thread: 2009-08-17 : District 9
On 2009-08-25, Christian Griffen wrote:
"Like popcorn." Ugh.
Good movie. I don't actually think that too many cliches were put on their head; they seemed pretty typical. Reluctant anti-hero, finds his heart (admittedly later than expected), offers to sacrifice himself so the innocent could escape. The main innocent has a kid, for audience sympathy (works every time).
Pretty standard fare. But I think that was done to make the social commentary digestible for a mainstream audience. And that commentary is powerful and relevant.
Now, out of curiosity: Why do we use Children of Men as a yard stick? That was a good movie, too, but nothing I'd consider the measure of all sci fi movies. Maybe I missed something?
