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The_hamurMay 4, 2015

One of those movies that can get incredibly right some parts, a perfect 10, and screws so badly other themes and scenes that make you cringe in disbelief, "wtf have I watched?". My score could not be other than 5.The movie has BlomkampOne of those movies that can get incredibly right some parts, a perfect 10, and screws so badly other themes and scenes that make you cringe in disbelief, "wtf have I watched?". My score could not be other than 5.The movie has Blomkamp signature: fast yet clever, good characters with enough development, that forces you to ride with the movie to get the whole scenario, and this was incredibly awesome. I think this was the first movie this year i cared about the characters, "good and evil", if there are any. But at the same time it gets so cheesy and vain that you can't believe it's the same movie.… Expand

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Khan_ShowmikOct 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As I think, a movie becomes best when the viewers find something unexpected at the end of the movie. But, this movie ends with a normal ending. when Deon got hurts, Chappie, as a robot shows humanity and try to save him while his battery was going to over. By my opinion, the end of the movie can be better if the director presents that Deon stay wounded and when polices enters into the hall Chappie's battery would down and it would be dead. Because, the human brain can never be transmitted, i believe, death can never be ignored. But, the movie shows that with the neurotransmitter helmet human consciousness can be transferred to a new body which is totally impossible and unbelievable.
Over all, the movie grows up very well. One can learn bad sides of arrogance, not to stop in front of your dream from the movie. Deon's perseverance is quite impressive. But seriously speaking, It could be my most favorite movie if it ends in an unexpected way not showing that with science one can ignore death.
Thank you, Neill Blomkamp for a beautiful movie.… Expand

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beladrimMar 6, 2015

Beautiful to look at and interesting main character.

Sadly, the movie overall doesn't live to its potential. If you have watched other movies from Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium), than you will find nothing new about Chappie otherBeautiful to look at and interesting main character.

Sadly, the movie overall doesn't live to its potential.

If you have watched other movies from Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium), than you will find nothing new about Chappie other than the main character. Blomkamp has an obsession on portraying the lack of equality and fairness and in a sci-fi uthopia setting. While it was fresh with disctrict 9, it is really getting annoying at this point.

Great Blomkamp, the formula worked in discrit 9... You don't have to use it for EVERY single movie you make! Considering, that Blomkamp is working on a new "alien" movie, I am starting to fear that he will try to shoe horn his moral values in this one aswell (Maybe the aliens are actually misunderstood creatures bullied by humans? Please... don't Blomkamp!)

While Chappie is likable, his "parents"... Are not... You get that Blomkamp is going for the missunderstood minority and oppressed group. But honestly... I never felt any empathy for these people. They are scum. They manipulate and abuse chappie because he has the mind of a child. Just because they are the "oppressed", doesn't mean that we are suppose to care for them. These are bad people and you will want them to die, so that Chappie can break free from their influence.

Blomkamp knows how to shoot good action scenes and make breath taking sci-fi worlds. It is a shame that the South African director feels the need to create an analogy to the apartheid in all the movies he makes.

Blomkamp is on his way to become the next M night shyamalan. He needs to let the all "oppressed" in a sci-fi setting go, and show us that he can make something new and refreshing.… Expand

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ozymandias79May 14, 2015

Although Chappie improved toward the end, the movie is very amateurish. Chappie is like a film student's final year project. Employing rappers to act in the film didn't help. The first 10 min were District 9.5. Many of the plot elements hadAlthough Chappie improved toward the end, the movie is very amateurish. Chappie is like a film student's final year project. Employing rappers to act in the film didn't help. The first 10 min were District 9.5. Many of the plot elements had question marks, like the guy could create artificial intelligence but couldn't program it to understand English immediately? Overall, Chappie is crappy.… Expand

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NerdConsultantMar 12, 2015

Chappie isn't a technically good movie but it is an enjoyable movie. honestly i thought it had it's good moments and had some really cleaver themes but it doesn't make the most of them. hugh jackman is a villain that need more time devotedChappie isn't a technically good movie but it is an enjoyable movie. honestly i thought it had it's good moments and had some really cleaver themes but it doesn't make the most of them. hugh jackman is a villain that need more time devoted for backstory and Chappie should have spent more time with Dev Patel's character but instead we stuck with the gangster who are the worst part of the film. it had some cool action and i thought Sharlto Copley was great as Chappie and it is an entertaining movie it just could have been better and i'll think it will pale into insignificance when compared wit Ex-Machina and Time Of Eve… Expand

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adpirtleMay 21, 2015

Have you seen Short Circuit? Did you wish it had more gang violence, carjackings, and gratuitous gore?

Chappie is a mostly enjoyable, somewhat cartoonish, surprisingly derivative effort from a director whose last two films were undeniablyHave you seen Short Circuit? Did you wish it had more gang violence, carjackings, and gratuitous gore?

