I am usually not a huge believer in movie-hype, as I've been disappointed so many times... (Transformers 2, Wolverine anybody?). But you may have seen the MNU posters around. You may have seen the websites set-up in support of it (or against it). You may have seen the trailers...yet you aren't sure if you should buy into it only to be disappointed with it. I was like that, but that was before this one blew me straight out of the water. GREAT filming, plot, and pace, this drama/thriller/action film is the perfect ending note to summer, and a reminder why you had faith in movies (and hype) in the first place. This is why I'd rate it 4/5 stars, and I don't stray too far from the rest with that rating...

As for D-9 itself, the film goes:
"Over twenty years ago, aliens made first contact with Earth. Humans waited for the hostile attack, or the giant advances in technology. Neither came. Instead, the aliens were refugees, the last survivors of their home world. The creatures were set up in a makeshift home in South Africa’s District 9 as the world’s nations argued over what to do with them. "

May seem boring, but it goes far deeper than that, as the film touches on themes of racism, segregation, genetics, abuse and corporate greed. But to find out, you got to catch this film in theatres. ASAP. And early, as most showings have sold-out and took in an estimated rake of $37 million dollars (just from Friday-Sunday alone).



Note* it is rated 18A/R for good reason. Violence, Blood, Gore, and Intense scenes (which may cause some motion sickness) may not be suitable for children, old folks, and girls who can't seem to grow a pair to see an awesome movie.

Click HERE for the YT video of the trailer for District-9!
(*NOTE: I do not provide/host these files, click on your own discretion!)

EH

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