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Director Neill Blomkamp Gives Us Insight On The Intense Sci-fi Thriller 'District 9'

August 3rd, 2009 10:36am EDT Post a comment

http://www.starpulse.com/Movies/District_9/

"District 9" rose up -- as writer and director Neill Blomkamp likes to say -- from the ashes of the failed "Halo" project that Neill was set to direct. As a result

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Mon Aug 3 2009 11:30:17 By: rob who had a broken foot (

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Mike, I sense in reading this that Blomkamp wasn't thrilled with you comparing his film to Starship Troopers. Did I read that right, or was he cool.

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Mon Aug 3 2009 11:31:36 By: Bruce Bernstein (

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He sounds a lot like George Lucas with the whole "I wanted to make a throwback to the sci-fi films of the 50s" stuff.

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Mon Aug 3 2009 11:45:53 By: Mike Ryan (

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@rob who had a broken foot: Well, I only meant the part about propaganda. I certainly wouldn't compare D9 straight up with ST. They're very different. But, no he's a cool guy. I think he may have been a little confused until I clarified.

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Mon Aug 3 2009 12:00:58 By: Mike Ryan (

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@PussyKat: I wouldn't say that. My review will publish in an hour or so. It may give you a better idea. Also, this interview was in person and he was certainly not angry. Even if it reads that way. He's a really nice and laid back guy.

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Mon Aug 3 2009 13:48:45 By: rob who had a broken foot (

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Well, I'm no fan of ST. So when you made a mild comparison between ST and D9, I thought, "Whoa, maybe this isn't something I want to see." I got the impression Blomkamp may have felt the same way with how he brushed it off.

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Mon Aug 3 2009 13:59:27 By: Mike Ryan (

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Well, I'll confirm that it's nothing like ST. Just one little aspect. Also: Full review is up
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/03/district_9_revi ew_a_great_film_on_all_le

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Mon Aug 3 2009 19:00:19 By: Sinbad (

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Sounds very interesting. BUT, now I wonder if I'll laugh at the "Christopher Johnson" part...maybe if he says that, then, "...just call me Topher."
just kiddin.

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Mon Aug 3 2009 21:34:19 By: Mike Ryan (

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@Sinbad: OK, that made me laugh.

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