Tetra Vaal

2004
2m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

731

YOUR RATING

Action Sci-Fi Short

A police robot patrols the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa.A police robot patrols the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa.A police robot patrols the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Director
- Neill Blomkamp
Writer
- Neill Blomkamp

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

731

YOUR RATING

Director
- Neill Blomkamp
Writer
- Neill Blomkamp

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The movie "Chappie" is based on this short film.

Connections
Version of Chappie (2015)

Tetra Vaal still holds strong 16 years later

I can't think of a better short with the aim to give audience of what you are capable of than "Tetra Vaal". 16 years on, its CGI (despite being on a budget back then) still holds strong, very strong.

In fact, it's so good it severely overshadows everything Bloomkamp did afterwards -bar the amazing district 9 of course , but including the oh-hum 'chappy'- and makes you question why he wasn't able to keep that line of sleek innovation, world-building and tone.

In any case, it's amazing, and a must watch for anyone hoping to get into hollywood from a simple short. The ultimate modern teaser.