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RoboCop

1987
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
1h 42m
In a dystopic & crime ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg with submerged memories haunting him (imdb)
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RoboCop

1987
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
1h 42m
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Rated 27 Feb 2007
84
90th
Excellent action film that is a blend of hyperviolent imagery, brilliantly cynical satire, a compelling central narrative concerning the loss and return of humanity, and more sheer exuberant energy than any other film in this genre and period.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
96
96th
A nearly perfect film, increasingly profound (and therefore WAY ahead of its time). Forget there was a franchise and look at its narrative as existential art of where man meets machine; political allegory is unrestrained in the boardroom and faux-commercials interspersed; with violence that augments the exaggeration of its profound subject matter. Always amazing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
87th
This is more than some second rate sci fi/action flick. This is an indictment of the 80's. By looking down the slippery slope to the future, Paul Verhoven produces a masterpiece. Crime, drugs, television all masterfully skewered through the inevitable fusion of man and machine.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
85
93rd
I never cease to be stunned that there are people who do not like Robocop. Functionally it's a brilliant action movie; Peter Weller really, er, brings the robot to life, the music is superb, the design and effects are of an exceptionally high standard and Kurtwood Smith makes a fantastic baddy. But it's got satire and intelligence to back up the nuts and bolts and it hasn't aged a day in either regard.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
100
98th
Kickass movie, and that's not just the nostalgia talking. It holds up well today, thanks to a depth and attention to detail that is rarely found in this genre. (Edit: I originally gave this a score of 68 because I am legitimately retarded. This is obviously the greatest movie ever made. I'd write a better review but honestly, no words will ever do this justice. It is the Sagrada Familia, Mont St. Michel, Rembrandts "The Night Watch", Hamlet and all the bacon in the world all rolled into one.)
Rated 17 Sep 2008
81
74th
Impressive sci-fi action shooter to come out of the 80's that actually does touch on issues such corporate greed, consumerism, human nature and identity, usually using black comedy. Of course if you're just in it for the action then it's good enough in that respect as well. While I don't think it's Verhoeven's best, it's an impressive film that is more than just robotic violence.
Rated 31 Jan 2013
100
98th
YOUR MOVE CREEP. DEAD OR ALIVE YOU'RE COMING WITH ME. Amazing movie. My absolute favourite ending scene to any movie, if I start hootin' and hollerin' in another one of these stupid reviews about that movie having the best ending ever, IM LYING - ITS RIGHT HERE FOLKS.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
82
67th
An underrated classic. This is a no holds-barred, rollercoaster of an action film with over-the-top graphic depictions of bloodshed and an endless amount of profanity. It evens touches vital issues in the world of corporate greed. This masterpiece took the Sci-Fi genre to a whole new level!
Rated 14 Oct 2008
4
83rd
Incredibly badass. Makes you feel like a kid again every time you see it. Also, it explores "issues," so you can feel smart while you watch Robocop blow crap up.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
100
97th
This brilliantly subversive movie amply delivers on both the action and lampoon levels, weaving abrupt and senseless violence into Verhoeven's deadpan dissection of America's corporate lusts, trashy sitcom culture, and pandemic greed for power, speed, and general *bigness* -- in cars, guns, and bank accounts. As the title character, Weller plays a Detroit lawman-turned-cyborg with a gait that should be registered with the Ministry of Silly Walks. A must for action, sci-fi, and satire fans alike.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
87
90th
It is both smarter and more entertaining than it would appear at first sight - Verhoeven is at the top of his game and weaves dark corporate satire and his patented over-the-top violence together into a fully satisfying package. Through news reports and ads he immerses us in this world, allowing the characters (bolstered by the great acting) to shine and drive the heart of the story. Too bad Verhoeven's career crashed and burned so soon afterword.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
96th
This isn't just a great satire--the more personal story within works. Verhoeven is one of the few directors with the stones to go this far over the top without getting self-conscious and turning it into camp.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
76th
From a time when extreme violence and language went unchecked in cinema, Robocop emerged as one of the most original and gory sci-fi action movies ever. The film, though very cheesy by modern standards, is still super cool. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
81st
Good action flick with one of the most memorable villains of all time, Clarence Boddicker (Miguel Ferrer is excellent as well). It's not typically mentioned with the best action movies of the 80s (Aliens or Die Hard), but it's better than something that usually gets a lot of acclaim like Predator (which is a decent movie in it's own right).
