Review of District 9 (2009) by George M — 02 Aug 2014
Delightful sci-fi film that works as a satire on modern issues and obesessions on refugee camps, the dubiously moral policies around them and the media debates that they spark. The style of the film assumes that of a reportage, drawing from older sci-fi satires such as Verhoven's Robocob, and ridicules the serious 'experts' who speak in media about how the situation must be approached (see how human rights groups want to dispute the political correctness of calling the aliens 'prawns').
The protagonist definitely camps up succesfuly the whole endeavor with his goofy, comedic politician that comes in contact with otherness and goes against the system in the end. Ultimately, the film never gets more depth and complexity than the obvious allegorical meaning, but it is fun to watch and is well made.
It brings to mind that other delightful b-movie with a skin-deep message, They Live by Carpenter.
This review of District 9 (2009) was written by George M on 02 Aug 2014.
District 9 has generally received very positive reviews.
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