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District 9 [Blu-ray]

District 9 [Blu-ray]Director: Neill Blomkamp
Actors: Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 494 reviews
Sales Rank: 438

Format: Anamorphic, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 112 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5

MPN: COLBR29226
UPC: 043396292260
EAN: 0043396292260
ASIN: B002SJIO5E

Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: December 22, 2009
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/22/2009 Run time: 158 minutes Rating: Pg13

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A provocative science fiction drama, District 9 boasts an original story that gets a little lost in blow-'em-up mayhem. Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, District 9 begins as a mock documentary about the imminent eviction of extraterrestrials from a pathetic shantytown (called District 9). The creatures, it turns out, have been on Earth for years, having arrived sickly and starving. Initially received by humans with compassion and care, the aliens are now mired in blighted conditions typical of long-term refugee camps unwanted by a hostile, host society. With the creatures' care contracted out to a for-profit corporation, the shantytown has become a violent slum. The aliens sift through massive piles of junk while their minders secretly research weapons technology that arrived on the visitors' spacecraft.

Against this backdrop is a more personal story about a bureaucrat named Wikus (Sharlto Copley) who is accidentally exposed to a DNA-altering substance. As he begins metamorphosing into one of the creatures, Wikus goes on the run from scientists who want to harvest his evolving, new parts and aliens who see him as a threat. When he pairs up with an extraterrestrial secretly planning an escape from Earth, however, what should be a fascinating relationship story becomes a series of firefights and explosions. Nuance is lost to numbing violence, and the more interesting potential of the film is obscured. Yet, for a while District 9 is a powerful movie with a unique tale to tell. Seamless special effects alone are worth seeing: the (often brutal) exchanges between alien and human are breathtaking. --Tom Keogh



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5 out of 5 stars Science Fiction as it was Meant to Be   July 28, 2010
John B. Ludwick (Indianapolis, IN United States)
Don't be put off by the documentary format with which the movie opens; give it some time, and District 9 will reward you with great character writing and solid action sequences virtually mirroring war footage on CNN.

When H.G. Wells wrote "The Time Machine" it was as much entertainment as it was a social commentary on the segregation of the aristocracy and the working class. This is what Science Fiction was born to do. And this is what District 9 does. So, on top of the great effects and action, it's been envisioned with a lot of political savvy, too.

There's a bit of propaganda featured in the movie which bordered on the ridiculous - but it's forgivable against all else the film offers. Thanks, Peter Jackson for giving Blomkamp the cash!!


5 out of 5 stars This should not be missed!.   July 18, 2010
Puzzle box (Kuwait)
District 9 is a story about aliens who make contact with Earth and the relationships with humans and society. The creatures were set up in a makeshift home in South Africa's District 9. Control over the aliens has been contracted out to Multi-National United (MNU), a private company uninterested in the aliens' welfare. Their sole interest, alien technology and weapons. Weapon research would mean huge profits for the company. Wikus van der Merwe (Sharlto Copley) is placed in charge of the filed operation to evict, remove, and place the aliens in a new holding facility. Conflict and tension threaten the operation as agents move in. I will not go any further into detail because I would prefer to not spoil anything. This is unlike any sci-fi film I have seen in years. Forget Terminator 3 and 4, forget the AVP movies forget all those laughable sci-fi movies, this film is what we have been waiting for. An original idea, an original concept, brilliantly executed, great CGI, good acting, it just has it all. We have seen many aliens come to earth movies, but this is different, I will not say why though. That is for you to find out when you see it, which I HIGHLY recommend you do. While Producer Peter Jackson's name has been attached with everything -- and its promotional materials in particular -- revolving around District 9, Writer/Director Neill Blomkamp's film stands solidly on its own two feet. It's not an example of a pet project with only a name behind it to get it noticed, but instead a one-of-a-kind, with some really excellent action scenes with some great dramatic moments and some wonderful social commentary. Few films grab the attention so vigorously and never let go quite like District 9. District 9 lands on Blu-ray with an impressive array of extras, the collection headlined by a commentary track with Director/Co-Writer Neill Blomkamp. The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log is a three-part feature broken into three segments. Envisioning 'District 9 is a piece that examines the film's origins in Alive in Johannesburg, the story's evolution from that film to this, the story's themes, creature design, and more. Shooting 'District 9' offers a solid behind-the-scenes look at the making of several scenes and the challenges of the shoot, intercut with cast and crew interview clips. Finally, Refining 'District 9' looks at the finalization of the film's sound effects and score, cast and crew reflections on the experience, and more. Also included is a collection of 22 deleted scenes. The video quality delivers clear, sharp details; solid color reproduction; and a fair sense of depth. The audio is surprisingly spacious across the two channels, with crisp dialogue, strong ambience, and loud and clear sound effects. For a first effort, Neill Blomkamp has created one of the best SciFi film in years, I highly recommend this excellent film.



