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I'm right there with ya Alex, I dug the hell out of this film and think people are unfairly bashing it just b/c they wanna jump on the NB hate bandwagon. Thought the MoCap was phenomenal and loved Sharlto's progression of speech and personality which felt like a real character all the way through. Some of the far out sci fi concepts are intriguing and i actually laughed quite a bit at the Ninja character so for me this is a win and step up from Elysium for sure.

Matt Schmieding on Mar 6, 2015

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Agreed. He really felt real. Best part about the movie....

Sascha Dikiciyan on Mar 9, 2015

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Loved it. My favorite of the year so far. I had to go back and watch Short Circuit again after watching it. Instant classic,

tyban81 on Mar 6, 2015

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This movie was amazing and so funny. I really loved all of Die Antwoords scenes and how zef and gangster they were. I just wonder how invested the band was in the movie or how much the director was to the band because there music is featured quite a bit. Blomkamps visuals are stunning and well put against the slums in the moive too. In all i really did enjoy it and probably see it again.

Julian Medrano on Mar 6, 2015

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Everyone is going to rally against this film because it's basically exactly what you think it is, and doesn't have any shocks or surprises. It really is a matter of whether or not you like Die Antwoord (WHO I HAVE ADORED FOR YEARS). I think the movie is getting a massively unfair bad rap. It's far better than Elysium, is a lot more fun and has some of the best FX of the year.

Kento on Mar 6, 2015

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I just seen it and i really enjoyed it. I even cried a bit. Some people look at movies different and from What I can see I see it way different from the people talking crap about this movie. Yeah so it wasn't alot of action so what it's about the message it was giving.I felt bad for chappie.and for the "thugs" because all they wanted to do was live and they started to care about him. U can't tell me If you owed someone that much money u wouldn't do something crazy to Cuz If u say No your lien to yourself. Either way I liked it.and If u don't have something nice to say about it than stop ruining it for the people who Did.

kalie on Mar 6, 2015

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It's not flawless, but unlike a lot of sci-fi this actually has a voice. Only Blomkamp could've made the film.

Nielsen700 on Mar 7, 2015

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Most film goers seemed to enjoy it,,,,

Al Apone on Mar 7, 2015

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You think box office performance determines quality? HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH I guess Transformers is a masterpiece in your book HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

SalsaBandit on Mar 9, 2015

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So happy this movie shit the bed

Ty Webb on Mar 7, 2015

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I actually really loved the movie. We're there some flat and downhill moments? Sure! But then again, what movie doesn't? I personally feel that a lot of people who didn't like the movie were people who went into the cinema expecting a more heartwarming and idealistic execution and ending. However, (and this is strictly my perception of it) I think one of the main themes of the movie is that humans can be and some ARE indeed horrible. The world can be a cruel, cruel place with most beings being terrible all the way till the end. I loved it because it defies the usual stereotypes where the main characters somehow find major redemption and their personality does a complete U-Turn. I found myself waiting with bated breath for this to keep happening with Ninja (through his interactions with Chappie) and was actually pleasantly surprised when it happened so ever subtly. I thought that it was done in a rather tacit and realistic manner because most humans don't change that drastically (as other movies would love to have us believe). I thought it tackled a number of existential questions pretty well as well and it was a really good symbolism of parenting and how impressionable children can be. A lot of people found Chappie's reactions to be way too far-fetched (believing that he was helping Daddy get back his cars, sending police officers to sleep) but let's not forget that despite his intelligence, his mental age is still that of a child and children are so easily affected by what the people around them tell them. I also loved how he was so upset when he asked Deon why his 'Maker' would want to give him life only for him to die because I think a lot of people go through that question at some point in their lives and thought it a rather fitting parallel to the relationship most people have with God. Did I like Hugh Jackman as the antagonist? Not really but he was acceptable. Dev Patel as Deon was pretty alright as well and I could feel his love for his creation. He genuinely wanted to nurture and grow Chappie to its full potential and I don't think he gave a flat performance (I really liked his character here). Let's be clear about this. Chappie isn't bundled in a sugar-coated blanket and there are some genuinely distressing moments (where he gets bullied and tortured) which felt like I was being kicked into the gutter. It's not a perfect movie neither is it the most aesthetically pleasing but there is something quite refreshing and thought-provoking in how all these jarring characters and bits and pieces come together, making it a piece that stands out in a good way in my books.

