Enjoy a truly spectacular work!!

Rating: 9/10 (17 August 2009)

Seeing the mothership over the grounds of Jo'burg inspired me in ways that most people can't even begin to imagine. It was truly a glorious momentum for all of us, "Third World" cinematic enthusiast. The Aliens visited earth, and no, they DID NOT ARRIVE IN THE STATES. I think this flick represents even more than people realize, it is a clear view of the beginning of a successful world wide cinematic decentralization, one that starts in SA and surely will not end soon.
The film's plot is spectacular. It's a shame that probably it will be treated as the average American action trash, when really, the social critique of a still experimental post-Apartheid country is not only evident, but is the pillar in witch the impact of the movie relies. I think that this movie is best enjoyed if you have a general knowledge of South African history, of the Townships, and of the discrimination that black people suffered during the Apartheid era. If you don't, then you will only be seeing "a guy who helps an alien go back to his planet," and that is a true shame.
Thanks for this amazing film!!!! Enjoy a truly spectacular work!!