"They must just go. I don't know where, but they must just go!"

Rating: 9/10 (24 February 2011)

A large alien spacecraft hovers above Johannesburg in South Africa. When a team enter to investigate they find millions of malnourished extraterrestrial inside. MNU, a military company and weapons manufacturer, build a ghetto district to segregate the alien race. But after large protest from locals, prepare to relocate them to District 10.
Sharlto Copley's performance as Wikus Van De Merwe is iconic. There's a sort of 'over the top' kind of feel to his performance but it works oh so well. And the film's documentary element also gives it a great spin.
For a Sci-Fi, this film is easily amongst the best I have ever seen and that's saying a lot. The plot, set design and effects all play a pivotal role in this film, but it's the main character who will surprise you the most.
Direction: 7/10 (Slightly rushed. Neill Blomkamp relied too heavily on effects toward the end) Cinematography: 10/10 (Trent Opaloch made this film an eye-catching experience) Editing: 9/10 (Changes in style from the documentary portions to the action were fantastic) Acting: 9/10 (They played the parts they were given, and that's that) Dialogue: 6/10 (I'd say the performances helped bring out what was lacking in this area) Sound: 9/10 (This film sounds fantastic in cinemas and at home. Be sure to listen in 5.1 at least) Effects: 10/10 (So well integrated – like Wikus's alien arm.) Art Direction: 10/10 (Mike Berg brings his 'Lord Of War' touch to the set) Costumes: 10/10 (All the costumes in the film looked fantastic) Music and/or Score: 10/10 (Clinton Shorter's soundtrack deserves to be nominated. Oh, it was)
Total Score: 90/100
There seem to be so many mixed reviews on this film. Some feel it's the best thing since sliced bread, while others feel it's about as exciting as watching paint dry. I wouldn't recommend it to non-Sci-Fi fans but I do urge you to watch it and form your own opinion.