Rated 09 May 2008
82
76th
This movie is basically the best. Murphy's hand explodes, a guy melts from being covered in chemicals, stop-motion ED-209, "I'd buy that for a dollar!!"... yeah it's the best.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
97
99th
Mr Verhoeven please get back to making movies like this
Rated 03 Aug 2010
5
56th
Paul Verhoeven, who also directed Starship Troopers and Total Recall, explores some of the goofiest action territory around, and then proceeds to gift his films with insane, over-the-top subtext critical of such topics as fascism and violence in the media. It's brilliant how much an unsubtle sledgehammer like this can still go over people's heads. Almost as brilliant as the film itself, one of the great 80's actioners.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
75
65th
Classic. It didn't have the narrative force it needed to truly captivate me, but it's a very solid production. Weller is great, as is Kurtwood Smith.
Rated 17 Feb 2014
100
99th
After seeing the shitfest of a remake, I'm bumping this up to 100.
Rated 20 Feb 2014
99
83rd
Paul Verhoeven's first major film and one of his best. Robocop is a great action/sci-fi flick with a critical eye for commentary on 1980's America which is shown wonderfully through 'commercials' interspersed in the film satirizing everything from healthcare, the news media and of course Corporate America. Really worth checking out if you like smart action flicks.
Rated 16 Mar 2007
100
99th
Political satire, Action, badass cyborg? What more could you ask for? Oh yeah The dad from that 70s show getting hit by a car. CHECK.
Rated 13 Jun 2007
85
82nd
A b-movie done better than most a-list films.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
94
89th
Thank you for your cooperation.
Rated 30 Jul 2007
88
90th
Paul Verhoeven is a master of satire and this is one of his finest pieces of work. Yeah, it is an over the top 80s action film (when it was ok to have body counts the USA army would be proud of), but somehow was highly addictive to watch. It may be seen as cheesy now, but it is only cheese because other attempted to copy it or poked fun at it. Still, enjoy it for the midnless action movie and then watch it again to enjoy it for the satirical look on 80s USA.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
56th
A pretty good action film but not incredibly memorable for me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
32nd
Incredibly violent and features high-tech weaponry, so naturally the internet loves it. I found it only sporadically entertaining and minimally interesting.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
92
98th
I've never actually gotten into a real fistfight with someone (and I'd most likely lose anyway) but I'm pretty sure I'll fight anyone that badmouths this movie in my presence.
Rated 17 Apr 2008
97
97th
Paul Verhoeven is a very good director. There, I said it. He has a rep for making schlock, but he squeezes good, visceral drama out of everything he's filmed, even when the premise is totally stupid and the movie is lousy. Robocop, however, is really brilliant, and it finds room for cutting satire and heartbreaking pathos in a movie about a cyborg cop. The dialogue crackles and the bad guys are so heartless, you can't wait for them to get torn up by bullets. Everything it should be and more.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
88
94th
"RoboCop" is awesome for many reasons. It bloody, violent, and action packed, but is also a solid and well executed piece of spectulative near-future sci-fi. Verhoeven presents a daft, but somehow surprisingly realistic and unsettleing dystopia. "RoboCop" never takes itself too seriously, but the well judged direction and performances gives the brutality an edge of silliness. A bonafide action classic. Verhoeven doesn't do enough of this!
Rated 11 Apr 2010
82
81st
robocop may be a bit on the cheesy side, but it's still an action packed sci-fi movie, and if you haven't heard of it there is something seriously wrong with you. also robocop has some of the best one-liner catch phrases to come out of the 80's "excuse me, i have to go, somewhere there's a crime happening."
Rated 03 Jun 2010
85
88th
Verhoeven's satirical masterpiece is everything Judge Dredd should have been. This must - and I cannot stress this enough - MUST only be seen in the director's cut version, which is 6 seconds longer. You heard me. Seconds.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
70
71st
Holds up quite well primarily due to the campy gore and over the top acting by Kurtwood Smith and Miguel Ferrer, the latter is amazing.
Rated 03 Jun 2012
95
98th
Great satire. Great action. Great score. Great movie.
Rated 02 Jul 2012
83
82nd
Robotcop is a fantastic entry into the documentary genre. Using footage recorded by the actual Robotcop as well as news reels of the time, Verhoeven pieces together a chilling portrait of a late 1980s Detroit, and the corruption within its police force.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
95
93rd
One of the best ever from one of the best ever. Skip Passion of the Piss Christ and see this one. A better Jesus allegory than Jesus himself.
Rated 03 Feb 2017
90
96th
An absolutely iconic film and one of the pinnacles of 80s action cinema. The design of Robocop and ED-209 as sci fi creations are unsurpassed to this day. While the script isn't anything special, how many great one liners does this film have? and not just from Robocop. The supporting cast, such as Smith, Cox and Ferrer do stellar work which was necessary when the hero is so ... er ... robotic. They just don't make 'em like this anymore. I'd buy that for a dollar! ....
