The integration of humans and machine has long been a fascination of science fiction. Think Darth Vader. RoboCop is still another one of the most ingenious characters created for a motion picture, and in certain ways, Alita: Battle Angel, which I showcased in Ted's MOVIE OF THE WEEK, can be viewed as a female version of Robocop. Films about cybernetic organisms highlight the mechanics and computerization of their main characters, but usually, their stories are ultimately about humanity.
I'm a fan of the original RoboCop films, and I even like the Canadian mini-series RoboCop: Prime Directives, despite its less-than-stellar production value.
A remake can be a risky venture, and when I first saw the RoboCop reboot of 2014, I was less than impressed. However, after seeing it again, my thoughts for the movie were the polar opposite.
You can't go wrong with an outstanding cast that includes Michael Keaton, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch), and in the lead role, the very underrated Swedish-American actor, Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad).
Although the movie was profitable, it got mixed reviews, and it certainly didn't achieve the same level of success as its original counterpart. Some parts are faithful to the original, but the new RoboCop film makes several departures from the 1987 classic, like the almost complete lack of satire and humor and the introduction of a few new characters.
Nonetheless, RoboCop (2014) joins the growing list of movies that I've come to treasure despite giving it initially a lower rating. Now that the movie's hype can no longer be a distraction, the 2014 RoboCop is unquestionably worth a second look.
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