Trailer for Robocop remake

[TigerClaw]

The trailer for the remake of Robocop has been released, Check it out.

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[oldmanwinters]

I'm not a big fan of the older movies, but Robocop is a fun concept. Don't know what I think about ol' Murphy's alternate (I guess?) black coating, however.

[Shreddhead]

I think this could be pretty good. But I like the black suit waaaay less than the grey/metallic one( did they seriously need to make it black to appeal to this generation?). And Im not sure im sold on his robotic voice. That being said, im looking forward to it.

[Allio]

Meh...looks like a fun popcorn flick

though tough luck from what I hear about from the director of the movie

[chrisdude]

Looks like something I'll see. But it also looks like it might walk that Karate Kid line, where I think, "This is so similar to the original, I'm not sure why it was remade..."

But a trailer isn't much to judge on, and it's been years since I watched the original.

[kwalsh007]

Man Im a big fan of RoboCop. The first one had this over the top, ultra-violent, zainy, Mad Magazine feel of how bad the future was. Like kinda comical. This one looks cool but seems to be lacking in the charm the original had.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Never seen any of the previous movies, but that suit looks insanely awesome. His suit in the old movies looks better, though. it had a certain charm about the way it looks.

The whole movie looks awesome. might go see this.

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

I posted the trailer to my FB wall last night.
Overall it's missing that charm the original had.

What I like is that the action looks good. It also has Sam Jackson and Michael Keaton.

What I dont like is that, the trailer for the over didn't make me want to see the movie. Visually the movie looks like others before it, like the Total Recall remake and even Dredd. And I really liked the Extended Director's Cut of the new Total Recall.
The black armor... I dont know about it but I feel it's this movies attempt to move itself from the original. The metallic looked fine. Also the actor already i getting a bit of face time as Robo in the trailer, which didn't happen until the end of the original when the character started to "wake up".

What I would hope from this movie is real character development and hero's struggle in being human.
I miss a good cyberpunk movie and I was hoping this would deliver on some level... but there's still time before it's release.

[chrisdude]

In reference to missing charm, it should be noted that the remake is PG-13. :ohwell:

[ObiWanFan4life]

In reference to missing charm, it should be noted that the remake is PG-13. :ohwell:

God damnit. :lol:

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah, a PG-13 Robocop remake. Count me out.

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

HAHAHAHA I didn't even notice that!

[TigerClaw]

I'm looking forward to it, The original Robocop when you look at it now, Is a relic of the time it was made, the 1980s. The remake is not trying to be like the original by any means, Even though there are some references to the original. But this remake is made for a broader audience.

[Luke795]

Are there any fans of the Robocop cartoons or live action TV shows?

[Leo656]

I watched 'em but can't say I remember much about 'em.

The original movie is one of my favorites of all time, so I'll probably see this new one, but I doubt it will have the cutting satire or social commentary the original had. "Cop gets killed, becomes robot" was like, not even HALF of what that movie was about. Without the satire, it's just another action movie, which is where 2 and 3 went wrong.

And I don't think the PG-13 rating necessarily has to mean it's going to be bad, all by itself. Although the violence in the original was over-the-top by necessity, in order to illustrate how desensitized to violence society has become, but again, I don't think the remake will be including any of the original's social commentary, so it could still do alright if it's a little less violent. They're trying to reach a wider audience, after all; PG-13 is the rating that sells the most tickets.

[Jester]

So...4th degree burns? What?

[Allio]

So...4th degree burns? What?

what?

There are six degrees of burns, 5 and 6th usually means an autopsy

[Jester]

what?

There are six degrees of burns, 5 and 6th usually means an autopsy
I thought there were only 3....but that's "that you can survive."

Supposedly Murphy suffers 4th, according to the trailer.

[Leo656]

I couldn't get audio on the computer I was watching it on. :ohwell:

[That Matt Guy]

Yeah, a PG-13 Robocop remake. Count me out.

I agree. The original movie was going to be rated X due to the violence until they toned it down.

[Leo656]

To be fair, violence by itself isn't the sole indicator of something's value. The original had a *reason* to be so over-the-top violent. I don't think the new one is going for the same allegorical subtext, though; if it's "just" an action movie then it doesn't necessarily have to be hardcore just to move the story along.

If gore is the only measure of how good a movie is, then the "Saw" movies would be great and not garbage. There's a time and a place for it. I'm still gonna wait and see on this one, but just because it's not as gory doesn't mean it won't be good, in and of itself.

