Comments on: Oscar Overload: The Avatar-District 9 Brawl Begins http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/ News and reviews from the world of gadgets, gear, apps and the web Thu, 10 May 2012 13:22:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steven James Snyder http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5400 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:53:17 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5400 God, Sam Rockwell is such a great actor. And I love MOON too – I just honestly don’t think enough Oscar viewers SAW the movie. Nothing dictates to them that they have to see everything, so it all becomes about marketing.

As for the ending of District 9 – I’ve heard from plenty of people who thought it devolved into a shootout, ditching its rather substantive story in favor of laser bazookas….I love the film, but I can see their point…

]]> By: drbathroommd http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5393 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:38:38 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5393 Whoever said the ending of District 9 is weak is being ridiculous. Ya, it’s weak cause it’s sort of hopeful. Just cause a Sci-Fi movie is serious doesn’t mean it has to end in tragedy.

I’m sad that Star Trek wasn’t nominated but hey Avatar and District 9 are up there so that’s cool(although The Hurt Locker will win, which I don’t mind-excellent film).

I saw Moon jeia56, and it was a great movie, and on my top 20 Sci-Fi movies of all time. I’m sad Sam Rockwell was snubbed. Him and Sharlto Copley gave two of the best performances of the year. Clooney is just an easy pick I guess. I liked Up in the Air alot, but come, on, the guy was George Clooney in the movie.

]]> By: jeia56 http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5356 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:57:32 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5356 Three words: The Hurt Locker.

As far as sci-fi goes, I’m happy that both Avatar and District 9 got nominated. They both thoroughly deserve their nominations. However, The Blind Side over Star Trek? Really? I mean, reeeeeaaaaaaaalllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy? Come on.

And am I the only person on the planet that has seen Moon? That movie blew my freaking mind into a billion pieces, put it back together piece by piece,and then proceeded to implode it. Not nominating that movie is a snub.

]]> By: crispy http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5304 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:29:52 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5304 Avatar and District 9 are two sides of the same alien empathy coin… and both very good in their respective methods. I’d be happy if either of them win Best Picture.

But don’t overlook Up simply because it is animated. It is also tinged with sci-fi elements and is a fantastic movie.

]]> By: dmj23 http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5298 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:51:08 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5298 Not that this is anything new, but I’m far more interested in the politics of the fight between District 9 and Avatar. From a macro standpoint they are basically the same film, but made in a completely different way with drastically different budgets.

If Avatar or District 9 wins (District 9 is better, but the ending was too weak to warrant a best picture nod) though the Oscars will finally cross the line into sub-Grammy category. I’m predicting the best part of the awards will be Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.

]]> By: calcanuck http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5292 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:29:50 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5292 Avatar, District 9 and Star Trek all sucked with regards to plot and story line. Star Trek, IMO, was the only one of the three with characters and humorous dialogue making it worth repeat viewings. The other two I could careless if I ever saw them again. But the Oscars apparently don’t agree with me – as may many of you.

]]> By: doubleang http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5291 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:18:29 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5291 I liked Avatar OK, but in no way does it deserve best picture. Special effects? Yes. the film itself? No.

I realize that the masses are infatuated with it and some people are apparently half suicidal over it, but fandom alone shouldnt give it extra weight. (I mean, the Pet Rock was somehow popular, but doesnt mean it was actually a great toy)

]]> By: jsnyde http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5289 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:29:14 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5289 If anything but Up in the Air wins it is just further proof the Oscars are a mockery of their former selves. They’ve become the Grammies, and not even Homer Simpson appreciated his Grammy.

]]> By: masurix http://techland.time.com/2010/02/02/oscar-overload-the-avatar-district-9-brawl-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-5287 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:49:33 +0000 http://techland.com/?p=13730#comment-5287 Time to eat crow: I was adamant that District 9 had not even a snowball’s chance in hell of being nominated, no matter how good it was. It has aliens, after all. Avatar is a different animal, and with James Cameron at the helm it had street cred that the Academy was unlikely to be able to ignore if they want to keep their own credibility (*snerk*) intact.

But, wow, I’m surprised and pleased. I think Avatar is inarguably the better achievement in film making, but District 9 is the better movie. My money is on Avatar taking home the Oscar.

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