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Chappie

13 March 2015English2h
ComedySci-Fi
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 9 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Copley's charming robot can't carry a script this derivative.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Copley's heartfelt performance as Chappie
  • Criticised: Derivative script and weak writing

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User score 7.5 out of 10 from 2 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet

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What 10 critics are saying

Critical reception for Chappie is mixed, leaning slightly negative, with scores ranging widely across reviewed outlets. Sharlto Copley's heartfelt motion-capture performance as the titular robot is the most consistently praised element across reviews. The most common criticisms center on derivative storytelling, with multiple critics drawing comparisons to RoboCop and other films, and faulting the script for insipid writing and thinly drawn supporting characters. A handful of reviewers found value in the film's ambitious ideas and action spectacle, but many felt the execution failed to live up to its premise.

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Critic reviews (10)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    'Chappie' asks some pretty solid questions, while delivering the action spectacle as well. If you enjoy action-packed, crazy cinema with a dash of brains, you can do a lot worse than 'Chappie'.

  2. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    It's derivative and not particularly fun. Hardly the best way to spend two hours on a lazy weekend.

  4. IndianNerve

    Film review ·

    Definitely could have done better with a little more fun and humor, but either way it was still a great watch. I loved it and I have my own reasons no matter what the others say, especially the recognized critics. So, I suggest to go and find it out for yourself because, "I am consciousness, I'm Chappie"

  5. The Navhind Times

    Film review ·

    The thing about Blomkamp is that he always throws interesting ideas. Even though Chappie has a very Robocop like base to its story (with a bit of Transcendence thrown in), yet when I walked out of the theatre after two hours, there was a feeling of satisfaction.

  6. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    As a movie, Chappie is slightly bonkers (Jackman in cargo shorts, humans babying a robot, Copley's voice intonations for his character, etc), but delightfully so.

  7. DNA India

    Film review ·

    If you choose to watch this film, do so for the mad, mad, mad antics of Ninja. Dev and Hugh are too thinly drawn here to merit a criticism. Copley plays Chappie with heart. And when you start watching a film and use your brains, it helps to have a character like his. Really wish I liked this film more, but I don't.

  8. NowRunning

    Film review ·

    Chappie is a film with a big idea at its center, but is let down by some insipid writing and haphazard execution. Sharlto Copley as Chappie manages to keep you seated till the end with his heartfelt performance, but that isn't quite enough compensation. This is one misfire that Neill Blomkamp would love to forget and quickly move onto his next project, the new film in the Alien franchise.

  9. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    The film borrows heavily from RoboCop and AI Artificial Intelligence but lacks that touch which made these films human and real. In one word, what the film lacks is heart.

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