Comments on: Movie Review – RoboCop (1987)

By: Rodney Twelftree

Rodney Twelftree — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 01:39:07 +0000

In reply to Dan. Agreed, Dan. RoboCop remains the shining light in a society riddled with corruption, violence and the very worst of human nature. If the film has any weakness, it's that Murphy's humanity isn't developed enough at the opening before he becomes RoboCop, but this is a minor quibble that comes from millennial appreciation and not from an of-the-era narrative foundation.

By: Rodney Twelftree

Rodney Twelftree — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 01:37:15 +0000

In reply to Wendell. Thanks mate! I really loved this film as a kid (mainly for the action) and as an adult I can now appreciate its many layers of subtext. A marvellously prescient film dressed up as an action thriller.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 23:28:07 +0000

Terrific piece Rodney. RoboCop's many layers have made my appreciation of it evolve over the years since first seeing it as a kid. But in all those years not once have I ever thought it less than fantastic. Your thoughts on the villains is a reminder why the film has such a powerfully disturbing undertone - it's that most people in the film are bad. RoboCop is the white knight in a sea of villains. My recent post “Extraordinary” Doc “Magnus” About Chess Prodigy Magnus Carlsen To Hit UK Cinemas November 25

By: Wendell

Wendell — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:01:06 +0000

"…you can choose to watch it as simply and mindlessly as you’re able, or dig deep into every facet of this utterly fascinating and stylistic film."

For me, this is the absolute key. It works on so many levels and pulls no punches on any of them. Love your assessment of Kurtwood Smith's performance. He was definitely someone we love to hate. Great review.

By: Rodney Twelftree

Rodney Twelftree — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:45:45 +0000

In reply to keith7198. My favourite part was always the acid-burned henchman. LOL kersplat!

By: Rodney Twelftree

Rodney Twelftree — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:45:14 +0000

In reply to Grog the Ginger. Oh dude. I think this is something you need to remedy as soon as possible. Except for the Robocop 2014 bit.

By: keith7198

keith7198 — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:22:25 +0000

YES! I can't possible tell you how many times I watched this growing up. So many classic lines and I just love Clarence Boddicker. Classic villain.

By: Grog the Ginger

Grog the Ginger — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:37:27 +0000

I'll admit it, I haven't seen Robocop. At least I also haven't seen Robocop 2014.