Robocop (2014)

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That's the difference though, they want it to be crap, so therefor it is. Same with most of the internet. Don't forget that this is an evil, money grubbing, reboot that seeks to take a big ole' **** on the original. That's the intention of everyone involved with the project, because remember, as long as you're making money (which is up in the air considering it hasn't been released yet), you don't care about your reputation and you most certainly want YOUR work to bomb. The director that has made some pretty damn good documentaries and independent film WANTS this to kill his reputation, as long as he gets the big fat paycheck that I guess, the remake of a 27 year old classic provides. The actors too. Keaton, Oldman and Jackson, they're in this to knowingly lose it. That's why they signed up.

Personally, I hope this film succeeds in what it sets out to do. It's been dissed and **** on since it was announced (which I even contributed to). You got people like that youtube comic book girl irrationally raging about it without having ever seen it first, like it somehow threatens the existence of the original. As long as audiences (especially younger people) don't start the whole "the remake is better than the original" BS trend, I hope this film proves everyone wrong. It's the movies that usually go through struggle and harsh beginnings (either from studios or audiences) that come out on top. After seeing everyone rip the director to shreds, I'd love to see this movie get the last laugh.

If I think it sucks and don't like it next week, I'll admit it and say as much. I still have the original Robocop on my shelf and in my brain. What I don't get is this predetermined judgement from people. How do you know it sucks? I thought things looked grim after that one clip, then three more appeared and it looked good. I hated the black rubber suit and the hand thing when that was first shown, now these reviews provide insight that make sense of it. It's not like this is the new X-Men movie or Spider-Man movie where we've seen what these guys have done previously with the material. This? I've never seen a José Padilha Robocop film with the cast and crew this has. I don't know what I'm in store for, other than the regrettable plot points I've read that confirm . . . that my fears about superficial things weren't as major as I thought. I thought they were going to rip the original, make a parody of it, especially the original suit. It appears that isn't the case.

Great thoughts Difabio. I have been of a similar mind on this one as well as the new Superman vs Batman film. Everyone seems so ready for these movies to fail. They may very well do that, but why not wait and see. I am excited for the new DC Universe being created. I love those characters and hope they manage to bring them to life. I like the original Robocop. I grew up with the toys. But I am not about the just crap on this one. It looks interesting. I hope it is a decent film. I hope I like it just as much if not more than the original. Since they are going to keep remaking old properties, I hope they are good. I want more films like Rise of the Planet of the Apes. I hope this new Robocop lives up to it. And if not, oh well.
 
So is that what he looks like at the end? Not bad



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If I like the movie, and he has that look for a majority of the film (based on reviews/spoilers, he will be). I'd actually buy a figure of that.
 
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If I like the movie, and he has that look for a majority of the film (based on reviews/spoilers, he will be). I'd actually buy a figure of that.

Why keep it a secret for so long if he spends most of the film in a suit that would have been more palatable for people all along? Curious marketing strategy.
 
I wonder what the reactions would have been had any of those shots been the first pictures to surface of the reboot instead of this.




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Usually with films that I'm looking forward to, I try & stay away from spoilers period.

This one - I've clicked on every spoiler that's been posted so far. :lol
 
I reckon my first viewing of RubberSchlepp, will be a couple years from now when I'm checking out a youtube link on here, & I end up casually link hopping (as you do) to a link for the film, that someone's uploaded.

SSF is my one stop shop for trash & treasure. :yess:
 
Just saw a trailer for it just now!
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The deconstruction thing, sight unseen, strikes me as maybe being cruel. I wonder about the context of that. Would they not worry about the psychological impact that would have on Murphy? Imagine how freaky it would be to find out all that's left of you is some organs and part of your skeleton and to actually be shown that. That would **** you right up.
 
The deconstruction thing, sight unseen, strikes me as maybe being cruel. I wonder about the context of that. Would they not worry about the psychological impact that would have on Murphy? Imagine how freaky it would be to find out all that's left of you is some organs and part of your skeleton and to actually be shown that. That would **** you right up.

They're more concerned about the shock value to the audience. Which is why they showed it.
 
The deconstruction thing, sight unseen, strikes me as maybe being cruel. I wonder about the context of that. Would they not worry about the psychological impact that would have on Murphy? Imagine how freaky it would be to find out all that's left of you is some organs and part of your skeleton and to actually be shown that. That would **** you right up.

Yes and no. It would be horrible traumatic, but it could also be used in a way to psychologically adapt you to your new life. By showing you that it is an impossibility to ever return to that life, you may become more accepting of your current reality. It would ultimately depend on the person. Some people would break immediately, and suffer psychological damage that could never be undone. Others would accept it, and chose to either end their existence, or embrace this new reality. I would assume they would have done extensive psych evals prior to doing this. I mean you would need to know what type of individual you are dealing with. Especially in this version, where his personality and memories seem to be still there. Whereas in the original, he wasn't aware of being Murphy for some time.
 
Yes and no. It would be horrible traumatic, but it could also be used in a way to psychologically adapt you to your new life. By showing you that it is an impossibility to ever return to that life, you may become more accepting of your current reality. It would ultimately depend on the person. Some people would break immediately, and suffer psychological damage that could never be undone. Others would accept it, and chose to either end their existence, or embrace this new reality. I would assume they would have done extensive psych evals prior to doing this. I mean you would need to know what type of individual you are dealing with. Especially in this version, where his personality and memories seem to be still there. Whereas in the original, he wasn't aware of being Murphy for some time.

Then again, you could say "**** it" and vent your head. :lol
 
It's funny you say that because I think after the trauma and seeing what he is, he's like "just ****ing kill me now".
 
It's funny you say that because I think after the trauma and seeing what he is, he's like "just ****ing kill me now".

I think that would be the first response of a lot of people, if they did not go insane first. But with some work you could coax them into the idea that while very different from the life they have known, this is still life. You are still you, just a different you. And if they bought that, you can begin to play on the aspect of philosophy. Are we our minds? And if so, if the mind is all that makes us what we are, does it matter what body it is in? Again you would need an extensive psych profile to make it work. Details on religion, beliefs, everything. You could profile out an individual whom this approach would work on.
 
It's funny you say that because I think after the trauma and seeing what he is, he's like "just ****ing kill me now".

Not gonna lie. I would be screaming that and crying hysterically quite likely. I'm squeamish. Seeing my spine and internal organs would deeply disturb me.
I would prefer to just take their word for it and accept that I was mostly a machine now.
 
Not gonna lie. I would be screaming that and crying hysterically quite likely. I'm squeamish. Seeing my spine and internal organs would deeply disturb me.
I would prefer to just take their word for it and accept that I was mostly a machine now.

Just seeing my left arm getting pulled out would make me be like, "okay, okay, I believe you". I like Oldman's expression in that little shot too. Almost seems cringe worthy.
 
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