District 9

District 9, a film by Neill Blomkamp, is a rich laden film that weaves topics such as social seclusion and xenophobia into a tapestry of science fiction pièce de résistance. The film starring Sharlto Copley, is about a bureaucrat who tries to deal with being slowly transformed into an alien.

The film's development primarily focuses on the how Copley's character deals with becoming an alien and his determination to save humanity. The film shot in Soweto, South Africa is a blistering and jarring tour de force that uses a RedOne camera and astounding visuals. Weta Workshop and Imagine Engine deserve acclaim for the effective design on insect bipedal aliens.

District 9 serves as a reminder to all sci-fi fans that the genre is still quite active and unwavering in its attempts to spotlight important topics that relate to mankind.

Final Grade: A