Chappie
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: March 6, 2015
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LM7889Jun 30, 2015
This movie is set in South Africa when none of the actors are South African or even black. The accents are terrible. No real plot, looks like it was made for immature young men. I don't see how anyone could give this movie much more than a 1.This movie is set in South Africa when none of the actors are South African or even black. The accents are terrible. No real plot, looks like it was made for immature young men. I don't see how anyone could give this movie much more than a 1. It has a lot of action and some cool graphics, but so does a hundred video games.… 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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hulmejAug 22, 2015
A good film with some action in and an amazing storyline to it. The special effects in the film were also very good. Seeing the ending, I hope for a sequel to the film with more action in.
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DanBurritoSep 19, 2015
I personally didn't think it was too bad. I mean, Ninja and Yolandi were kind of annoying (how are we supposed to like these guys if their solution to everything is "kill"?) but the actual character of Chappie? Far from it. He just acts likeI personally didn't think it was too bad. I mean, Ninja and Yolandi were kind of annoying (how are we supposed to like these guys if their solution to everything is "kill"?) but the actual character of Chappie? Far from it. He just acts like an average human child so I bet those who say he's annoying don't even have kids. The movie could sometimes be a little ridiculous but at the same time, I found it enjoyable. I liked the way the character of Chappie developed ( acting at the beginning like a curious toddler before gradually behaving like a grumpy teenager). I'd listen to the users on this one. Good film.… Expand
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Rebecca31Nov 8, 2015
I've been looking forward to seeing Chappie since first seeing the trailer and thankfully I wasn't disappointed. Neil Blomkamp has done it again with this film that really owes its inspiration to the likes of Robocop, WallE and many others.I've been looking forward to seeing Chappie since first seeing the trailer and thankfully I wasn't disappointed. Neil Blomkamp has done it again with this film that really owes its inspiration to the likes of Robocop, WallE and many others. Great cast all round particularly from Sharlto Copley and Hugh Jackman (nice to see him playing the bad guy for once). In a time with so many robot films this is not one to miss, highly recommended.… Expand
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BitashAug 12, 2018
I can’t believe the negative press, I didn’t know what to expect but saw the trailer and fell in love with chappie....the CG is superb, chappie is very entertaining me pretty funny. I babsolutekye enjoyed it.
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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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Stargirl04May 15, 2016
I am a huge fan of Dire Antword. I really enjoyed this movie. very Short Circuit meets Iron Man or something but it was decent. I had a lot of laugh out loud moments but also even found myself wanting to cry. Something I will probably watchI am a huge fan of Dire Antword. I really enjoyed this movie. very Short Circuit meets Iron Man or something but it was decent. I had a lot of laugh out loud moments but also even found myself wanting to cry. Something I will probably watch again in the future.… 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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5
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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KevinChau5Apr 21, 2018
Probably one of Neill Blomkamp's best Sci-fi film ever made, loved the performance's by Hugh Jackman, Sharlto Copley
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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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7
SchroederRockFeb 3, 2017
Chappie was heavily underrated by critics. Calling it underdeveloped seems like a miss. I was confused by the need to drop in South African duo Die Antwoord into major roles within the film but they did fine enough to warrant belief in thoseChappie was heavily underrated by critics. Calling it underdeveloped seems like a miss. I was confused by the need to drop in South African duo Die Antwoord into major roles within the film but they did fine enough to warrant belief in those characters and carry part of the narrative. Neil Bloomkamp has a great, consistent string of movies. They all feel a little familiar - futuristic but dirty (and it's generally through a South African lens). If a movie that walks you through the training of a robot as if it were an infant while offering some good action to keep things going, Chappie is really worth the watch. It's silly that critics couldn't feel the same.… Expand
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drlowdonMay 21, 2022
With crimes escalating the city of Johannesburg in South Africa deploys a squadron of autonomous androids in order to support the overwhelmed human police force. When the lead designers steals a damaged androids body in order to test his newWith crimes escalating the city of Johannesburg in South Africa deploys a squadron of autonomous androids in order to support the overwhelmed human police force. When the lead designers steals a damaged androids body in order to test his new A.I programme he finds himself wrapped up in the cities criminal underbelly. There is no mistaking Chappie for the work of any director other than Neil Blomkamp, and as ever the integration of computer generated effects and live action is superb. Other than Chappie himself however, the characters are pretty one note and not particularly interesting, and whatever social or psychological commentary it was aiming for was total lost on me. The result is a movie that, whilst still relatively entertaining, fails to match the heights of Blomkamp’s excellent District Nine.… 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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6
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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8
Ivan665Mar 14, 2017
Super fun movie. Not typical. Its a fun take on I Robot. It has some drama too. Plot is not very intriguing, but despite that the movie is good. I recommend it. Besides, where else can you see Hugh Jackman getting pwned like that?
