--- product_id: 213516535 title: "District 9 - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital" price: "£24.34" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/213516535-district-9-4k-blu-ray-digital store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # District 9 - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital **Price:** £24.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** District 9 - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital - **How much does it cost?** £24.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/213516535-district-9-4k-blu-ray-digital) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp comes a startlingly original science-fiction thriller where alien refugees, stranded on Earth, are exiled to a slum on the fringes of Johannesburg. Review: District 9 - This is a film that's very easy to be taken for granted, against all odds. As conveniently simple as possible in its storytelling, yet still carrying more baggage that one would hope for, Blomkamp's directorial debut is slow to pick up steam. But when it does...oh, wow. District 9 is a freight train that somehow manages to creep up on you. Its complex premise is filled with incessant experimentation, with documentary-esque techniques used to set the gears in motion before resorting to more traditional cinema. It may be a testament to the director that the transition is subtle enough to fall to the wayside amidst both the exhilarating action and impeccable performance by newcomer Sharlto Copley. In fact, Copley's performance must be emphasized: The radical trials that his character undergoes throughout the movie would be a difficult balancing act in the hands of any experienced actor; somehow, Copley maintains authenticity and a commitment to character that is both astonishing and emotionally crippling. Even more impressive is Copley's acting debut when one is made aware of his most prominent co-star: Christopher, a keen and determined insectoid alien. Drawing from the film's graciously veiled root themes, Blomkamp's aliens are both repulsive and oddly intriguing. Their tribulations are made clear early on, but careful crafting is done to ensure that the audience feels deep sympathy for the prawn-like organisms by the time the credits roll. This is accomplished, in part, by Peter Jackson and his digital effects company, WETA. Adhering to a $30 million budget, one wouldn't suspect that District 9 would hold the crown for the best special effects of the summer. Alas, this proves to be the case as the film moves forward, using its stunning, yet conservative flair to complement the film, as opposed to overbear it. Jackson and his team are masters of the visual arts, and it definitely shows here. Let it be clear that District 9 is less of a retelling of a story, and more of a recording of an event; traditional plot features are often underdeveloped, or even wholly absent. However, the film's jerky pacing is offset by smart, white-knuckle action that leaves you breathless. There's definitely a giddy gross-out factor here that hasn't been seen since Jackson's early years, but Blomkamp ensures that it never overstays its welcome. District 9 is strikingly original and certainly audacious, but isn't a movie that's difficult to like. On the contrary, you'd be hard pressed to find a film all year that is as satisfying and complete as Blomkamp's science fiction thriller. And, In the wake of unrealized visions and bloated wastes of cinema, that's a staggering accomplishment. District 9 is an invigorating and intelligent climax to 2009's summer, and should not be missed. Review: Thought Provoking and Attention Grabbing - After reading some of the reviews here I felt I needed to write my own. It is a well written movie. People saying there would be no way to evict 1.5 million aliens in one day forget it wasn't just the main protagonist, he had a team helping him, going around as he was doing the same thing. It was one of the first few scenes too, where he talked to the team. Also, the reactions from the aliens are legitimate, and 1.5 million aliens would not cause an uprising because there was air support not to mention the thousands of armed people. We did see in the movie that some aliens did have a violent reaction which resulted in their death. There is also the fact the main protagonist IS a simple bureaucrat, that's the point of the movie. It wouldn't work with an average civilian being dumb or the head of MNU, it had to be the guy who didn't know any better then to touch things he doesn't know about. Though I personally disliked the building of making it seem as a bio-weapon when it was not. Another point is that people say the UN would have stepped in- No, it wouldn't, because the UN doesn't have to exist in this universe. Movies events do NOT exist in our universe thus have different histories leading to different events. If that was the case, in 1981 when the aliens arrived, there would have been commentary on possible Soviet weaponry or something. Do NOT apply our history to a movie when the events are NOT in our universe. As a whole I enjoyed it especially because the movie made points on the statement of the refugee crisis that had been going on for the past two decades at the time of conception for the movie. The writers made it CLEAR they were making an example of the blatant racism, and xenophobia of refugee camps. Aliens in terms of people are just people that came from another place (xenophobic) and the entire movie just replaces human aliens for extraterrestrial aliens. I suspect people calling this bad writing are actually feeling called out for their blatant racism and degradation of refugees, especially because refugee camps are almost EXACTLY like the ones then and even now. They