RoboCop Reboot - Part 2

[Verbal21]

I agree with you
It would've been nicer if they paid some homage to the original design instead of completely ignoring it

I agree, but then again, it doesn't even bother me anymore when a movie doesn't feel as if it has to pay homages to their predecessor. As long as his gun comes out of a thigh holster, I'll be more than satisfied with that.

 

[jmc]

Then it's going to be some watered down PG bull **** as well.

 

[Viral]

What the hell happened with the filming? Are they still in Toronto? Maybe shooting in closed sets.

 

[carlosbealerto]

Please, let's not even compare this one to the original- as far as story... I know, it's called "robocop" too, but this is a re-imagination of the character. They're 2 different movies based on the same premise: turning a man- a cop- into a machine, and the different story scenarios that would stem from that.

Certainly, they've kept aspects of the original- otherwise, why call it robocop?- but they've reinterpreted it. And as far as technology, a lot more advanced.

What I must say though, is that I don't think they'll top Peter Weller's performance, he IS Robocop, period. I'm also curious about whether or not they'll make Robocop feel like a cyborg to the audience- an aspect that the original just NAILED as well- both with and without the helmet on. From what it looks like, I must agree with the haters, it does look like some dude in a suit, so this guy Kinnaman better step up to the plate, as well as post production (sound, lights, effects, etc), to make this version of Robo more Robo and less batman.

 

[Immortalfire]

He looks like Batman and Iron Man had a baby.

 

[Britannic]

I never cared about the original but I'm excited about this one because of the director and the cast. I like the script very much AND the suit as well. Can't wait to see where it is heading.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Has the whole colour-changing 'SWAT-mode' body thing been debunked or is it genuine? Wondering if w are going to see some silver armor at som point......

 

[B.A. Baracus]

Its genuine, i few people on here have read the script.

 

[Destructus86]

He looks like Batman and Iron Man had a baby.

I feel bad for the person that had to deliver THAT!

 

[jmc]

Please, let's not even compare this one to the original- as far as story... I know, it's called "robocop" too, but this is a re-imagination of the character. They're 2 different movies based on the same premise: turning a man- a cop- into a machine, and the different story scenarios that would stem from that.

Certainly, they've kept aspects of the original- otherwise, why call it robocop?- but they've reinterpreted it. And as far as technology, a lot more advanced.

Then call it something else and do something original. Don't tell me it's Robocop when it's not.

 

[Slushy]

They're 2 different movies based on the same premise

I wish people had the same mentality when it came to Total Recall.

 

[culver3vlr22]

I wish people had the same mentality when it came to Total Recall.

Ppl did just not enough. And total recall is so much different than this, total recall had to try and top Arnold , that's not happening...

This is a movie about the character Robocop. Total recall was a remake. Its different its easy to compair the too(both Paul v films)

Robocop is clearly being taking more serious by MGM(cause hell if this don't work their almost F&#ked)

This cast and script is so good I'm to the point Idc that their remaking one of the films that help shape me into the nerdy stoner I am

 

[knowsbleed]

Rubber... suit.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I'm sorry, but I watched the original Robocop the other day and the design of this version of the character is frankly a joke. The original design is so iconic and unique even to this day, Robocop 2.0 doesn't even attempt to pay homage to it and looks like the bastard offspring of Batman and Iron Man. I've tried to give it the benefit of the doubt but I don't care how good the film ends up, this is not and will never be Robocop.

No offense jmc, but your gripe is a joke. As a fan of the original, I agree, the 80s suit is iconic but to expect bulky suit to return decades later is preposterous. Quite frankly, you're being too judgmental. You may not be a fan of suit's design, but to proclaim that no matter how good the finish product will be it'll never be Robocop, THAT is on par with purist spite.

 

[TheBeastWithin]

No offense jmc, but your gripe is a joke. As a fan of the original, I agree, the 80s suit is iconic but to expect bulky suit to return decades later is preposterous. Quite frankly, you're being too judgmental. You may not be a fan of suit's design, but to proclaim that no matter how good the finish product will be it'll never be Robocop, THAT is on par with purist spite.

Absolutely spot on. I'm a huge fan of the original and the suit and film are iconic. There's no way a technology-based cyborg would look anything now like he did 25 years ago. If you're a purist and you just object to the new Robocop aesthetically, that's one thing, but all these people condemning it outright because they simply don't like the look of the new one is purism. People hated the The Dark Knight suit because it looked nothing like the comic suit but because we got amazing films and performances everyone grew to accept it, even prefer it. I think if the movie is above average in quality the same will happen.

