A rare jewel: it promoted of human emotions and energy

Rating: 10/10 (25 September 2010)

Nowadays, when it's obvious that the cinema is going downwards, it is so uplifting to see movies like this. District 9 proved once again that something doesn't have to be perfect to be fully enjoyed and valued.
The way the story and the characters were done was fantastic. Of course, there were some one-dimensional individuals in order to fuel up the audiences feelings towards them. But, District 9 was not about a character study, so it's okay. The movie was about struggling in extreme situations.
The special effects were just downright perfect. I didn't see the aliens as CGI but as real characters to feel sympathy towards. Through the great effects came excellent action. To me, action is about adrenaline, tension so strong that you can't relax when watching the movie. The filmmakers made those fast moments sharp and brutal and, therefore, shocking. The limit was probably exceeded, but, it is nice to feel strongly alive.
Last, but not least, the overall atmosphere was refreshing. Today, the look of almost every single film is digitally manipulated darker or brighter. But, in this one, they left the colors natural and neutral. In this way, I didn't feel like I was been told to feel someway about something.
The well done score didn't control. It represented the characters and amplified the emotions and the effect.
The people who made Distict 9 really seemed to care about it. When those people care and are concerned with the value they give us, such behavior usually leads to likable films. I would feel like an idiot if I hated District 9 for respecting me as a viewer...