Science Fiction Alien Spaceship romp!

Rating: 7/10 (19 February 2010)

It is difficult to mock this film and not to enjoy it given its high commendation on this website and its Oscar nomination for best picture. I am no fan of science fiction over drama or thrillers or romance but this is an entertaining and original film which should undoubtedly be seen.
It is the last of the Oscar best picture nominations for 2010 for me to see and I think the one with the least chance. It clearly will have a cult following with people of all sectors of society.
I wonder whether Peter Jackson was called upon for his experience in character creation with Lord of the Rings series, that is a semblance of connection for me.
overall it is a harsh story line and I feel the aliens are not treated sympathetically, given they are a unique species. Fencing them in and letting them live in slum conditions was surely a throwback to Soweto and Apartheid, but who am I to be correct about that? The film is more of a documentary than a conventional movie but don't be put off by that. I agree with earlier comments that this is a very realistic storyline and we can all apply our intelligence to think that something like this COULD happen but surely the rest of the world would not stand by idle and allow a country like South Africa.
The MNU were clearly integral to the story and their quest for weapon control than alien-welfare was an underlying factor.
sorry folks, I was much more comfortable with NINE and STAR TREK, does Blomkamp really want us to think the aliens are coming? It is World Cup year of course!