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Kioshi
08-18-2009, 09:42 PM
Anyone else see this movie?
It's a really, well done movie. I'm sick of alien invasion movies, but this one sets itself apart from all the rest. Go watch it, keeps you thinking even after you walk out from the movies.
Btw, couldn't find if this was posted already through "search"....
darthbauer
08-19-2009, 01:27 AM
Indeed. It was very good movie.
Shroomster
08-19-2009, 03:10 AM
the trailers don't do it justice then?
All I see is "Cloverfield" with "Men In Black" and "Independence Day"
goku87
08-19-2009, 05:04 AM
for once it was actually one of those good ideas done the right way. you know, cloverfield for example. could have been awesome. done terribly wrong. this movie on the other hand was pretty good. i plan on seeing it a second time with some buddies from work.
NJBob
08-19-2009, 07:13 AM
Not yet but looking forward to it. My friends all loved it. :thumbsup:
IllusionX
08-19-2009, 09:13 AM
hehe, my friend worked on the district 9 movie. :)
the trailers don't do it justice then?
All I see is "Cloverfield" with "Men In Black" and "Independence Day"
It's built up in the trailers as an action movie, but there's more drama to it than you would think. There IS action to it, but it's not the entire theme.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. The fact that they chose Johannesburg as the city where the aliens arrive is very fitting.
TheRealEnth
08-19-2009, 10:19 AM
well at first i wasnt too interested in the movie cause the trailer kinda pitched a retarded story imo. Then i learned that they were trying to promote the movie in a strange way such as cloverfield.. Marketing techniques to say. So I gave it a try. and Whadya know, its badass =). Great storyline with drama, action, cuteness, funny stuff too. Of course it does give you a flipside of feelings. In turn you hate humans and say GO PRAWNS!
Have seen it a couple times now, good movie indeed.
gokartride
08-19-2009, 11:36 AM
Not sure if I'll get to go see it, but I have heard very good things about it. I agree, the ads might be off-putting, but that would make seeing a truly good film all the more rewarding.
Kioshi
08-20-2009, 04:37 PM
Forget the trailers/Commercials/ ads, they do no justice to what the whole movie is about. Simply go watch, its like a documentary POV but in a very good way...
This movie is def. a buy for me on DVD :)
Also i like how the guy says f*ck A LOT in the movie in his accent LOL
DevilGirl
08-20-2009, 04:47 PM
Also i like how the guy says f*ck A LOT in the movie in his accent LOL
OOOOOOOOOO, what kinda accent????? :drool:
OOOOOOOOOO, what kinda accent????? :drool:
I believe he's Dutch. So it's probably an Afrikaaner accent.
Mouse
08-20-2009, 05:46 PM
Lightning rifle is the shit....keep blowing people up......Did anyone notice the Gravity Gun on that mech suit...This is my new favorite movie.
cali yaris
08-20-2009, 06:00 PM
awesome movie. Definitely one for the sci-fi collection.
District 10, anyone? :wink:
Mouse
08-20-2009, 06:10 PM
Christopher Johnson said he would be back in 3 years....So I don't see why they won't make a sequel.
cali yaris
08-20-2009, 06:20 PM
Did you know the actor doing the main character was doing his first movie?
Blomkamp's (the writer/creator) childhood friend... AMAZING performance.
Blomkamp's first feature film too.
(this was based on a short he did, Peter Jackson picked it up when the Halo movie sputtered)
I know I butchered his name, sorry
TheRealEnth
08-20-2009, 06:22 PM
Christopher Johnson said he would be back in 3 years....So I don't see why they won't make a sequel.
dam straight.. Might take 4 years to make it.. or 3 years if they wanna plan it right =p
and yes.. it was his first movie, and most of his script was heavily improvised if not all. He proves to be a great actor that is hopefully used in much more movies soon. And due to the success of this film, I wouldn't throw down the possibility of a green light for Halo again in the near future for fans.(when i mean future though.. i mean future)
Mouse
08-20-2009, 06:28 PM
I hope sooner than later on your FUTURE prediction for Halo.
TheRealEnth
08-20-2009, 06:42 PM
Halo Shamelo, Tron is where its at =)
Kioshi
08-20-2009, 09:17 PM
Lightning rifle is the shit....keep blowing people up......Did anyone notice the Gravity Gun on that mech suit...This is my new favorite movie.
What part for the gravity gun, when it's on auto-pilot or controlled by the main character?
I totally missed it:laugh:
I have to admit, the beginning (first 5 mins) made me bored, but it picked up after that.
They can take their time to make a sequel, but i do want to know what happens next to the main character, that's all that was running in my mind during his actions...~~whats this guy gonna do next?
Glad everyone enjoyed it.
frownonfun
08-20-2009, 09:24 PM
it does look retarded watching the trailers. i might actually consider seeing it from this thread. maybe. it really does just look like every other alien invasion movie.
TheRealEnth
08-20-2009, 09:26 PM
it does look retarded watching the trailers. i might actually consider seeing it from this thread. maybe. it really does just look like every other alien invasion movie.
seriously the trailers kinda sucked... i didnt like that how advertising scheme they tried... go watch it
Kioshi
08-20-2009, 09:30 PM
it does look retarded watching the trailers. i might actually consider seeing it from this thread. maybe. it really does just look like every other alien invasion movie.
It's not, please go watch it, it'll be the best $10 you spend this night :smile:
PETERPOOP
08-21-2009, 12:18 AM
i just came back from wacting it. i didn't even know what it was about. i only caught the last ten seconds of the trailer, and I decided to watch it. the begining is kinda boring, but you know they are building up for what eventually comes. the movie definately had a "halo" vibe and it made me want to play the game immediately after the movie!
Shroomster
08-21-2009, 12:25 AM
just like Harold & kumar made you want to go eat white castle....or smoke....or both...
Mouse
08-21-2009, 10:07 AM
Both...When it was in auto pilot and it was just "collecting" the bullets being shot at it and theres another part when the guy is in it running through District 9 and he picks up a pig and shoots it at the MNU.
NJBob
08-23-2009, 04:08 PM
Wild and crazy. Me likey. A little different than the previews allow you to believe. It gives a whole new aspect to "social commentary". Kind of Cloverfield-esque in the filming area. Lots of twists in the story. Definitely worth seeing. Caution: it can get a bit gross/graphic for those of you with a weak stomach.
I give it a "B" . http://www.bobishere.net/files/popcorn.gif
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