--- product_id: 48237329 title: "District 9 [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009]" brand: "sharlto copleyjason copeneill blomkamp" price: "£8.59" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48237329-district-9-blu-ray-region-free-2009 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # District 9 [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] **Brand:** sharlto copleyjason copeneill blomkamp **Price:** £8.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** District 9 [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] by sharlto copleyjason copeneill blomkamp - **How much does it cost?** £8.59 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/48237329-district-9-blu-ray-region-free-2009) ## Best For - sharlto copleyjason copeneill blomkamp enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sharlto copleyjason copeneill blomkamp brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description District 9 [Blu-ray] [2009] [Region Free] ## Images ![District 9 [Blu-ray] [Region Free] [2009] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712m9AqcAfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Alien apartheid *by P***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2010* Science fiction can be a very powerful medium when done right, because it can create situations that are analogies for present day situations.So here's a movie that takes south african apartheid to it's logical extreme. That may be gone from the country now but prejudice, worldwide, certainly isn't.An alien ship comes to a halt over johannesburg. But it's not full of wonderful technology. It's dirty and grimy and the aliens on there look like giant prawns and they don't know much about how it works.Thus they end up getting confined to a slum district in the centre of the city and treated like third class citizens.Flash forward several years since arrival and they're about to be moved to a new district. Wikus van der merwe, employee of the company that deals with the aliens, is in charge of the relocation. A man who got the plum job by virtue of having married the boss's daughter - for love - he's well meaning but a little out of his depth.In the meantime one of the aliens has it's own plans.And when Wikus is contaminated by a substance that starts to turn him into an alien, he a fight on to survive and stay human. And he and an alien will discover they have more in commmon that they thought...Presented in a documentary style at first that fills you in on all you need to know about the back story, this approach does then take a back seat when the wikus story gets going. Wikus is played by actor Sharlto Copley. In his big feature film debut. And none of his lines were scripted. He improvised the whole thing. In doing this he makes wikus a thoroughly believable character whom you can root for. You can imagine that if this was a british film ricky gervais would have played him and made it rather comedic. But that's not the case here.Visually imaginative, thrilling, thought provoking and with great acting at it's core, this is excellent movie making and well worth seeing.The dvd is a single disc edition.Language tracks: EnglishSubtitles; English hindiIt begins with an anti piracy trailer [not the old 'you wouldn't..' one. thankfully] and a generic one for blu ray but you can skip past these by using the next button. You then get a screen that offers either a human or alien icon. Which you choose seems to have little effect save what the next screen looks like.Extras:The blu ray trailer. Again.A director's commentary.Twenty two minutes of deleted scenes. All quite short these can be watched in a row or one at a time. The special effects in these aren't finished so you'll see how they did the aliens.A thirty two minute long making of documentary that can be watched all at one or in three shorters sections. It's very good for what it is.A pretty decent dvd for a superb movie. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blowing emotional but action epitome of sci-fi *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2009* In a plan to transport aliens to a safer environment in Johannesburg, Wikus Van Der Merwe (Copley) sees what life for the aliens is really like.James Cameron's return later this year with Avatar is the most anticipated release of the year as we see science fiction fantasy taken to a breath taken new level in HD 3D. Undoubtedly it will sell the tickets and be a smash and many said it would be unchallenged as sci-fi of the year. After seeing District 9, I'm not so sure.Neill Blomkamp's production is a smart blend of the extra terrestrial with real life. It is a refreshing spark of life in the face of a film genre that has been lost somewhat since the 80s. Since the emphatic Star Wars, Blade Runner and Aliens we have seen loose gimmicks and poorly shot releases. Now the tables have turned and once more the science fiction concept of the other world has revitalized its sleeping audience.We open with interviews recalling events of the transportation and discussing the motives of the government agent Van Der Merwe. This is all shot on your low quality cameras, which establish a feel of realism for the mood of the build up.We are then moved right to the centre of controversy as we see the agent going about his business, discussing with the camera his intentions. All of this has a fantastic new edge. A documentary style presentation that has I'm pretty sure never been attempted for a film with aliens. It is a complete fish out of the water, a revitalising revelation that should happen more frequently in cinema. My words do this an injustice because unless you see District 9, you won't believe how brilliant it really is.As the film moves up a notch with its intention of transporting the aliens to a safer environment the emotional core of this screenplay starts to bubble. We see the heavy-handed approach by the government demanding a signature by each individual alien as an act of cooperation and the disgusting nature of the language the way we humans are treating the non human residents. The sad conclusion is that this film is about inhumane humans. The script is so convincing at portraying the aliens as kind emotional creatures and likewise portraying humans as uncaring animals. The dramatic incident involving the central character changes the whole perception of the relationship between humans and aliens, and therein we have our core. A powerful government building break in, a gasping chase to survive and some sharp action come the end provides the ultimate knockout for the eventuality.There are a few minor complexions with this picture in that the alien scripting and sounds are perhaps too other worldly. Not to forget the ultimate climax between Van Der Merwe and the main alien is sadly conventional film making.Nevertheless these factors are forgotten in the grand scheme as Blomkamp will shock us all with his astonishing new adaptation of a new feel to sci-fi9/10 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CAPOLAVORO DI FILM & STEELBOOK (EDIZIONE TEDESCA) *by M***I on Reviewed in Italy on 14 January 2019* Il film proprio un vero capolavoro, ricco di tanta azione una bella storia che consiglio a tutti gli amanti del genere Fantascienza di vedere.Originale e ben diverso da tutti gli altri film con gli alieni, spero anche in un possibile seguito un giorno.La Steelbook è veramente magnifica, fuori con le immagini di cartelloni dei divieti contro gli alieni.L’interno con una bella ripresa di uno dei robot alieni che si estende su tutta la custodia.L’unica cosa che ho notato, che la qualità del materiale è un po’ scadente, se non faccio attenzione quando la apro rischio che la parte in metallo si stacchi dalla plastica.Chi è un vero collezionista deve averla assolutamente questa edizione. Soprattutto presa usata ma è come se fosse nuova, Pure il disco non presenta nessuna riga o segno.Ecco alcune foto di questa Metalbox. --- ## 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/48237329-district-9-blu-ray-region-free-2009](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48237329-district-9-blu-ray-region-free-2009) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*