Just try to keep in mind that this is a movie about South Africa and not about aliens per se. South Africans have a tendency to laugh at themselves and in this case District 9 is being associated with the infamous District Six and the long term pain and suffering that was created by D6. Recent South African history and events such as the plight of illegal aliens, the xenophobic attacks and refugee settlements have also helped to shape the plot of the movie. Lastly some understanding of the Afrikaans language makes it a funny movie to watch. Personally, as someone who was born and lived in SA for many years, I did not expect this movie to win great reviews from viewers who do not have some un

What a mess: Dozens of character and non of them ever slightly so sympathetic. Makes you ewant to throw a nuke into the middle of the story and be done with it.

Very good movie. The movie sucks you in and makes you care about the everything that happens. Simply Great!

The Kraken from Clash of the Titans returns and wreaks havoc on the world as we know it. Exciting and educational for fans of Greek mythology.

It's rare when I go to a movie that I don't want to know what time it is, for this usually happens when a movie begins to drag a little. This was not the case with District 9, I was captivated from the beginning to the end. IT was very well put together and a good mix of action and dialogue. A must see! :D

One of the worst movies I have ever seen.

overrated

Fabulous movie! Better even then Public Enemy, which was good. You can enjoy this one on a purely viceral level of good sci-fi action and "shoot-em-up" but also, in the spirit of much classical sci-fi, the movie makes some good points about social/ethical issues too without being preachy about it. You don't "have" to think about the movie to enjoy it, but if you're a thinker you'll enjoy it as well. I know I'll be buying the DVD!

A sad tale. A heroic tale. Different style of movie. Part documentary. No Hollywood stars. I see a sequel. I liked it. I think. I will have to see it again. A little slow at times. All in all worth the money.

great movie , a must see for si-fi fans