Hold on, let me pick my jaw up off the floor.......

Rating: 9/10 (7 December 2009)

Director's first feature film: Check Lead Actor's first feature film: Check Composers first score for a feature film: Check 40 person digital animation team directly out of film school: Check
This film blew me away. I was not expecting much, because I saw no names I recognized. (Besides Peter Jackson) The story is puts a new twist on the tired aliens visit earth genre. The director claims he didn't make it as a political statement, but its hard for me to see that. There is a lot of underlying and subtle themes to pick up on.
The way the film is presented is interesting as well. About a third of the film is shown like a documentary, with interviews and the like. The rest is a traditional cinematic experience. The effects are also excellent.
If you have not seen this film, SEE IT. It will surprise you, I know it surprised me. Easily the best film of the past five, possibly ten, years. It is one of those films that gives you goosebumps when the end credits start to roll. JUST SEE IT!
PS I can't wait to see Sharlto in the A-Team movie!