Neill Blomkamp’s first two films have been a mix of action and drama. District 9 was an alien apartheid analogy, while Elysium was an kinetic film wherein the moral of the story was that rich people are real jerkasses. His next film though? That’s Chappie, a robot gangster comedy. And that mix of genres alone has me sold. Here’s a …
Much like Tim Burton’s insistence of using Johnny Depp for every movie that he makes, Sharlto Copley is also a frequent collaborator with Neill Blomkamp. He’s popped up in District 9, and he happens to have done a damn good job terrorising Matt Damon in Elysium. Third time’s the charm apparently, because the two will be back together soon for …
Whether you love or hate his work so far, you have to admit that director Neill Blomkamp knows how to film one hell of a fight scene. District 9 and Elysium is proof of this, whether it be a pacifistic and desperate Wikus van De Merwe fighting like a meched out Parktown Prawn or shedding that non-violent approach to steal …
As far as movie concepts go, Neill Blomkamp’s next flick sounds like the Short Circuit reboot we’ve all been waiting for, but mercifully isn’t linked. While I doubt Chappie will have a “JOHNNY FIVE IS ALIVE” scene, the film still sounds interesting. And it just added another big name to it’s cast, as former Xenomorph buster Sigourney Weaver is signing …
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Elysium, the ambitious sophomore project from District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp, is not quite the film it was hyped up to be. While that sounds incredibly negative, let me assure you that many aspects of the film work as fantastically as other parts fall flat and we are left with a flawed but exciting sci-fi film that I still recommend …
When writer-director Neill Blomkamp burst onto the scene in an explosion of bloody alien gibs and “fooking prawns” with District 9, two things happened: 1) Hollywood, and the world, was introduced to a brave new filmmaking voice that wasn’t afraid to take some violent, visceral risks while still engaging the ol’ grey matter; and 2) the bar for his next …
Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium has spawned many geeky debates since its first reviews came online, with many people expecting the next District 9. It does seem like there is some disappointment that it seems to be a much more straight-forward sci-fi actioner but as far as I can see, that is one of the only criticisms against the film. While I will reserve …
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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