‘Chappie’ Defines Identity | Review of ‘Chappie’

By: Cynthia Ayala

Chappie
Columbia Pictures

From the director of District 9 comes Chappie, a science fiction film about the first true artificial intelligence, A.I. Starring Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Brandon Auret, Sigourney Weaver, Hugh Jackman and Sharlto Copley as the voice of Chappie.

The movie follows the same aesthetic as District 9. However, with fewer interviews to propel the story forward. Dev Patel plays a genius scientist, creator of the S.C.O.U.T. bots, a robotic police force. This movie explores the human condition: what it means to be human and what it means to have an identity.
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A Beautiful Twist on an Old Tale | Cyn’s Review of ‘Maleficent’

By: Cynthia Ayala

Disney has brought to life one of their most successful Disney films, but have made a twist to bring it to life. Following the journey of Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie, viewers will be awed at the cinematography and her representation of one of a classic Disney villain who may not be the villain we all know.

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Elysium | Movie Review

Directed by: Neill Blomkamp Screenplay By: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alica Braga, Diefo Luna, Wagner Moura & William Fichtner Neill Blomkamp, director of District 9, brings to light more sociological issues with action and science fiction once again. Elysium explores the themes of immigration, health care ad class issues, where in the year 2154 the wealthy live on a luxurious … Continue reading Elysium | Movie Review

Elle Fanning Confirmed For Maleficent, Large Supporting Cast Added

By: Katey Rich The Angelina Jolie-starring Maleficent, which tells the story of Sleeping Beauty with a focus on the wicked queen, is gearing up for production in advance of its March 14, 2014 release, but casting has been remarkably slow. Last week Sharlto Copley entered talks to play the King, and there had been rumors that Elle Fanning might play the sleeping Princess Aurora, but … Continue reading Elle Fanning Confirmed For Maleficent, Large Supporting Cast Added

District 9’s Sharlto Copley Offered The Villain Role In Spike Lee’s Oldboy

After many, many months of trying to get a cast together, Spike Lee may have finally found someone to play the villain in his remake of Oldboy. Josh Brolin has long been attached to play the lead originated by Min-sik Choi, and Martha Marcy May Marlene star Elizabeth Olsen has agreed to play the female lead. Finding the antagonist, however, has been a very special … Continue reading District 9’s Sharlto Copley Offered The Villain Role In Spike Lee’s Oldboy