1 out of 5 stars Flat out awful!   July 17, 2010
Matt D. Eckert (Coeur D' Alene)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful

Man I have seen some bad movies but this one is really terrible. I watched the whole thing and I can't believe people are giving this 4 and 5 stars. I'd give it a negative if that were possible. Even Plan 9 From Outerspace was better than this.


5 out of 5 stars Johannesburg has a BIG problem.....   July 13, 2010
Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I haven't seen that many films that were released just last year, but there were several that I really liked, including District 9. This movie is one of the best to have come out in 2009, with perfectly good reasons. It's not a standard sci-fi picture, but rather a satire on segregation and xenophobia. It's distinctive in that it's not set in a typical metropolitan city (such as New York City or Los Angeles), but actually set in Johannesburg, South Africa. It's a pretty deep sci-fi film, and it sure does deliver. In addition to the satire and the high octane action in the last half hour, I like how the film starts as a documentary in the first half and then an action-packed adventure in the second half. But I think the strongest element in District 9 is Wikus van de Merwe, the protagonist played by Sharlto Copley. When he's first introduced, you don't seem to care about him at first. But when his life is in danger, you start to care about him. And when his life is REALLY on the line near the end, you root for him all the way. That is what I like most about this movie: you really care about those who try to survive. And despite the main villain being pretty much a cardboard cutout, District 9 is still a thought-provoking sci-fi film that offers plenty of action, adventure, drama, and even humor. It's one of the definite best films of 2009.

Grade: A-


5 out of 5 stars science fiction takes a fresh, bold and political turn   July 11, 2010
KENNY NG (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
I highly enjoyed this film only because I expected something slightly different but still within the realm of science fiction. After watching the film in its entirely, I was left with the impression that science fiction has taken a fresh, bold and political turn. The opening scenes, with its documentary style filming, shows how the world would react to the arrival of extra-terrestrials. As a person who watches documentaries, I love such "mockumentary". With this film, science fiction is no longer limited to cheap escapism and the usual stereotypes of extra-terrestrials as being either benevolent (Spielberg's E.T.)or monstrous (Cameron's Aliens). The aliens in this film do not come to either enlighten or destroy humanity. They are simply proletarian-class refugees from outer space, and they, combined with their very "alien" appearance, draw an obvious analogy to the current problem of refugees and illegal immigration that is just going to get worse as rich countries get richer while poor countries get poorer. This bold science fiction film is not afraid of being overtly political and drawing attention to a serious global issue, while continuing to use the same special effects, costumes, gadgets, futuristic weapons, space ships and action scenes that one normally finds in a science fiction movie. Drawing further audience attention to the government use of private military contractors (PMC) is also a plus. So "District 9" is still science fiction, but one with a powerful message about immigration, apartheid and social ostracism. The idea of the hapless protagonist mutating into one of the aliens may seem like a bit too much and unbelievable, but his complete physical transformation into one of the extra-terrestrials is simply the culmination of his slow gradual "alienation" from human society. If you are expecting fun escapism, find another film to take yourself and your kids to. If you expect to see something different from the usual "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" popcorn flicks, watch this incredible movie now.

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