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Rating: 8.5 stars

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All movies seen on 08/05/2009

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District 9 (2009)

Directed by Neill Blomkamp

Science Fiction | Action | Thriller

Most recently watched by sensoria, CaptainBigTime, schofizzy, zombiefreak, SIxBORG, eduardovictory, Drew73

Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 112 minutes

Actors

Sharlto Copley | Jason Cope | Nathalie Boltt | Sylvaine Strike | Elizabeth Mkandawie | John Sumner | William Allen Young | Nick Blake | Greg Melvill-Smith | Robert Hobbs | Vanessa Haywood | Morena Busa Sesatsa | Themba Nkosi | Mzwandile Nqoba | Barry Strydom | Jed Brophy | Louis Minnaar | Marian Hooman | Vittorio Leonardi | David Clatworthy | Michael Huff | David James | Tim Gordon | Anthony Bishop | Anthony Fridjhon | Eugene Khumbanyiwa | Melt Sieberhagen | Andre Odendaal | Louise Saint-Claire | Norman Anstey | Nick Boraine | Brandon Auret | Jacques Gombault | Justin Strydom | Simo Mogwaza | Matt Stern | David Dukas | Daniel Hadebe | Bongo Mbutuma | Johnny Selema | Mandla Gaduka | Johan van Schoor | Stella Steenkamp | Mampho Brescia | Morne Erasmus | Hlengiwe Madlala | Siyabonga Radebe | Alan Glauber | Nicolas Herbstein | Sibulele Gcilitshana | Mahendra Raghunath | Phillip Mathebula | Claudine Bennent | Michelle Ayden | Antony Sarak | Billy Somagaca | Ryan Whittal | John Jacob | Yashik Maharaj | Fernando Saraiva | Sharon Waugh | Theunis Nel | Sonni Chidiebere | Danny Datnow | Wisani Mbokota | Craig Jackson | Justin Duplessis | Rodney Downey | Den Antonakas | Mashabela Galane | Mfazwe Sekobane | Nicholas Ratlou | Saint Gregory Nwokedi | Donalson Rabisi | Zephania Sibanda | Gideon Thodane | Mdu Mthabela | David Mikhethi | Jeffries Simelane | Shafique Allan | Wendy Mbatha | Leigh Mashupye | Beauty Setai | Nkiyase Mondlana | Kuda Rusike | Morena Setatsa | Mpho Molao | Ntombi Nkuua | Absalom Dikane | Monthandazo Thomo | Norman Thabalala | Siphiwe Mbuko | Shiela Nene | Neill Blomkamp | Trevor Coppola | Kenneth Nkosi

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

Was incredibly lucky to win an advanced screening to see District 9 in Chicago (courtesy of Ain’t It Cool News & Capone). My only wish was that more of my friends could’ve won tickets to this exclusive engagement as it was effing amazing all-around (minus the outrageous parking fee at River East). I could go on & on about this event from the atmosphere to the film to the Q&A after the viewing w/Neill Blomkamp, the director, and lead actor, Sharlto Copley. But I won’t. Suffice it to say the entire deal was just excellent and incredible and I am very lucky (as is my friend Ron who rec’d the honor of my +1 ticket).

Being a film I’ve anticipated ever since my first viewing of Alive in Joburg 3 years ago I couldn’t ask for more. Really wish more of my friends could’ve experienced what we did. I will be going again for my 2nd viewing on opening weekend… the kind of film that lingers with you and makes you want to see it again.

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