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Trailer in English:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PDlMggROA&feature=channel

Trailer en castellano:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVhmbZALmcQ

Having heard only good reviews of District 9, this weekend I went to check it out for myself.

If you can’t stand sci-fi, stay away (note: science fiction isn’t as popular a genre as it is in the UK or USA where the film has made millions at the box office).

For everyone else, this is an entertaining monster morality tale. At its most profound the film explores issues of racism and immigration. On its surface it is a winning combination of The Fugative, The Fly and every buddy movie you’ve ever seen with lots of weaponry, explosions and special effects thrown in for good measure.

The biggest winner must surely be the lead actor, Sharlto Copley, who gives an excellent performance, something that is even more notable given that he is not a professional actor and this is the first time he’s appeared in a feature film. Oscar nomination rumbling has already begun…