The Best Sci-Fi Film to Come Out in the Last 20 Years...

Rating: 10/10 (22 August 2009)

Hollywood is dead. This is a well-known fact. The past 15 years or so have seen the gradual decay and demolishment of the once-proud Hollywood to the point that its corpse is being flailed around and puppeteered by a throng of sick, deranged juveniles. However, despite these abysmal times where films like "G.I. Joe" and "G-Force" make the weekend lineup, a shining gem has come from a relatively little-known director named Neill Blomkamp. "District 9" is easily the best science fiction film to come out in the last 20 years. Not during a single moment does it come across that there are actors on the screen. Not during one moment does it strike you as ludicrous or potentially unbelievable -- the best and worst aspects of both human and non-human alike are portrayed excellently and executed perfectly. It is able to mesh everything necessary to make a fantastic film and a rollicking sci-fi tale. In short: this is a great film and a amazing surprise for these dark times. See this movie -- it is vital. Hopefully, Blomkamp can keep up this kind of reputation and not be poisoned by the disease that is collectively known as Hollywood.