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District 9
Inlander:
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--- Quote from: ackblom12 on 31 Aug 2009, 11:19 ---I can think of quite a few movies where humans are the invaders/oppressors actually. The films don't always purposefully portray it as such, but there are plenty on both sides of the fence.
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Awesome, do tell. I might be interested in seeing some of those.
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For starters, Starship Troopers.
scarred:
IT'S AFRAAAAAAAID
Iguana Baritone:
But isn't the point of the movie that they are just like us? The only difference was in appearance and language?
[/quote]In a way, and that's kind of what annoyed me. They didn't have to be aliens. The movie could have been about District 6, and still been the same movie. An alien movie should show some difference.
Ikrik:
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But isn't the point of the movie that they are just like us? The only difference was in appearance and language?
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In a way, and that's kind of what annoyed me. They didn't have to be aliens. The movie could have been about District 6, and still been the same movie. An alien movie should show some difference.
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But it couldn't have been the same movie. If it had been about humans the entire message of the movie would be completely lost. It would completely lose it's feel. Imagine if they were humans. The movie would be incredibly depressing and very, very tough to watch. The fact that they're aliens allow us to go "wow, we would/do treat humans in exactly the same way." The fact that they're aliens help us as an audience realize our own xenophobia while still seeing an incredible and fun film at the same time.
I spent the first 10 minutes wondering when the protoganist would show up. I think that Wikus was absolutely perfect and the guy who did him really deserves some recognition. The guy was so incredibly believable in everything he did.
That was my favourite film of the summer, hands down. Usually I like finding little things about movies that bug me but I came out of the theatre amazed. My girlfriend and I had such a fun time, even if she cringed during some of the more shocking scenes. I'm going to keep my eye on Neill Blomkamp, he's a great director.
Ozymandias:
The fact that Wikus might've just sacrificed all of humanity for selfish personal reasons isn't a bleak ending?
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