DiFabio
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Looking forward to Deckards review.
They already reviewed it.
Looking forward to Deckards review.
They already reviewed it.
Yup, all three of me hated it.
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.
Firstly, I read your whole post a-dev - including the spoilers..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)..
Firstly, I read your whole post a-dev - including the spoilers..
Seriously, the insight is appreciated - regardless of my view on this film so far.
Secondly, the above part I quoted - don't agree with that. While - sure, RoboCop has been pushed via various media avenues since 1987 (& in that sense has a degree of ongoing milkability), I don't see the character in the same light as institutions like Batman or Kal-El, who have lent themselves perfectly to re-interpretation over the last 70+ years.
The Verhoeven film was a one shot - & that's how it should've stayed. It was a perfect way to salute the character / film - by leaving it alone after that. Why does everything have to be wrung until it's bone dry, before it's time to move on?
I know this is common knowledge, but the only 'remakes' that were justified over the years, were ones that actually improved the property - or gave it new life.
Ehh.. what can I say that hasn't already been said adnauseum..
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