Rated 30 Apr 2017
88
87th
On the militarization of the police, on the blithely cheerful bellicosity of the media, on the privatization of civil society, on the perversely contradictory incentives promoted by profit motive, on the incapacity of capitalism to respect the sanctity of even as seemingly an impassible threshold as life & death. Even the goofiness of Robocop himself speaks to how generations growing up on fundamentally cartoonish models of strength & security draw upon them and seek to make them real.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
85
91st
Verheoven manages to weave in the best satire ever made in a largely by-the-numbers plot and many, many moments of excess. The tone exemplifies the satire, playing on Reagan-era runaway business models and Verhoeven's obvious disdain for American culture in the 80's. The obvious flaw with this work is that anyone unfamiliar with that particular period in American culture may have this fantastic work go by them, unaware of this brilliant criticism happening right before their eyes.
Rated 01 Mar 2023
92
93rd
Delicious satire, all the way down to the white knight leitmotif. Lots of classic fx and great performances in a surprisingly realized dystopia. One thing I'm noticing about Verhoeven is how well he executes news anchor/channel-surf worldbuilding, and whenever he throws in a fake commercial it earns a laugh. I'd buy that for a dollar!
Rated 28 Jan 2007
70
39th
An interesting take on a not too distant future, although I thought the society itself could've been fleshed out more. The theme of technology eroding away both the important and the superfluous aspects of our humanity is a familiar one, but I quite liked the way it was presented here. The Jesus allegory, though... I don't know.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
75
50th
Roooobbooooocoooopppp
Rated 09 Jun 2007
80
75th
Bitches: leave.
Rated 03 Jul 2007
89
84th
Oh how I love the sardonic tone of this film. And the over the top violence is always fun. I'd buy that for a dollar!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
94th
Loved it as a teen as a clever action movie; it wasn't until rewatching it years later that I fully realized what an awesomely witty piece of satire it is.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
Incredibly violent 80's action, razor sharp satire, and a superb physical performance from Peter Weller. One of the best action movies ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
64th
Pretty standard 80's action fare with a sci-fi twist. Nothing makes this outstanding as a great historical film, but as far as gunfire and bad guys getting killed in gruesome ways, it is definitely above average.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
77th
One of the very best Verhoeven films. It's smart and a lot of fun. A BLAST.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
80th
Definitely a classic. Recommended to action movie fans and 80's movie fans alike.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
70th
Thank you, Robocop, you saved Christmas!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
68th
A violent action flick with more brains and heart than most. Great special effects, but gets too bloody near its conclusion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
98th
The best of the eighties sci-fi actioners. Playfully toys with the concepts of the genre while indulging in what it mocks the most. Wonderfully grounded turn by Peter Weller.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
86th
RoboCop succeeds on many levels, but the one I'm most impressed with is in making us actually feel something for the cyborg at the heart of the film, with moments of surprising emotion at the core of what could have been a throwaway Terminator knock-off. For a film so excessive in nearly every department, the subtle moments remain the most powerful.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
82
83rd
'Robocop' is a tightly-edited action classic---overtly violent and satirical and full of ideas.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
85
94th
I think I'll skip the remake for now. I would be much more tempted to revisit this 80s Verhoeven treat instead.
Rated 15 May 2008
50
26th
Detroit could still use a Robocop.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
72
68th
Oldie Verhoeven SF classic. Pretty boring beginning but the end sharpens the flick nicely. A clear hommage for old stop motion flicks. Kurtwood Smith is the best actor, and his companion is a couple Twin Peaks guys, Ray Wise (later Leland Palmer) and Miguel Ferrer (a groucher FBI agent). Movie's got a must Verhoeven obsession: nude men in shower. There is also one impressive long camera drive without cuts.
Rated 08 Jul 2008
50
3rd
i've got nightmer with this movie when iwas a kid
Rated 03 Aug 2008
90
94th
Endlessly rewatchable
Rated 07 May 2009
80
94th
A violent piece of sci-fi action that is smarter than you're led to believe. From the satirical television programs and commercials to Robo's struggle with his nagging humanity, Robocop will make you chuckle one moment, pause for thought and then revel in it's gritty, gory tale of corporate greed over human welfare. Top notch effects (I still love the ED-209!), nice action and some fun performances. Don't take it too seriously, but don't be fooled into thinking it's a standard 80's shoot'em up.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
90
70th
Sharp social criticism which still holds up today. Isn't that Red Foreman pumping lead into that poor guy???
