Robocop (2014)

[karamazov80]

I hope you guys are all celebrating Robocop History Week:

https://www.outlawvern.com/2014/02/10/robocop-cartoon/

 

[thenammagazine]

My primary issue with Man of Steel is that the character and mood aren't appropriate for the character and universe as I understand it in my mind, which were developed over the last 30 years reading comics, watching cartoons, watching the older movies, etc. I don't know much about the new Robocop, but the character isn't remotely as important as Superman is, and doesn't have a well established history of media focused on entertaining and teaching kids by portraying a certain character and stories in certain ways. So from that POV alone any update to Robocop wouldn't affect me very strongly.

RoboCop, though only coming in '87, also had all that, with the films, comics, toys, cartoons and even a weekly television show. All were centered around the character as portrayed by Weller. So while maybe not as long as Superman's history, his roots run just as deep.

 

[Darth Zangetsu]

I am going to see this one this weekend. A couple of friends and I watched the original last week, and now we are going to see this one. I hope it's good. I personally have no attachment to the old one or the character in general. So I am hoping for an entertaining film.

 

[karamazov80]

RoboCop, though only coming in '87, also had all that, with the films, comics, toys, cartoons and even a weekly television show. All were centered around the character as portrayed by Weller. So while maybe not as long as Superman's history, his roots run just as deep.

His roots were "just as deep" as Superman, who had been around since the '40s, and infiltrated every area of popular culture? C'mon now. I only really treat Robocop 1 as a good movie, and disregard the rest of it. So, I haven't rewatched the other stuff in many years, and don't really remember how closely the TV show or sequels accurately reflected the violent, biting satire of part 1. But my informal recollection was that all other Robocop ranged from "mediocre" to "sucked pretty hard" and didn't get the impression that anyone really uses much of it to help define who the character is to them. Unlike Superman, who was well represented across lots of different media in ways that strongly appealed to people, mostly kids. And where he maintained some essential core identity that transcended those different media. But of course, I'm sure there are some who feel differently and have developed some overall Robocop impression that was informed by all his different incarnations since the first film, and who based on that don't like the new movie.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Some of the older comics looked ok from what I've seen here & there.

 

[karamazov80]

I had some of those back in the day.

 

[RIDDICK]

I hope you guys are all celebrating Robocop History Week

I'll celebrate when HT figure is on da shelf.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

I'll be waiting a long time for my HT Act 3 RoboMurphy.

 

[thenammagazine]

His roots were "just as deep" as Superman, who had been around since the '40s, and infiltrated every area of popular culture? C'mon now. I only really treat Robocop 1 as a good movie, and disregard the rest of it. So, I haven't rewatched the other stuff in many years, and don't really remember how closely the TV show or sequels accurately reflected the violent, biting satire of part 1. But my informal recollection was that all other Robocop ranged from "mediocre" to "sucked pretty hard" and didn't get the impression that anyone really uses much of it to help define who the character is to them. Unlike Superman, who was well represented across lots of different media in ways that strongly appealed to people, mostly kids. And where he maintained some essential core identity that transcended those different media. But of course, I'm sure there are some who feel differently and have developed some overall Robocop impression that was informed by all his different incarnations since the first film, and who based on that don't like the new movie.

Though short lived, the cartoon was about what you'd expect from late 80's cartoons. The toys were on par with the best of them for the timeframe as well. The comic was actually, surprisingly well done and was considerably better than RoboCop3 (admittedly not hard). It continued Murphy's struggles of being human, dealing with the worst of detroit crime as well as him wanting to be reunited with his family. Even the Terminator vs. miniseries was well done, using Murphy as the basis for Skynet's ability to merge flesh with bionics. I'm sure if you'd been there and participated in it at the time, you'd likely feel the same. He didn't have the long run Superman had, but he's had enough roots into pop culture for people to be discouraged by a soulless cash-grab remake.

 

[karamazov80]

Fair enough. Comic movies over the last decade plus have definitely shown me how my own individual experiences have made a movie more or less palatable.

 

[thenammagazine]

Actually, if you're a fan of the character, it wouldn't hurt to look into the old Marvel run. They can probably be had for chump change now, too.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

An R rated animated RoboCop film based on events from the first film would've been excellent.

They should do that with Dredd too - because a sequel obviously ain't happening.

 

[thenammagazine]

An R rated animated RoboCop film based on events from the first film would've been excellent.

They should do that with Dredd too - because a sequel obviously ain't happening.

I hate to say it because I'd love a sequel to Urban's Dredd, but they really ****ed themselves on that, only releasing it here in 3D.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

I saw it locally in normal 2D - so glad that I did.

Just going OT for a sec, but wasn't Macfarlane planning an R rated animated Spawn film as a follow up to the 1997 film?

I'd love to see that happen actually..

 

[Dark_Knight_89]

An R rated animated RoboCop film based on events from the first film would've been excellent.

They should do that with Dredd too - because a sequel obviously ain't happening.

It's getting a sequel... kinda

https://screenrant.com/dredd-2-sequel-comic-book-release-date/

 

[Python]

I hate to say it because I'd love a sequel to Urban's Dredd, but they really ****ed themselves on that, only releasing it here in 3D.

Really? Dredd was probably my favorite film of last year but I refuse to watch anything in 3D, apart from the added cost and the loss of detail in the picture, it gives me headaches. Not giving the option of a 2D showing seems very strange indeed...

It's getting a sequel... kinda

https://screenrant.com/dredd-2-sequel-comic-book-release-date/

That has been and gone, as in sold out quick, there is a reprint coming with a special cover however but you have to order this week, I don't do graphic novels but I am tempted to make a start with this one.


EDIT:

"The DREDD: UNDERBELLY reprint is on its way with an awesome new cover by Jock! Make sure you order a copy by 17th February from any comic book store or online retailer worldwide using Diamond Distribution code DEC138479.

Remember: UNDERBELLY will NOT be available from your newsagents and is likely to be in high demand, so make sure you order a copy now!"

 

[jye4ever]

I'm the opposite, I enjoy great 3D and with the correct TV size at home (bigger the better) and Passive 3D (no headaches , stay away from Active), 3D movies can be lots of fun.

Avengers at home is an only 3D showing.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Selling tickets Jye?

 

[thenammagazine]

Really? Dredd was probably my favorite film of last year but I refuse to watch anything in 3D, apart from the added cost and the loss of detail in the picture, it gives me headaches. Not giving the option of a 2D showing seems very strange indeed...

Yeah, I didn't get it. I despise the 3D gimmick and will be glad when it dies the miserable, deserved death it does every time Hollywood tries it. Dredd was really hurt by that. Had they released it wider in 2D, it no doubt would've had a bigger box office and possibly warranted a sequel (financially).

Selling tickets Jye?

Wear your rain gear.

 

[galmando]

I despise the 3D gimmick and will be glad when it dies the miserable, deserved death it does every time Hollywood tries it.

I couldn't possibly agree anymore with that statement.

I think the only film that I've actually enjoyed the 3D aspect of is Gravity, otherwise it's this blurry mess on the screen.