Interesting and surprising

Rating: 7/10 (5 September 2009)

Firstly, this is by no means the 44th greatest film of all time. Well, that's where it's currently listed in this very site's top 250 films of all time. This is no A Clockwork Orange which is a mere 53rd; it's nothing compared to Raging Bull which is a whole 31 places bellow District 9; and, to compare it with another great sci-fi film, this doesn't even put a scratch on Alien – which is holding strong at 64. In fact, I'd be so bold as to say it doesn't even come close to the being in a list of the 250 greatest films ever made, but that's not my choice.
However, despite all this, District 9 is an amazing and surprising film which I highly recommend seeing; the film itself is truly one of the best films to come out this year. The film tells the story of a one Wikus van de Merwe, a worker for a fictional company called M.N.U. Although this does not seem to be a character film it truly is that. This film is one of the best films to come out, possibly in the last ten years, to have such a strong lead character played perfectly by Sharlto Copley.
Along with the excellent leading man the film is directed wonderfully by Niell Blomkamp, whose interesting shooting style and interesting camera-work keeps you from ever losing interest. Along with this the film has some of the best visual effects that when set against the slum of District 9 in which it is set seem almost real If you're into sci-fi, this is the film for you. If you like action – and you'd be surprised how much action this film actually has – this is the film for you. Also, if you like something with a deep political undertone, then this is defiantly the film for you. If you like all three you're sorted.