Chappie (2015)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.2

Overview

In Johannesburg, the police department reduced the high rating of criminality using robots from the Tetravaal Company, designed by the engineer Deon Wilson. The former military Vincent Moore is envious of Deon, since he ...

Starring Cast

Sharlto Copley • Dev Patel • Hugh Jackman

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Sharlto Copley • Dev Patel • Hugh Jackman

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

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.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

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

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

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.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

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.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.