Chappie is a mostly enjoyable, somewhat cartoonish, surprisingly derivative effort from a director whose last two films were undeniably original. But just because something's been done before doesn't mean it can't be done again, and have fun doing it, taking some interesting (and one very ridiculous) turns along the way. The visual effects are great, particularly the rendering of the title character. The acting is also quite good, including a couple of entertaining performances by rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser (and her pet rat) of Die Antwoord, playing fictionalized versions of themselves.… Expand

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ednunezApr 20, 2015

It's not 'District 9' (in any way) and maybe bumps into a lot of sentimental and action-genre clichés, but "Chappie" is an undeniably entertaining and funny fable. Oh, and Hugh Jackman(!) is in it, too.

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ThegodfathersonMar 6, 2015

Chappie fares far better than Blomkamp's previous- Elysium, a muddled drama with an unsatisfying payoff. But, even with Copley's excellent motion performance and Jackson's furious engineer, the movie suffers from bad story elements. TheChappie fares far better than Blomkamp's previous- Elysium, a muddled drama with an unsatisfying payoff. But, even with Copley's excellent motion performance and Jackson's furious engineer, the movie suffers from bad story elements. The visual effects are brilliant, and Blomkamp doesnt hold onto his ghetto Johannesburg that looks lush and gorgeous. Dev Patel is presentable as Deon Wilson, the creator of Chappie. But, Die Artwood steal the show with their emotional acting, that will surely fare better on in their careers. Look, Chappie isnt a bad film, it is coated with beautiful visuals and great acting, but beneath that layer, there is a movie that shouldn't have been made. Blomkamp's work wasnt used to its limit in Chappie, and that is what fears me, he is one of the best directors in Hollywood, and Chappie isnt his best work.… Expand

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TheBearMar 11, 2015

After the disappointment of 'Elysium', 'Chappie' at the very least marks somewhat of a return towards the successful style of 'District 9' even though it falls very short to Blomkamp's stellar debut. The thing about 'Chappie' is that it is aAfter the disappointment of 'Elysium', 'Chappie' at the very least marks somewhat of a return towards the successful style of 'District 9' even though it falls very short to Blomkamp's stellar debut. The thing about 'Chappie' is that it is a film of great moments and depth but riddled with some bizarre choices in the storytelling that serves to undo all the great work that Blomkamp manages to achieve. The character of 'Chappie' himself is a technical triumph and just oozes life and feels natural within the landscape whilst also providing the film with its main source of charm and comedy. But the most glaringinly odd choice that Blomkamp makes with this is having the main character supported by 3 unlikeable criminals who then act as the main focus of the narrative instead of the more obvious character Deon (Dev Patel). It's such a strange choice especially since initially there appears to be nothing redeemable about them and intially it doesn't work at all. However by the films climax, you do kind of feel a connection to them and their relationship with Chappie somehow seems to 'redeem' them by the time all hell breaks loose without you even realising it. It's all rather odd and just screams out as a bad idea and yet somehow it does work even though I would say that Chappie's relationship with Deon feels rather forced in comparison and doesn't really need to be there. The action is better, the characters are more interesting in spite of the issues I mentioned but I do feel that too much is going on at different times and I feel that the balance isn't quite there. It's definitely not a disaster by any means and while I look forward to Blomkamp's upcoming Alien film, 'Chappie' is a fair indicator that Blomkamp isn't quite the one hit wonder some might have feared.… Expand

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tjman09Mar 30, 2015

Chappies mildly entertaining, at times it's funny as it features a foul mouthed robot but essentially it's unoriginal. The film feels like Elysium all over again and some of the robots are stolen right out of robocop (the moose). I wish theChappies mildly entertaining, at times it's funny as it features a foul mouthed robot but essentially it's unoriginal. The film feels like Elysium all over again and some of the robots are stolen right out of robocop (the moose). I wish the acting had been better but essentially the main characters that should have carried the film for pop stars with little acting ability… Expand

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moviecritic68Mar 17, 2015

Was expecting more of a Short Circuit type screenplay. Was very disappointed overall with the acting & dialogue. Kids might like it more but overall this is another overrated movie on this site by others

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MadJaplesSep 18, 2015

It seems the film industry has a lot to answer for in terms of original plots and actually coming up with fresh new ideas. Unfortunately for those of you born in the 90s, you're not really all that likely to see an original - a truly originalIt seems the film industry has a lot to answer for in terms of original plots and actually coming up with fresh new ideas. Unfortunately for those of you born in the 90s, you're not really all that likely to see an original - a truly original - film. If you go through every film imaginable in the 70's and 80's (and I practically did, having parents who ran a video store back then), I'll tell you now that there is not one shred of originality in this film. If you want to see where the idea for this most likely came from I'd like to direct your attention to D.A.R.Y.L. - which is an old film, still easily found on the internet if you have a mind to look for it. The similarities between this film and that film are so mind-blowingly obvious it's a joke. Kid robot turns bad or does bad things, etc etc...it's been done before. It was done pretty well. Someone tried to rewrite that and it ended up being released and looking like crap. I wish producers would come up with original stuff for once.

