This film was AMAZING!!

Rating: 10/10 (13 August 2009)

I went into this film not knowing anything about it (on purpose) other than having seen the teaser trailer. During the first 15 - 20 minutes of the film I was thinking, get to it already, but then when the plot with the prawns began, and we were hanging out with just them, it was brilliant all the way through to the end, and I could then see that the slow pacing at the beginning was actually beneficial to the film.
What an amazing first feature film for this guy! The effects were 100% spot on. When I see other CG, for example the werewolf in the Twilight: New Moon trailer it makes you realize that the director definitely dictates how good the effects are.
People were cheering all the way throughout the movie, as there are many 'FUCK-YEAH!' moments, and the story went exactly where I wanted it to go. The choice of having a comedic character as the lead role for this kind of film was very refreshing, and made for more of an impact when things start to get serious and brutal for him.
It doesn't feel too long, and ends with you wanting more.
I can't wait for 'District 10', as this is clearly the first chapter in a masterful trilogy. I can see another equally talented director taking the reins for part two, reminiscent of James Cameron continuing the Alien franchise.
Cannot think of one thing I would change in this film.
10/10