This movie is exactly that: much more than you think. I was really surprised to see a movie that started almost as if it were a comedy just to turn into one of the most serious and deeply thought allegories of one of the greatest problems of our planet today. Apartheid as well as the story of refugee/uncontrollable immigration and the intolerance of modern societies unravel in front of our eyes in the form of a very powerful and shocking allegoric thriller that have us psychologically involved from the first minute. An excellent work with very strong and clear messages, the kind that we unfortunately don?t see around very often.

Original, gripping, beautifully violent. The first movie I've ever felt compelled to write a review about. I can't disagree more with the negative reviews some people are giving this film. They must enjoy the cliche, over the top holly wood films that directors like Michael Bay produce. Compelling story that was never once predictable or dull, immaculate CGI (as close to perfection as computer generated imagery has gotten), believable characters that aren't drawn out throw aways. Life-like gore and violence (the popping bodies never got old), and no failed attempts at corny humor that pollute the film industry. If the trailers for this film intrigued you, you will NOT be disappointed. My expectations for movies are usually crushed upon exiting the theater; however, District 9 exceeded my expectations by delivering a high quality sci-fi film without all of the mundane bells and whistles that over budgeted action flicks produce that generally rob the films of any true quality.

I wish they required a movie stub to write a review. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE OR DON'T LIKE THE GENRE, DON'T RATE IT!

OH WHATEVER! Bad movie companies must pay homeless people to write bad reviews about rival movies. District 9 is one of the best movies I have seen in YEARS. The people writing bad reviews are probably the same people that said GI Joe was good!!!!?!?!? This movie was amazing in every way... the special effects, the plot, and the acting. It is a very artistically done Sci Fi epic that will be a favorite for decades. It is a level above most stupid hollywood overbudget films today. If you see this film, you will love it. It is intelligent and emotionally gripping. It is simply the most incredible movie experience ever.

it seems most reviewers are like "OMG best movie ever" or "it sucked..." of course that doesnt really help most people reading these reviews. so heres my review: District 9 IS one of the best movies of the year, and the best Sci-fi movie to come out in several years. why? because it has every element key to a good movie. amazing acting, story, action, and even cultural significance. it has a good message too really makes you think Sharlto Copley really did an amazing job in this movie. He takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, hes one of those rare actors that really allows you to feel his pain, feel his suffering rather than just acting it. whats even more impressive is that he improvised in most of the movie! The aliens are really well done too. most other movies portray them as these powerful, all knowing creatures, but in this, they are poor, starving, almost worthless creatures. Go see District 9, even if your not a sci-fi fan! if you want to see a well made movie, this