The only thing that saves this from anything lower than a 4 is the fairly decent work on the film - the originality or lack thereof is what made it suffer the most loss in the score.… Expand

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njlakeMar 9, 2015

As I was watching this, the one thing that kept standing out to me was just how amazing the CG was. It was really hard to tell when it was CG and when it was a model which is a testament to the post-production work.

That's about where theAs I was watching this, the one thing that kept standing out to me was just how amazing the CG was. It was really hard to tell when it was CG and when it was a model which is a testament to the post-production work.

That's about where the praise ends for this. When it got to the end I was thinking "why didn't you focus on that aspect the whole time?!" It was frustrating to watch and a little irritating because I've liked Blomkamps work so far (District 9 being excellent and Elysium being decent). This movie has a cool concept that goes into a completely different concept and then loses itself half-way through with plotting. There's really a lot going on but not a whole lot happening. It's frustrating and ultimately a let down.… Expand

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TVJerryMar 10, 2015

What's advertised as an action film is actually a somewhat soppy sentimental story. Future Johannesburg is patrolled by a force of mechanized police that have restored order to the crime-ridden streets. A trio of criminals ends up with aWhat's advertised as an action film is actually a somewhat soppy sentimental story. Future Johannesburg is patrolled by a force of mechanized police that have restored order to the crime-ridden streets. A trio of criminals ends up with a rogue robot that's been programmed with consciousness, giving it a child's innocent mindset. Instead of cool fights, there's lots of rash dialogue, hurried activity and numerous efforts to create an endearing creature out of Chappie. The South African duo from Die Antwoord, who have major roles, are raw and unusual looking, but not especially strong as actors. There are fallacies in the logic that border on ridiculous and only one good final battle (with yet another machine). Still, director Neill Blomkamp manages to keep it interesting and the creation of the robot itself is pretty compelling.… Expand

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duncan1964Mar 24, 2015

With is third sci fi outing Neil Blomkamp turns his attention to AI. In a world where robot policemen are the norm, Dev Patel has created the worlds first robot with the ability to think for itself. For some reason his superiors aren'tWith is third sci fi outing Neil Blomkamp turns his attention to AI. In a world where robot policemen are the norm, Dev Patel has created the worlds first robot with the ability to think for itself. For some reason his superiors aren't interested (why??) and before he can fine tune his creation it is stolen by a gang and is taught to act gangsta! Visually the film is excellent, where it falls down is in the script, storytelling and the acting. Plot holes abound, the security company at the heart of the story looks more like Wrexham Hogg from The Office, with security measures to match, and the acting of punk pair Die Antwood (in two lead roles) is truly appalling. Lets hope for his future films Blomkamp employs a script writer and story editor so that the rest of his films can match up to his stunning visuals.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 14, 2015

Chappie: "I've got blings?... I've got blings!". That's the kind of dialogue you get from this movie and I was actually forward to this until I sawed.

The story is about a near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized policeChappie: "I've got blings?... I've got blings!". That's the kind of dialogue you get from this movie and I was actually forward to this until I sawed.

The story is about a near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.

I remembered watching the first trailer for Chappie and being so moved and so interested in the idea of a Short Circuit mash with a little violent future with the street gangs and people just being A-holes to each other. I got pumped for the movie and Neill Blomkamp hasn't disappointed me yet and some people may dislike Elysium but to me I enjoyed that film and I really enjoyed District 9, I mean it was such a original, new and today's Sci-Fi classic. So why on earth wouldn't I not be looking forward to this movie. After seeing the movie, you know what else hurts more than pain? Disappointment.

Let's first start of with the positive things in this movie: Sharlto Copley did a fantastic job playing Chappie and he also did great doing the Motion capture. Copley really brought life to his character and it was a good choice to do. Dev Patel was also good as well, his character was the only likable human being in the whole movie, so was Chappie before he turns into a little **** later on.

The visual effect's was good as well. What Neill Blomkamp dose well in his movies is blend in effect's and story together smoothly and well done. The action scenes were shot very well and the sound mixing & editing were really good.

Now for the bad and there's a lot: The two band members in this movie Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser who are known as Die Antwoord for they band name, well the acting from those two was not very good...it was god awful bad. These two really can't act and I heard that they never had acting lesson's before and this is basically they first time in a movie acting and it shows really well. They character's in the movie have to be the most annoying, unlikable and scum of the earth A-holes that I wanted to die because they were bad people doing bad things.

