Directed by:
Paul VerhoevenCinematography:
Jost VacanoComposer:
Basil PoledourisCast:
Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, Robert DoQui, Ray Wise, Felton Perry, Paul McCrane, Calvin Jung (more)VOD (5)
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When an honest cop (Peter Weller) is killed in the line of duty, the embattled Detroit Police Department of the future brings him back to life as RoboCop, the latest in cyborg technology. Programmed to be the ultimate law enforcer, RoboCop's not supposed to remember his human past - but memories of life, love and family are flooding in, blurring the line between man and machine, even as RoboCop sweeps the streets of "scum." (Showtime)
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In Verhoeven’s hands, a B-movie premise turned into a not entirely B-movie result, with some satire popping up here and there, but I still can’t decide whether I liked RoboCop or not. I think it could be done a lot better and smarter. I would love to see that remake from Aronofsky that people were talking about at some point.
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Another sci-fi classic from the 80s. It may be far behind Cameron's Terminator, but Verhoeven shows his flair for the genre introducing a new iconic action hero to the world. In some moments, of course, it's clear that this film is no longer one of the youngest, but the imaginative and typically Verhoeven gory action scenes make up for it. The future is portrayed quite soberly, without flying cars or buildings, which the visual effects crew probably didn't feel like doing anyway. Instead, we see grim streets filled with violence, burglary and rape, the resolution of which is a routine and relaxed affair for RoboCop, much like going number two is for us. This film won't captivate or surprise, but it will always entertain. 75%
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RoboCop is a movie for fans of the action genre and a bloody spectacle without much appeal for other viewers. Craftsmanship-wise, it is decently executed, which is expected from Paul Verhoeven, who is experienced and skilled. In some moments, it has a slightly cheesy tone, but again, that is not surprising from Verhoeven. Overall impression: 40%. A film that draws on nostalgia and a teenage audience's perspective.
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RoboCop is exemplary primarily in its exceptionally well-executed genre colouring. Few succeed in implementing the darkness of the environment and, above all, the emphasis on blood and brutality in high-tech sci-fi as effectively. Cameron partially achieved that in the Terminator series, and Verhoeven precisely accomplishes it here. Technically skillful, decently acted – the villains in quality supporting roles and the atmosphere are top-notch. But what you appreciate the most is the director, his signature can be seen in every one of his films. This applies one hundred percent to RoboCop.
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Another excellent sci-fi thriller which, together with Terminator, was and still belongs to the best of the 80s. It was also the first Paul Verhoeven film I’d seen, and I became an instant fan. RoboCop is literally packed with thrilling action scenes, but it also contains moments that bring you closer to the character of Alex Murphy, mostly focusing on the memories of his family. Fortunately, pre-1990 films didn't use so much of the now typical American melodrama, so these scenes work well. Another big plus is the cast. You’ll hardly find a nastier villain than Kurtwood Smith.
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