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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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Von-DrakoMar 21, 2019
It is awesome nice movie. With great scenery and actors.Love the whole idea with consciousness.
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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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6
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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mcblancaflorJul 15, 2015
Seeing the reviews before watching the movie gave me low expectations for the film but after watching I loved the movie especially how Jackman played the antagonist of the film (loved how he played Angier in The Prestige). There is a greatSeeing the reviews before watching the movie gave me low expectations for the film but after watching I loved the movie especially how Jackman played the antagonist of the film (loved how he played Angier in The Prestige). There is a great script for a robot who had a human development, from knowing nothing to knowing tons of hardcore science and knowing how to feel, how to love.

I hated the screen time of Sigourney Weaver and actually liked the screen time of Ninja and Yolandi.… 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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teddy1984ltNov 27, 2015
A very underrated movie and I had a great time with this movie. I still do not know why people hate or dislike this movie because no one tells we why. But in my opinion Iike this movie.
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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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miccaelAug 29, 2019
For me, it was really fun movie, what's the deal with such a low score by critics? i am amazed how they made chappie so real. movie has really funny moments. story is pretty insane but actually quite cool and possibly real in distant future.
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BroyaxSep 19, 2017
Très fortement inspiré de Robocop, Chappie (chapi-chapo ?) fait penser de prime abord à un simple remake du film de Verhoeven (un hommage ?) mais avec la patte Blonkamp... il est pourtant un peu plus que cela. Ce gars a des idées un brinTrès fortement inspiré de Robocop, Chappie (chapi-chapo ?) fait penser de prime abord à un simple remake du film de Verhoeven (un hommage ?) mais avec la patte Blonkamp... il est pourtant un peu plus que cela. Ce gars a des idées un brin désordonnées qu'il peine parfois à mettre en place : trop documentaire dans District 9, trop de n'importe quoi dans Elysium, Blonkamp trouve enfin le bon compromis avec Chappie... et aboutit à une sorte de délire qui pousse le bouchon toujours trop loin juste pour voir ce que ça fait. On retrouve ainsi quelques idées de District 9 poussées à l'extrême, mélangées à la thématique Robocop.

Techniquement, c'est tout simplement parfait, une merveille d'effets spéciaux et contrairement à ses précédents films au montage et aux plans bordéliques, Chappie propose une réalisation qui se situe dans le haut du panier dans le genre sans secouage de caméra, de zooms idiots ou de saucissonnage de plans. Comme quoi, tout arrive.

Le film n'est pas une réflexion sur l'intelligence artificielle ou la nature de l'âme et du libre arbitre : à cet égard, il n'est qu'un gros lourdaud de triple A qui se borne à montrer ses muscles sur l'écran mais avec un humour décomplexé. Il n'est pas non plus une satire sardonique comme le Robocop de Verhoeven. Et c'est sans doute dommage de ces points de vue. Il est par contre jubilatoire dans son raisonnement par l'extrême et son jusqu'au-boutisme... jusqu'à cette fin qui n'hésite pas à enfoncer le clou et clouer le bec. Délirant vous dis-je !… 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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LeviHahnAug 5, 2019
The amount of bad reviews from critics is shameful. I made an account just so I could leave a review for chappie simply because the hate on the internet is undeserved. This was a great movie, a hidden gem. It's about the innocence of a personThe amount of bad reviews from critics is shameful. I made an account just so I could leave a review for chappie simply because the hate on the internet is undeserved. This was a great movie, a hidden gem. It's about the innocence of a person and the loss of innocence. It's about who we are and how the world around us shapes us. It's about learning what is truly right and wrong. It's about being different than everyone else.… Expand
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DethcriticDec 29, 2019
The worst what hugh jackman did from x-men origins wolverine
Stupid story and another couple like E.T.