Later on in the movie Chappie himself turns into a big dick to everyone. He throws grenades at people and steals people cars. Are main hero everyone, when his not treating or hurting people he goes around talking gangster in that annoying voice of his and at's rude to everyone around. Chappie the **** robot.

Hugh Jackman as the villain is the stick in the mood bland villain that his plains don't work or don't really make any sense at all. Sigourney Weaver only has a couple of scenes in this movie and her character doesn't really do anything special or anything worth talking about.

I love Han Zimmer music in every movie his a part of and in this movie his music once again was great to listen to, but that quickly stopped as the music changed into Die Antwoord music and I know some people out there are fans of they music but I'm not. This has to be the worst and the most annoying peace of music I ever heard, it was trash music and I hated it.

Listen, you had no idea how much I wanted this to be good, actually I wanted this to be amazing, but I was extremely disappointed and kind of upset that this turned out bad. The movie could have Neill Blomkamp second best film and it could broken new grounds with it's story and message that's true to life, but no, you know what we got? Annoying human characters that I couldn't give a damn if they die or not, and the movie itself was a big giant mess, I'm pretty shocked how messy this film is.

I'm sorry everyone but this movie was awful.… Expand

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heathermMar 8, 2015

Chappie is a reasonably entertaining movie, but there are times when it tried my patience and strained my suspension of disbelief pretty severely. The gag of having a robot speak in the gangster vernacular and strut around wearing chainsChappie is a reasonably entertaining movie, but there are times when it tried my patience and strained my suspension of disbelief pretty severely. The gag of having a robot speak in the gangster vernacular and strut around wearing chains that say "hustler" got old pretty quickly, and the lightning-fast jumps in capability and understanding toward the end of the movie left me very skeptical--even in the technology-rich future that Blomkamp presents, and even suspending my disbelief as a viewer as much as I could, it was a bit much.

I did really enjoy the struggle for Chappie's affection between Dev Patel, Ninja, and Yolandi. I was not at all familiar with Die Antwoord and their work until this movie, but I looked them up after, and I think it's really neat that they seemed to be basically playing their music personas in the movie; some critic reviews have criticized this choice, but even as an outside viewer rather than a fan, I loved their persona and dynamic. (It did make a lot more sense once I had watched a couple of music videos though.)

One of the things I enjoyed most in the movie was the set design. There was an incredibly interesting aesthetic, especially for the criminal hideouts. The place Chappie called home was this amazingly dreary, dystopian place with these gorgeous pops of colour and graffiti everywhere that somehow made it gorgeous. There were also really nice, small touches, like figurines of Cartman and Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo from South Park on the bedside table.

That said, I do think that the cast was a bit crowded. Our time and attention was split between a large number of main characters, which made the big name actors like Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver seem underused. There was an awful lot going on, and the big action scenes sometimes seemed to go on too long; to me at least, it would have been preferable to trim the shoot 'em up scenes and have more engagement with Chappie and his development, since that was the more interesting and unique part of the movie.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticMar 6, 2015

I really like the character Chappie, but Chappie the movie that's a different story. Chappie himself along with the moments with his maker are easily the best part of this film. Then you get Ninja and Yolandi two criminals that teachI really like the character Chappie, but Chappie the movie that's a different story. Chappie himself along with the moments with his maker are easily the best part of this film. Then you get Ninja and Yolandi two criminals that teach Chappie the ways of the world. Those two bring this film down, they're in the movie way to much and their characters (especially Ninja) are just awful people. Plus you get a wasted Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver. C… Expand

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TokyochuchuNov 7, 2015

Chappie is a mildly amusing Robocop knockoff. There was a lot of potential here, and it seems a shame that the lion's share of it seems to have been squandered. The simple fact is that the Robocop reboot was a much more satisfying film. ComeChappie is a mildly amusing Robocop knockoff. There was a lot of potential here, and it seems a shame that the lion's share of it seems to have been squandered. The simple fact is that the Robocop reboot was a much more satisfying film. Come on Bloomkamp... Get your stuff rewired correctly for your Alien film!… Expand

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csw12May 27, 2015

Chappie is a film of poor execution. Never in a movie have at times I cared for the a character and hated them so much. The inconsistency of the robot Chappie is simply unbelievable considering its the centerpiece of the movie. Some scenesChappie is a film of poor execution. Never in a movie have at times I cared for the a character and hated them so much. The inconsistency of the robot Chappie is simply unbelievable considering its the centerpiece of the movie. Some scenes are done well while others are atrocious. Same goes for the music, the characters, and tone. Its just a film filled with inconsistencies from start to finish.… Expand

