Robocop (2014)

[The Skull]

I'm more than interested in seeing the new movie and have no fear of liking it more than the original, because the first robocop will not be topped in suit design or in the graphic shocking horror, I don't see the new movie being as a treat, more of a hopefully interesting new take that will breathe some new life into the series.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

I don't see the new movie being as a treat..

Me either.

 

[V8_Club]

Was supposed to see this last Thursday but plans changed . Will be checking it out coming Thursday. Can't wait

 

[EndoSickness]

Liked it.

It is actually pretty decent.

Yes I do think it is good enough that some newbs won't be ashamed of themselves to say ''prefer it to the original'' - and that's what everyone in here fears, even guys like me, Difabio and Nova. I don't want people to say that, I want them to see and respect the original, then and only then being permitted to like this one.

Its very very different to the original, the whole angle they take on it. But it is likeable the way it plays out. I think its Nolan's Batman to Burton's Batman. You can prefer to watch one or the other but it doesn't mean the other is crap (except TDKR, which really was)

I am slightly conflicted in how I feel about that point actually because it goes against the grain of my MOS rants and my wish that Superhero films generally would stop with the Nolan $h!t and go back to fantasy. This Robocop feels less fantasy and more like its going for the real-world Nolan-type stuff. I feel like I'm showing a double standard there in being open to it here, I dunno.

Oldman and Keaton were brilliant, loved every scene they were in. Robocop himself or indeed Alex/Murphy as he is mostly referred to in the film (it makes sense in the movie) is good, I did find myself rooting for him, maybe not quite as much as Weller.



I'll mention a few other things in spoiler tags

Spoiler:

Didn't like the music in the training sequence, not sure it was the same as in that released clip, but whatever, didn't like it anyway. Nor did I like that the end credits began with 'I fought the Law', it seemed out of place

They do use the Basil Poledouris theme at the beginning but not at the end. Really seemed like they should have closed the film with it aswell.

Robocop's reveal is that dream sequence that was released. While nifty, still not as cool as Weller's reveal

He doesn't get a particularly good final scene. He's in his new suit, the wife and child enter the room and walk toward him and the doors close behind them cutting off our view and the scene ends. Then it cuts to another Sam Jackson news segment and amateur footage through a window of Robocop walking past. Not a very fist-pumping ending like you got in the original film with Weller turning around and smiling 'Murphy'

The fact that this Robocop can take damage and has to take cover and so on - it was OK, he still gets shot plenty - adds a bit of suspense I guess

Just to confirm that the black suit IS the one that sees all the action. He starts off in a silver suit, then Keaton says they should make him black. After Keaton is out of the picture it seems they go right back to silver and the more classic design. Presumably if there is a sequel he'd be in traditional Robocop colours for the entirety of that film

Buuuuuut if the showing I went to was anything to go by this film will not get a sequel. There was about 20 people there max. The wind and p!$$ing rain might have had something to do with that though.

If a sequel was made I would watch it.

You LIKED it?!?!?!?!?
That's something I would've never guessed!
I found it worse then 3 actually.
I had no sympathies for the new Murphy, no really cool scenes...the best scene was him against the 4 ED's, but that's it.
The silver suit looked the best, but...that really was it.
I simply can't even tell what it all was...it was all in all really bad.
No suspense like you said....I dunno...just totally disappointed and I will not own this.
The most soulless and crappy remake I've ever seen and no wonder no one from the original is in there.
They prolly saw and said: "We won't have anything to do with this."
One of the worst movies I've ever seen, together with Silent Hill 2.

 

[galmando]

Has anyone watched any of the Our Robocop Remake videos on YouTube yet?

Scene 27 had me laughing so hard

I'd link it but I think it may be against the rules, it's the scene where robocop shoots that guy in the junk, only 're-imagined' if you will.

Find it and watch it. So funny

 

[jye4ever]

I linked it last page.

 

[galmando]

I linked it last page.

So you did...

 

[EndoSickness]

Ummmmm

https://vimeo.com/86014703

"Ummmmmm" sums it up quite nice.
Not my kind of humour. Actually pretty dumb, but that's my opinion...

 

[galmando]

"Ummmmmm" sums it up quite nice.
Not my kind of humour. Actually pretty dumb, but that's my opinion...

It is dumb, but I think I like the complete ridiculousness of it.

 

[J3D1_KN1GHT]

That link is superb!
Bravo!
Blam willy BLAM!