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Legit_LeeApr 5, 2020
this is a greaat movie would watch again just like i would my favourite porn vid.
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YrneAug 20, 2021
The script is messed up. The guys that are supposed to play the good guys are stupid people and bad roll models played by bad actors. At the beginning it seems a lot of potential in this movie but everything goes down hill at the end.
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XschaJun 21, 2020
Chappie was amazing, and it was so sad that it didn't get the attention it deserved. All I can hope is that in the future people will show it around and it'll become more popular.
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ChunkDumpJan 6, 2021
this was a weird one. the bot is called chappie. dope. it was pretty gory for it being a weird comedy. wolverine and the slum dog rival each other (even though its one sided as hell) this wholesome little robot droid thing learns the basicsthis was a weird one. the bot is called chappie. dope. it was pretty gory for it being a weird comedy. wolverine and the slum dog rival each other (even though its one sided as hell) this wholesome little robot droid thing learns the basics and saves the day. i have to watch it again to understand it better but still watch this one. something is telling me theres a sequel in the works.… Expand
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NbnbtgfAug 21, 2021
I am coming back to this movie in 2021, I had never watched it. It kind of got horrible reviews. I simply can’t comprehend this and maybe this is my bias as I work with AI as a data scientist. I found this movie to be absolutely astonishing,I am coming back to this movie in 2021, I had never watched it. It kind of got horrible reviews. I simply can’t comprehend this and maybe this is my bias as I work with AI as a data scientist. I found this movie to be absolutely astonishing, and emotionally moving. Their is a philosophical undertone that may go over your head if you take the movie as a face value action movie. But it’s really an incredible movie if you consider the philosophical implications. Yes everything isn’t explained but it was intended to be a sequel. I understand where the director is coming from. I’m deeply saddened that he won’t be doing the trilogy. I think a lot of humans are threaten by the idea that we will be replaced. It’s evident that the attachment to militarism and identity with a body as well as this story about consciousness can kind of impact perspective and feelings. I think the negative reviews are biased and sort of missing the point. I say this while hating most films that aren’t Oscar material or criterion collection. I’m a huge fan of film sometimes a snob. Found this emotionally moving to the point that I made an account just to talk about my perspective as a scientist who works with ai. Brilliant film deeply saddened that it wasn’t received well. But it was beyond its time.… Expand
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JJ2FAS4UJan 4, 2022
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NoNamistApr 19, 2022
Throughout my life, I have watched a lot of films. Dozens, hundreds of films. Some are bad, some are good, but there is the movie "Chappie"
Of course, after watching so many movies, I have a list of favorites that has a special place forThroughout my life, I have watched a lot of films. Dozens, hundreds of films. Some are bad, some are good, but there is the movie "Chappie"
Of course, after watching so many movies, I have a list of favorites that has a special place for Chappie
The first time I saw it in the cinema was when it was released. On that day, I liked the film, but I could not call it "favorite"
After 7 years, I completely forgot this movie and watched it for the "first" time. After watching, I was shocked and with tears of joy, I brought it to the first line of my rating of films
This is all on the assumption that, in all the time, only one movie could make me cry, but those weren't tears of happiness, but Chappie did
I immediately went to look for the second part, but I was shocked when I didn’t find it, but I found information that the first part failed and the second part would not come out ... I had not been so shocked for a very long time. I try not to lose hope and continue to wait for the second part. Maybe in a year, maybe in 2, in 5, but I believe that she will come out… Expand
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The_D4RknesSDec 13, 2022
insane movie, full of good and bad moments involving both human and robot..
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Ricardoj92io2Jan 26, 2023
Chappie is a Artificial Intelligence with human knowledge that soon discovers that the real world is not a great place and as soon as he realizes that the society is trying to terminate him he must fight in order to survive.
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eeliasAug 30, 2023
I enjoyed Chappie. It wasn't District 9 level brilliance, but it was a thoughtful cyberpunk romp with a genuinely likeable protagonist. Definitely worth a rent at least.
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