In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.
Chappie is an upcoming American science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp. The screenplay, written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, is based on Blomkamp’s 2004 short film Tetra Vaal. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, and Hugh Jackman, as well as members of the South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord. The film is set to be released on March 13 at Movies@Emnotweni.
Rating: R (for violence, language and brief nudity)
Genre: Action & Adventure
Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
Written by: Terri Tatchell , Neill Blomkamp
In Theaters: March 13, 2015
Runtime: 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Cast:
Sharlto Copley
Dev Patel
Ninja
Hugh Jackman
Yolandi Visser