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gd01skorpiusApr 3, 2015

Chappie was an okay movie, but not great. It was certainly entertaining and had moments that made me smile and chuckle, but otherwise it didn't really bring anything else to the table.
I like Die Antwoord, and they were actually pretty goodChappie was an okay movie, but not great. It was certainly entertaining and had moments that made me smile and chuckle, but otherwise it didn't really bring anything else to the table.
I like Die Antwoord, and they were actually pretty good in the movie but I found their shameless self- promotion in every scene quite jarring (Yolandi and "Ninja" play the same roles as they do in their band, listen to their own music, wear their own T-Shirts, etc). Some have mentioned this movie is some kind of tribute to them, but I don't see how. There was some wasted star power from Sigourney Weaver and Hugh Jackman, though I will say that Sharlto Copley's performance as Chappie was quite excellent.
Tonality wise, it felt like this movie couldn't decide what it wanted to be. The Robocop meets Short Circuit vibe was *very* on the nose, and sadly the two concepts blended together like oil and water. In fact, it could have easily been a great family movie if it weren't for the swearing, nudity, and gore (all of which contributed nothing to the overall experience). As a result the whole thing felt like a dumbed down B-movie with really good effects (which isn't bad if that's what you had intended to watch).
Lastly, this movie's theme was lost on me. Perhaps there wasn't one. It certainly lacked what District 9 and Elysium had, so don't expect any thoughtful commentary about Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or South African street crime.… Expand

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ChaeoteJul 2, 2015

Things that are good:

Chappie, and the whole idea of what consciousness is. Things that are not good: Every single human character, except (maybe) Yolandi. Deon is an indiot that doesn't know what he's doing, even though heThings that are good:

Chappie, and the whole idea of what consciousness is.

Things that are not good:

Every single human character, except (maybe) Yolandi.

Deon is an indiot that doesn't know what he's doing, even though he creates AI.

Ninja, and America, are just lying dicks.

Hugh Jackman's character is a maniac for NO reason.

And Sigorny Weaver's character, is suppose to be a huge business woman, yet misses a golden opportunity. (related to Jackman's character)

Things they just got wrong:

Jackman and Weaver's characters, try to pitch the Moose robot to the POLICE, when it's obviously better suited to the MILITARY.

The human brain/consciousness/whatever cannot be uploaded to a mechanical CPU like they showed, it's too complex, you would need a biologically based super computer/CPU.

I like Chappie himself, just not the movie so much.… Expand

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slicshuterMay 16, 2015

I movie with great potential and an amazing story sadly tainted by being turned into a 2 hour long advert for the rap group Die Antwoord, whose music is used constantly in the movie - only serving to kill the mood and generally just p**s meI movie with great potential and an amazing story sadly tainted by being turned into a 2 hour long advert for the rap group Die Antwoord, whose music is used constantly in the movie - only serving to kill the mood and generally just p**s me off. The final straw was seeing one of the main characters standing with a shirt of the rap group's name, and the camera being zoomed in on it. It's like product placement, and really ruined the movie.… Expand

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MeritCobaSep 14, 2015

Chappie is a movie that has too much going and rarely pauses to establish a character or develop a relation such as the one that was at the center of District 9. The movie hurries from one scene to the next and the scenes are sometimesChappie is a movie that has too much going and rarely pauses to establish a character or develop a relation such as the one that was at the center of District 9. The movie hurries from one scene to the next and the scenes are sometimes unrelated, sometimes messy, sometimes awkward and sometimes unintentionally funny. It feels almost as if the movie is made on the go without knowing where to go next..

Many characters seem like caricatures instead of real persons and it doesn't help that one key player is actually a rapper who plays at being gangster,(which is always cringe worthy) and the actors who can perform, like Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver are underused.
The movie has obviously too many characters and either Jackman or Weaver could have been left out, just like a choice should have been made between Dev Patel, Ninja(?) or Yolandi as the surrogate parent for Chappie.

Possible the worst aspect is that the story hinges on the fact that a developer of the firm that makes the robot police force, can make an artificial intelligence on his own, then can be hijacked by a bunch of losers to be forced to help them without the firm knowing and that another employee of that firm is able to shut down the entire robot police force single handedly for his own nefarious purposes.

A story needs us to suspend our disbelief, but if the required leaps of faith are too large, it falls flat on its face.
This is what happens with Chappie and it is a pity for there are interesting themes concerning consciousness and death, but these get snowed under by the drive to feed us cool action scenes and the idea that script writing is something you can do on the side..… Expand

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TrilobiteGSep 5, 2015

An Outstanding performance by Sharlto Copley doesn't excuse that this film is quite messy. Hugh Jackman's character was a massive stereotype piled with average acting and it was very hard to like any of the characters in this movie. I likedAn Outstanding performance by Sharlto Copley doesn't excuse that this film is quite messy. Hugh Jackman's character was a massive stereotype piled with average acting and it was very hard to like any of the characters in this movie. I liked seeing how Chappie learnt about things and evolved through a difficult society that exists today in South Africa which is why I didn't rate this lower (contender for best character of 2015 in my opinion, really impressive stuff) but for everything else, pretty damn lame.… Expand

