Modern cinema lovers are forced to live inDifficult time of sequels and remakes, any relatively original piece is perceived by the public as an event. This is how one of the Russian film critics spoke about the film, noting that the film “Robot named Chappi” (actors, plot, idea itself) is more than just another Hollywood blockbuster, after which you can pass the evening with a box of popcorn in your hands. However, among American critics, the picture received mixed reviews and an average rating of 4.8 points out of a possible 10.
The fantastic action movie from director Neil Blomkamp (“Elysium is a paradise on Earth”, “Region No. 9) was filmed on the basis of his short film, released in 2004.
About the plot
Actions of the film “Robot named Chappi” (actors androles are presented to your attention in the article) unfolds in crime-ridden Johannesburg. Due to the shortage of personnel and the inefficiency of the police, the government decides on the introduction of droids owned by an industrial corporation and the development of the scientist Deon Wilson. The plan is successful, and the machines are coping with the process of eliminating criminals. However, during the operation, one of the droids received severe damage. He is being prepared for recycling at the moment when D. Wilson takes the initiative to test artificial intelligence on a broken robot.
Movie actors: Chappy - Charlto Copley
The screen image of the modern robot begandevelop long before the film was launched. Two well-known companies worked on it at once: Weta Workshop (production part) and Image Engine (visual effects). A couple of years before the start of filming, several pilot episodes were made in Johannesburg in order to understand that the idea could be further developed.
The role of the robot Chappi, received artificialintelligence and consciousness, fully played by South African actor Charlto Copley. It was not his first work with director Neal Blomkamp, he is also familiar to the audience by the role of the king from the fairy tale “Maliifiant”. For the uninitiated, the process of filming may seem fiction. So N. Blomkamap with the assistance of designers from the Image Engine company already at the post-production stage “finished painting” the hero over the movements and acting of Kopli. Therefore, the viewer can notice the presence of an actor in every gesture of the robot, its posture and actions.
Chappy film actors are called the main character. One of the performers of the main roles of Hugh Jackman in his interview said that he was the most attractive hero, not the people.
Deon Wilson - Dev Patel
English played a key role in the filmactor Dev Patel, who is of Indian origin. According to producer and screenwriter Simon Kienberg, he was the only contender for this role. The whole world knows the actor from the Oscar picture “Slumdog Millionaire” and the comedy “Hotel Marigold”.
His character is the only positivein film. The actor himself about the work in the project responds with admiration. In an interview, he said that the film is, in fact, not about robots and the problems of creating artificial intelligence, but about what makes us all human.
Vincent Moore - Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman with his character isthe main antagonist of Deon Wilson in the movie "Robot named Chappi." The actors admit in an interview that the work on the project was not only difficult in terms of combining traditional and innovative techniques, but also very interesting. Hugh Jackman said that he had long wanted to cooperate with the director, and he agreed to any role.
His character is firmly convinced that allhe does. He is of the opinion that the creation of intelligent beings is the prerogative of God, and no one should disturb this balance. In particular, many scientists, including Stephen Hawking, have a similar point of view. The main problem of Vincent is his egocentricity. In the choice between personal and public interests, he always wins the first.
Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver loved the robot Chappy. The actors even allowed the idea of the use of such equipment in their home, but, of course, for peaceful purposes.
Michelle Bradley - Sigourney Weaver
Hollywood actress who is famous for herroles in science fiction films, this time got a negative character. Michelle Bradley - the greedy head of a large corporation that put the production of robots on stream.
The actress herself claims that she is very fond of literature on this subject, and generally considers science fiction to be underestimated, because her goal is to study what it means to be human.
"Robot named Chappi": Ninja and Yolandi actors
Yolandi (pictured) and Ninja are a criminal familyChappy, who raised him to use during raids and robberies. He considers them his parents. The role of the colorful and eccentric criminals were identified musicians from the South African group Die Antwoord. Watkin Tudor Jones is a rapper, producer and satirist artist. Behind the musician several groups. Yolandi Fisser (real and screen name) is positioning itself as an actress, rapper and vocalist of the aforementioned musical group.
Однако похвал заслужили не только актеры фильма."Rob Chappi", created by true professionals, deserves attention from a technical point of view. Watching what is happening on the screen, there is not even the slightest doubt about the reality of its existence.
Another star in the film crew is Hans.Zimmer German composer, Oscar and Golden Globes winner, Grammy, who gained popularity due to his epic compositions widely used by directors in action movies and thrillers, re-created an unforgettable musical theme.
