A Standard is set

Rating: 10/10 (30 August 2009)

In the beginning of the film i wasn't very thrilled at all. I thought this was a rather mediocre Sci-Fi in mainstream "Hollywood-style" as someone here put it. Just as in "Blair Witch Project" and "Cloverfield" this movie is shot very much in a documentary-storytelling way, making it seem more authentic and realistic.
When all the other "Want-to-be-realistic" films have failed, District 9 does not only surpass the normal level in the ethical spice, emotional back tone and realistic setting - It has clearly set a new standard.
Anyway, as the film progressed, as did my interest. When Wikus is slowly turning into an alien, the whole perspective is flipped totally backwards. You get to see the nasty side of the human race, and not in a gentle way either. Seeing Wikus lying on the operating-table and listen to all the other people talking about him as a 'specimen' to be exploited really brought out the emotional streak. Also did his conversation with his wife.
What I hate with all the others complaining about this movie, is that they don't seem to realize that this is critique towards racism, not your everyday Star Trek-wannabe. Don't complain on it unless you know and acknowledge that this movie is a masterpiece. What you think is flaws is nothing less than movie characteristics.
In the end you really loved the aliens. If there will be a sequel, I can't wait to see Christopher return...