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chidimeMay 14, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hmm I have very mixed feelings about this one... The beginning got me hooked... The progression after with chappie growing with the gang was not what I was expecting and kinda brought the value of the movie down in my eyes. Some point between the middle and the end got a little interesting but certain parts towards the end (especially the big fight scenes) made the movie seem corny and poorly thought out. The concept is a really good one. I know because that was what got me hooked on seeing the movie. However, the execution left a lot to be desired. Overall, a decent film with so much unrealized potential. 6/10… Expand

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FreedomFightersJun 5, 2018

Man, this movie had so much potential! A great concept (a robot learning how to feel, with small social/political commentary mixed in), a capable director in Neill Blomkamp, a charming lead character in Chappie himself, great CGI, and aMan, this movie had so much potential! A great concept (a robot learning how to feel, with small social/political commentary mixed in), a capable director in Neill Blomkamp, a charming lead character in Chappie himself, great CGI, and a strong performance from Dev Patel, who played the main human Deon. So, what in the world went wrong? Well, right idea, wrong execution, apparently. While it certainly has its moments, and those positives that I mentioned are there, the film won't coast by on its entertainment value, and unfortunately, it's a very flawed movie. Though the film, conceptually speaking, is great, it gets lost in a state of clichés, absurdity, and a lack of focus. A movie like this shouldn't be a "turn your brain off and enjoy it" kind of movie, but unfortunately, that was the only way I was able to enjoy it. Beyond the clichés, many of the characters were flat-out unlikeable, and the stunt-casting of Die Antwoord felt like Neill throwing in names for the sake of throwing in names. I'm sorry, I wanted to love "Chappie," but this film only makes me wonder if Neill will ever strike lightning again like he did with "District 9."… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016

Neill Blomkamp's third endeavour into the world of science fiction CHAPPiE is a movie full of ideas and concepts which it fails to fully utilize. Despite these shortcomings, the film is at least entertaining throughout.

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llayamMar 16, 2015

This movie's been rattling around my head since I saw it a few days ago, something I can't say for most movies of its ilk. While I can't bring myself to say it's that good, in fact in some ways it's pretty terrible, it certainly isThis movie's been rattling around my head since I saw it a few days ago, something I can't say for most movies of its ilk. While I can't bring myself to say it's that good, in fact in some ways it's pretty terrible, it certainly is compelling. What really struck me most was how Die Antwoord simply hijacked the movie, and I say that with a sense of admiration rather than criticism. Their asthetic, their music, their t-shirts for crying out loud are all over this joint. Really, the movie's about them and the robot is a side story. For most of Americans who have barely heard of them (if at all) this movie will likely seem to come straight out of left field as we lack the context to understand them or where they're coming from. Their style is certainly unique, and odd, and the two of them seem more alien than the robot.

Grafted onto Die Antwoord's expression of "zef" culture is a fairly tired, 2 dimensional meditation on artificial intelligence and what makes us human. Not as strong as either of Blomkamp's previous two films. Hugh Jackman's character is particularly cardboard, and Dev Patel's even more so. Still, worth seeing just for Ninja and Yolindi's hijinks, plus the setting is evocative as usual for a Blomkamp film.… Expand

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vikesh2206Jun 17, 2015

Neil Blomkamp's Chappie is a completely uneven film with fantastic visual effects and thought provoking ideas unfortunately complemented with weak dialogue and underdeveloped characters.

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Jim222001May 30, 2015

After seeing Chappie I am a lot less excited about Neill Blomkamp (District 9) taking over the Alien franchise. It's about criminals who steal and teach a special police droid how to be gangster. So he can help them with a heist. WhileAfter seeing Chappie I am a lot less excited about Neill Blomkamp (District 9) taking over the Alien franchise. It's about criminals who steal and teach a special police droid how to be gangster. So he can help them with a heist. While Chappie's creator (Dev Patel) tries to reach out to teach him right and wrong.
Hugh Jackman plays a former soldier who would rather humans be the law over robots. So he especially has a problem with Chappie having a mind of his own and thinking he is human Johnny 5 style. Except Johnny 5 was more likeable. Chappie himself is a lot like the movie; unintentionally laughable and kind of annoying.… Expand

