District 9
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Webservant
Puritan Board Sophomore
I saw it yesterday. It was a waste of money. It had a contradictory plot, and is one long stream of profanity with normal dialogue thrown in only when absolutely necessary. Lots of violence, too. I should have paid more attention to the rating - I didn't know it had a "R" rating until I left the movie. I am glad none of my kids went with me.
Wow the cinema was willing to do that? Cool.
Andres
Puritan Board Doctor
guess I'll be the bad guy here ... I saw it and thought it was great. I didn't consider it violent. I do remember a some swears, but it didn't bother me too much. I enjoyed the message of accepting cultures different than ours and what acceptance means. Also, I know this sounds crazy, but there was a romantic sub-plot between the main character and his wife, which I enjoyed. Overall, i just thought it was a well-made movie and I especially enjoyed the different filming techniques.
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Where were the contradictions in the plot? I guessed I missed it.
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Where were the contradictions in the plot? I guessed I missed it.
Kevin
Puritan Board Doctor
Steve Sailer reviews it here Taki?s Magazine, edited by Taki Theodoracopulos
I normaly trust Steves reviews as far as ideology goes. And in my opinion that is the most important issue.
I normaly trust Steves reviews as far as ideology goes. And in my opinion that is the most important issue.
Webservant
Puritan Board Sophomore
The dialogue was as follows: <F-word> Look!<f-word>there's<f-word>an<f-word>alien! I believe I heard the Lord's name taken in vain once.
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Towards the end, I thought the alien's change of "heart" towards the human was a little sudden. Maybe it's because he thought the human wasn't so bad. I don't know. Maybe I got up for popcorn once too often and missed something.
Confessor
Puritan Board Senior
Sorry for not answering your question earlier. Yes, the f-bomb was dropped far too many times, but I do not recall the Lord's name being taken in vain much if at all.
That alien seemed pretty sympathetic throughout the movie. When he realized the main guy's condition, they worked together. I did find it a bit surprising that the alien was so willing to help him even after the main guy tried to escape the planet without him, but I don't think that's a contradiction at all.
That alien seemed pretty sympathetic throughout the movie. When he realized the main guy's condition, they worked together. I did find it a bit surprising that the alien was so willing to help him even after the main guy tried to escape the planet without him, but I don't think that's a contradiction at all.
Knoxienne
Puritan Board Graduate
lukebailey
Puritan Board Freshman
I thought it was excellent- no, It wasn't a Christian movie in the least, plenty of profanity, but what is? It was enjoyable in its own right.
It stood alone as an art form due to its unique genre and filming style- it was more than I could ask for.
It stood alone as an art form due to its unique genre and filming style- it was more than I could ask for.
C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
15 minutes into it we left as well.
Archlute
Puritan Board Senior
Yeah, I think that little piece supported by the NEA entitled "P*ss Christ" was unique in its genre and medium as well. Still doesn't prevent it from being rightly labeled as trash though...
Piano Hero
Puritan Board Sophomore
So, what exactly was this movie about? I only saw the commercials...something about we earthlings not letting the aliens leave the planet? Was the movie trying to be sympathetic to us or the aliens? Not that I'm thinking of seeing it, considering the 150+ F-words I heard about....
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