District 9

District 9

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Released
28/12/2009
Film and TV Genre
General, Science Fiction
Blu-ray Region
B (UK, Europe, Oceania, Middle East, Africa)

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Description

Filmed as a documentary, the film follows the visitors of another planet arriving at Earth, who later become refugees thrown into the slums of Johannesburg called District 9.

Stranded on Earth for twenty years, the aliens want to be free. Wikus van der Merwe (Sharlto Copley), a government agent in charge of transporting the alien population from District 9 to a newer alien-only District 10, is accidentally exposed to a dark liquid from an alien device, and starts to get sick. Now considered a hazard, Wikus must rely on the “prawns” to save their kind, as well as himself.

The film uses this situation to tackle the issues of segregation in society, and the fear of the unknown. Neill Blomkamp directed the film from an adaptation of a short film he produced back in 2005, and was produced by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings).

- © Pat Baker

Plot Synopsis

Genre master Peter Jackson (BAD TASTE, THE LORD OF THE RINGS) produces this science-fiction flick, the directorial debut of Neill Blomkamp, here expanding his renowned short film. In DISTRICT 9, South Africa has become a haven for refugees--from outer space. However, with the extra-terrestrials becoming inducted into society they become the new minority group targeted by the small-minded.

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Product Details

Actors
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Number of Discs
1
Aspect Ratio
1.85 HD Widescreen
Media Format
Blu-ray
Run Time (minutes)
112
Film Rating (Australia)
M
Film Rating (UK)
15
Disc Features
  • 'Alien Generation - Visual Effects' featurette
  • 'Conception And Design - Creating The World of District 9' featurette
  • 'Innovation - Acting And Improvisation' featurette
  • 'Joburg From Above - Satellite And Schematics Of The World of District 9' - Interactive map
  • 'Metamorphosis - The Transformation Of Wikus' featurette
  • 'The Alien Agenda - A Filmmaker's Log' - Three-part documentary
  • Cinechat
  • Deleted scenes
  • Director's commentary
  • MovieIQ
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Year of release
2009
Label / Studio
SONY PICTURES
Subtitle Language
  • English,
  • French,
  • Hindi
Cast & Crew
Clinton Shorter (Director of Photography)
Carolynne Cunningham (Producer)
Peter Jackson (Producer)
Neill Blomkamp (Screenwriter)
Terri Tatchell (Screenwriter)

Additional Information

  • Contains one use of very strong language and strong bloody violence

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SONY PICTURES District 9
 
4.7

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  • Entertaining (5)
  • Original (3)

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    5.0

    I have bought two copies

    By Rutil

    from Denmark

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    • Engaging Characters
    • Entertaining
    • Great Cinematography
    • Original

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      Comments about SONY PICTURES District 9:

      I was swept away. First time I saw the movie I did not know anything about it and at first I was baffled but I fast caught the felling of this "documentary". Best of all is Sharlto Copley and the accent he uses throughout the movie. Now I have seen this movie several times and there are new things still popping up. I like the design there is usede, like the poster it gives the sense of world there is real. This movie was so great that I bought another copy to my brother.

      Service and delivery comments:

      As usual it came as promised.

       
      5.0

      Cracking Sci-Fi Action

      By Gman

      from Canberra, Australia

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        Comments about SONY PICTURES District 9:

        Highly original, witty and downright exciting. The effects are brilliant. The story is clever.

        On top of a great movie, the Blu-ray comes laden with extras!

         
        4.0

        Great movie

        By Joey

        from Australia

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        • Entertaining
        • Informative

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          Comments about SONY PICTURES District 9:

          Kept me in the whole movie. Was'nt what I expected but loved it! Would watch it again.

           
          5.0

          AWSOME

          By shane

          from Melbourne

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            Comments about SONY PICTURES District 9:

            Absolutely awsome movie. Great buy on Blu ray.

             
            4.0

            Not what i expected

            By Zeb

            from Wakefield

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              Comments about SONY PICTURES District 9:

              This was not what i expected at all but i still enjoyed it. It has far more comedy in it than you would expect just from the title and picture's. The alien's were great. It doesn't portray the human race in a very good light but what's new. It's very well done and thoroughly enjoyable.

               
              5.0

              Very Entertaining

              By AnimeAnt

              from South Africa

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                Comments about SONY PICTURES District 9:

                The film is a personal thing. If you like an original alien film, or tired of the run of the mill Hollywood stuff, this is for you. For South Africans (or ex-South Africans) it would be funnier due to the use of Afrikaans language in the film. The curse words are hilarious. The Blu-ray is absolutely awesome. SONY did a fantastic job with the transfer. Very crisp and clear. dts-HD Master Audio does not hurt at all... well unless you play it loud, he he. It is equally as impressive. Highly Recommended Blu-ray Disc.

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