Chappie

2015
R
2h

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

274K

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Artificial Intelligence Cyber Thriller Action Crime Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think... Read allIn the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. 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.In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. 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.

Director
- Neill Blomkamp
Writers
- Neill Blomkamp
- Terri Tatchell
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

274K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,302

599

Director
- Neill Blomkamp
Writers
- Neill Blomkamp
- Terri Tatchell
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations

Trivia
The house used for Hippo's lair was co-writer and director Neill Blomkamp's childhood home.

Goofs
With hundreds of scout units in the field, the movie starts by making a point of saying that there is a completely secure way of reprogramming them, ensuring that there is no problem with programming in the field. Yet two characters set out to retrieve the single "key" that prevents this from happening and there is not a single camera, security guard, two-person key lock, or even a janitor in the building that houses the lock.

Quotes
[from trailer]
Chappie: I'm consciousness. I'm alive. I'm Chappie.

Crazy credits
In the closing credits appears "Be Moved" in large font.

Alternate versions
In an alternate ending, Chappie has an army in downtown then ends the footage of William Roberts.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sigourney Weaver/Andy Cohen/Ella Henderson (2015)

Soundtracks
Happy Go S*cky F*cky
Written by Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser (as ¥o-Landi Vi$$er), D.J. Hi-Tek (as DJ Hi-Tek), Motohiro Kawashima
Performed by Die Antwoord
Courtesy of Zef Records

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Featured review

7/10

Perhaps Underrated?

Another user made a point that this movie is essentially a blend of "RoboCop" and "Short Circuit". Of course, that is a great combination of movies, but Chappie manages to add it's own charm to the mix. I think the South African characters that have divided many viewers' opinions actually adds to the uniqueness and charm of the movie. The movie raises questions about morality, and about the value of a life, even if that life isn't human. Perhaps the science behind this movie might be unrealistic, but if you suspend your disbelief and focus on the main themes of this movie, it's a really heart-warming movie.

While this movie isn't necessarily one for the history books of cinematography, it's certainly a good film and definitely worth a watch, in my opinion.