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WJSJan 1, 2016

This film is well acted and well crafted, with some very clever visual effects and a terrific soundtrack from Hans Zimmer. Unfortunately Neill Blomkamp's narrative and direction wander all over the place. It just can't seem to find it moralThis film is well acted and well crafted, with some very clever visual effects and a terrific soundtrack from Hans Zimmer. Unfortunately Neill Blomkamp's narrative and direction wander all over the place. It just can't seem to find it moral feet. Is it a religious allegory or statement on race relations? And it becomes very violent, which just doesn't work that well for me. Add to that that the plot seems to be lifted from the RoboCop films and it just becomes a mish-mash of technical effects and very clichéd characters. Not Blomkamp's best effort here.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzMar 10, 2015

I wanted to like this movie so bad. There was so much potential. But sadly, Chappie is a giant mess with terrible characters, wasted actors, and a message that gets confused within itself. At least Chappie himself is a solid character and theI wanted to like this movie so bad. There was so much potential. But sadly, Chappie is a giant mess with terrible characters, wasted actors, and a message that gets confused within itself. At least Chappie himself is a solid character and the cinematography is good, because that's about all this film has.… Expand

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DokaluJun 6, 2015

Oh, well. I was really expecting this movie, and I actually was pretty excited to watch it. It was a big disappointment. First off, the good things. It has nice special effects, truly realistic, and the fact of just watching the robot ChappieOh, well. I was really expecting this movie, and I actually was pretty excited to watch it. It was a big disappointment. First off, the good things. It has nice special effects, truly realistic, and the fact of just watching the robot Chappie is awesome, you can really feel for him.
Now. The two things I had the biggest problem with were the script and the tow actors that were Chappie's parents. They were absolutely horrible, I hated every single scene in which they were. Absolutely disliked them, and they should never be acting again. And I also hated the script, because most of the time it made Chappie being a gangster and talking horrible slang.
Nope, this wasn't anything I was expecting it to be.… Expand

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JalumbiApr 27, 2015

Neill Blomkamp delivers an interesting premise like the one who defined Elysium and District 9, but its like this one took all of its concentration in Chappie's character and forgot about the rest, leaving a disappointing sci-fi flick whoNeill Blomkamp delivers an interesting premise like the one who defined Elysium and District 9, but its like this one took all of its concentration in Chappie's character and forgot about the rest, leaving a disappointing sci-fi flick who could have being marvelous.… Expand

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edpoopstuffJul 13, 2015

Why are some of these people on metacritic there not even critics if they think this movie is 10/10 sure theres some emotional parts but the dialogue is potato and characters are bland or have a poorly written script and or not so good atWhy are some of these people on metacritic there not even critics if they think this movie is 10/10 sure theres some emotional parts but the dialogue is potato and characters are bland or have a poorly written script and or not so good at acting, dont get me wrong I dont just see 10 seconds of a film or just complain about every single detail, no I actually tried getting used to the characters but then I noticed there is no characters and more of robots taking over the earth message.… Expand

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tethysdustSep 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Entertaining movie, not as bad as I expected from the metascore. I was a bit surprised how quickly they switched from "consciousness is a miracle that is not understood" to "never mind, we can store it on a thumb drive". The villain was also pretty cardboard, and there was one instance of shocking violence. Chappie was adorable.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 15, 2016

Chappie's ultimate storytelling and impressing sad moments surprised the audience to give it a good score. Unfortunately, Chappie is not getting away with a good score coming from me.

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michael_maloApr 13, 2016

I am fascinated with AI, however this movie fails on so many levels. If you want to see a ghetto robot than this movie is for you. The only part of the movie I like was at the end when they were going on about Artificial Intelligence andI am fascinated with AI, however this movie fails on so many levels. If you want to see a ghetto robot than this movie is for you. The only part of the movie I like was at the end when they were going on about Artificial Intelligence and consciousness transfer. Other than that, this movie is a complete waste of time, even Hugh Jackman was bad in this movie.… Expand

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amai2739Jan 26, 2017

Neill Blomkamp's Chappie, is an artificial intelligence robot-theme film. Another visually stunning movie by the director but Chappie feels interesting at times, yet uninteresting at other times too. It also can feel clunky & confusing. I didNeill Blomkamp's Chappie, is an artificial intelligence robot-theme film. Another visually stunning movie by the director but Chappie feels interesting at times, yet uninteresting at other times too. It also can feel clunky & confusing. I did enjoy it to a certain extent.… Expand

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Bugger217Sep 12, 2017

All thing's considered, Chappie is pretty bad. It's easily Neill Blomkamp's worst film. It's messy, the performances (minus Sharlto Copley) aren't very good, character motivations either don't make sense or aren't well-defined, and BlomkampAll thing's considered, Chappie is pretty bad. It's easily Neill Blomkamp's worst film. It's messy, the performances (minus Sharlto Copley) aren't very good, character motivations either don't make sense or aren't well-defined, and Blomkamp continues to rehash themes and ideas he started to explore in District 9. And yet, it's kind of fun to watch. There's just something about seeing this particularly insane car crash of a movie unfold that satisfies, and the technical aspects are still as top-notch as you'd expect with Blomkamp. So, yeah. Pretty bad, but almost in a good way.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Chappie did not live up to expectations, I expected a more serious job in all honesty, but if you are able to separate that idea it might be more enjoyable than it first appeared.
The most fun time for me was when Chappie starts assaultingChappie did not live up to expectations, I expected a more serious job in all honesty, but if you are able to separate that idea it might be more enjoyable than it first appeared.
The most fun time for me was when Chappie starts assaulting cars, that scene is hilarious.
But I conclude by giving the opportunity on the weekend, you may enjoy it more than I personally.… Expand

