District 9

20092009
RR
1h 52min

District 9 (2009)

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Action Sci-Fi Thriller

Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.

Director
- Neill Blomkamp
Writers
- Neill Blomkamp
- Terri Tatchell
Stars

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Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 31 wins & 116 nominations total

District 9 (2009)

Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)

Sharlto Copley, Kenneth Nkosi, and Mandla Gaduka in District 9 (2009)

District 9 (2009)

Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)

Neill Blomkamp and David James in District 9 (2009)

Neill Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)

Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)

District 9 (2009)

District 9 (2009)

District 9 (2009)

Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)

Wikus Van De Merweas Wikus Van De Merwe

Koobus Venteras Koobus Venter

Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondentas Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent…

Sarah Livingstone - Sociologistas Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist

Sylvaine Strike

Dr Katrina McKenzieas Dr Katrina McKenzie

Elizabeth Mkandawie

Intervieweeas Interviewee

Les Feldman - MIL Engineeras Les Feldman - MIL Engineer

William Allen Young

Dirk Michaelsas Dirk Michaels

Greg Melvill-Smith

Intervieweras Interviewer

Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Teamas Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team

Morena Busa Sesatsa

Intervieweeas Interviewee

Intervieweeas Interviewee

Mzwandile Nqoba

Intervieweeas Interviewee

Intervieweeas Interviewee

James Hope - Police Officeras James Hope - Police Officer

Piet Smitas Piet Smit

Vanessa Haywood

Tania Van De Merweas Tania Van De Merwe

Sandra Van De Merweas Sandra Van De Merwe

Director
- Neill Blomkamp
Writers
- Neill Blomkamp
- Terri Tatchell
All cast & crew
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Alive in Joburg

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. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)

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Taglines
- You are not welcome here.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for bloody violence and pervasive language
Parents guide

Trivia
After the feature film based on the Halo: Combat Evolved (2001) video game series (which was to have been directed by Neill Blomkamp) fell through, producer Peter Jackson went to Blomkamp and offered him $30 million to make whatever he wanted, although this would be Blomkamp's first feature as a director. The result is this film.

Goofs
When Wikus is first admitted to hospital and is having his arm checked, it is quite clear that he has a hairy chest under his vest. Afterwards, he is seen with his shirt off and is hairless. Because the surgeons are planning on opening his chest to remove his heart, it is likely that his chest was shaved in preparation for the procedure. Another reason may be, due to the changes his body is undertaking (fingernails falling off, etc.), his hair may have fallen out.

Quotes
Wikus Van De Merwe: Get your fokkin' tentacle out of my face!

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 it's the other way 'round).

Connections
Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Wolverine/Ghosts of Girlfriends Past/Battle for Terra (2009)

Soundtracks
Zingu 7
Performed by Zola
Written by Zola (as Bonginkosi Dlamini), Kabelo Ikaneng and Thabiso Tsotetsi
Courtesy of Ghetto Ruff Records

Top review

Not what I expected

I attended a promotional screening for this with a pretty good attitude towards all the hype that surrounded it. It was not what I expected, it was much better.

Not only were the CGI top notch, but the narrative is driven through a believable plot. Watching this film made me believe that a situation as such had occurred on Earth, and therefore the far fetched notion of an extra terrestrial race visiting us becomes so close to a reality through a story that is so realistically depicted.

District 9 is a beautifully crafted film which shows signs of great promise for being around for a while, a subject talked about by many people. Can't wait to watch this again with my friends = )

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Release date
- August 14, 2009 (United States)
Countries of origin
Official site
- Official site
Languages
Also known as
- District Nine
Filming locations
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Production companies
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Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $115,646,235
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $37,354,308
- Aug 16, 2009
Gross worldwide
- $210,888,950

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Runtime
- 1h 52min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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