District 9
Grade: A- (Watch it)
Review: Refreshingly original take on alien movies. Simple and interesting story. Special effect are transparent and blend with scenery without drawing attention to themselves. Human characters - including the lead - are all selfish, numbing ignorant, and inconsiderate toward others. Although alien slum living conditions unavoidably brings parallels with immigration issues, racism and discrimination; these issues don't overshadow the story or attempt to force themselves on the viewer (in fact they are secondary). Documentary feel gives it an eerie sense of reality. I look forward to the sequel, although I don't see how any sequel can beat this one.
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