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Monday
Aug242009

Neill Blomkamp's DISTRICT 9

A Movie Review by Dennis D. McDonald

This is an imaginative and exciting film:

  • We get to see a different setting (South Africa) for an alien visitation rather than Los Angeles or New York.
  • The illustrated political and cultural conflicts have a disquieting sense of reality.
  • There are flashes of humor throughout.
  • The action sequences are superb.
  • The weapons and advanced technology are really neat.
  • Peter Jackson’s WETA has finally outdone the special effects of Gollum and King Kong.

The clash of cultures depicted has much precedent. Subjugation of one “race” by another is a historical reality. Extending this concept to humans versus aliens does not require a leap of faith.

The film is not for everybody. Its “R” rating is deserved due to the frequent — and exciting — clashes of the film’s multiple warring factions. But I strongly recommend it as a very thoughtful and thought provoking piece of science fiction.

Review copyright (c) 2009 by Dennis D. McDonald

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Reader Comments (4)

Like you, I enjoyed the film being shot in a different setting - outside the US. Regardless of the social commentary, this was a really well done film with great acting and a solid storyline. The CGI was awesome.
August 24, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTim Moon
I agree with you 100%, Tim. This movie deserves its success.
August 24, 2009 | Registered CommenterDennis D. McDonald
District 9 was genuinely original and all around high quality. the plot didn't drag at all and, while it had ton of cool technology and action scenes, it was also obviously meant to express some kind of truth
August 24, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSean Weatherby
I agree, Sean.
August 25, 2009 | Registered CommenterDennis D. McDonald

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