We discussed the fact that Fahrenheit 451 is, along with 1984 and Brave New World, one of the most well-known dystopian novels of the 20th century. The recent release of the docu-spoof film District 9 has spawned a spate of articles and reviews explaining the dystopia genre (e.g., in Current). In its review of the movie, London's Independent concludes:
This dystopian thriller's attempt at social comment is hijacked by extraterrestrial crustaceans with a craze for cat food.
The entire review is worth reading. I haven't seen the film myself, but have heard generally positive (though qualified) assessments.
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