RoboCop Reboot - Part 5

[TheVileOne]

LOL at you all derailing this thread.

 

[Poni_Boy]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

Nah, definitely not the only one. But it appears we're few and far between round these parts.

Anyway, my Robo review will be up once embargo lifts. Let me know what you think. Always hungry for feedback.

 

[Tanin]

LOL at you all derailing this thread.

Robocop sux cause it not R rated. RAWRRR!!!!!!
(I'd buy that for a dollar)

 

[Poni_Boy]

I think like all things, Robo 2014 will be a matter of taste. Some will like it, some won't. We'll decide for ourselves.

I applaud this non-statement statement. It's like a lawyer wrote it t:

But seriously, this movie shouldn't bomb regardless of its public reaction. They're marketing is very strongly. And the tiered release rollout will help.

 

[TWayneP]

Was that directed at anyone or...

Not to start a debate on the issue or anything but, yes, there is a difference between a professional reviewer, an amateur reviewer and a critic. There's a big difference.

No not directed at anyone in particular. Not taking a jab at you or anything. Apologies if you felt that way. That's just the way I feel. Trust me it's not a "I like this even if I haven't seen it but I know it's good but you said it's bad so let me tell you why you're wrong" griping. I'm not like that. I havnt said anything about the movie one way or the other, and I'm certainly not telling you your wrong. The only things I've commented on are what I legitimately know happens and the choice of music in the film, which I can determine before I see the film because I REALLY hate the songs that were chosen. I've only spoken in supporting the act of "rebooting/remaking" a character like RoboCop, wether it's BAD or NOT. As an artist I believe in open interpretation and modern updates to classic characters. In this case RoboCop. I fully support the new film, but I sure as **** don't care if it's good or bad when all is said and done. It's good for the character and brand either way. If I like it then that's the cherry on top. People judge things harshly far too often before seeing a finished product. Doesn't matter what it is. I can get into this type of discussion in another rant though lol.

As of now I'm neutral on the film until I see it. Leaning toward not liking it based on everything I know happens.(and I already know every single thing that happens lol) I'm not letting positive or negative reviews hinder that. It's entirely based on what I know happens in the actual film.

I have nothing against reviews at all. I'm just not personally influenced by them. There are plenty of people who are heavily influenced by them and it just bugs me. So be it.

Now I'm not saying everyone is like that. I'm speaking generally again, and there are plenty of people like me out there. Even as you mentioned. There's no difference to me personally between a critic, amatuer, and whatever else. You can explain the difference all you want, but there isn't any to me. You either get paid to write a review or you don't. I can write a review just as good or better than the next "pro". So it's a non factor. For me anyway. There are many "professional critics and reviewers" that have horrid writing ability, and not everyone is going to read each and every review. I could agree with any reviewer just as much as a teenager from off the sidewalk. It's a complete mixed bag of ****, so I can't be bothered with it. I'm just different and support individuality, so it rubs off on how I act here and there about "reviews and ratings" lol.

I do genuinely think more people are learning to trust their own opinions and minds though, instead of looking too much into others. I hate how people could miss out on their favorite movie of all time, just because of what a rottentomato consensus says. I know so many people like this. It's just sad to me.

Again its just the the way I feel about the subject, so you will have to deal and respect how I feel. lol. I'm not "wrong" and I sincerely mean no offense to you and your own profession. Good for you! Make that money!

Also just talking about opinions on subjective matters here like entertainment. Not Hitler! If that guy thinks twilight could be the next Romeo and Juliet then whatever. Hell it may happen considering the modern generation, time will tell. As you said, he will most likely in fact end up being wrong about it though sure.

 

[TheBeastWithin]

International Movie Clip. He's definitely got the deep voice covered and slightly robotic movement.
http://goo.gl/lMeckt

Suit up Featurette. About the suit(s) obvs.
http://goo.gl/utYoPg

 

[kaijukurt]

Just came from watching it, and I'm happy to say that me and my dad both enjoyed it.

It's an action film with heart and social commentary mixed in as well. The story and the characters, unlike Riddick & G.I. joe 2, were actually engaging.

By all accounts, it's a worthy remake.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Just came from watching it, and I'm happy to say that me and my dad both enjoyed it.

It's an action film with heart and social commentary mixed in as well. The story and the characters, unlike Riddick & G.I. joe 2, were actually engaging.

By all accounts, it's a worthy remake.

WHAT?!!! You mean you weren't absolutely fascinated by Vin Diesel's performance as Vin Diesel in goggles? You aren't craving another 10 sequels where Riddick creeps around in the dark and stabs monsters? What is wrong with you?! t:

 

[Daywalker89]

Just came from watching it, and I'm happy to say that me and my dad both enjoyed it.

It's an action film with heart and social commentary mixed in as well. The story and the characters, unlike Riddick & G.I. joe 2, were actually engaging.

By all accounts, it's a worthy remake.

