I bet some people wanted their money back

Rating: 8/10 (16 August 2009)

But I pretty much loved it. It helps if you've caught some South African sci-fi previous, though it isn't absolutely necessary. I was impressed with 2 things in particular: That the aliens were as believable as they were and that the movie celebrates ordinary, stupid humans. On the negative side there's an awful lot of sordid filth (not sex, more like garbage) in this film. After a while you get used to it. And, incredibly, you get to feel for the aliens! Now THAT'S a trick! There's suspense and a love story and action. And the quality of the CGI is wonderful. Some of the machines are near perfect. But this isn't going to be everyone's idea of a great time at the movies. But if your people aren't either squeamish or closed minded, this is one of the best new takes on the whole alien thing you're going to find anywhere.