District 9

I went and saw this movie earlier this week and left the theater quite impressed. For those that are unaware of this film, it is shot in a documentary format telling the story of a man who headed up a division of the group called Multi-National United, MNU. In the movie, MNU is charged with policing and keeping track of an area near the city of Johannesburg, deemed District 9, which had become the area where a race of aliens had come to call home. The aliens were marooned on Earth when their space ship was damaged and couldn't leave orbit. Therefore, there have no choice but to find an existence on a planet ruled by the human race.

The plot of the movie centers around how the aliens were being treated by humans and the efforts of one particular alien who was attempting to repair the ship and bring his brethren to safety. I don't want to give much away, but as long as you can suspend disbelief and overlook a few plot holes, you will be pleased by the unique plot.

The CGI was fantastic for a relatively low budget film. The aliens are believable and they aren't hidden like many movies have become accustomed too. This movie isn't like Signs where you will only see one or two aliens. In District 9, they are everywhere.

The acting was also very believable with many unknown actors putting on a fine show. Some movies with great plots and great special effects can be ruined by horrible acting. District 9 isn't one of them.

Peter Jackson, you have done it again. District 9 is a great flick the breaths a breath of fresh air in a usual stagnant Hollywood.