Which of the two Neill Blomkamp films would you say you enjoy more from it’s thematic subject? I really enjoyed D9 but since I’ve become a Communist I’ve grown a whole new appreciation for Elysium and even considering it as a better film. I guess I say this because I couldn’t relate to apartheid; it’s something South Africans black and white would be more closer to. Apartheid is specific but the class antagonism of Elysium is much more broad and centers around something most Communists fight for and that’s quality healthcare for all.
I like both, but I can’t exactly put my finger on why I like district 9 more. Maybe Matt damons character was too self serving, and the villain mercenary guy was a bit too cheesy or something.
IMO District 9 is hands down better than Elysium. The two things that I really liked about it are:
spoiler about the character
Genuine asshole who changes towards the end when he faces his own doings first hand.