'District 9' is a 10

Posted: 347 days ago | Posted By : Lance Smith
Related Categories: Movies

This summer has pretty much been a wash-out for movies. While I haven't had the chance to see very many, the "blockbusters" have been pretty disappointing. 'Transformers 2' was awful, and I still haven't seen 'G.I. Joe', but from what I understand it's bad. Therefore, I haven't rushed to the theater to catch something that destroyed my fond childhood memories.

Imagine my surprise when I saw 'District 9' last night. What an amazing film! This movie is fresh, original, full of action and has a great storyline.

The premise is relatively simple--aliens get marooned on earth and the big bad humans abuse them and put them in a concentration camp-like slum called "District 9" The main character is a human who is a member of the "MNU" (like NATO, I guess) who becomes intertwined with the aliens in a race against time. The movie takes place in South Africa as opposed to the typical Washington, D.C. or New York. This makes it very refreshing and different. Throw in a Nigerian arms smuggling gang and corporate evil and the ingredients are there for greatness.

The movie is non-stop action and has great special effects. It is also quite violent. Some scenes left my jaw dropped wide open. I was completely blown away by Peter Jackson's talent.

Entertaining, satisfying, and, finally, something to restore our faith in summer movies after a pathetic summer. A

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