
na BrutalBrian
80
T7
A little slow in some spots, this nearly instantly engrossing sci-fi flick takes you on a new approach to a "first contact" film. A combination documentary, infomercial, and narrative piece, District 9 is complex without being trite and over the top. Pulse-pounding in a lot of spots and somewhat of a nailbiter, this is an explosive film that must be seen to be believed. If you like aliens, futuristic yarns, or intellectual, thought provoking cinema, this one's for you.
na phil-
40
T3
na Atanvarno
95
T9
na Ariana23
85
T9
na jakublb
79
T9
na sudou
60
T5
na arjitgautam
87
T4
na Ahobo
90
T6
na module64
87
T8
na micah
73
T8
A rare quality mainstream sci-fi flick, and incredibly impressive as a debut film. Director Neill Blomkamp seemlessly mixes CG environments and characters with a layered story.
na benito
79
T9
na aice99
85
T6
na organjuice
40
T1
na nachtwulf
90
T9
A first rate sci-fi that, although fairly predictable, is still quite watchable. Unfortunately it loses points for the cliche "Human's are sacks of crap" angle so popular in many recent sci-fi movies.
na rehtnap
70
T7
na Cschellhaas
94
T10
na kwelsher
65
T6
na monclivie
84
T9
na kalim
98
T10
na Magicpaul
30
T1
The awful documentary style steez ruined it for me and it remains the only film I have ever left before the end.
na SafeCode
95
T9
na anonconmatt
70
T7
na Gregzilla
70
T9
na fraz
87
T7
na pyeem
90
T9
great apartheid satire
na SicilianClan
80
T7
na claireybear
88
T10
na Mattsdmf
73
T6
na Aistis
70
T3
na mammy
60
T4
na digitalmonk
77
T6
na cengizermis
90
T10
na VGHunter
85
T10
na japanesecat
80
T3
na Golfingdanls
8
T9
na cive23
92
T10
na blackthorn
84
T7
na willowpez
85
T9
na pfellah
80
T8
na Mazros
92
T10
na msho
92
T6
na jorge
70
T6
na Juho
82
T9
na neeko
80
T7
na korbenPL
80
T10
na Didshe
81
T9
na exi
80
T9
na ribtin
80
T9
na moonshine447
80
T9
na Junior1919
87
T8
na Shishy
55
T3
na Moltar
85
T9
na kamikaZi
90
T10
na M2da
100
T7
na Sduck25
82
T7
na Koolkat420
98
T9
na piquet
25
T1
na ahmed413
90
T10
na speedking
49
T1
na Frenetico
89
T9
na Nasenbiber
68
T4
na mandarkzilla
45
T3
na eveelun
77
T7
na Dunder74
81
T8
District 9 had all the makings of an amazing film, but it took a disappointing turn when it became a run-of-the-mill action flick.
na Jan
75
T6
na Randoom
75
T8
na FlimFlam
77
T6
na phxrabello
80
T8
na Replicant
2
T5
na Ilu08
80
T7
na maddog
86
T9
na lander16
70
T3
na Jurispathic
65
T6
na simmo
90
T9
na JMBosch
88
T9
A really effective and affective sci-fi piece and blunt social commentary... sometimes too blunt. The film's three acts seem pretty disjointed from each other, like each a different genre, but you are intrigued and enjoying almost every minute of it. The CGI is excellent, and the violence/gore surprisingly refreshing. Not perfect, but really, really good. (The plot and action in the third act is really formulaic, but fun to see unfold.)
na Nroo
89
T9
na jedbrewer
95
T8
na FirstPanzer
76
T5
na parkar
90
T10
na teco
80
T7
na surftorres
30
T1
na CatScandal
69
T6
Great lead performance and a good first act that ends in generic action dreck. If it had remained a science fiction film it could have been great.
na afroshing
80
T8
na torontodog
85
T10
na clovetea
95
T10
na hquintel
93
T4
na PenguinBoy
98
T10
na manteia
75
T5
na FullCollapse
93
T10
na nuncasesabe
60
T4
na Lirum
90
T6
na Derekstar
80
T7
The first 30 minutes, where the film adheres strictly to a documentary style, is slightly boring. I found myself saying "yes, we all get what you're saying here, move on." All of a sudden the movie shifts, and the documentary style is abruptly and jarringly abandoned. Luckily, at this point alien laser guns and explosions are introduced, which promptly re-captivated my interest. As with many science fiction movies, the ideas introduced here are much more interesting than the film itself.
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