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Chappie

R Released Mar 6, 2015 2h 0m Sci-Fi Action Mystery & Thriller List
32% Tomatometer 226 Reviews 56% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
In the near future, a mechanized police force patrols the streets and deals with lawbreakers -- but now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid is stolen and given new programming, he acquires the ability to feel and think for himself. While the robot, dubbed "Chappie (Sharlto Copley)," puzzles out human behavior, the authorities begin to see him as a danger to mankind and order; they will stop at nothing to ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.
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Chappie boasts more of the big ideas and visual panache that director Neill Blomkamp has become known for -- and, sadly, more of the narrative shortcomings.

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Angie Han Slashfilm The larger story is positively riddled with plot holes, and any sense of subtlety seems to have fallen right through them. Jun 14, 2017 Full Review Katie Kilkenny The Atlantic It's this time-old message of humanity, adapted to fit with today's technologies, that transcends the overpowering, at times clunky, cinematic vessel. Jul 19, 2016 Full Review Jake Coyle Associated Press Its oddly jumbled machinery never clicks. The logic of Chappie gradually disintegrates, becoming increasingly farcical. Dec 14, 2015 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Blomkamp’s film contains a concept ripe with possibility, but instead of realizing its full potential, he loses himself in machines and mayhem. Rated: 2/4 Jul 12, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The concept of creating AI that must learn through observation is one with vast potential, yet it feels considerably restricted within the walls of a derivative action movie. Rated: 3/10 Dec 4, 2020 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) On a storytelling level, Chappie mixes a sweetness and a swagger that becomes quite addictive. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pedro Henrique C I liked Chappie at first but then everything got bad for good Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Joshua C I could not tell you a single thing that happened in the movie. Why was hugh jackman in the movie? Why did daddy even survive, he played no meaningful role in the plot but be dripped out 24/7 Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Vergil L Amazing robot film. Lots of heart in it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Leo A I enjoyed the characters , environment the punk vibes with clothes and colourful weapons are all a great. What this movie lacks mostly is the relationship between chappie and mommy got weird in the end Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Jason O I liked it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Connor A This is a good film. Chappie is the star of this film and is what makes it good, (thanks in part to his design and Sharlto Copley's performance) he is cute and funny and is the only character you get invested in. The other characters aren't as good and come off as annoying or one-dimensional. The first half of the film is slow and kind of drags but the second half does pick up with some good action and emotional scenes. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the near future, a mechanized police force patrols the streets and deals with lawbreakers -- but now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid is stolen and given new programming, he acquires the ability to feel and think for himself. While the robot, dubbed "Chappie (Sharlto Copley)," puzzles out human behavior, the authorities begin to see him as a danger to mankind and order; they will stop at nothing to ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Producer
Neill Blomkamp, Simon Kinberg
Screenwriter
Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Kinberg Genre
Rating
R (Language|Brief Nudity|Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.6M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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