Neill Blomkamp's first feature film is a stunning success. He weaves details into the story that make the movie come to life. It is a "must see"!It tells the story of an alien race stranded in the city of Johannesburg, forced to live in the slums called District 9. The alien race, or as the humans call them, "Prawns", are forced to live in filth and poverty. The slums are sectioned off from the rest of the city, but the conditions still cause feelings of hatred toward the aliens.
The way Blomkamp shows the emotional connection between the aliens is really amazing. An emotional connection is established between the viewer and the alien race, and viewers may find themselves concerned about the aliens' well being. The movie was shot like a documentary, which makes it feel even more realistic.
The main character is a man who works at MNU, the company set up to handle Human-Alien relations. He is sent out with the task of evicting some of the aliens to a more suitable location that is further removed from humans. He accidentally becomes the key to harnessing the power to use the alien encrypted weapons. He is faced with the challenge of helping the aliens return home and returning the human race to normalcy.
This is a genre-defining movie that can't be missed!!
9 out of 10
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