 

[EVILFACE]

Liked it.

It is actually pretty decent.

Yes I do think it is good enough that some newbs won't be ashamed of themselves to say ''prefer it to the original'' - and that's what everyone in here fears, even guys like me, Difabio and Nova. I don't want people to say that, I want them to see and respect the original, then and only then being permitted to like this one.

Its very very different to the original, the whole angle they take on it. But it is likeable the way it plays out. I think its Nolan's Batman to Burton's Batman. You can prefer to watch one or the other but it doesn't mean the other is crap (except TDKR, which really was)

I am slightly conflicted in how I feel about that point actually because it goes against the grain of my MOS rants and my wish that Superhero films generally would stop with the Nolan $h!t and go back to fantasy. This Robocop feels less fantasy and more like its going for the real-world Nolan-type stuff. I feel like I'm showing a double standard there in being open to it here, I dunno.

Oldman and Keaton were brilliant, loved every scene they were in. Robocop himself or indeed Alex/Murphy as he is mostly referred to in the film (it makes sense in the movie) is good, I did find myself rooting for him, maybe not quite as much as Weller.



I'll mention a few other things in spoiler tags

Spoiler:

Didn't like the music in the training sequence, not sure it was the same as in that released clip, but whatever, didn't like it anyway. Nor did I like that the end credits began with 'I fought the Law', it seemed out of place

They do use the Basil Poledouris theme at the beginning but not at the end. Really seemed like they should have closed the film with it aswell.

Robocop's reveal is that dream sequence that was released. While nifty, still not as cool as Weller's reveal

He doesn't get a particularly good final scene. He's in his new suit, the wife and child enter the room and walk toward him and the doors close behind them cutting off our view and the scene ends. Then it cuts to another Sam Jackson news segment and amateur footage through a window of Robocop walking past. Not a very fist-pumping ending like you got in the original film with Weller turning around and smiling 'Murphy'

The fact that this Robocop can take damage and has to take cover and so on - it was OK, he still gets shot plenty - adds a bit of suspense I guess

Just to confirm that the black suit IS the one that sees all the action. He starts off in a silver suit, then Keaton says they should make him black. After Keaton is out of the picture it seems they go right back to silver and the more classic design. Presumably if there is a sequel he'd be in traditional Robocop colours for the entirety of that film

Buuuuuut if the showing I went to was anything to go by this film will not get a sequel. There was about 20 people there max. The wind and p!$$ing rain might have had something to do with that though.

If a sequel was made I would watch it.

I see plant money falling out of your pockets!!

 

[jye4ever]

DiFabio Bank.

 

[Maglor]

You LIKED it?!?!?!?!?
That's something I would've never guessed!
I found it worse then 3 actually.
I had no sympathies for the new Murphy, no really cool scenes...the best scene was him against the 4 ED's, but that's it.
The silver suit looked the best, but...that really was it.
I simply can't even tell what it all was...it was all in all really bad.
No suspense like you said....I dunno...just totally disappointed and I will not own this.
The most soulless and crappy remake I've ever seen and no wonder no one from the original is in there.
They prolly saw and said: "We won't have anything to do with this."
One of the worst movies I've ever seen, together with Silent Hill 2.

So you're saying you liked it?

 

[thenammagazine]

I see plant money falling out of your pockets!!

 

[EndoSickness]

So you're saying you liked it?

Say what?

 

[Maglor]

 

[a-dev]

Not counting you Endo because you seemed open to it but didn't like it after seeing it so fair enough but for everyone else - its a pride thing as much as anything else at this point. You chaps have been so vehemently opposed to this film, taking every single opportunity to slate it or to sarcastically jab at anyone who isn't doing the same that you can't afford to like it now. Or at least you won't admit it if you do. I hope at least some of you prove me wrong.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Yeah, as I said earlier - I'll watch it.. when it gets uploaded to youtube in a few years time.

 

[LipSmack]

Barely been in this thread, but is there any reason his right hand is exposed..?

 

[thenammagazine]

Not counting you Endo because you seemed open to it but didn't like it after seeing it so fair enough but for everyone else - its a pride thing as much as anything else at this point. You chaps have been so vehemently opposed to this film, taking every single opportunity to slate it or to sarcastically jab at anyone who isn't doing the same that you can't afford to like it now. Or at least you won't admit it if you do. I hope at least some of you prove me wrong.

Textbook deflection. Sounds more like you feel ashamed of yourself for liking it.