Movies: District 9

[snogged]

I haven't really done much since I've come home from Ireland but in the process of not doing much, I've done it all with Nick so I'd call that a win.

But anyways, real reason for this post is that Nick really wanted to go see District 9 and the previews had intrigued me enough to make me willing to go with him.



This movie left me feeling speechless...in the best way possible. I really think that it raised the bar for the next generation of science fiction movies and not only that, it had a story that felt real. There were so many historical implications to this film that made the message all the more powerful.

It's a rare film that can make you feel so much sympathy for a group of crab-like, tentacled aliens but this one did just that.

There were a few parts that had me feeling squicked

But Nick was right there with his arm around me the whole time. So I say see the film with someone you care about!

Comments

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

I am so glad the movie turned out to be so terrific.

Welcome back, by the way!


Gabrielle

[purplefeen.livejournal.com]

Really? I went into knowing that the aliens were the good guys, so maybe that made a difference for me because I didn't care for it that much. I'm glad you got so much out of it!

[secondmezzanine.livejournal.com]

Oooh. It does look creeptastically awesome!

[angelstoy.livejournal.com]

YAY you're back!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome back!!!!!!!!!! I enjoyed reading all about your trip, sounded like a HELL of a good time!!!!!!!!!!! (am hoping you'll post some pics as it's a place I've ALWAYS wanted to go to!!)

District 9 - I wasn't going to go see that movie cause I heard terrible things about it, but after reading what you said, now I'm really kinda intrigued and I think I'll go!!!

[rileysaplank.livejournal.com]

So it's worth going to see then? I'll have to check out times at my local cinema and go one afternoon this week.

[rileysaplank.livejournal.com]

Or possibly in a couple of weeks time which will then be after it's been released in the UK.