- Studio: TriStar Pictures
- Release Date: Aug 14, 2009
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Mar 18, 20128This isn't just some action movie. This strange sci-fi movie is completely scary, dark, raw, and suspenseful. Sharlto Copley should have at least been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. He completely nailed his part, and helps us to feel the emotion and horror.
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Sep 23, 20119This bizarre SF movie, appropriately structured using documentary styled filming, is simply one of the year's best movies that effectively acknowledges the audience of racial discrimination.
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Nov 6, 201010It is a great movie, and every science fiction fan should watch it. The story is quite unique from one perspective, because in this movie the aliens are not the threat to us - we are the threat to the aliens. The story is also great and not hard to follow, the characters have very sharp personalities. Overall it's a very good movie, I had a lot of fun, so check it out! I give it 9/10
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ChrisAug 26, 20091Was hoping it would turn out great, got sucked up by all the hype. Was disappointed by all of the mish mash of different sci fi flavors. Seriously was it a faux docudrama? or did they forget half way through... action was pretty decent and had 2 funny scenes, but it was all over the place and didnt know what it wanted to be. Plus seriously were they paid by how many times they uttered the "F word"
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LucaSegafredoSep 29, 20092This film is crap. The worst First Person Shooter has a better plot than this one. What you learn is that white South Africans are bad but Nigerians are the dregs of humanity. Despite what a lot of people think there is not a single new idea in this messed up movie. Good intentions and good actors are not enough to make a movie. You need writers.
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TroyBAug 14, 200910I can honestly say that I have never seen anything like this before. A true and complete original. You will ride an emotional rollercoaster while watching this film. You'll laugh, scream, wince, jump and quite possibly cry. I cannot recommend seeing this film enough. Amazing.
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BradyAug 16, 200910it was amazingly original and very unpredictable. a must for me personally.
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BobG.Jun 6, 20100Awful, irritating, gratuitous garbage. I'm so very tired of cinematic comic books that feel like they were scripted by precocious 11yr.olds Best/Worst line: ( in the lab after the break in) " Look for something that might hold a vial!"
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Oct 23, 20108Loved the documentary style at the beginning of the film. Although it wained slightly after that, the twist was a great move and the storyline very complex for a movie where Aliens and Humans get blown to smithereens.
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Sep 13, 201110Next Peter Jackson's movie and next amazing movie! This movie is other than all Action, Sci-Fi movies. It holds in tension and tells excellent story. Story is the best in this movie but all is really great. This is ones of my favorites movies and i advice District 9 every Sci-Fi fans.
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Mar 15, 20120This movie is so bad I couldn't finish it. If I want to watch raw news footage I can go to YouTube.
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AnonymousMCAug 14, 200910
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AnonymousMCAug 15, 200910
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RichardErlichAug 16, 20098
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joshbrannenAug 17, 200910ive been waiting for a movie like this one for a long time,a movie like this makes you stop and think,could this really happen?,has something like this already happened?i dont think this movie wanders too far from reality and may not be so much of a sci-fi movie but a taste of reality and/or what may come to be one day.
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GregTAug 17, 20093
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JeffAug 19, 20099
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AnonymousMCAug 24, 20099
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JacobHarastyAug 30, 200910is movie is proof that there are people out in the world who know what a si-fi moive is. when other movie showed that si-fi now means big guns and bad action with a lame story that has aliens, this movie brings back what si-fi used to mean big guns and good action with a tear jreakin, heart warming realist tell that has alines
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AnonymousMCSep 12, 20096Take the F word out and the dialogue is cut by 50%. Entertaining, slightly. But why do most new film concepts need to be part 1 of X? Peter Jackson couldn't help himself I suppose. The wait for the sequel ending is such crap. Ooh, ooh what is going to happen next?
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TomG.Aug 14, 200910Seriously the best movie since The Dark Knight. My interest was never lost from start to finish. Pulls on the strings of your heart.
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KyleD.Aug 14, 200910I went into this movie with high hopes. I was left speechless. This movie delivers on all fronts and its worth every penny...twice. I would recommend this to all. Be warned there is quite a bit of gore so this is not for the weak stomached.
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MikeDBAug 14, 20099
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TroyP.Aug 14, 200910Most original sci-fi since Alien. Neill Blomkamp in his directing debut knocked this one out of the park. There is so much right with this movie, and so little wrong. It really pulls you in and ratchets up the tension so adroitly you don't notice until you're cheering. Can't wait to see it again.
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ZacHAug 14, 200910This movie is simply beyond perfection
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LukeF.Aug 14, 200910This movie was incredible. Go watch it with your friends, by yourself, or both.
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ED.Aug 14, 20098It was jarring at first, difficult to buy into the flow of images that bombarded me. But eventually I did, and the film was pretty good. I thought that some of the plot elements were lazy or showed shallow consideration, but overall it was engaging. I apologize for the lack of specifics; I want to avoid any spoilers.
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MichaelB.Aug 14, 200910Easily and absolutely the greatest movie of the year and quite possibly the decade. Amazing plot, top-notch acting, and stunning CGI, it's a must see for all fans of cinema.
