EPTOverall I guess if you have any desire to see the movie, go see it. Some people seem to love this movie, but don't be afraid if the plot feels forced.
[Movie] District-9 (AKA D-9) - Page 10
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Hurricane
United States3939 Posts
Overall I guess if you have any desire to see the movie, go see it. Some people seem to love this movie, but don't be afraid if the plot feels forced. | ||
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saikeraku
Canada2933 Posts
Beginning was a bit slow for me though. | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
They had a missile turret and a goliath ffs... | ||
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strongwind
United States862 Posts
Honestly, it felt like this movie was talking more about apartheid (with aliens instead of people) than about anything else. Don't get me wrong, watching movies about racial segregation and the like are all fine with me. But I went in expecting a different sort of movie from watching the trailers, and I can't help but feel disappointed with the direction the movie took. | ||
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Ganfei
Taiwan1439 Posts
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Brett
Australia3822 Posts
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Ganfei
Taiwan1439 Posts
On August 19 2009 17:46 Brett wrote: And I feel that not being able to complain about issues which irk me in an art medium such as film, which is completely open to interpretation, without being called dumb as a fucking brick, immature, stupid or too young borders on utter fucking idiocy because, just like what you posted... it's an opinion. It's not math guys... It's ok if people think differently on this. I feel like you MUST be dumb for 2 reasons; number one, I stated that it was my opinion and that I was aware that it was your opinion, which it turns out is somewhat ironic since you are so deadset on demonizing me that you don't seem to realize how hypocritical your own vitriol is, and number two, because I didn't say the things you wrote with nearly as much anger nor intensity as you suggest. Ah, wait, maybe now I understand. My opinion that it is an issue of maturity is "utter fucking idiocy" because, apparently, opinions are so sacrosanct. Your logic is astounding. And, just because something is an opinion does not make it immune from criticism nor from discussion; it is not a magic descriptor that says I cannot express my disagreement. Ultimately your anger just makes you seem more dumb when you defend the status of "opinion" while attacking my own. | ||
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Brett
Australia3822 Posts
I know I can't say this... But say it anyway.. Where do I suggest that you're experiencing anger or intensity? I'm pointing out that you're now the second person who has attacked people personally (even if not pointing it at anyone directly) for not liking the movie or finding faults in it. And, just because something is an opinion does not make it immune from criticism nor from discussion; it is not a magic descriptor that says I cannot express my disagreement. Straw man. I never said that you can't. Of course we can disagree. What I am pointing out is that comments like this: complaining about "plot holes" and the main character acting "stupidly" and "illogically" and saying that he was "annoying" somehow justifies the following conclusion: you are immature and too stupid or too young ???? Honestly? If they disagree they're automatically immature, stupid or young? And you're justified in saying that... how? You're not attacking the position, you're attacking the person. I don't understand where this infered anger is coming from, but it's completely irrelevant. Don't change the issue. | ||
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Hydrolisko
Vanuatu1659 Posts
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stroggos
New Zealand1543 Posts
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Ganfei
Taiwan1439 Posts
On August 19 2009 19:02 Brett wrote: But say it anyway.. Where do I suggest that you're experiencing anger or intensity? I'm pointing out that you're now the second person who has attacked people personally (even if not pointing it at anyone directly) for not liking the movie or finding faults in it. Straw man. I never said that you can't. Of course we can disagree. What I am pointing out is that comments like this: somehow justifies the following conclusion: ???? Honestly? If they disagree they're automatically immature, stupid or young? And you're justified in saying that... how? You're not attacking the position, you're attacking the person. I don't understand where this infered anger is coming from, but it's completely irrelevant. Don't change the issue. I haven't changed the issue at all. Don't get all butthurt when I express my opinion if you're going to hold up an opinion as so powerful. It's my fucking opinion that if you only like omniscient 100% rational logical characters who make the entirely utilitarian decision at every opportunity, you are immature. Now, please don't quote this post in 3 word blocks to refute something that does not need refuting. And who the shit said I had to justify my opinion? As you've said, it's entirely our own decision in a subjective medium. Additionally, I don't give a damn who said it. I don't even know who said it. I don't really look at the names of the people who are posting. It has nothing to do with attacking the individual. I'm attacking the attitude, which can be held by any individual, that a character who is not 100% rational and makes the best decision all the time is preferable to a fallible and human protagonist. I believe it shows an immaturity to expect it from anything other than a mindless action movie, which has its place and which I also enjoy. So get off my sack. And gee, I don't know where the "inferred" anger is coming from...maybe the fact that you attributed the "dumb as a fucking brick" quote to me, or that you cursed in your post to make your point? This is not generally considered polite conversation. Oh, I guess "fucking utter idiocy" is not ad hominem, hmm? But I guess I can't take umbrage with that, since it's just an opinion, right? | ||
