RoboCop (2013)
Sci-fi actioner set in 2028 Detroit. When a policeman is critically injured, a robotics corporation sees their chance to prototype their futuristic crime-fighting machine: a part-man, part-robot police officer. Stars Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Keaton. Remake of the 1987 Paul Verhoeven-directed film.
Cop and dedicated family man Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) is the victim of a car bombing and left in a critical condition. But what is a crisis for his wife (Abbie Cornish) and son becomes an opportunity for multinational company OmniCorp, who have made billions building robots and drones for the US military and want to bring this technology to American soil. OmniCorp's CEO (Keaton) expects massive revenue and positive public opinion from turning Murphy into a prototype part-man, part-machine police officer - but the results of putting a man inside a machine prove unpredictable...
- Director:
- José Padilha ('Elite Squad', 'Elite Squad: The Enemy Within')
- Writer:
- Nick SchenkJames VanderbiltJoshua Zetumer
- Cast:
- Gary OldmanSamuel L. JacksonJoel KinnamanAbbie CornishJay BaruchelMichael KeatonJackie Earle HaleyMichael K. WilliamsMarianne Jean-Baptiste
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksBetter than it almost has any real right to be, José Padilha’s RoboCop reboot is an example to Hollywood as to how they should be done. Quickly putting distance between itself and Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 original, this RoboCop is a much different beast, and thankfully not in a Total Recall way. Where the latter remake (coincidentally of another beloved Verhoeven pic) annoyingly played up to fans with knowing callbacks in the hope of glossing over constant deficiencies, they’re largely absent here barring the odd line of dialogue, visual reference and welcome inclusion of Basil Poledouris’ stirring score.
Careful how you ride that bike or you'll hit a plot hole
A nice time killing actioner that does what it says on the box. Robot Cop blows sh*t up. Which is fine, the plot doesn't always make sense but the film looks pretty and that's what they seemed to be going for. Unfortunately the original Robocop was a ham fisted metaphor for the growing gap between rich & poor, and how that was enforced by the political...
An honest attempt
The film is expectedly cheesy and bearable to watch, but just didn't have that wow factor to re-franchise the character. It was, however, enhanced by the complications of morality surrounding human rights and emotion, creating a somewhat progressive intensity towards the end. wait for the dvd release :)
Robocop
Hollywood had some serious balls to remake Paul Verhoven's 1987 cult classic, Robocop. Then again, in an age of reboots and remakes, It's not unexpected. Many fans of the original were ready to hate this. fortunately, this flawed Robocop reboot is sleek, stylish with a surprising amount of substance. The satire and bloody ultraviolence are gone, bringing in...
Good for a film called Robocop
Darker, and less tongue in cheek than the original, Robocop places itself in the same quasi-real setting as the recent Dark Knight films. Joel Kinnaman isn't a bland as the lead and feels miscast. However, Oldman is superb, as always, and the special effects are superb (and gross). Fun, loud and forgettable.
Dead or Alive You're coming with me
I am a die hard fan of the original and to be honest I went to see this with a more than a little trepidation, but I was honestly surprised. I really enjoyed it, as a remake it wasn't bad at all. Its very entertaining and it has real heart at the base of story, it made Alex more human and the initial struggle and alex wanting to die was conveyed in a...
Pleasantly surprised
Ok, I am a big fan of Robocop 1987,as its was the most amazing film at the time, especially for a 12 year old. And like other reviewers, I was expecting to hate this one, so I went in with low expectations. (I really didn't like the total recall remake, with the lens flares driving me to distraction) Robocop 2014 is not bad at all, its got some nice...
Variety
pressIt's a less playful enterprise than the original, but meets the era's darker demands for action reboots with machine-tooled efficiency and a hint of soul.
Time Out
pressJunking Verhoeven's sledgehammer satire in favour of real-world politics and 12A thrills, this is a slicker, shinier, admittedly inferior affair - but it's by no means a write-off.
