Trailer for Robocop remake

[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.)

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by 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.)

Whoa wait.

Dredd was awesome.

[That Matt Guy]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by BODYCOUNT

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]

Originally Posted by Cure

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.

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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-...t-be-terrible/

[TigerClaw]

Check out the 1st clip from the Robocop remake.

[shuriken]

Originally Posted by Leo656

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

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-signs-...t-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".