Last night the Mr took me on a romantic date night that involved eating at a great place called The Fatty Crab (we drank rum and coconut water out of actual coconuts – pity about the New York traffic right outside…I almost felt like I was on a beach somewhere tropical!) and then a movie. After the initial disappointment of having to go see a Sci-Fi flick, I have to tell you that I am blown away by this one.
Created and produced by South African Neill Blomkamp, the cast is all local and it was shot in Johannesburg. I particularly loved the authentic South African accents and really had a good giggle every now and then when a Bliksem or Kak (Afrikaans swear words) made it into the dialogue. Also, I’m pretty sure that everyone who saw the movie will be saying ‘F*k You’ with an Afrikaans accent (which better way to say it in, right?) Without me giving away the whole plot, I’ll just ask that you do your bit for my country and go see it!
You won’t regret it.
I was sucked in by all of the hype created around District 9. The interaction via the website was an incredible experience, the trailer was alluring and achieved in setting my expectation and excitement for the launch of the movie “Way up there”. I paid my R53 to go and watch the movie, only to feel once the credits started rolling, that I had somehow been robbed….. Although the special effects were impressive, the storyline was incredibly weak. I referred as many people as I could to check out the website, but now find myself telling them not to waste their time or money on an otherwise disappointing movie. Better luck next time Blomkamp & Jackson.