Interpretation of robots from another angle

Paris 2022-04-19 09:01:38

Because I have read some novels about how intelligent robots struggle to integrate into human society, and I know that the director has filmed "The Ninth District" (which is also my favorite movie), and it is also a story of mutual recognition between different races, so I began to think that The film will also describe the story of how an artificial intelligence endured humiliation.

Turns out, to my surprise, the movie doesn't have a lot of ink on the aspects of robots being identified with. Although the life of XP is not satisfactory, it has little to do with the acceptance of human society. To put it bluntly, this film tells the story of how a new life grows up in a harsh environment and tries to survive.

Having said that, many people may think that this plot looks very cliché. Thinking back carefully, it was indeed the case. But for some reason, replacing this life with a robot with an incompatible appearance made me feel particularly shocked. It's ingenious, I can't explain it clearly, and I don't even want to understand it.

Different from the obscurity when "The Ninth District", now the director is popular and there are more resources. Therefore, some details in the film have obvious traces of catering to mainstream preferences. Not as simple as before. But overall, it feels like the director is still trying to preserve his bottom line.

Not much else is revealed. This movie is one of the best I've seen recently, and I have an idea. So I recommend you not to miss it. Of course, the film as a whole still wins with its plot. As for whether it is worth spending a movie ticket, it is up to everyone to decide for themselves.

The last thing I want to say is that at the beginning of the film, the director is another news interview screen similar to "The Ninth District". Some things become odorless after repeated use. Since it is possible to break through the previous traditions in the story, the director should also catch up with the handling of some bridges.

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Extended Reading
  • Shaun 2022-03-23 09:01:35

    Neil's films always have a wonderful setting, implanting self-awareness into robots, thereby exploring the relationship between machines and humans, and the impact of their surroundings on human nature. This kind of seeing the big from the small can be regarded as a continuation of the ninth district. However, as the plot develops, the theme of the film becomes more and more unclear, and the structure becomes loose. There are many unexplained clues and plot loopholes, and the ending is also a bit joyful. There are bright spots but not good enough, 3.5 stars~

  • Eloisa 2022-03-21 09:01:37

    Disappointing, dog-blooded street story in a robot shell, not Chappie but Shabbie

Chappie quotes

  • Ninja: [to Deon] Know who yo are my friend!

  • Deon: Remember. No matter what happens. You are made for good.