Most enjoyable sci-fi movie in the past decade

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2015)

Fantastic movie. Totally far-fetched (or is it?), but hugely enjoyable, it has everything. Tragedy, drama, comedy, hope, dismay, more drama, jubilation. Dialogue and acting generally top notch, a minimum of vision-blurring special effects and a gratifying lack of gunfights between aliens and space "marines". The movie is long enough that you can really get into it yet not so long as to be tedious, the visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack is varied and fits in nicely.
Naturally there are enough spills and thrills to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout, yet it's all kept low-key enough that you quickly identify with the characters.
In my opinion the most enjoyable sci-fi romp in the past decade.
9 out of 10 from me.