RoboCop
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years, but have been forbidden for law enforcement in America. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit – is critically injured, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine.
Critics Sentiment
Dr. Norton shows Murphy only his head and organs remain
Sellars orders Murphy's death while lying to Clara about complications
The film peaks during Murphy's horrifying discovery of his condition, then gradually declines through the corporate machinations and generic action climax.
RoboCop 2014 starts strong with its philosophical exploration of humanity and identity, particularly in Murphy's transformation scenes. However, it loses momentum in the third act as it devolves into predictable corporate villainy and conventional action sequences. While competently made with solid performances, it lacks the satirical edge and visceral impact that made the original memorable.
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Joel Kinnaman
Alex Murphy / RoboCop
Gary Oldman
Dr. Dennett Norton
Michael Keaton
Raymond Sellars
Abbie Cornish
Clara Murphy
Jackie Earle Haley
Rick Mattox
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Lewis
Jennifer Ehle
Liz Kline
Jay Baruchel
Tom Pope
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Chief Karen Dean
Samuel L. Jackson
Pat Novak
Aimee Garcia
Jae Kim
Douglas Urbanski
Mayor Durant
John Paul Ruttan
David Murphy
Patrick Garrow
Antoine Vallon
K.C. Collins
Andre Daniels
Daniel Kash
John Lake
Zach Grenier
Senator Hubert Dreyfus
Maura Grierson
Kelly
Stewart Arnott
Senate House Leader
Matt Cooke
General Monroe
Crew
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