5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Chappie (2015)
Chappie (2015)
Overview
Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by critiquing corporate greed and unchecked technological ambition, while championing empathy for a marginalized artificial intelligence whose consciousness transcends traditional definitions, aligning with progressive values of compassion and challenging established norms.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead casting with an Indian actor portraying the protagonist. While it includes a negatively portrayed white male antagonist, the narrative's critique focuses on individual character flaws and the dangers of technology rather than explicitly targeting traditional identities. The film explores themes of identity and consciousness in a diverse setting without making explicit DEI critiques central to its story.
Secondary
Chappie does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The story focuses on artificial intelligence, consciousness, and survival in a dystopian Johannesburg, without engaging with LGBTQ+ identities or issues, resulting in no depiction.
Chappie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the robot's development, without engaging with gender identity or transition.
The film features Yolandi Visser as the primary female character involved in action. Her combat participation primarily involves the use of firearms. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The film "Chappie" features an original story and characters, with no pre-existing source material or legacy characters whose genders could have been altered. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Chappie is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
3.2
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