Glad you enjoyed it dude.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I applaud this non-statement statement. It's like a lawyer wrote it t:

But seriously, this movie shouldn't bomb regardless of its public reaction. They're marketing is very strongly. And the tiered release rollout will help.

I wish they were marketing it better in my area no posters anywhere except one in each theater ( no stand-ups) , no merchandise anywhere (literally) for a film of this genre I really hoped for a lot more.

 

[chintai80]

if the movie turns out to be mediocre, i at least hope that it leaves room for a potential badass sequel.

 

[Travesty]

"Good cop bad cop/bad cop Robocop"

I still laugh every time I hear that in commercials.

 

[Terminator]

WHAT?!!! You mean you weren't absolutely fascinated by Vin Diesel's performance as Vin Diesel in goggles? You aren't craving another 10 sequels where Riddick creeps around in the dark and stabs monsters? What is wrong with you?! t:

Not such why praising Robocop means we have to insult Riddick but Riddick is a great character and I'm looking forward to more.

G.I. was trash though. I don't know how they finally got the look right for Cobra Commander yet made him completely generic.

I skimmed through the Robocop score the other day, also completely generic.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Yeah I admit I don't really "love" this new Robocop score, it's very in the vein of another Zimmer Batman ripoff sound, which it seems everyone wants to do these days.

 

[Travesty]

Which is strange, cause Zimmer's scores are kinda boring, IMO. They're not bad, just....boring.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Personally I really like his Batman scores, and loved his Man of Steel score but these scores are literally taking parts of of his Batman scores and basically copying and pasting just slightly changing and re-arranging to make it their own.

 

[The Endless]

Zimmer's Sherlock Holmes and Lone Ranger scores are good. But his Batman and Superman stuff is overrated for me. Some of his Batman score is ripped straight from his Black Rain score.

 

[chintai80]

zimmer's score worked for the batman movies. and i liked the inception one as well. hopefully, his amazing spiderman 2 score will be dynamic and different enough. too bad james horner isn't coming back for that.

i agree though, the little bits of the new robocop soundtrack i've heard does sound a bit generic, but not outright terrible.

 

[Randy Savage]

I grew up with the ultra violent RoboCop films of the 80's and early 90's. RoboCop 3 doesn't count in my world

I'm dismayed by the PG-13 rating of the reboot. At first I was groaning when they said they were rebooting RoboCop in the first place. I started to gain confidence when I saw Michael Keaton attached to the film, as he's one of my favorite actors of all time. Sadly now, the PG-13 rating has my interest going back down. It clearly won't be the ultraviolent flick it should be. I'm also worried they'll completely miss the undertone of dark humor / satire that made the first films so entertaining.

 

[Octoberist]

Like what I said before, my prediction is this: The movie will be enjoyable and may have some surprising depth, but it won't be remembered like with most reboots.

Things come and go so fast these days that having a 'legacy' is something that is harder to earn. Which is a good thing for the most part.

 

[Teelie]

At 9 good and 8 bad so far on Rotten Tomatoes, it is clearly dividing the critics. And some of those who claim to have seen it already are way too obviously paid to say so, or are so determined to love it, they'll praise it despite what the critics are saying is wrong.

And anyone complaining about it being compared to the original, how many times have you said a remake of a movie did not live up to the original? I know some of you have said that kind of thing before about a remake.

Don't put Robocop on a pedastal because you're so obsessed with either the concept or the director.

If this movie fails to live up to the original then it's not as good.

 

[DrDoom]

"Good cop bad cop/bad cop Robocop"

I still laugh every time I hear that in commercials.

I get confused everytime I hear Chalky White saying that "At least they made you the right color" line

 

[bapi]

Surprisingly good and has a lot of 'non-blockbuster' moments. Keaton, Oldman and Baruchel fantastic. 7/10

 

[kaijukurt]

Not such why praising Robocop means we have to insult Riddick but Riddick is a great character and I'm looking forward to more.

G.I. was trash though. I don't know how they finally got the look right for Cobra Commander yet made him completely generic.

I slimmed through the Robocop score the other day, also completely generic.

Well, I liked Pitch Black, but Riddick just didn't do anything for me.

Glad you enjoyed it dude.

Sure!

 

[Randy Savage]

At 9 good and 8 bad so far on Rotten Tomatoes, it is clearly dividing the critics. And some of those who claim to have seen it already are way too obviously paid to say so, or are so determined to love it, they'll praise it despite what the critics are saying is wrong.

And anyone complaining about it being compared to the original, how many times have you said a remake of a movie did not live up to the original? I know some of you have said that kind of thing before about a remake.

Don't put Robocop on a pedastal because you're so obsessed with either the concept or the director.

If this movie fails to live up to the original then it's not as good.

Well said.

Somewhat on topic, somewhat off: I have to give the Dredd reboot credit. It was better than the Stallone / Schneider vehicle by a mile. It wasn't trying to be something more. It was a movie about an ultraviolent psychopath with a badge, hunting even worse psychopaths.

Typically though, yeah reboots are the worst for most Hollywood properties.