Excellent on all levels

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2009)

I found watching District 9 a completely satisfying experience. It's one thing when an arty independent film is complex and involving, but when a sci-fi action flick transcends its mainstream genre in the way District 9 does, that's great cinema. The last film that made me feel this way was the first Terminator back in 1984, such a completely unexpected and powerful experience. Completely entertaining and yet uncompromising in its complexity and what it expects of the audience. It's a miracle that this was the top grossing movie last week. One can hope that the success of this film will open the door to other creative minds that want to demand more of their audiences.