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District 9 (2009) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 344,024 users
Metascore: 81/100
Reviews: 1,175 user | 435 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology. Director:Neill Blomkamp |
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In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed "The Prawns," appeared over Johannesburg, South Africa. Twenty-eight years later, the initial welcome by the human population has faded. The refugee camp where the aliens were located has deteriorated into a militarized ghetto called District 9, where they are confined and exploited in squalor. In 2010, the munitions corporation, Multi-National United, is contracted to forcibly evict the population with operative Wikus van der Merwe in charge. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new 'Prawn' friends. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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Release Date:
14 August 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sector 9 See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£2,288,378 (UK) (4 September 2009)Gross:
$115,646,235 (USA) (30 October 2009)Company Credits
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Performed by Zulu Mobb
Written by Rahman Du Plessis, Thato Mahlatsi and Desmond Mbuyiseni
Courtesy of Uthoht Music by arrangement with pigFACTORY USA LLC.
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Trivia
Several Afrikaans curse words can be heard throughout the film, including 'doos' or 'poes' (both of which are slang terms for a vagina), fok/fokken (which means "f**k/f**king"), and 'bliksem' which has a variation of meanings. 'Bliksem' commonly means lightning or thunder, but is sometimes used as an exclamation of wonder, amazement or surprise. It can also be used as a derogatory term when referring to a person or as a derogatory adjective when used to describe a person or object. "Daai bliksemse prawn" would roughly translate to "That damn prawn" Also at some point, a sniper says "Kom na pappa toe", which translates to "Come to daddy". See more »Goofs
When Wikus looks at his chest, he observes the black boils which were forming. However, in a later scene, when he is caught temporarily by the soldiers, he has a clean chest (except for the blood from other bodies on him) See more »Crazy Credits
The end credits are back to front, with the actors names on the left and character names on the right. As opposed to most films where its the other way round. See more »Soundtracks
"Hijack Stories"Performed by Zulu Mobb
Written by Rahman Du Plessis, Thato Mahlatsi and Desmond Mbuyiseni
Courtesy of Uthoht Music by arrangement with pigFACTORY USA LLC.
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I recently attending a promotional screening of District 9. I would like to give my opinion of the film, but not any of the plot or details.
I went into the theater basically only knowing the genre of the film, being exposed just to the minimal "humans only" ads. While I watching the film, I immediately wanted to view it again. It is intriguing and highly entertaining, with a dynamic characters and rich in both humor and action. Once it ended, my friends and I chattered excitedly about the numerous aspects we liked. As cliché as it may be, there are parts of this film that will stay with you.
When it is released, I will be waiting with everyone else to see it again!!!