District 9 (2009)
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Reviews Counted:237
Fresh:214
Rotten:23
Average Rating:7.8/10
Consensus: Technically brilliant and emotionally wrenching, District 9 has action, imagination, and all the elements of a thoroughly entertaining science-fiction classic.
Theatrical Release:Aug 14, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $115,646,235
Synopsis: Genre master Peter Jackson produces this science-fiction film, the directorial debut of Neill Blomkamp. In District 9, South Africa has become a haven for refugees--from outer space. [More]
Starring: Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, David James, Mandla Gaduka
Director: Neill Blomkamp
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Reviews for District 9
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 4/4 |
Science fiction as it was meant to be: intelligent and challenging. Full Review |
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4/5 |
full review at Movies for the Masses Full Review |
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7/10 |
Since the metaphor itself is pretty clear, Blomkamp goes for the visceral quality of the images and situations. Full Review |
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A |
The film persuades us to look beneath the aliens' chitinous exterior, and slowly eats at us as the images of racism, subjugation and internment become familiar and prod our conscience. Full Review |
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4/4 |
"One of the most intelligent science fiction entries in the last ten years..." Full Review |
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3/5 |
Un entretenido ejercicio de ciencia ficción que es también toda una alegoría sobre la condición racista y discriminadora del hombre. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Um presente inesperado para todos os fãs de uma boa e inteligente ficção-científica. Full Review |
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7/10 |
Le film de Neill Blomkamp brille de par son audace et la pertinence de son propos. Full Review |
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We've seen most of the film's elements before ... but all these ideas have never been assembled in exactly this manner before, let alone with Blomkamp's wit and style. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Works as political commentary, blood-splattering action flick and sneaky-funny comedy. Full Review |
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9/10 |
We'll know if District 9 has become an instant cult classic if this Halloween, children start dressing up as prawns. Full Review |
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Peter Jackson let Neil Blomkamp make his Bad Taste but with all of Jackson's expensive toys. Full Review |
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B+ |
Original in concept and thoroughly intense, this alien encampment sci-fi thriller quickly devolves into a gritty slaughter chase that never bores but rarely surprises. Full Review |
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3.0/5 |
District 9 is a ferocious fable. Potent and provocative, it is an allegory for our time. It is bursting with contemporary themes -- oppression, greed, power, propaganda, and the conflict of disparate cultures. Full Review |
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You don’t feel bamboozled, fooled, or patronized by District 9, as you did by most of the summer blockbusters. You feel winded, shaken, and shamed. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The film’s tone moves easily from the comic to the cruel, and the alien creatures look authentic. From the start, the film promises a fresh and thoughtful slice of Swiftian sci-fi. Full Review |
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District 9 ends on a touching scene that evokes Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, but it's an honest film that repays its debts. Full Review |
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5/5 |
You have to go back to 1979 and the premiere of Alien to find a sci-fi ET movie as thrilling and innovative as director Neill Blomkamp's District 9. His satirical fable on racism delivers all the toys and ploys for the fanboys while teasing and teaching t Full Review |
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4/5 |
Perhaps we’re witnessing a new dawn for politically engaged sci-fi and horror, with Blomkamp as a latter-day George Romero. Either way, this is a stunningly impressive debut. Full Review |
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4.5/5 |
Intriguing, inventive and energetic, Blomkamp's feature debut is a thoroughly tasty prawn cocktail. Full Review |
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December 07, 2009:
Help Us Choose the Community Golden Tomato Award
If you're a regular RT reader, then you're probably familiar with our end-of-year Golden Tomato Awards. The long and short of it is that we compile a list of the films released... More...
October 23, 2009:
Blomkamp Gets to Work on District 9 Follow-Up 
Few details are known about the project, but director Neill Blomkamp has signed a deal that will give him creative control over his untitled follow-up to "District 9." More...
September 03, 2009:
Neill Blomkamp talks District 9 - RT Interview
District 9 heralds the arrival of 29-year-old South African-born director Neill Blomkamp as a major new voice in science-fiction. Infused with gritty, hand-held authenticity,... More...
August 28, 2009:
Neill Blomkamp Teases District 9 Sequel, Prequel
Now that "District 9" is officially a hit, it's time for Neill Blomkamp to hit the publicity trail -- and answer the inevitable questions about a sequel and/or prequel. CHUD has... More...
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