District 9

Movie • 2009

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Aliens land—in South Africa. Grimy tech, wild action, and a wild twist on the invasion playbook.

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Aliens, biotech, and corporate greed. Sci-fi with real bite, plus some killer action scenes.

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An innovative and gritty sci-fi film that explores themes of segregation and humanity.

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A gritty and socially relevant sci-fi film exploring themes of xenophobia and identity.

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A unique take on alien refugees stranded on Earth.

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A unique blend of sci-fi, social commentary, and thrilling action.

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Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

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The Guardian

"It's a film in the tradition of Planet of the Apes and Godzilla, with hints of serious pictures such as Children of Men... But what an action picture it is: the digital effects are so great they make it look like a documentary from hell."

theguardian.com/film/2009/sep/03/district-9-review

Roger Ebert

District 9 does a lot of things right, including giving us aliens to remind us not everyone who comes in a spaceship need be angelic, octopod or stainless steel. ... There’s a harsh parable here about the alienation and treatment of refugees.

rogerebert.com/reviews/district-9-2009

The Independent Critic

"District 9 is an unsettling, deeply moving and remarkably thoughtful film- all qualities that are largely devoid from Jackson's more techno-driven and, perhaps, more market-friendly films though I'll be utterly astounded if District 9 doesn't become one of Summer 2009's bigger hits with its marvelous blend of technology, humanity, intelligence and dark wit."

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Common Sense Media

Constant, bloody, and brutal violence, some of it involving humans and some involving humanoid, insect-like aliens. Kicking, fighting, severed limbs. Torture, including a man being jabbed with cattle prod so that his hand will pull the trigger of a gun.

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Rotten Tomatoes

"Funny and ferocious, cynical and satirical, 'District 9' is both ingeniously clever and reflectively thoughtful, a science fiction thriller that bubbles with social commentary."

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IMDb

District 9 has so much to like. It's spectacular, darkly funny, entertaining and thoughtful all at the same time, and it's all done on a meager $30m budget. There is true talent on show here.

imdb.com/title/tt1136608/reviews/

Letterboxd

Its been longer than three years now

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