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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.0 / 100
2009·Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller·1h 52m

DISTRICT 9

“You are not welcome here.”

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

Above the Line
Neill Blomkamp·DirectorNeill Blomkamp·WriterTerri Tatchell·WriterTrent Opaloch·Director of PhotographyClinton Shorter·Original Music ComposerJulian Clarke·Editor
Cast
Sharlto Copley·Wikus van de MerweJason Cope·Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / TrentNathalie Boltt·Sarah Livingstone - SociologistSylvaine Strike·Dr Katrina McKenzieElizabeth Mkandawie·IntervieweeJohn Sumner·Les Feldman - MIL EngineerWilliam Allen Young·Dirk MichaelsNick Blake·Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer TeamGreg Melvill-Smith·InterviewerRobert Hobbs·Ross Pienaar
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Neill Blomkamp·Director
Writing· 2
Neill Blomkamp·WriterTerri Tatchell·Writer
Camera· 1
Trent Opaloch·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Julian Clarke·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Clinton Shorter·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Peter Jackson·ProducerCarolynne Cunningham·Producer
By the Numbers
88.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
90%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$211M
ROI 60296%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#32312F
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Mood
Ominous
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a large, alien spaceship hovering over a city skyline. In the foreground, there is a weathered sign that reads "NO HUMANS ALLOWED" wit”

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Key Elements
SpaceshipSignBarbed Wire
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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