District 9

[major_clanger]

Longer review and comments to follow later.

For now: I think I've probably just seen the next Hugo winner for Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form).

Mind you, I think Blomkamp and Jackson exercised admirable restraint in not making this the end title music. It is rather the impression District 9 leaves you with...

Comments

[stevegreen.livejournal.com]

You are assuming quality will out, in a field which will be dominated by Star Trek, Watchmen and - provided the trailer is a hiccough - Avatar. [One of those three, I really rate in any case.]

And what about Moon?

[major-clanger.livejournal.com]

Moon is the main competition in terms of actually being sf, and Star Trek in terms of sheer popularity and established fanbase. Watchmen may score on the 'just making a film of it that wasn't a complete travesty' basis, and we'll have to wait and see on Avatar. Also, Torchwood: Children of Earch will be eligible for Long Form, as will the forthcoming mini-series remake of The Prisoner, which looks like it could be very good indeed.

Yes, it's going to be a very strong field next year, but I think District 9 may do well through the sheer stick-in-voters-minds aspect.

[surliminal.livejournal.com]

Moon is pleasant but doesn't do anything sf films haven't done routinely for about 30 years (when did they make Silent Running?) can't see it as real contender.