District 9

[Josh]

I hope Jeff Goldblum gives the aliens a computer virus.

[Detour]

Ah-CHOO!

[Mr-K]

I hope Jeff Goldblum gives the aliens a computer virus.

Through a fucking early 90s Mac.

I think it looks cool, but they always write more interesting stories for the aliens than the people. I end up rooting for the bad guys in these sorts of movies, and the humans always inevitably win with some stupid plot contrivance. The building sense of hopelessness as the aliens' plan unfolds is always so enjoyable, I'd like for once for the humans' desperation/last hope plan fail and the movie end with a great downer.

Judging by the trailer for this, we rather look like the assholes in this situation.

[YellerDog]

I think it looks cool, but they always write more interesting stories for the aliens than the people. I end up rooting for the bad guys in these sorts of movies, and the humans always inevitably win with some stupid plot contrivance. The building sense of hopelessness as the aliens' plan unfolds is always so enjoyable, I'd like for once for the humans' desperation/last hope plan fail and the movie end with a great downer.

Plus, it would set it up for a great sequel where you'd actually want to root for the humans.

I didn't get a sense the aliens are the bad guys in this.

[FuryFox]

You wouldn't think so, but just wait. They'll make us look like the bad guys, lead us through a plot where the aliens struggle to emancipate themselves, then get back at us with a plan so sinister their evil nature justifies what we were doing all along, and then turn the tides when the 20-something up-and-coming lead actor drives a hummer through the mother brain. Pepsi One machines will be spread liberally through the city/campus/alien detainment center.

But I hope not.

[YellerDog]

Considering the guy making this, I get a sense that is not going to happen.

"We would like some product placement to help pay for this film."

"I can make this entire film for thirty dollars. It will knock your balls off."

"Oh."

[Regus]

Have any of you reported a non-human sighting to 1-866-666-6001 ?

I did one a while back but I haven't seen it up on d-9.com yet. LA has over 50 but new york only has 11 which doesn't make sense to me. I did listen to a bunch of these and I like how the people that called in really took it seriously.

[Despair]

http://www.reelviews.net/php_review_...dentifier=1766

[DacaZ]

One of the most intriguing aspects of District 9 is the way Blomkamp re-aligns our sympathies. In the beginning, aided by the documentary re-cap of the aliens' arrival on Earth, we are neutral observers, naturally prone to side with humanity. As the story unfolds, however, and we are privy to the atrocities committed inside District 9 and the inhumane manner in which the "prawns" (as they are derisively called because of a crustacean-like appearance) are treated,

Fuck the Zoidbergs. Humanity uber alles!!!

I'll hit a matinee of this on Friday.

[Despair]

I'll try to catch it Saturday