The key action Science Fiction film of the decade

Rating: Null/10 (19 September 2009)

Distict 9 is a true cinematic treat. As the trailers show, it has a documentary feel to it. It has very fast editing, and that is what makes it intriguing from the opening scene. The creatures are amazing. The effects and realism that they bring is something that is rare upon films these days, and while this film does bring up some memories of other films like Transformers(effects-wise, not quality wise thank god) and Cloverfield, the effects in this film go beyond of those films. The story is a conventional action film, where you have your hero and then the side character, in this case the extraterrestrial, but the film executes the story in a more unique and rare way. The editing, the camera-work, and the documentary style all raise it up above other action/ sci-fi films of this decade. Sharlto Copley gives a great performance, and he creates a character we feel for. The sound effects in this film remind me of the sound effects of Cloverfield. AMAZING! And I think the sound effects in this film are even better, because of the sound of the alien language and their communication. Just amazing. This reminds me of those classic alien VS Man films, and it is sure to become a sci-fi classic.