Rated 05 Sep 2009
80
91st
Very well done. Excellent pacing. Very appropriate use of special effects (unlike many modern sci-fi flicks). Commercials and news reports create an immersive context for an otherwise bizzarre story.
Rated 10 Oct 2009
95
97th
One of the best action films of the 80s. The design, story, and score (by the late Basil Poledouris, perhaps best-known for his score to the epic Conan the Barbarian) come together to flesh out the decay of future Detroit as well as the technology questionably developed in order to save it. Peter Weller is excellent, as are the bulk of the supporting cast, even if the villains are largely stock corporate thugs. The satire works well here, which Verhoeven later revisited with Starship Troopers.
Rated 22 Jan 2010
87
87th
Prescient sci-fi allegory satirizing mankind's increasing dependency on technology at the loss of its humanity, bolstered by dark humor and ultraviolence. The mock TV commercials littered throughout are Verhoeven's calling card.
Rated 17 Feb 2010
84
93rd
Excellent film that works both as a black satire of corporate greed and a great action film. The satirical ads and news footage are hilarious. Weller manages to bring pathos to his portrayal of the robot.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
89
75th
Surprisingly modern and intelligent satirical action-sci-fi. Could have been a criticism of Haliburton or neo-con privatization of public services, the dehumanization of man in modern corporate thought, or just a kick-ass violent, bloody action movie. Some things - the robocop concept and the stop-motion - are dated, but the direction and overall movie is awesome.
Rated 28 May 2010
70
62nd
I don't like this film. Not because it's bad, either. It's actually fairly good. I don't like it because the premise alone makes me feel really sad. I just find it a heartless, hard to watch film. I think I'm a pussy.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
80
63rd
Surprisingly good.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
84
81st
One of the pinnacles of ridiculous 80's action. The super blunt satire and social commentary gives it more credibility than every other robotic law enforcement officer movie.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
68
65th
Classic 80's violence. I still say "bitches leave" every time I see That 70's Show.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
88
70th
While over-the-top and gory, Robocop is also a surprisingly smart sci-fi flick that uses ultraviolence to disguise its satire of American culture.
Rated 22 Aug 2011
78
75th
Entertaining action flick. I loved the ending with the melting man.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
84
68th
Justice.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
83
47th
Possibly the greatest American action movie. In a breathtaking 100 minutes, Verhoeven takes the piss out of the enormity of American culture, exposing us for the media-driven, violence-obsessed, corporate-skullduggered peons we all truly are.
Rated 05 Jan 2012
67
18th
somehow with verhoeven it always feels as if someone should write some nice poststrucuralistic esseys about the movies. here for example we have the limits of humanity, the perfection of the body as a product and construction in gerneral. which makes the movie worth looking, the rest of robocop is kinda odd though.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
78
85th
Dead or alive you're coming with me. This is the best robotic performance of a cop since Jimmy Fallon in "Taxi".
Rated 27 Jun 2012
100
96th
Red and Leland Palmer team up to take down one of the most bio-mechanical monsters on the face of the planet, until they are both thwarted by really big guns and a spike in said monster's fist. Also there's some shit about corporate america and FBI Agent Albert Rosenfield dies to a grenade =(. Who will save Dale Cooper now?
Rated 31 Dec 2012
90
89th
I went into this without any knowledge of the movie except the basic things of the story. Also, I didn't know much about Paul Verhoeven either. That being said, it was a very good movie.
Rated 04 Sep 2013
95
63rd
3 decades after its release, the story still looks fresh, action every bit engaging. Though effects do look dated.
Rated 06 Feb 2014
9
91st
RoboCop is one of the best films of the 80's and one of my all time favourites. Paul Verhoeven balances every element perfectly. The story telling, action, set pieces, practical effects, score, violence and overall brutally shocking tone and satire make this on the most important films of the 80's. Peter Weller's performance as the part man part machine cop is perfect and Kurtwood Smith is a brutal villain. Although it hasn't aged particularly well, I grew up with this film and I still love it.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
70
71st
"Your move, Creep". Classic! I probably would have rated it even higher back when I saw it the first time, when I was younger and more prone to praise action movies. But it is still very much worth watching today. The settings and style are working well and the character alone is one for the history books. It lacks a bit of depth and details here and there; even though there are scenes in which it tries to bring exactly that, they don't pack much punch.
