Chappie

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Dick V @RT00810767 Jun 5 Chappie is an odd film to place. It has elements of multiple genres, and the plot is all over the place. I admire how all the elements of the film come together in the end, creating a uniquely entertaining story. I'm mainly writing this review to s**t on the critics who rated it so poorly. The popcorn-o-meter is a better reflection of what to expect. See more Colby G @RT22705501 Jun 2 Chappie is a good movie that touches on some broad themes, the innocence of children, the duality of man and what is consciousness really? These are great themes and questions but they don't get explored enough or thoroughly enough. The movie has a fast pace so some of the plot holes get brushed over but they are still if you think about the movie later or read other reviews. I still like the movie and found it enjoyable. I think it would have been stronger if the broad elements were winnowed down a bit and the remaining themes focused more on. But not every movie has to have a deeper meaning or leave you with a new outlook on life. Some movies are just fun for the ride. Chappie has to potential to be something more but ends up being one those that is just fun for the first ride. See more Joel C. @Fridaythe13thxx May 13 Such a good movie with so much meaning. It will break your heart and then patch it back together with a glimmer of hope. ♥️ See more Bear B. @BearB May 3 More evidence that professional critics should never be trusted. Very well made film with great CGI (how is it that CGI was better in the mid teens than it is 10 years later?), uniquely entertaining characters and a solid plot. Strangely the acting of the biggest stars (Jackman and Sigourney Weaver) are the weak points of the movie. Die Antwoord are great in their one and only feature film appearance. Chappie as a character is very entertaining and the film overall is thought provoking, especially as we move into more and more robotics and artificial intelligence. This one will gain traction over time, I suspect. See more Mic_Vita T @RT12220743 Mar 23 I absolutely love this movie. I think some characters could be different. But the heart touching story of a robot with feelings is just so great. Definitely worth watching. See more Jack C @MovieRat01 Mar 15 At first glance it looks like a gritty sci-fi action film about robot police in Johannesburg, but underneath that surface is a surprisingly heartfelt story. When engineer Deon Wilson, played by Dev Patel, gives a damaged robot true artificial intelligence, Chappie essentially wakes up like a child, curious, innocent and trying to understand the world around him. What makes the film powerful is watching how he learns about life from the people around him, including criminals played by Ninja and Yolandi Visser. The story quietly explores deeper ideas about upbringing, consciousness and what it really means to be alive. By the time Chappie realises that his battery will eventually run out, the film hits emotionally in a way you don’t expect. It asks a simple but powerful question: if something can think, feel and fear death, doesn’t that make it alive? Messy at times, but full of heart, Chappie is a surprisingly touching sci-fi story that deserved far more attention than it received. See more Read all reviews

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