Chappie

In a near future Johannesburg, a police robot named Chappie is imbued with artificial intelligence and the ability to think and feel. When he is stolen by two criminals, he becomes a target for the authorities and a powerful weapons manufacturer who sees him as a threat. Chappie must navigate a dangerous world while learning about life and sentience.

Chappie received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, uneven tone, and Blomkamp's signature visual style as lacking substance. While some praised its ambition and the performance of Sharlto Copley, the film was generally seen as a disappointment compared to the director's earlier work.

• Visually striking with a compelling central performance from Sharlto Copley.

• Suffers from a derivative and predictable storyline.

• Fails to deliver on its ambitious themes, resulting in an uneven and ultimately unsatisfying experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for Chappie was divided. Many viewers appreciated the unique concept of a sentient robot and the action sequences, with some finding the film to be entertaining. However, a significant portion of the audience echoed critical sentiments, finding the plot to be nonsensical and the characters underdeveloped.

Sharlto Copley, who voiced and performed motion capture for Chappie, recorded many of his lines while interacting with the other actors on set, lending a sense of improvisation and genuine connection to the character's development.