 

[matrix_ghost]

Rubber... suit.

When you look at movies like Iron Man , they don't even make metal suits anymore. It's very impractical to use metal. They often use light materials such as rubber or plastic and use a metallic paint finish to make the suit look like metal. Of course we're also looking at the suit in just normal light. We don't know what kind of lighting or camera filters are used to film this movie.

 

[carlosbealerto]

Then call it something else and do something original. Don't tell me it's Robocop when it's not.

Well, how else are they supposed to call a story based on a dead cop turned into a machine?!

"THE ZOMBIE CYBORG WHO MAKES PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW"

... right...

 

[The Guard]

I'm not getting this "guy in a suit" complaint. Robocop pretty much ALWAYS looked like a guy in a suit and a helmet, or a guy in a suit of techy armor with a helmet on. It's just that in the original, that suit was slightly bulkier, and the vest armor/chest piece stuck out further. But the rest of it, aside from the absolutely absurd shoulders on the original...the size comparisons are, well, kind of comparable, especially the legs and feet. He still has

Given the streamlining of technology over the years, the design being less bulky makes all kinds of sense.

As you can see in these pictures, he's still got a pretty big helmet/head, pretty sizeable shoulders and "biceps", the big forearm look remains, and he still has fairly massive legs/feet.

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/wp-co...10/robocop-set-pics.jpg&h=360&w=600&zc=1&q=80

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/robocop-kinneman-set-suit7.jpg

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/wp-co...el-kinnaman-robocop-motorcycle-scenes-04.jpeg

 

[TheBeastWithin]

I'm not getting this "guy in a suit" complaint. Robocop pretty much ALWAYS looked like a guy in a suit and a helmet, or a guy in a suit of techy armor with a helmet on. It's just that in the original, that suit was slightly bulkier, and the vest armor/chest piece stuck out further. But the rest of it, aside from the absolutely absurd shoulders on the original...the size comparisons are, well, kind of comparable, especially the legs and feet. He still has

Given the streamlining of technology over the years, the design being less bulky makes all kinds of sense.

As you can see in these pictures, he's still got a pretty big helmet/head, pretty sizeable shoulders and "biceps", the big forearm look remains, and he still has fairly massive legs/feet.

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/wp-co...10/robocop-set-pics.jpg&h=360&w=600&zc=1&q=80

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/robocop-kinneman-set-suit7.jpg

http://www.dreammoviecast.com/wp-co...el-kinnaman-robocop-motorcycle-scenes-04.jpeg

Precisely. He's always looked like a man in a suit, the suit is just less bulky now. This is necessary because of the logical advances in technology. Robocop was bulky, slow, strong, durable, and heavy. Because of the massive advances in tech, Robocop should be sleeker and faster while maintaining the strength and durability of the original.

 

[TheBeastWithin]

Robocop for H&M.

I thought Weller's baritone voice and delivery was an important aspect of the original Robocop character. It's nice to hear Kinnaman has a similar vocal gravity.

http://youtu.be/7_YorYJQ4WI

 

[Rodrigo90]

Weller sounded off from time to time in RC2

 

[jmc]

No offense jmc, but your gripe is a joke. As a fan of the original, I agree, the 80s suit is iconic but to expect bulky suit to return decades later is preposterous. Quite frankly, you're being too judgmental. You may not be a fan of suit's design, but to proclaim that no matter how good the finish product will be it'll never be Robocop, THAT is on par with purist spite.

Why is it preposterous? That's Robocop - if you're going to remake it at least of the decency to respect the original design to some degree, I'm not talk talking a direct remake, I'm talking about using it as genuine inspiration, something that takes it's inspiration from the 80's costume as opposed to this Bamann/Iron Man/ Gi Joe hybrid. If that's me being a 'purist' then so be it. The design is ****ing awful and I don't apologize for saying it.

 

[obin_gam]

Robocop for H&M.

I thought Weller's baritone voice and delivery was an important aspect of the original Robocop character. It's nice to hear Kinnaman has a similar vocal gravity.

http://youtu.be/7_YorYJQ4WI

I seriously can't unhear the swedishness of his accent Even tho it's subtle, it's gonna bug the hell out of me during the entire movie

 

[Hunter Rider]

There's no hint of his Swedish accent in The Killing.

 

[MadVillainy]

There's no hint of his Swedish accent in The Killing.

Yeah I didnt even realize it until i saw an interview with him