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Sep 29, 2014 - 12:43 PM
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Warlok
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I recently viewed the BluRay of the recent remake of Robocop, with little expectation but some interest. Picked it up cheap/on sale. I like the original two (sans #2`s music) so I instinctively thought it a grand error to remake it. Some of the pre-release photos gave a 'cheap' impression, chief among them how Alex Murphy didn`t look robotic at all, in his body-formed rubber suit.
Extremely good. I lament that with such good effort they could not have bent/wound the tale around the aforementioned 1 and 2, in essence not "remaking" it. However, this was one of the most pleasant surprises I have had for film. The work *is* absolutely true to the spirit of the originals. The main actor (as with most therein) is excellent, and the story scope is pretty sober & smart. I would point to some of the execution of robot vs. Robo sequences as being one-dimensional and unimaginative, but in all other respects this film is impressive. It is also fairly gutsy in some of the material it touches upon, unafraid to present subjects or a viewpoint.
If you enjoyed the originals and District 9, you`ll want to give this one a chance. Recommended.
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Extremely good. I lament that with such good effort they could not have bent/wound the tale around the aforementioned 1 and 2, in essence not "remaking" it. However, this was one of the most pleasant surprises I have had for film. The work *is* absolutely true to the spirit of the originals.
Indeed "true to the spirit", but without Paul Verhoven's mad edge. This is what passes for subversive in the mass media after the 0.1% have closed ranks and decreed that nothing dangerous will be intentionally sponsored.
We'll have to stick with STAR TREK re-plays for that.
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