Good Sci-fi-Action movie

Rating: 8/10 (12 March 2020)

I think I saw 'District 9' shortly after its release of home video. It's hard to believe that was about 10 years ago. I enjoyed it then, and I still like it now. What I find surprising is how good this movie works as a well paced sci-fi action movie that never really stops. From beginning to end it flows quite seamlessly from one event to the next. Whilst the film doesn't do much at all to develop its characters, you still end up rooting for them... well, at least the goodies. It's well worth a watch (and rewatch).
But for writer/director Niell Blomkamp, lighting doesn't seem to strike in the same place twice. Together with his wife, he co-wrote this film, and two other Sci-fi films which aren't really up to scratch by comparison. 'Eylsium' and 'Chappie' - also directed by Blomkamp - two more sci-fi actioners, with the former being below average, and the latter being unwatchable in my opinion. It's difficult to believe that the same creators who brought us this solid sci-fi action film, returned to other projects with such diminishing returns. Still, at least 'District 9' still holds up well.