Chappie **

Neill Blomkamp co-wrote and directed this Sci-Fi/Action film Watch Preview Cast: Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er. Rated R for violence, language and brief nudity. Running time is two hours.

In the near future a police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, making him the first robot with the ability to think and feel. Unfortunately, a group of thugs begin using him to commit crimes.

I've enjoyed director Blomkamp's earlier efforts but this film is just stupid. So much so I was ready to leave after an hour. I should have since the second hour wasn't any better. The film has multiple problems. First, it was shot in South Africa with actors from that country who have accents that make them occasionally unintelligible. Second, there are way too many plot contrivances that simply make no sense. Third, I spent a lot of time wondering how good actors like Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver got suckered into this lemon. Action fans will find plenty of that, so the film isn't a total loss. But, if you're looking for a film that is at least somewhat intriguing, you're out of luck!

There are no additional scenes once the final credits begin. A large screen is better for the action scenes but I have no idea why this is being shown in IMAX. Theatres/Times. IMAX Times.