Comments on: DISTRICT 9 trailer shows it’s definitely a remake of ALIEN NATION. Prove me wrong! sez COOP

By: Liam

Liam — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:37:53 +0000

I have not seen it yet (UK) and will gleefully go later this week or next week to see it. But looking at RottenTomatoes, the words “inventive”, “game-changing”, and “innovative” are constantly thrown around, clearly because the reviewers were not a bit interested in Alien Nation or know nothing about it. The latter is a good movie, slightly underrated. It is sci-fi, social commentary, and film noir all mixed up in perhaps not the most cohesive package, but nevertheless “original” and “game-changing”, and it is a pity it is not remembered as such.

By: Griff

Griff — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:16:31 +0000

District 9 is not an Alien Nation remake, in Alien Nation, the Aliens were welcomed to Earth and became members of the community. In District 9 they are being held against their will.

By: DISTRICT 9: New trailer reveals it's way bigger than anyone expected! | The Small Town Critic

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:03:08 +0000

[...] no longer worry about the fact that “District 9″ is essentially a remake of “Alien Nation.” Not after seeing this new trailer that proves this film aspires to be more than just a faux [...]

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:12:49 +0000

You hit it on-the-mark, Chief. I am a big fan of Peter Jackson and I certainly look forward to this film, but it is definitely a remake. I loved the original “Alien Nation” along w/ the series and TV movies, and I think director Neill Blomkamp and Jackson are just basically going for a more ‘darker’ approach to the same concept (for example by making the aliens look rather revolting & genuinely frightening, unlike in AL, where the aliens were far more human-like.) Still, Peter Jackson great when it comes to story buildup & character development and this film looks like it could be a summer surprise sleeper hit.

By: Trace

Trace — Sun, 24 May 2009 05:33:26 +0000

I remember when Alien Nation was on, but I totally missed it! This looks interesting though…think I’ll have to catch it!

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:32:51 +0000

Yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw the trailer. Still it does look like an interesting take. Alien Nation rules!!