Chappie is meant to inspire questions about what it means to be human, and at times it does. However, director and co-writer Neill Blomkamp doesn't explore its intriguing premise deeply enough (* * ½ ...

The modified robot dog can track chemical, biological and nuclear material. And yes, it is named after the 2015 sci-fi movie. By Nicholas Slayton Published Nov 12, 2024 8:50 AM EST Add Task & Purpose ...

In "Chappie," a dystopian robot thriller from South African director Neill Blomkamp ("Elysium"), we're introduced to an awkwardly stiff humanoid with something funny-looking sticking out of his head.

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. At its heart, Chappie is a film about family, albeit a very odd one consisting of a robot, a few ...

“Chappie” is as subtle as a sledgehammer. The latest sci-fi action spectacle from “District 9” and “Elysium” director Neill Blomkamp is also sprawling, bombastic, deafening, ugly and ultra-violent.

Neill Blomkamp‘s “Chappie” is expected to top the box office this weekend, but critics are split on whether it’s better than his Oscar-nominated directorial debut “District 9” or even “Elysium.” ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When the first footage for the upcoming new film from Neill Blomkamp, Chappie, was unveiled, it ...

With unappealing one-note characters, retread concepts and implausible motivations, 'Chappie' is a further downward step for director Neill Blomkamp. By Todd McCarthy Chappie Still - H 2014 Chappie, a ...

Chappie, however, didn’t do that. While it didn’t open up the question of where humans came from, it ventured into questions surrounding human consciousness and if it can be created or transferred. I ...

Matt Goldberg has been an editor with Collider since 2007. As the site's Chief Film Critic, he has authored hundreds of reviews and covered major film festivals including the Toronto International ...