Guest on Mar 7, 2015

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I actually really loved the movie. Were there some flat and downhill moments? Sure! But then again, what movie doesn't? I personally feel that a lot of people who didn't like the movie were people who went into the cinema expecting a more heartwarming and idealistic execution and ending. However, (and this is strictly my perception of it) I think one of the main themes of the movie is that humans can be and some ARE indeed horrible. The world can be a cruel, cruel place with most beings being terrible all the way till the end. I loved it because it defies the usual stereotypes where the main characters somehow find major redemption and their personality does a complete U-Turn. I found myself waiting with bated breath for this to keep happening with Ninja (through his interactions with Chappie) and was actually pleasantly surprised when it happened so ever subtly. I thought that it was done in a rather tacit and realistic manner because most humans don't change that drastically (as other movies would love to have us believe). I thought it tackled a number of existential questions pretty well as well and it was a really good symbolism of parenting and how impressionable children can be. A lot of people found Chappie's reactions to be way too far-fetched (believing that he was helping Daddy get back his cars, sending police officers to sleep) but let's not forget that despite his intelligence, his mental age is still that of a child and children are so easily affected by what the people around them tell them. I also loved how he was so upset when he asked Deon why his 'Maker' would want to give him life only for him to die because I think a lot of people go through that question at some point in their lives and thought it a rather fitting parallel to the relationship most people have with God. Did I like Hugh Jackman as the antagonist? Not really but he was acceptable. Dev Patel as Deon was pretty alright as well and I could feel his love for his creation. He genuinely wanted to nurture and grow Chappie to its full potential and I don't think he gave a flat performance (I really liked his character here). Let's be clear about this. Chappie isn't bundled in a sugar-coated blanket and there are some genuinely distressing moments (where he gets bullied and tortured) which felt like I was being kicked into the gutter. It's not a perfect movie neither is it the most aesthetically pleasing but there is something quite refreshing and thought-provoking in how all these jarring characters and bits and pieces come together, making it a piece that stands out in a good way in my books.

Chai Yue Hong on Mar 7, 2015

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loved it. sharlto was fantastic and I was also surprised at how prominent ninja and yo-landi were in the film. I really expected them to be much more minor characters and I wasn't sure how shaky their acting would be but they were great.

Chiroptera Exsanguination on Mar 7, 2015

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I went into this wanting to enjoy it. I really liked District 9 and Elysium. Both of those films had a consistent tone and message. Chappie on the other hand, felt like the director didn't really know what he wanted this movie to be. Was it a light hearted movie about a newly sentient robot? Or was it a serious film about the clash between AI and humanity? In trying to fall somewhere in between it ended up falling far short of either. When it tried to be the former it was undermined by the profanity and violence (neither of which I mind in a film when it fits), and when it tried to be the latter it was undermined by how simplistically it portrayed Artificial Intelligence ("Conciousness.dat"? Really?). I'm still a big fan of Mr. Blomkamp and think he's a great choice to helm the next Alien movie, but unfortunately felt that this one was a bit of a stumble. Plus, am I the only one who felt like this entire movie was taken out of a few 'robot cop' scenes from Elysium?

fazha on Mar 7, 2015

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A very lackluster film propped up by an a great main character. Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Dev Patel were all wasted. The film had some good moments but ultimately didn't impress. This could have been so much more. Chappie, the character himself, was awesome though.

cs on Mar 8, 2015

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Watched the movie today. Loved all the themes. Sharlto Copley was awesome.What really stood out to me was Chappie's perception of how the cruel the world is. Like his frustration with humans, how they're so violent and always lie : / It was a fresh new sci fi film. Maybe if you're not into new stories/ideas you should just stick to all the sci fi reboots out there....

