District 9 Review!

Of all the movies I've every seen, District 9 was by far the most difficult to watch. Not because of the content of the movie but because getting in to see it was hard. Without a parent I needed to sneak in which presented a few problems. First I couldn't find a believable movie to buy a ticket for so I ended up having to get Julie&Julia. Didn't work. They were suspicious right when I said the name. I (was actually with my brother and friend, Tyler so when I say "I" I mean "we") waited back for a bit and once I saw people going in I made my move. I was in and was sitting down for about ten minutes when I guy came in and asked for my ticket. I didn't have one so I was escorted out. I went home pissed and was determined to get back in so later I went to Saratoga (with my mama) to see it again. Obviously this time I couldn't get kicked out.

District 9 is about an alien species that "crash" lands on earth and the aliens are being held in an enclosed area called "District 9" by an organization called MNU. In this movie there are no well known actors (except the lead character who looks and sounds a little like John Oliver from The Daily Show, but its not him haha) which I think adds to the movie as far as paying more attention to the story and meaning. The lead actor, Sharlto Copley, did however, do an amazing job. The story which was based on a short film, was extremely well done and of course Peter Jackson did an amazing job, as usual. If you're not into the whole science fiction thing, don't worry because this movie has it all. Action, amazing story that is actually really touching, about friendship, love and everyone being equal. The movie is a little political but don't let that stop you from seeing it if you're not into that kinda thing because it has so many other things. Really just something for everyone. So definately see District 9, you WILL NOT be disappointed, I promise.

-Josh CV