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Brett
Australia3822 Posts
I didn't attribute the dumb as a fucking brick quote to you. Notice I said 'guys' and didn't quote you in that post? It was a general comment to people getting so defensive when people don't like the movie. I'm not getting butthurt about your opinion. Does your "get off my sack" comment mean you're deeply disturbed by my post? I assume not. You don't have to justify an opinion, but it's pretty generally accepted that it's unnecessary to post comments about someone's general maturity, intelligence or age based purely on a disagreement over such subjective material as movies. That is something I'd be more inclined to attribute to immaturity. | ||
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strongwind
United States862 Posts
On August 19 2009 17:17 NoobsOfWrath wrote: I know I can't say this because it's just an opinion but I feel that complaining about "plot holes" and the main character acting "stupidly" and "illogically" and saying that he was "annoying" just shows that you are immature and too stupid or too young to appreciate why that might add value to the movie. wow...do you really think you are more mature, smarter, and older than me? You know nothing about me and yet you so freely stereotype everyone that finds fault with the movie. You're right about one thing though; it is your opinion, and a stupid one at that. Please explain to me how "plot holes" and "illogical" main characters "add value to the movie". Last time I checked, these were usually indicators of a bad movie. But maybe your ego has a more "mature" opinion? Oh, and like, I know I can't say this because it's just an opinion, but I feel that you're a complete idiot. (see what I did there?!) | ||
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kiykiy
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Xenixx
United States499 Posts
and I haven't read any plot-hole arguments that weren't adequately explained in the film... I don't think the movie was perfect plot wise, I had problems with it but they did a good job explaining things plot wise. i wasn't confused or left wondering why about too much | ||
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SoleSteeler
Canada5456 Posts
I thought they purposefully left out a ton of information because that adds to the mystery of it all... I wouldn't of liked this movie if they spent half of it explaining why this and that was happening. | ||
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Ian Ian Ian
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QuoC
United States724 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + a guy turns into an alien by accidentally opening the jar of the "fluid" they were making while on earth so they could operate the mothership that was powered down.. with his help, an alien was able to make it to the mothership with the fluid and they left while being shot by humans b/c they wanted him and his "alien arm" that had already transformed in the process and when he turned into an alien, he left a rose kind of thing on his wife's porch. the end =/ good movie and all, but it was kinda plot-less almost =/ | ||
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strongwind
United States862 Posts
On August 20 2009 02:26 Xenixx wrote: what plot holes? be specific about these things you didn't like that will probably add weight to your argument... as it stands you sound too young or stupid when you say things like "oh yeah this movie had many problems, some of which are plotholes and illogical decisions, blah blah blah". Be specific! and I haven't read any plot-hole arguments that weren't adequately explained in the film... I don't think the movie was perfect plot wise, I had problems with it but they did a good job explaining things plot wise. i wasn't confused or left wondering why about too much have you even read this thread? I said that a lot of the plot holes have already been mentioned, and I didn't want to get bogged down with explaining it all. can you people please stop with this "young and stupid" argument? It just shows how immature you are. Tell me your age and education if you really feel that you're better than me. edit: Xenixx just checked your profile and you are a few months younger than me. So stop with that pointless argument. | ||
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Impervious
Canada4212 Posts
Seriously - stop acting like this idiot. I saw this thread, after talking to a couple of friends who have already seen the movie. I just watched the trailer (literally less than 5 minutes ago) for the first time. I come to the end of the thread, looking for peoples opinions, so I could judge for myself whether it was worthwhile watching the movie or not, and I see all this pointless attacking of one another. So, some people think that there are some plot holes. Others think that they are fine. Who fucking cares? It's an opinion. So, some people think the main character did not act completely logical and rational. Others think that it's a good idea that the main character was not a Spock in human clothing. Yet again, who fucking cares? It's an opinion. You can try to attack me in this, I don't give a shit, because I've already seen what I wanted to see from this thread. I won't be viewing it again. If I watch the movie, I might give my opinion on it, but I'm not going to bother reading through all this crap again. Good day to you all. | ||
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