Chappie

2015 • 120 minuten

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In the 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.

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Blomkamp's first feature film, District 9, was a masterpiece and I remain a massive fan. Unfortunately his films since, both Elysium and Chappie both seem plagued by terrible writing. While I adore the mechanical hardware designs he uses in these films, Chappie unfortunately suffered from a silly story. It's one of those movies that the more you think about it afterwards, the more nonsensical almost every plot point becomes. I was thoroughly disappointed.

I knew what to expect from Ninja and Yo-Landi from their music and Umsini Wam, even suspected Ninja was possibly not up to the task of being in a feature like this, and as a result enjoyed the movie, possibly more than I expected. Chappie as a character was voiced and written well, and provoked enough existential questions without taking itself so seriously that it was unwatchable

I absolutely fell in love with the charm of this film. A heartwarming story with some very likeable characters. Totally under used Sigourney though (just like Exodus: Gods and Kings). A new generation "Short circuit" with a brutal edge. It's a shame it went a bit 'Avatar' but overall, impressed with what this guy can do on a modest budget.