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 ...

Sony Pictures released a new movie last week called Chappie. Chappie is the latest movie to address the theme of the singularity, or an artificial intelligence becoming self-aware. I’m not a movie ...

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Chappie is the new film from director Neil Blomkamp about a robot that becomes humanity's last hope. It echoes everything from Dr. Frankenstein's creation to the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. The ...

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 Troops stationed at ...

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 ...

It's safe to say Neill Blomkamp's District 9 (2009) became an instant modern sci-fi classic, which explains why both moviegoers and Hollywood studios had massive expectations for the filmmaker's ...

“Chappie” is a movie about the evolution of artificial intelligence that’s as dumb as a post. It also marks the continuing devolution of the work of director and co-writer Neill Blomkamp. Blomkamp’s ...

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 ...