District 9

One of my favorite alien movies.

Where is part two!!!???? I want to see the return

I always come back to this movie yearly as nothing else itches that spot. Chappie comes close but this really nails the sci fi documentary vibe.

The best vfx if it's time. So clever what they did.

probably the most original movie about aliens, well directed with incredible special effects, neill blomkamp first movie and it kick ass

_**DISTRICT 9**_
Nailed it, bailed it or failed it?
Let’s play!

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**Writing: NAILED IT!**
The highly original story features strong political undertones, emphatic characters and a gritty realism, which all contribute to the down-to-earth atmosphere present during most of the runtime.
The basic storyline itself is, for the most part, quite classic in its basic themes, but it manages to be powerful and scary as well.
Despite starting out as a mockumentary, introducing the realistic storytelling that becomes the groundwork for the rest of the film, the final act is more akin to a science fiction war flick.
Those aliens are probably the most fleshed out and human aliens we’ve seen in a very long time. Some of them are bad, and others are nor, just like humans.

**Characters and Acting: NAILED IT!**
The cast is comprised of largely unknown actors, with debuting **Sharlto Coupley** in an impressive leading role. Coupley’s input is what makes this movie extremely memorable, particularly when he starts to descend into the realms of madness.
Coupley largely carries the weight of the film on his own shoulders, but his performance is so enjoyable and so impressive that it really doesn’t matter.
The prawn aliens are the most interesting - and in many ways most human - characters in the film. They fit seamlessly into the world of the film and by making us know very little about them, they become mystical and creepy.
The rest of the cast doesn’t leave any lasting impressions, but they manage their parts well.

**Direction: NAILED IT!**
Overall, **Neil Blomkamp’s** directorial debut is a strong feat, utilizing both the gritty landscapes of a South-African ghetto and the talented cast to weave a memorable and enjoyable film. The documentary style present at the beginning of the film creates a high tempo for the first half of the film, and make some things confusing to follow. This style is slowly pushed aside in favor of a more traditional type of storytelling which, while fully understandable from a storytelling perspective, is kind of a shame considering that the mockumentary parts make this film original in comparison with the plethora of other similar movies.

**Visuals: NAILED IT!**
Highly impressive, incredibly realistic and so slick it’s almost hard to believe it’s all actually CGI. The setting and the set decoration closely resembles Tatooine from the _Star Wars_ films.

**Sound: NAILED IT!**
The alien clicking language is surprisingly beautiful and the music fits perfectly into the mood of the film.

**Pacing: BAILED IT!**
It takes a while to find its footing, throughout the fast-paced and somewhat confusing first act. When the documentary style is dropped, the film settles down on one direction and continues its brisk pace but stays significantly more comprehensive in its storytelling.

**Themes: NAILED IT**
Apartheid and xenophobia, madness, man vs. alien, neither man nor alien is wholly bad or good - big and familiar themes packaged in a original and interesting package.

**Atmosphere: NAILED IT!**
It’s realistic, it’s violent and it’s gritty. It’s like **Ridley Scott** and **James Cameron** sat down to make movie together.

**Rewatchability: NAILED IT!**
Come for the original story, the interesting setting and the high tempo, stay for the undisputed realism, wonderful prawn aliens and killer performances.

**Expectations: NAILED IT!**
I went into his film expecting a different take on the sci-fi genre and what I got was a highly unique masterpiece of storytelling.

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**Bottom line: NAILED IT!**
This highly original, incredibly realistic and vastly memorable sci-fi mockumentary goes from a documentary style to all out war and is strengthened by amazing performances.

This movie is great on many levels. First it works as a really good sci-fi/action movie. But there is also a message, intentional or not, and it raises questions. But it's not being put on the foreground. Yet you clearly see the references. And it still works today.
The mix of documentary and cinematic style adds a certain level of realism, as much as this is possible with an alien story, but you are much more drawn into it because of that. The story itself is interesting. You don't have aliens coming to conquer or destroy mankind. They are pretty much a sorry bunch with little hope of existence. I like that angle.
Putting this not into the hollywood realm and not placing it in America also just adds to the positive attributes this whole movie has.
I am on the fence if I would want a sequel to be honest. If that would mean it gets the hollywood treatment I'd refuse. I mean - look at the Terminator franchise for a reference.
In any case, after re-watching this movie I raise my rating from "8" to "9" because I really think it is that good. Unfortunately, from where I stand, Blomkamp hasn't even come close to repeating with any of his other movies following _District 9_.

This is a movie that keeps me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I love how it betrays mankind

Best alien movie ever made !!