also then hint at animal testing and other forms of inhumane behavior done and how they are not treated ethically, or with respect. This is exemplified by all the bio lab scenes. This movie is just a giant call out post against racism, bigotry, xenophobia, animal testing, etc and I wholly suspect those that don't like it saw it and didn't like feeling called out like that. It is a good movie, the actors played their parts well. Even the head of MNU or whoever he is, the father in law to the protagonist, he was conflicted on helping his son in law, or helping the genetics testing and that was very evident. The one thing I did not like was near the end, how quickly the protaginist change his mind about things but given the circumstances it makes sense too. He recognized the transformation was inevitable once the ship crashed, so he might as well help his friend escape. An especially important thing to note is the fact the MNU didn't want the aliens to actually leave. They wanted to move them to degrade them more. Not escape, but to degrade a clearly very advanced civilization even more. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Carolynne Cunningham, David James, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, Hlengiwe Madlala, Jason Cope, Kenneth Nkosi, Louis Minnaar, Mandla Gaduka, Neill Blomkamp, Peter Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Vanessa Haywood, William Young Contributor Carolynne Cunningham, David James, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, Hlengiwe Madlala, Jason Cope, Kenneth Nkosi, Louis Minnaar, Mandla Gaduka, Neill Blomkamp, Peter Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Vanessa Haywood, William Young See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,740 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray | | Genre | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller | | Initial release date | 2009-08-14 | | Language | English | ## Product Details - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Genre:** Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller - **Initial release date:** 2009-08-14 - **Language:** English ## Images ![District 9 - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tvNKfItiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ District 9 *by J***D on December 18, 2011* This is a film that's very easy to be taken for granted, against all odds. As conveniently simple as possible in its storytelling, yet still carrying more baggage that one would hope for, Blomkamp's directorial debut is slow to pick up steam. But when it does...oh, wow. District 9 is a freight train that somehow manages to creep up on you. Its complex premise is filled with incessant experimentation, with documentary-esque techniques used to set the gears in motion before resorting to more traditional cinema. It may be a testament to the director that the transition is subtle enough to fall to the wayside amidst both the exhilarating action and impeccable performance by newcomer Sharlto Copley. In fact, Copley's performance must be emphasized: The radical trials that his character undergoes throughout the movie would be a difficult balancing act in the hands of any experienced actor; somehow, Copley maintains authenticity and a commitment to character that is both astonishing and emotionally crippling. Even more impressive is Copley's acting debut when one is made aware of his most prominent co-star: Christopher, a keen and determined insectoid alien. Drawing from the film's graciously veiled root themes, Blomkamp's aliens are both repulsive and oddly intriguing. Their tribulations are made clear early on, but careful crafting is done to ensure that the audience feels deep sympathy for the prawn-like organisms by the time the credits roll. This is accomplished, in part, by Peter Jackson and his digital effects company, WETA. Adhering to a $30 million budget, one wouldn't suspect that District 9 would hold the crown for the best special effects of the summer. Alas, this proves to be the case as the film moves forward, using its stunning, yet conservative flair to complement the film, as opposed to overbear it. Jackson and his team are masters of the visual arts, and it definitely shows here. Let it be clear that District 9 is less of a retelling of a story, and more of a recording of an event; traditional plot features are often underdeveloped, or even wholly absent. However, the film's jerky pacing is offset by smart, white-knuckle action that leaves you breathless. There's definitely a giddy gross-out factor here that hasn't been seen since Jackson's early years, but Blomkamp ensures that it never overstays its welcome. District 9 is strikingly original and certainly audacious, but isn't a movie that's difficult to like. On the contrary, you'd be hard pressed to find a film all year that is as satisfying and complete as Blomkamp's science fiction thriller. And, In the wake of unrealized visions and bloated wastes of cinema, that's a staggering accomplishment. District 9 is an invigorating and intelligent climax to 2009's summer, and should not be missed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thought Provoking and Attention Grabbing *by E***R on September 7, 2019* After reading some of the reviews here I felt I needed to write my own. It is a well written movie. People saying there would be no way to evict 1.5 million aliens in one day forget it wasn't just the main protagonist, he had a team helping him, going around as he was doing the same thing. It was one of the first few scenes too, where he talked to the team. Also, the reactions from the aliens are legitimate, and 1.5 million aliens would not cause an uprising because there was air support not to mention the thousands of armed people. We