1. Did I enjoy it? YES
Never have I seen a movie with aliens made quite like this before. Having a news-documentary feel for a good portion of the picture, the film documents aliens, who came to South Africa in 1982, being relocated from a government camp to another settlement. Wikus van der Merwe leads the relocation effort, but is one day sprayed in the face by a strange container found in one of the alien homes. He begins mutating into an alien himself and is suddenly running from his own government. One cannot help but think about minorities in the United States that have been sent to internment camps (Japanese in World War II) or relocated (Native Americans). This film will either be loved or hated by viewers, and I loved it.
2. Would I watch it again? YES
The best science fiction films, while entertaining, also have some captivating themes or messages behind them. This picture certianly does too, while retaining some good acting, great makeup and special effects and a compelling story.
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