District 9 is one of the best this summer. Do NOT skip out on seeing this movie

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2009)

District 9 is a good movie. District 9 is also a movie that didn't let very much info out to reveal its plot during the trailer. So District 9 is going to make this a movie very hard to review, without me spoiling anything (and I won't). The movie plays as a documentary of District 9, but don't worry there's no shaky cam. It goes into what the District actually does, and how the aliens got on earth. The movie is very gritty and realistic. Honestly, if events in this movie were to happen in real life; I wouldn't be surprised much of what the government was doing in this movie they would do in real life (and yes it is f#*&^d up). Also, because it's realistic, the action is gritty and some scenes are slightly gross, so weak stomach people watch out. The story also has some elements of slight horror and torture. While the movie stands on it's own it is also an analogy to illegal aliens in the country and also racism, but in this case I would more say "species-ism" or some other made up word. In my humble opinion the aliens were definitely more likable then the humans in this movie, even the main character at some points (who was a good character) but I have a feeling the movie was made for me to respond like that.
Another great thing about the movie is that it does not run too long; it ends "naturally." It wasn't forced, or cliché, the ending really made the movie for me. The CGI is really nice as well; the aliens didn't look fake like they did in the movie "I Am Legend." It reminded me of the early summer blockbuster Star Trek in the special effects department because it looked so real and top notch the whole way through. The aliens fit perfectly with the District 9 environment, which looks slightly dull and sick ridden, picture Resident Evil 5.
There is more I want to say about this movie but if I do, I will spoil stuff. So to wrap it up, see District 9 in theaters as soon as you can! But be aware, this is an actual story, that doesn't sell itself short, it is not action action action all the time. District 9 reminded me much of the movie The Dark Knight in that retrospect— Damnit, see I'm about to go off on a tangent again. Just see the movie.
There is also another spoiler free review that goes more in detail, you can find it here if you are interested: http://comichaven.net/?p=458