zpayne02 on Mar 8, 2015

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The best thing about Chappie was...well Chappie. The visual fx were once again flawless. I mean at no point did you think "oh thats fake". you really believed that he was real Robot. And i did actually like Ninja and Yolandi's performance. A bit cheese but it wasn't too bad. I really did enjoy that chappie going gangster part the most. The worst thing? Everything else. Really all of Jackman's character motivation was...his believes and jealousy? Weaver was indeed wasted. She added absolutely nothing. Overall, so so much potential for it to be a classic but the script never really picks up,IMO. Add the completely unnecessary violence during the ending and i can see where the negative reviews are coming from. The first half felt like a sequel to D9 meets Robocop in some ways. no? Mix in some Elysium. I dunno. Just saw it. Maybe i need to think about it some more. I do think that Neil is super talented but he does need to change it up. Not sure if Alien for his next movie is the right stepping stone, i feel his narrative still needs work. But of course, its still a fun movie if you don't take it too seriously. Still, props to Blomkamp for trying something somewhat original. I def enjoyed it more than Elysium. D9 still takes the cake.

Sascha Dikiciyan on Mar 8, 2015

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Fair objective review.. and I am also a bit worried over Aliens given his now last 2 movies. Lastly, we done name calling each other ?

Tester on Mar 9, 2015

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I dont recall calling you names? Tester? Did you have another user name in the past?

Sascha Dikiciyan on Mar 9, 2015

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Sorry, got you confused with another name.. please disregard

Tester on Mar 9, 2015

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No one cares what you think

SalsaBandit on Mar 9, 2015

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Salsa, looking at your comment history, you're obviously trolling whenever you can. Its getting old esp. arguing with a nobody. Alex will take of this.

Sascha Dikiciyan on Mar 9, 2015

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ALEX U GONNA STOP THIS ?

Tester on Mar 9, 2015

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It wasn't great but it also wasn't horrible. I think he needs to stop making robot films for a min and focus on something with a better narrative. So maybe the Alien film will be that. One thing's for sure, it will visually stunning.

Sascha Dikiciyan on Mar 8, 2015

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Well it looks like Chappie wasn't expensive to begin with and its doing well overseas. Im pretty sure they will break even on it. Not good but its not Jupiter Ac. Visually i meant, his fx are always flawless. Chappies movements are motion captured but he Robot itself is CG. Pretty incredible because it never looked fake. Hopefully the Alien script is good. Thats really all what matters. I have faith...

Sascha Dikiciyan on Mar 9, 2015

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awzome movie 😀

redskulllives on Mar 9, 2015

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Well I liked it more than I thought I would. The graphics were amazing. I thought NInja and Yolandi fit their roles very well, since they were basically supposed to be playing themselves. The action sequences though they were few were awesome.

Jacob Crim on Mar 9, 2015

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You remove my comment because I said I was glad this movie did terrible? Let me say it again im super happy the movie is garbage

Ty Webb on Mar 11, 2015

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Honestly? Loved it. Connected profoundly with the story and was deeply emotionally invested throughout. The tidal wave of negativity reminds me that sometimes critics just don't GET it. The point of storytelling isn't to craft a perfectly plotted narrative or to execute an idea flawlessly. The point is to make a connection. The point is to create a shared experience--to bring us together, as humans, and invite us so deeply into a story that we forget it's a story. It had its flaws, like every narrative does, but it was an ultimately worthwhile experience for me. It reminded me of why I'm a storyteller, and the types of experiences I want to create. In fact, I kind of wish I could reach out to Neill Blomkamp personally and just say, "Screw 'em all. I get what you were doing, and I FELT it. Good job."

Kel on Mar 23, 2015

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Finally got round to watching Chappie, really liked it, Chappie was so good as a character and I liked the strange place Ninja and Yolandi lived, they were like some strange anime characters. Look forward to more from Neil

Carpola on Jul 19, 2015