Rated 04 Jun 2014
79
96th
Clearly the best, most fucking bad-ass, exhilarating, subversive and hilarious film in the action genre ever made, and I honestly have no idea why people would even try to keep making them after this. Fucking awesome.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
88
95th
Works so flawlessly on so many levels it's kinda ridiculous. The spot-on tone somehow makes all the sci-fi, satire, action, splatter, drama and comedy elements work together brilliantly. So many hilarious little details and anarchistic directorial touches. As a whole it's a bit clunky and none of the individual elements are too deep or original but the perfect tone and pace make them work perfectly together. Also Peter Weller is just amazing.
Rated 07 Jul 2016
80
87th
What a classic! The story is compelling but the best thing is the casting, some badass bad guys and cops, the design is great and also is nice to see the stop motion effects, that was a nice change from all the CGI from nowadays. Quite well put the subtle social comment about corporations and common good but never put it over the action. Also is nice those bit clips over the news in the director's cut, it gives some depth into the context of the movie.
Rated 16 Jul 2017
80
92nd
(Viewed in 2014): Robocop is the best genre satire of trickle down economics and the corrosive effects of unfettered privatisation ever made. Its unique mix of extreme violence, sardonic wit and cracked commentary is brilliantly blended, and Verhoeven directs with furious economy. The human story at its core--Murphy's triumphant liberation from his corporate masters--is also genuinely engrossing thanks to Weller's strangely nuanced performance and Poledouris' rousing score.
Rated 22 Feb 2018
82
93rd
I totally enjoyed watching this movie that really stands the test of time. Yes, it might look a little cheesy, but in a cool way. Really well scripted and executed. Executed. Haha.
Rated 25 Mar 2019
80
67th
Some of the special effects were pretty bad, but generally inoffensive I guess. I wasn't amazed by this movie at any point but it does have a certain playfulness with its satire that mixes uncommonly well with pretty brutal violence. That's not an easy tonal shift to make. The action itself is never that inspired but it's more forgivable because it's not JUST an action movie, it's legitimate commentary as well.
Rated 21 Oct 2019
100
98th
I just like the story in this movie of a cop who's been shot and they revived him in this Robo suit. A lot of memorable lines in this movie as Robocop kills the bad guys.
Rated 25 Oct 2022
88
88th
This was the movie I got the most “wow you’ve never seen….?!†comments about and uhhh I guess I see why???? The satire may be broad but it’s also incisive and actually funny, the visuals and designs are great, there are so many fantastic character actors doing phenomenal work, Tippett’s animation work on ED-209 is superb, the violence is excessively amusing and exciting, and there’s still room for a great central character arc and prescient political commentary. Plus the Arrow UHD is beautiful.
Rated 01 Oct 2023
68
68th
Based purely on the action, make-up and especial effects, this movie is fantastic. Politically? Oh boy does it bring nothing to the table: another capitalist cop jerk off.
Rated 24 Feb 2024
80
87th
I love how RoboCop drives around on his own in a normal car and rolls up to crimescenes and goes into arrest mode, sometimes blowing things up. It's just so funny. I could watch 3 hours of just that. Of course Verhoeven's great cinematics help. What a classic. 100 minutes flying by like it's nothing. It's ridiculous, but timeless
Rated 16 Jan 2007
80
96th
i wanna see robocop and terminator in a movie together
Rated 15 Feb 2007
55
49th
Classic Sci fi not to be taken at all seriously but its great entertainment.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
85
87th
It's campy but it's probably Verhoeven's best work. They really did a nice job of making Dallas look like a futuristic Detroit. I like how ED-209 roars like a jaguar most of the time and then squeals like a pig after he falls down the stairs.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
99
97th
Some effects have not aged well (dig the guy falling out the window at the end), but even so this remains one of the best action movies of all time.
Rated 12 Apr 2007
78
50th
Bizarre, ridiculously violent, tremendously entertaining. ED-209 FTW!
Rated 15 May 2007
4
74th
The three operative buzzwords are militarization, privatization, and monetization. Fuck the police, and fuck corporate interests which enable them. What an outrageously fun movie. If there is one considerable shortcoming, it's only that it's really not quite dismal enough. Falling back on heroic victory tropes slightly undermines the real-world wickedness which this film is skewering.
Rated 16 May 2007
83
53rd
Great then, doesn't hold up well
Rated 22 May 2007
73
76th
I'm not sure if the cartoony direction worked for this movie or against it. On one hand it's a tragic monster tale and the characters/design/dialogue/everything are appropriately over the top. There's also the context of privatization gone wild, man vs machine and mortality. This is the sort of fertile ground that could have led to a Robocop 2 that would be comparable Terminator 2. Unfortunately not meant to be.
Rated 26 May 2007
45
24th
Classic.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
22
16th
corny but fun

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