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AginagalaNov 5, 2017

An interesting story accompanied by decent acting gives this film a 7/10. It was strange as I felt attached to the robot Chappie more and more as the film went on. However I found this was the only character I actually liked. Everyone elseAn interesting story accompanied by decent acting gives this film a 7/10. It was strange as I felt attached to the robot Chappie more and more as the film went on. However I found this was the only character I actually liked. Everyone else was either annoying or unnecessary in some way. I feel they needed more well written characters to actually carry the movie further, just as Chappie did. However it was still an enjoyable watch as a new idea for modern films.… Expand

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TyranianJan 6, 2020

Has some good elements but is mostly a redo of District 9 with robots instead of aliens.

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beingryanjudeMay 15, 2015

The underlying elements of any traditional black sheep story are thought provoking and moving. Not every piece of science-fiction strikes with such emotion - but when it does, it's worth it. Chappie does it well - and we have fun along the way.

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sanyrubAug 23, 2015

One of those few cases were reviewers are too hard on a film nobody knows why. No, it´s not sensational and no, it doesn´t feel as innovative as it could have been if released years ago, because now we have seen this kind of stuff many times.One of those few cases were reviewers are too hard on a film nobody knows why. No, it´s not sensational and no, it doesn´t feel as innovative as it could have been if released years ago, because now we have seen this kind of stuff many times. But it still is an interesting take on humanity, machines and how the world works. Not so engaging in its first act, the viewer ends empathizing with the characters and especially with Chappie. The final part is unexpectedly moving and it has a nice and different outcome. Very enjoyable film too harshly judged by some.… Expand

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TheDude-Aug 29, 2015

Even though chappie is a visually impressive film with good performances from Dev Patel and Sharlto Copley and does most certainly have a lot of effort put into production the narrative is very inconsistent along with a poorly written villainEven though chappie is a visually impressive film with good performances from Dev Patel and Sharlto Copley and does most certainly have a lot of effort put into production the narrative is very inconsistent along with a poorly written villain with a motive that is only briefly mentioned, the characters of Yolandi and Ninja are extremely unlikable, unsympathetic and annoying this is not something you should go for in terms of main characters! also while the films theme is noble it really started to beat you over the head of how chappie is only an innocent mind I mean it literally says reject on his forehead, the message could have used a little more subtlety.
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Kawai_overdoseAug 31, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chappie is a movie that had great potential at the start but, like most movies nowadays, had a weak middle and got slightly better near the end. I say this because Chappie's start was flawless upto the point where Dion was captured. After that the middle section of the movie felt violent choppy and aggressive.

However, as the movie dragged on near the end it started picking up where it left of at the start - with the ending being great. Another upside of this movie was the music. It completely set the mood, this was somewhat of a redeeming factor for the whole of the movie and something I would love to see in other ones.

All in all, Chappie is a movie that I would recommend other people to watch just to see how their opinions differ to mine.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJul 22, 2019

Chappie was a film with good intentions but nothing that Neill Blomkamp has shown us, despite having good characters, the story is mediocre, even with being in a good way.

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geo333May 3, 2016

Chappie had a promising premise however. that premise never truly evolve as the film has very stereotypical characters and language, add to that a weak story and characters. Overall, Chappie is a decent film.

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RickyReviewsJun 24, 2016

Chappie is a funny, but totally dumb sci fi thriller about a police robot designed to kill the police and commit carjackings, murders, and cause mayhem. Chappie however doesn't agree with that. So the bad dudes trick Chappie into commitingChappie is a funny, but totally dumb sci fi thriller about a police robot designed to kill the police and commit carjackings, murders, and cause mayhem. Chappie however doesn't agree with that. So the bad dudes trick Chappie into commiting crimes, like the carjackings. The acting was sub par here. It was an okay way to spend 2 hours.… Expand

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JPKDec 25, 2019

Ambitious, But Falls Short
Chappie is definitely not a bad film, But you can’t help but feel that it wasted a lot of potential.

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ErikTheCriticSep 29, 2018

The movie, unfortunately, has some one-dimensional characters that you don't care about, but also has humanity themes and cool action to keep you mildly entertained most of the time.

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JJ2FAS4UJan 4, 2022

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