Why So Blu?

If you couldn't get the theme from the trailers I'd ask what were you expecting?

RichC2

District 9 was similar in it's political commentary (maybe a little less overt) and made $115m US ($30m budget, $210m worldwide). It opened August 14th, 2009.

DonnachaOne

Folks I trust who've seen it already have not been encouraging with their opinion. As one subtly noted, "it sucks. And it sucks that it sucks." I hope he's wrong...

RichC2

The reviews I've read make it sound like if you like D9 you'll probably enjoy this and if you didn't, this one has the same issues (pacing is a big one) with the addition of being unsure of what kind of movie it wants to be (heavy handed).

Troy Stiffler

I'm fine with movies that have a strong political agenda. It's not like we're being bombarded with those types of films. I don't know why people get so upset over them. V for Vendetta comes to mind.

Ash Ketchum

My point with that quote was to question the tactic of trying to draw in a blockbuster-sized audience by advertising the film as "a political statement," as the article did. That's all.

I have seen the trailer and was impressed enough to want to see it chiefly because Jodie Foster seems to have a good part in it. How often can we say that these days. I don't recall reacting to the theme at all, though.

fumanstan

Crap.

JumpCutz

This movie is not going to generate big BO numbers. That's been pretty obvious for awhile. Of course, that in no way has any correlation to the quality of the movie.

islandclaws

I think it'll likely follow the same trajectory as D9. Opening around $35-40M, closes with around $120M.

hanshotfirst1138

I actually thought that it started off as a reasonably interesting and intelligent Sci-Fi film before it turned into an action flick in the second half.

TomOpus

I really liked D9 so I am all in for this one.

Throwing Copper

I really loved District 9, but this film seems like a rental. I hope I'm wrong.

Dr. DVD

Seems like this movie is might be trying to please both crowds (viewers who want political satire and those who want a sci-fi action flick) and as a result can't 100% connect with either. The people who like satire will dislike having too much action, and vice versa.

Why So Blu?

It'll all work out if it's like D9. D9 was the perfect blend of satire/political statement and science fiction.

Brack

K&AJones

I just don't see any comparrison to D9 and this. D9 was unique, a little satire, a little humor, a little serious, a little documentry, a little action... least of all some hollywood social/political filled agenda.

No I haven't seen the movie but the reviews I'm seeing is it's another "Have vs Have Nots...the Social Elitists Bad Guys vs the Beaten Down Poor Good Guys" . The stark contrast of the people, surrounding, lifestyle, and looks all social and political. Even the language in the movie has political slant.

It's a shame if this is the case because this looks good ...or at least the trailers do. But Hollywood just cannot let go implementing some social, political or enviromental message being added and becoming the focal point instead of the movie itself.

Brack

Is this what film discussion has come to, pre-criticism? If you had any inkling to see this movie, just see it. I tend to avoid any film reviews because I don't want them to taint my experience.

That being said, wasn't D9 almost all social commentary?

Why So Blu?

It was, there's no "almost."

D9 ruled.

OldBoy

i don't think the WHOLE movie was social commentary. i mean the end escape scene was almost purely action and adrenaline. no commentary to be had except a human turning prawn trying to fight off the super tough bad guy.

FantasticVSDoom

Well this had me excited but I wasn't a fan of D9 so now Im a bit apprehensive... Ill still probably check it out, just not so sure about it.

Save Ferris

Saw this last night. It is very heavy handed:


But the biggest thing that sticks out in my mind is Matt Damon's character:

OldBoy

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