Olumide and I have been stuck in the house for a while so we needed to get out and see one of the movies we've been waiting to watch. During the first minute or so I was wondering if the movie was going to be as good as I thought it was going to be. But once they get in there... and you know whats going on... you are in a for a ride! Not an action ride... but an emotional one. District 9 is an AMAZING film. It is pretty much the tale of Apartheid in South Africa only with aliens. They are called the derogatory term "prawn" and the things the humans do are just... well... it's realistic. This film reminded me of why I'm a vegan. The horrible way that humans treat each other and other living things is just repulsive. I felt like crying during a good portion of the film. I WAS PMSing at the time... but still. The story really takes a look at humanity and how easy it is for organizations, like the government, fall right back into the habit of treating people or "creatures" poorly because they are different. I think the movie shows how human kind would truly respond to beings of another world. I won't go into the film any further because I don't want to spoil it, but I do recommend it. The only thing I didn't like was the ending... I felt sad and unsatisfied... but I think that was the point.