It was always going to be a tall order besting or at least matching the classic movie or it's sequel even.
Unfortunately this reboot isn't even in the same ball park, the protagonist has no interesting qualities that leaves the viewer wanting to uncover more of their story. The action scenes are tacky and dull, the dark humour and social commentary/satire is void. This is one of the best characteristics of the Peter Weller Robocop's, but this reboot just feels like a hollow husk, one that doesn't give any desire to watch again.
Some remakes are great (John Carpenters The Thing) whilst other's hold up perfectly even today. This movie should never have gone ahead. I can't recommend it, just watch the original two.
Unfortunately this reboot isn't even in the same ball park, the protagonist has no interesting qualities that leaves the viewer wanting to uncover more of their story. The action scenes are tacky and dull, the dark humour and social commentary/satire is void. This is one of the best characteristics of the Peter Weller Robocop's, but this reboot just feels like a hollow husk, one that doesn't give any desire to watch again.
Some remakes are great (John Carpenters The Thing) whilst other's hold up perfectly even today. This movie should never have gone ahead. I can't recommend it, just watch the original two.
