omg, could this actually be a "reboot" of an 80s classic that is BETTER?

[Darren Dirt]

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=robocop+2014+trailer


Seriously looks ass-kicking; an amazing cast, and it seems like they might have done a good job of modernification, without turning into accidental self-parody... Balancing action and effects with a could-be-decent story #fingersCrossed

(even ED-209 might not be as laughably vulnerable , more dextrous looking imo)

[Mr. Analog]

I'm surprised by two things from this http://youtu.be/INmtQXUXez8

1. The new depth they are giving the character

2. The fact that the depth was conveyed in a trailer

I am genuinely interested in seeing this.

[Tom]

I am too. It looks great! I'm somewhat surprised they decided to go with a self aware robo-cop. The original was pretty much an automaton.

[Tom]

Also I wonder if its based in detroit? :DD it really did go bankrupt...

[Darren Dirt]

I am too. It looks great! I'm somewhat surprised they decided to go with a self aware robo-cop. The original was pretty much an automaton.

The trailer makes it clear -- again, a nice surprise! -- that the "cop" is pretty much immobile and lacking in "free will" buried within the "robo" ... until somehow his humanatee is able to regain control over his robofied body parts. Coolness and crying ensues.



PS: Gary Oldman better watch his back; Jones is gonna come looking for him...

[Tom]

Yeah, but hes far more human than the original from what I saw. personality seemed to be somewhat intact.

[Darren Dirt]

Yeah, but hes far more human than the original from what I saw. personality seemed to be somewhat intact.

speaking of "intact"... only thing that kinda stands out imo as "meh" from the trailer:
Robo's face is undamaged





edit: although it's actually explainable with current technology! so idk...

[Mr. Analog]

Yeah, I saw the helmet come down and thought two things: I AM THE LAW! and/or Irn Man

Also yeah, they can film in a post apocalyptic version of Detroit (aka ... regular Detroit)

[Darren Dirt]

How to Fix ROBOCOP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daXwWFZF5rk (NSFW language)

some great points, I gotta admit.

[Mr. Analog]

some GREAT points

[Darren Dirt]

One easy way to guarantee an increase* in the Cool Level by at least 3 points: a cameo by a certain actor whose voice is extremely cool and instantly recognizable. Probably as a disagreeable bureacrat or military general or something.





*LOL, right after posting the above, I found THIS on Tropes. Geez, it has a name? Or... what's the term for "something enters existent reality as soon you think of it"? #freaky

[Mr. Analog]

Some of the examples given are kind of questionable but the rule generally applies

[Darren Dirt]

So did anyone end up seeing this? In your opinion, please share -- was it worthy of 90 minutes of viewing, or should it be under arrest?

[Melbosa]

I watched it.  Was decent.

[Mr. Analog]

It was pretty weak, wait for Netflix