District 9 (2009) 8/10

Starring : Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Vanessa Haywood
Director : Neil Blomkamp
Running Time : 108 mins

Almost thirty years after they arrived on Earth, a population of alien refugees are asked to leave their ghetto neighbourhood known as District 9, but during the mass eviction the head of the corporation employed to evict them, Wikus Van De Merwe (Copley), is contaminated with a substance that begins to change his DNA so that it matches that of the aliens.

The manner in which this was filmed is so interesting that it makes this feel like a documentary. Coupled with the use of unknown actors this is a very cleverly constructed movie that moves swiftly from documentary styles to all out action thriller. Copley is good in the lead role, and puts in a performance that is remarkably believable as well as, at times, comically funny. This is well worth checking out.

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