Review of Chappie (2015) by Jess_Hill — 11 Jul 2015

I was greatly anticipating the new Blomkamp offering, and this didn't disappoint. Beautiful character design, eclectic performances and a thoroughly engaging storyline made for an excellent experience.

Knowing Die Antwoord prior to this really helped, and I'd anticipate that audiences unfamiliar with them may find them, and the South African subtext, unsettling and somewhat difficult stylistically. Some truly poignant moments are interspersed with a delightful humour and, though some of the themic content needed more care, this is another unique exploration of the nature of humanity and the soul dealt with in a playful, rather than sombre, fashion.

The dialogue was occasionally weak, bordering on charicature, and the cinematography was generally well executed. Overall this was a fast paced, sometimes poignant and always engaging experience. 8.