The Telegraph
pressThe film is not only unchallenging, it seems actively scared of challenging us. You emerge feeling pacified and only semi-entertained.
The Guardian
pressA deafening, boring action pile-up that is more Call of Duty than Robocop.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThis remake of the 1987 dystopian classic has a better cast, more meticulous script and, naturally, flashier effects, but it lacks the original's wit and subversive slipperiness.
Empire Magazine
pressThroughout, one character refers to the new RoboCop as 'Tin Man' and to the film's credit, it desperately wants to have a heart. Oh, if it only had a brain.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksBetter than it almost has any real right to be, José Padilha’s RoboCop reboot is an example to Hollywood as to how they should be done. Quickly putting distance between itself and Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 original, this RoboCop is a much different beast, and thankfully not in a Total Recall way. Where the latter remake (coincidentally of another beloved Verhoeven pic) annoyingly played up to fans with knowing callbacks in the hope of glossing over constant deficiencies, they’re largely absent here barring the odd line of dialogue, visual reference and welcome inclusion of Basil Poledouris’ stirring score.
Variety
pressIt's a less playful enterprise than the original, but meets the era's darker demands for action reboots with machine-tooled efficiency and a hint of soul.
Time Out
pressJunking Verhoeven's sledgehammer satire in favour of real-world politics and 12A thrills, this is a slicker, shinier, admittedly inferior affair - but it's by no means a write-off.
The Telegraph
pressThe film is not only unchallenging, it seems actively scared of challenging us. You emerge feeling pacified and only semi-entertained.
The Guardian
pressA deafening, boring action pile-up that is more Call of Duty than Robocop.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThis remake of the 1987 dystopian classic has a better cast, more meticulous script and, naturally, flashier effects, but it lacks the original's wit and subversive slipperiness.
Empire Magazine
pressThroughout, one character refers to the new RoboCop as 'Tin Man' and to the film's credit, it desperately wants to have a heart. Oh, if it only had a brain.
Careful how you ride that bike or you'll hit a plot hole
A nice time killing actioner that does what it says on the box. Robot Cop blows sh*t up. Which is fine, the plot doesn't always make sense but the film looks pretty and that's what they seemed to be going for. Unfortunately the original Robocop was a ham fisted metaphor for the growing gap between rich & poor, and how that was enforced by the political...
An honest attempt
The film is expectedly cheesy and bearable to watch, but just didn't have that wow factor to re-franchise the character. It was, however, enhanced by the complications of morality surrounding human rights and emotion, creating a somewhat progressive intensity towards the end. wait for the dvd release :)
Robocop
Hollywood had some serious balls to remake Paul Verhoven's 1987 cult classic, Robocop. Then again, in an age of reboots and remakes, It's not unexpected. Many fans of the original were ready to hate this. fortunately, this flawed Robocop reboot is sleek, stylish with a surprising amount of substance. The satire and bloody ultraviolence are gone, bringing...
Good for a film called Robocop
Darker, and less tongue in cheek than the original, Robocop places itself in the same quasi-real setting as the recent Dark Knight films. Joel Kinnaman isn't a bland as the lead and feels miscast. However, Oldman is superb, as always, and the special effects are superb (and gross). Fun, loud and forgettable.
Dead or Alive You're coming with me
I am a die hard fan of the original and to be honest I went to see this with a more than a little trepidation, but I was honestly surprised. I really enjoyed it, as a remake it wasn't bad at all. Its very entertaining and it has real heart at the base of story, it made Alex more human and the initial struggle and alex wanting to die was conveyed in a...
Pleasantly surprised
Ok, I am a big fan of Robocop 1987,as its was the most amazing film at the time, especially for a 12 year old. And like other reviewers, I was expecting to hate this one, so I went in with low expectations. (I really didn't like the total recall remake, with the lens flares driving me to distraction) Robocop 2014 is not bad at all, its got some...
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