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KarlL.Aug 14, 20099A mix of The Fly, Blackhawk Down, Children of men and Half-life 2, with a possible gravity gun reference involving a.... I wont spoil it. If I had to nitpick, I'd say that the Aliens aren't really all that alien. They are basically bug people who behave exactly as humans would. And the Apartheid thing doesn't last long before it goes all action, But the action is great.
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NateB.Aug 14, 200910Excellent movie. Looks like the lower-scoring critics are just trying to get their names out. Completely different than what I was expecting, and completely different than any other movie I've seen. Great movie.
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JohnS.Aug 14, 200910A fresh, engaging style from a new director. After watching this movie, I'm convinced that Neill Blomkamp will turn any future project into gold.
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MannyF.Aug 14, 200910Unlike anything you've ever seen. A very original sci-fi film with top notch cgi, acting and a great script. Copley is absolutely amazing in his first film, this guy is going to be a star. Blomkamp is a visionary... this film had me hooked from the first frame. A must see.
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ConorAug 14, 200910Yes to all of this film.
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NoahG.Aug 14, 200910One of the best movies I've ever seen.
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JeanD.Aug 14, 200910You'll probably watch this film expecting just another corny alien movie. We all though that, oh how wrong we were.
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DaveK.Aug 14, 200910This movie is interesting, funny (at times), action packed, has an original story, great acting, and has some serious emotional bits in it. It's pretty much the definition of an entertaining cinematic experience. I total recommend it; it was awesome!
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EmirE.Aug 14, 200910The most diverse, unique movie of the year, you havent seen it all, until you watch this.
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BenM.Aug 14, 200910District 9 more then overcomes a few minor plot holes and ham fisted elements with a refreshingly unique story and style. In the end humanizing, exciting, bitter sweet and while a complete story on it's own more then merits a sequel. Notice when the credits role how many people in the theater will begin discussing it with one another.
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JustinDAug 14, 200910
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DaveS.Aug 14, 200910Great show, reminiscent of Enemy Mine and Alien Nation, but has personality all its own. I hope he comes back in three years to rescue his new friend lost on Earth.
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RossW.Aug 14, 200910Absolutely perfect. What a brilliant movie! South African director Neill really has done an outstanding job.
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AaronAug 14, 200910This is a great, deep, and smart movie. It has many undertones about out modern society which makes it hit so much closer to home. Recommended.
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JHAug 14, 200910Really a stunning film. To me, this was like seeing The Matrix for the first time in the theater. Sci-fi action with imaginative writing and a soul. I can't really describe how incredible it was.
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RmercAug 14, 20096Profoundly overrated and bringing nothing new to the table District 9 is still good enough to watch but a little on the boring and cant feel for the characters side.
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MiKEAug 14, 20093While watching District 9 it reminded me of other movies, the shakey carmera work from transformers , The aliens were a rip out of Half Life 2. The idea was an intresting one, but then it turned into a typical chase movie. A bluray rental nothing more.
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JamesTAug 14, 20099As good as "Planet of the Apes", almost as good as "Blade Runner".
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AlexanderM.Aug 14, 20098
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MikeFAug 14, 20095
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CarolynNAug 14, 20091No redeeming value. I have a headache.
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BillTAug 14, 20090This movie is a slap-dash bunch of action sequencies genetically merged with political allegory. Don't see it. 0 out of 10.
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JAug 14, 200910Best Sci-Fi film in years it kind of reminds me of a evolution of E.T. Is Extremely original at least for 2/3. The last third isn't a original or as funny but yet widely entertaining. This film has so many powerful undertones mostly reminiscent of the apartheid.
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SVAug 14, 20094Honestly. Do not believe the hype. A dull mish mash of a film with an irritating lead and zero suspense and emotion. Very, very disappointing. Grossly overrated. Very good special effects though.
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JohnDoeAug 14, 200910
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NateHAug 14, 200910
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BradYAug 14, 20098
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DavidHAug 14, 20099This movie proves it's not about money, it's all about the artist behind the camera. Well done Mr. Blomkamp and Mr. Jackson.
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DomoRAug 14, 20099
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MattBAug 14, 200910
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ZackSAug 14, 200910I almost cried in the theater. I never thought i would ever see a movie this good. This may be one of the greatest movies every made and i do not make that statement lightly. Go see this movie and experience what its like to visit District 9.
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JenIAug 14, 20099Very smart movie - thought provoking - which is a nice change at the cinema.
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AaronHAug 14, 200910Neil Blomkamp has not made a good science fiction movie, he has made an amazing cinematic debut. that in my opinion has the potential to re-write the way Sci-fi is made for the 21st century. Story, VFX, Sound Design are all amazing as well as the cinematography & Direction. If you are a Sci-Fi Fan go see District 9 it will give you a sense of fictional rebirth.
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VernBAug 14, 20097
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AlexSAug 14, 20093
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RandyMAug 14, 200910District 9 punches you in the stomach, slaps you across the face, and screams at you to wake up. This is cinema at it's finest; a brutally emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. If you have to see one movie this year, it absolutely must be District 9.
