The Thing: Digital Presentation

OK, I know this isn't a new movie, but it was recently re-released after being converted to a digital presentation.

John Carpenter classic 80's SciFi horror is given a digital make over and not in the George Lucas/Star Wars kind, where everything is replaced for sparkly new graphics, which don't fit the original...Nothing so crude. This is simply a conversion to digital.

The movie looks better than ever, crisp colours and in crystal clear HD. Unlike many 80's SciFi movies this has stood the test of time. This is due to the lack of CGI for the alien effects. Carpenters insistence on using prosthetics and live effects makes this a genuine classic.

Even if you don't get a chance to see the new digital version, make sure you watch this movie again soon.

8/10

Outlander

Outlander staring, James Caviezel. Directed by,Howard McCain

Rubbish!

1/10

District 9

This years has seen lots of Sci Fi movies, from huge block busters like Star Trek to small independents like Moon. Some good some bad and some very bad. I'm happy to say that District 9 is in the 'very good' camp.

The initial story reminded me of the 1988 movie Alien Nation. A ship of alien refuges arrives on earth, Johannesburg in this case.

The aliens (colloquially called 'Prawns' in District 9, due to there unique look) are almost instantly segregated and are penned into a shanty town, District 9.

But District 9 is to close to the city and its decided to movie all 1.5 million of them to District 10.

Neill Blomkamp delivers an accomplished movie on a minuscule budget compared to movies in the same genre this summer, based on his short film 'Alive in JoBerg'

Blomkamps greatest achievement is his ability to create digital characters that you can empathise with. George Lucas should take note.

Most of the marketing for District 9 starts by mentioning Peter Jackson, but his mark can hardly been seen, which is a good thing.

A special mention should go to Sharlto Copley who plays the main human character and gives a great performance, a character you dislike for most of the movie but you feel for by the end.

8/10

Watch the new DISTRICT 9 trailer - In Theaters 8/14/09!
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Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Street Fighter: The legend of Chung Li

On my recent trip to India had the displeasure of watching (i did fall asleep through both)Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Street Fighter: The legend of Chung Li. I'll keep it short...Rubbish, I'd rather have alopecia then have to watch either again. So if you value your hair, steer clear of both these abysmal movies and if you have an love of film please start a group on FaceBook to force these directors (that I'm not gonna name check) to ever be allowed near, even a web cam again.

1/10