When I heard of District 9 weeks ago, I was not really into it. I do love sci-fi flicks but I was hesitant to watch this one. I expected it to be just another crappy alien film just like the horrendous Cloverfield. As the weeks progressed and the show date was getting near, I decided to check out the reviews. Surprisingly, it had a lot of positive feedback. It was then that it somehow sparked my interest. Add the fact that Peter Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, was the producer.
With much anticipation, I wanted to watch this on a weekend. But thanks to the internet, I managed to get a copy from a friend. It was not that clear but it was bearable plus I got to save 170 bucks.
The movie was about a group of alien refugees who came to Earth and eventually stayed here for more than two decades. They were housed in a slum area known as District 9 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
District 9 is not your typical alien movie. Sure there were gruesome scenes of exploding guts and arms being chopped off. There was more to it than meets the eye. If you look closely, the movie dealt with issues like morality and equality. With a new race present, measures have been undertaken to make the coexistence of the species possible. Some people have taken advantage of the situation and even went as far as doing genetic experiments just to make the aliens' biological weapons work.
Considering the low budget of the film, I must say that it was a great job. They managed to tell the story well and the character development was good. If you're looking for action, this film sure provided a lot of it. More than the sci-fi aspect, Im loved how the film managed to inject humanity into the characters. One could see the struggle of a man infected with the alien gene and an alien who is trying to save his people.
The reviews were right. District 9 was indeed a great film. It provided the needed entertainment and at the same time showing the value of compassion and courage.
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