[Gin Rummy]

I'm not expecting this movie to be as great as the original. Although I was expecting it to be a lot worse, It looks okay. A lot better than that awful, new Judge Dredd movie. I just concerned about the rating. (I want to see that Toxic Waste guy again.) :D

[The Stryker]

I'm not expecting this movie to be as great as the original. Although I was expecting it to be a lot worse, It looks okay. A lot better than that awful, new Judge Dredd movie. I just concerned about the rating. (I want to see that Toxic Waste guy again.) :D

Whoa wait.

Dredd was awesome.

[That Matt Guy]

To be fair, violence by itself isn't the sole indicator of something's value. The original had a *reason* to be so over-the-top violent. I don't think the new one is going for the same allegorical subtext, though; if it's "just" an action movie then it doesn't necessarily have to be hardcore just to move the story along.

If gore is the only measure of how good a movie is, then the "Saw" movies would be great and not garbage. There's a time and a place for it. I'm still gonna wait and see on this one, but just because it's not as gory doesn't mean it won't be good, in and of itself.

I never said gore or violence alone makes a good movie, just look at all the horror remakes that pale in comparison to the originals (TCM anyone?)

The only real reason Robocop 1987 was over the top with the violence was because it was Paul Verhoeven.

[BODYCOUNT]

Movie looks cool! The body count better be high! but pg 13 i doubt it :(

[Cure]

Movie looks cool! The body count better be high! but pg 13 i doubt it :(

Irrelevant. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King has the highest body count and is rated PG-13.

...but really, body count matters? Come on.

Oh wait. I guess it does to you.

[BODYCOUNT]

Irrelevant. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King has the highest body count and is rated PG-13.

...but really, body count matters? Come on.

Oh wait. I guess it does to you.

yes cause when i was a kid growing up robo cop had alot of violence and thats what was appealing to me and action movies in general in the 80s. so if it can nail that much then i guess they can make the story fit for todays world. but dont pussify it.

[TigerClaw]

I'm looking forward to the remake, You don't need blood and gore to sell the movie when the story is the most important part about it. The fact its PG-13, Its made for a broader audience. I only seen the original ones on video, and I remember seeing Robocop 2 in the theater.

Judging from the trailer, The FX looks miles better then original. The original FX were stop motion animation. I think the ED-209 with the CGI will be cooler.

[Andrew NDB]

Lots of movies don't need to be R-rated. RoboCop isn't one of them. A remake shouldn't have been bothered with if it was to be made for babies.

And there is social commentary in the remake, but it's different social commentary. Read a big missive from the director about a year ago about it.

[TigerClaw]

Black Nerd did a review of the Robocop remake trailer.

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[Cure]

No one caaaaaaares. God, his awful face is in like every thread.

[Candy Kappa]

I'm sold on the trailer, I'm a huge fan of the original Robocop movie.

I love the themes in Robocop and honestly the ultra violence is just a added bonus, not the actual appeal, for me at least. And the people whining about the remake being "pussy-fied" and crap because of the toned down violence is down right laughable.

[TigerClaw]

I'm sold on the trailer, I'm a huge fan of the original Robocop movie.

I love the themes in Robocop and honestly the ultra violence is just a added bonus, not the actual appeal, for me at least. And the people whining about the remake being "pussy-fied" and crap because of the toned down violence is down right laughable.
Very true, a lot of people don't seem to get the point on what a remake is, Its not supposed to be like the original, But rather, a director's own spin on the story. Sure it would have a few homages, But that's that.

[Leo656]

I can't really disagree with any of this...

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-signs-new-robocop-movie-might-be-terrible/

[TigerClaw]

Check out the 1st clip from the Robocop remake.

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[shuriken]

I can't really disagree with any of this...

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-signs-new-robocop-movie-might-be-terrible/

Neither can I... Still wanna see it.

[Candy Kappa]

I kinda like the hand, in the original his hand was salvable, but the corp guy didn't want it on him. I'm sure they have some nifty ( but probably blatant in-your-face) ideas for keeping it in the re-telling.

[Xav]

I thought it was decent, though I did think it was kinda gross how he was just a head and a pair of lungs.

[TigerClaw]

I saw it earlier this afternoon, I thought it was good, It was better then I expected.

[Fugitoid Jones]

Remember when Hollywood used to produce original ideas and didn't just make remakes of movies that weren't even 30 years old? Seriously; Total Recall, Footloose, Fright Night, RoboCop, Nightmare on Elm St, and now they're working on a Point Break remake. These are all movies that don't need remakes!! If Hollywood can't produce original ideas, they should at least remake movies that could benefit from a modern retelling, movies that not many people are aware of. It's irritating to keep seeing movies that hold up well today are getting "updated".