did see in the movie that some aliens did have a violent reaction which resulted in their death. There is also the fact the main protagonist IS a simple bureaucrat, that's the point of the movie. It wouldn't work with an average civilian being dumb or the head of MNU, it had to be the guy who didn't know any better then to touch things he doesn't know about. Though I personally disliked the building of making it seem as a bio-weapon when it was not. Another point is that people say the UN would have stepped in- No, it wouldn't, because the UN doesn't have to exist in this universe. Movies events do NOT exist in our universe thus have different histories leading to different events. If that was the case, in 1981 when the aliens arrived, there would have been commentary on possible Soviet weaponry or something. Do NOT apply our history to a movie when the events are NOT in our universe. As a whole I enjoyed it especially because the movie made points on the statement of the refugee crisis that had been going on for the past two decades at the time of conception for the movie. The writers made it CLEAR they were making an example of the blatant racism, and xenophobia of refugee camps. Aliens in terms of people are just people that came from another place (xenophobic) and the entire movie just replaces human aliens for extraterrestrial aliens. I suspect people calling this bad writing are actually feeling called out for their blatant racism and degradation of refugees, especially because refugee camps are almost EXACTLY like the ones then and even now. They also then hint at animal testing and other forms of inhumane behavior done and how they are not treated ethically, or with respect. This is exemplified by all the bio lab scenes. This movie is just a giant call out post against racism, bigotry, xenophobia, animal testing, etc and I wholly suspect those that don't like it saw it and didn't like feeling called out like that. It is a good movie, the actors played their parts well. Even the head of MNU or whoever he is, the father in law to the protagonist, he was conflicted on helping his son in law, or helping the genetics testing and that was very evident. The one thing I did not like was near the end, how quickly the protaginist change his mind about things but given the circumstances it makes sense too. He recognized the transformation was inevitable once the ship crashed, so he might as well help his friend escape. An especially important thing to note is the fact the MNU didn't want the aliens to actually leave. They wanted to move them to degrade them more. Not escape, but to degrade a clearly very advanced civilization even more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Original SF Story I've never seen anything like it, and what I saw was a delightful *by G***T on June 19, 2015* Fresh, Original SF Story I've never seen anything like it, and what I saw was a delightful, fresh story about aliens stuck on a planet they had not intended to visit. Major kudos to the whole movie team for telling a difficult story, shot through with human insight and sensitivity, set in the political hotbed of Johannesburg, South Africa, without succumbing to a political agenda. Weta Digital continued its firmly established track record of producing special effects so outstanding that they are completely invisible. Those aliens are _real_; you'll have to watch the production clips to confirm otherwise. This was after they did King Kong (2005) but before Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). The film was produced by Peter Jackson's Wingnut team, with credits for Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. (I will confess that it was because of their names and of course Weta Digital that I even noticed the movie.) It was director Neill Blomkamp's first feature film, and even allowing for the fact that he stood on the shoulders of these titans of the modern film industry, he did an outstanding job. It was also the first feature film for the star, Sharlto Copley, but you'd never be able to tell that he was a rookie from his performance in District 9. His Wilkus van der Merwe character is as polished and believable (even in such an outlandish setting) as anything you'll see coming from Hollywood. Of course, there's always something to whine about. The ending is somewhat satisfying, but the film stops short of the complete story, leaving unresolved plot elements open. That was a disappointment, but not quite enough to take away a star from the rating. The basic plot element of a big defense company wanting to use alien DNA so they can make the aliens work is really implausible. Putting on my aerospace engineer hat, I have to note that if you demonstrate to us monkey boys that a system does work and put a working model into our hands, we'll figure out how to build it without need for extraterrestrial DNA to unlock the toys. But my major whine is aimed at Sony Entertainment's production of the actual DVD; they loaded it down with so many previews that it took 15 minutes just to get to the point where I could view the actual movie. And what the heck was a Michael Jackson video doing in the startup for "District 9"? Maybe they just wanted to show another version of an ugly alien life form, but, seriously, never put an image like that in my had again. ## Frequently Bought Together - District 9 [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital] [4K UHD] - Chappie [Blu-ray] - Elysium [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital] [4K UHD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/213516535-district-9-4k-blu-ray-digital](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/213516535-district-9-4k-blu-ray-digital) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*