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DominickDAug 14, 200910
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BlakeWAug 14, 20095
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KatOAug 14, 200910
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EvoAug 14, 200910Can I even get away with calling a science fiction movie beautiful...? Well I did! Brilliant movie amazing in every way down to the score. Well Done
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RonCAug 14, 20097
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AlexGAug 15, 200910All I can really say, It was phenomenal. I didn't know what to think as the story continued. It was simply amazing.
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JerryMAug 15, 200910A well-done, fun, rational, thought-provoking, exciting movie!
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KaiKAug 15, 200910
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ChrisCAug 15, 20099Dark, twisted, and wonderfully executed.
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ChrisS.Aug 15, 200910Purely amazing. This movie pulls you in, grabs you by the head, and smothers you in awesome. Very intelligent, very entertaining. They fleshed out the Aliens and made you feel for them, and I loved the way they ended it, this is one of the closest movies I would call perfect. Everyone was clapping.
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msAug 15, 20099I thought this movie was intelligently put together. Its not as deep as a heavy drama, but there's decent character development and an OK script. The technology/CGI for the movie was pretty well done and the storyline concept was unique and well thought out.
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JeffAug 15, 200910Great set up, then at a certain point the action kicks in and every scene from there on is better than the previous. Amazing movie.
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AdamNAug 15, 20095At times entertaining, but mostly disjointed with a poor narrative and absolutely baffling plot holes. I was left wondering so often if both parties want the same resolution why is there a conflict in the first place? If you're looking for an alien film, look elsewhere as they're more of a medium through which the author comments on human nature than anything else.
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DavidA.Aug 15, 200910Absolutely amazing. Neil Blomkamp and Peter Jackson, I bow to you, for bringing us the best Sci-fi experience in years. My favorite movie ever, hands down.
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RichardAug 15, 20092I was stunned at what I saw after seeing the rating. The movie made an effort to draw on the hypocrisy of how society deals with minority or marginalized groups; however, there was no emotional ties to the main character. It really eroded into a buddy/alien action flick towards the end. Avoid it if possible.
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MMAug 15, 20092
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IrvingIAug 15, 20096
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TrevorAug 15, 200910
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BrainDAug 15, 200910Original and brilliant. One of the best movies of the year.
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ScottJAug 15, 20099Great movie! But let me comment also on the negligence of MetaCritic for posting the review by JR Jones of the Chicago Reader which gives away the biggest plot twist in the film. You guys should know better! And also, to a lesser degree, the still pic they show of the lead guy also kind of gives it away to a lesser deree as well. Come on MC, use your brain.
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TravisF.Aug 15, 200910Great!! Even better the second time.
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ScottWAug 15, 200910Simply incredible. Smart, tense, engaging, compelling, and believable. A plausible science fiction film, can you believe it? Lets you know right away that cinematic rules will be broken, but never resorts to simple squalor. See this film, right now.
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PeterG.Aug 15, 200910An all around fantastic movie that will grip you from beginning to end.
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JohnH.Aug 15, 200910Down to earth. Literally. The Director shows you just how awful human decision making can get, as well as the deep running greed in our governments. I wont lie, I almost came to tears a few times. Very Gripping. Best two hours ive spent in a theatre in a few years.
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MikeC.Aug 15, 20094Special affects pretty good. Everything else about the movie was pretty bad.
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DrewKAug 15, 20092
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KyleG.Aug 15, 200910
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jacksAug 15, 200910
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ForrestAAug 15, 200910This movie was simply amazing, if you like action, great acting and good story you have no excuse to not see this movie!
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JakeWAug 15, 200910A great thrill, I thoroughly enjoyed the entire movie. The director makes great use of the actors, and spins an epic tale worthy to be recognized alongside the matrix and star wars.
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victorvAug 15, 200910The movie was more for the thinking person then the action loving fan showing how bad the human race can be but either way i just loved the documentary style and how the whole movie was put togther best ive seen in a very long time.
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JeffreySAug 15, 200910
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BezoOAug 15, 200910The story is amazing. You really feel for the characters in this movie. Flows very well and I wanted more when the credits rolled...haven't had that feeling in a while.
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JedSAug 15, 20099It was original, it had action, comedy, solid acting, I felt very emotionally invested in the characters, the FX were highly believable and the story and sets were very detailed. Now it wasn't perfect for sure, there were some plot holes and it dragged on in some parts. All up I give it 2 thumbs up and a 9 out of 10 .
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TylerHAug 15, 200910What a surprisingly well done movie. Simply fantastic. The only gripes I would have would be the documentary style filming that was used for a little in the beginning and the end, its not something I usually like, but it was integraded well. This is by no means reasoning to skip this film, it is fantastic; in acting, visuals, and plot. A must see.
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Every now and then, a film comes along that both defies and compels description. District 9 is one such movie: a science-fiction action vehicle so brilliantly and fully imagined that real life, when it resumes after the credits, arrives with a new sense of dread.
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90Grabs you by the eyeballs from the very first frame.
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50As an allegory of racial conflict and mass immigration, District 9 never really goes anywhere: The appealing premise fades into the background before 20 minutes have elapsed.