BookJumper Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Finally saw Distric 9 yesterday. I found it to be heavy, bleak, depressing and quite gory... and a top notch, WHOA!!! film. I squirmed, jumped and averted my eyes a fair bit, however nothing was gratuitous: the film is deep, layered, important. There's so many underlying themes the head spins in a good way, and a final message of hope so hopelessly depicted I couldn't help but let out the blubbering I'd been holding back for a while (for those of you who've seen it, one word will suffice: flowers ... waaaah !). In conclusion: recommended, but beware - this is not a film you can watch lightheartedly. Edited October 25, 2009 by BookJumper Quote
Peacefield Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Very nicely put, BookJumper, and I agree with everything you said. This was one of the best films I have seen in a very long time. So many things that happened in this film you can parallel with other events that have happened in the world. I would love to see Sharlto Copley get an Oscar nod for his performance! Quote
MuggleMagic Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Finally saw Distric 9 yesterday. I found it to be heavy, bleak, depressing and quite gory... and a top notch, WHOA!!! film. I squirmed, jumped and averted my eyes a fair bit, however nothing was gratuitous: the film is deep, layered, important. There's so many underlying themes the head spins in a good way, and a final message of hope so hopelessly depicted I couldn't help but let out the blubbering I'd been holding back for a while (for those of you who've seen it, one word will suffice: flowers ... waaaah !). In conclusion: recommended, but beware - this is not a film you can watch lightheartedly. I loved District 9 too. I cried like a baby watching it. I was so desperate for that alien and his son to get away... I was practically on the edge of my seat. I did find some parts (like when we were seeing the aliens that had been tested on and the aliens being shot) quite upsetting but I didn't find it at all OOT. It really did play around with my emotions though. I started off hating that main guy (can't remember his name) and ended up really feeling for him. Quote
Inver Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Just been to the cinema to see 'An Education'. Was very good. Quote
Peacefield Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 Oooh I'm glad to hear you liked it, Inver! I would like to see that film. Quote
lexiepiper Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 I went to see 9 last night, pretty cute film Quote
MuggleMagic Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 I went to see 9 last night, pretty cute film I wanted to see 9 but it looks kinda sad. I know I sound wimpy but I get really attached to teh characters if they are in grave peril. For example, I cried at the first five minutes of WALL-E Has anyone seen UP? Quote
BookJumper Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 Has anyone seen UP? I haven't yet but my sister and one of my best friends went to see it and said it was lovely, apparently it's got a really moving beginning but get cheerier as you go along. Re: the beginning, it made my friend cry - the hardened cynic who I've only ever seen cry at A.I. in 18 years...! Quote
Inver Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 Oooh I'm glad to hear you liked it, Inver! I would like to see that film. Oh do go...I'm sure you will enjoy it. Quote
Peacefield Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 I love Nick Hornby's writing, Inver. How were Carey Mulligan and Alfred Molina in it? I think it opened up here in the US in limited release a couple weeks ago, so hopefully that means it's out in theatres by me now . Quote
Mexicola Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Has anyone seen UP? Yes, I love that film The characters are great, it's charming, sweet and funny. The short film before it was brilliant too! Quote
Ghost Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Nothing at all. I've not been to a cinema in years. While I do enjoy the atmosphere of it all I rather feel all the other people being there spoils it. Quote
BookJumper Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Nothing at all. I've not been to a cinema in years. While I do enjoy the atmosphere of it all I rather feel all the other people being there spoils it.May I suggest going to see a film once it's been out absolutely forever? Me and OH went to see Wild Hogs (brilliant film, incidentally) shortly before it closed and the cinema was deserted, so we treated it like one big private viewing - shoes off, feet on the seats in front, maximum level of comfort and relaxation achieved ! Quote
Mexicola Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 I'm easily annoyed by my fellow cinema-goers. There always seems to be at least one group of people to keep talking throughout the film. On one occasion, these guys sitting in front of us had taken their shoes AND socks off and had their feet all up on the seats for all to see OH and I had the screen all to ourselves once, that was a rare delight! Quote
scottishbookworm Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Just been to the cinema to see 'An Education'. Was very good.I totally agree I saw "An Education" yesterday and it was really enjoyable! Quote
MuggleMagic Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 I haven't yet but my sister and one of my best friends went to see it and said it was lovely, apparently it's got a really moving beginning but get cheerier as you go along. Re: the beginning, it made my friend cry - the hardened cynic who I've only ever seen cry at A.I. in 18 years...! Yes, the first ten minutes are very sad indeed. My boyfriend had tears in his eyes and the only other film I have seen him cry at was The Notebook It is very funny though but not really a kids film I don't think Quote
Peacefield Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 Glad to hear another person likes 'An Education,' Scottishbookworm! It's at one theatre right now here in town and opens wider next weekend so I shall have to see it . Quote
scottishbookworm Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 Today, I went to see "A christmas Carol" with Jim Carrey on 3D it was magical the visual effects were breathtaking! Quote
Kylie Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 Today, I went to see "A christmas Carol" with Jim Carrey on 3D it was magical the visual effects were breathtaking! I plan on seeing this, and in 3D too. I can't remember the last time I saw anything in 3D! Quote
BookJumper Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 You can add me to the people who've enjoyed An Education, peacefield - I went to see it with a friend yesterday and we laughed, cringed and suffered quite contentedly; I'd give it a solid 9/10. Quote
Peacefield Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 You can add me to the people who've enjoyed An Education, peacefield - I went to see it with a friend yesterday and we laughed, cringed and suffered quite contentedly; I'd give it a solid 9/10. Excellent to hear, BookJumper! Can't wait to see this one . Quote
Talisman Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I think the last film we saw was Evolution, the one about Charles Darwin. We are hoping to go and see 2012 over the weekend though as it opens here on Friday. Quote
Lilywhite Posted November 11, 2009 Author Posted November 11, 2009 Just back from watching A Christmas Carol in 3D. It was amazing. I've never seen anything in 3D so this was an experience. It felt like I was actually in the snow Quote
Ravenwood Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 Last thing I saw was Up in 3D (it was my birthday treat!) Hubby & I loved it- kids got so scared they threw away the 3d glasses! Quote
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