District 9: The Halo Movie That Never Was?

[I am Penguin]

District 9: The Halo Movie That Never Was?

I couldn’t help but feel the same pain as I watched District 9, the debut feature film from director Neill Blomkamp – yup, the same Neill Blomkamp chosen to direct the defunct Halo movie. I’m not going to do an in-depth review of District 9 here but suffice to say, go see it. It’s a great movie: funny, exciting, emotional, raw, well acted and smartly written. The gritty handheld documentary style works perfectly and really gives you the sense that you’re watching something real (Battlestar Galactica fans know what I mean). And like Battlestar Galactica, District 9 is science fiction for grown-ups

It seems audiences and critics agree as District 9 is currently racking up impressive reviews and revenues. This is without a doubt sweet redemption for Blomkamp, who was mercilessly put through the wringer the instant he was signed on for Halo.

Everyone’s initial reaction – from fans to studio heads – was Neill who? Blomkamp was a complete unknown who directed commercials and worked as a 3D animator on various Vancouver-based TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Dark Angel and Smallville (though born in South Africa, Blomkamp moved to Vancouver with his family when he was 18). But it was his visionary work in short films, especially his now famous Alive in Joburg (which District 9 is based on) that caught producer Peter Jackson’s attention and ultimately got him the Halo gig

[Garyvdh]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=169776

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=187978