did you know that Robocop was inspired by a Japanese super hero called Space Sheriff Gavan, a metal robot looking super hero, you look at him and you can see the influences
I take it Robocop is your favorite action movie Oliver? You did say it's the best movie of the 80's which many consider to be the golden age of action. Great review by the way.
The ending, when the old man screams "Dick, you are fired!!!" and then directive 4 instantly disappears allowing robo to shoot, is definitely my favorite scene, one of the most clever endings I remember
@@jimmyjarrett-ws2iz - C'mon man. Every time I've fallen out a 50th floor window my arms have always extended like that. That's what your arms do when you're getting defenestrated in an 80's action flick.
DAMN THE 80's had some great movies. Terminator, RoboCop, Predator, The Indiana Jones movies(first 3), Back to the Future, Aliens, GhostBusters, Transformers The Movie, Batman, The Fly, Top Gun, Blade Runner, Beverly Hills Cop I and II, Empire Strikes Back, Coming to America, Spaceballs...etc I know there are more. But those are some that comes quick to mind and so many of them are so re-watchable no matter how many times you've seen them. Not to mention the 80's also had kickass music and shit even toys! No question the 80's ruled when it came to movies, music and toys. Good times.
@@supastar25 I was going to mention Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but you beat me there. However, in the coming of age arena, how about Stand By Me? Movies from the '80s just have that odd sort of quality to them where much of the time the films wear their age like a badge, giving some of them a strange appeal because of how much the decade stands out culturally. Oh yeah, don't forget John Carpenter's The Thing! And Star Trek II. And Return of the Jedi (even if it may be the weakest of the three, it's still a fantastic conclusion to the trilogy). And When Harry Met Sally.
The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home, Bloodsport, Tron, Batman, Big Trouble in Little China, Conan the Barbarian, Excalibur, Firefox, Firestarter, Gremlins, The Princess Bride, Krull, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Scrooged, The Abyss, The Dark Crystal, The Running Man, The Right Stuff, Caddyshack... just to name a few more.
ONE of the best films of the 80s. I'm surprised that Harper didn't declare this the best 'in his opinion.' How can someone rate this above The Thing, Terminator 1&2, Aliens, Predator, Die Hard? And as a definite? Movies are art. Not everyone sees them the same way. I know my opinion differs with Harper sometimes. Especially when he find The Winter Soldier 'dull' and favors Captain America's first Avengers over CA: The Winter Soldier. Being that he is British, there may be a bit of a culture clash, ie: that Independence Day was too patriotic. And we all know who America gained independence from:>
Easily one of the best films of the 80's. It's almost perfect. The action, the drama, the villains....everything. You really felt sorry for Robocop as he tried to restore the memories of his past life. "I can feel them.....but I can't remember them." That line brought tears to my eyes. Also that little glimpse of his eye during the fight with ED-209 was so powerful. It showed that deep inside of all that armor, his human side wanted to break. If this film is not in your top 10 greatest action films list, then I feel sorry for you. Good job, Oliver. Cheers!
The scene where he finds out where he used to live was very sad. When he walked through the house, he had flashbacks of his previous life such as taking family pictures for Halloween. It was one of the most heartbreaking scenes I've seen in a sci-fi film.
Arnold was too big & strong 💪, he probably having trouble get in & out of the suit, I'm glad they chose Peter Weller👌, very slim, athletic, almost lethal & charisma.
I belive is not about "the layering" but the typecasting, Arnie been the terminator and Robocop, like why Clint turned down "harminca" in ouaiw, it´ll be the Man with no name again, Same here
When movies were great, plus this is one of the perfect Verhoeven trilogy as I call it. RoboCop, Total Recall, and Starship Troopers. Those are three of the best action scifis ever made.
I remember having this movie on VHS as a kid. My mother didn't pay much attention to movie ratings and simply acquired the film for me when I asked for it. It's a miracle I wasn't traumatized by the movie. I always remembered the surreal mix of humor and violence in the piece. Especially the over-the-top fictional ads that just added to the bizarre futuristic vision of the film.
It's stunning how this is just as relevant today than it was then. The movie's not just a classic, it's pure & utter genius which not only embodies the brilliance of the 80's at it's peak, but also gives us a scarily satirical reflection of what modern society, capitalism & consumerism have become. Brilliant review as always.
One of the greatest films of all time (and one of the most underrated, because it looks like a genre based 80's b movie to the untrained eye). The remake was completely worthless and pointless despite it starring some great actors.
+LAWRENCE WHITEHURST the remake is not bad, but lacks the violence (robocop with no violence = shit) and doesn´t focus on anything, when the original had a clear plot: Alex murphy is killed and resurrects as Robocop and now wants revenge... in the remake you have exposition from Samuel L motherfucking Jackson, exposition from Michael Keaton, exposition here and exposition there, 90% exposition, 10% robocop...
Arminius der Cherusker I watched the VHS theatrical release first time round so to me it just seemed off. But I can appreciate your position as I prefer the original theatrical cut over the directors cut.
+Oliver Harper Yo Oliver the film is set in Detroit, if you want to watch actual news footage check out FOX news 2 Detroit on youtube. Pretty hilarious/shocking stuff.
What a Film along with Road Warrior, Terminator, Predator and Die Hard, that top notch of what action cinema in the 80's can be when it's done right by Directors who are artists. What Robocop has over the films I mentioned is that, it's by far the most violent and the smartest. Even today it's a film that shocks, the Death of Murphy and some of the violence wouldn't get pass a studio these days. Peter Weller was excellent and Paul Verhoeven delivers a well shot and directed film, but the star of the show is Kurtwood Smith as the villain who is really loathsome. Plus has a action film ever had a cooler ending then this. Still a stunning film today and I find it shocking it only has 7.5 on IMDB.
Dog Face Soldier dude! I got my ps1 at the Toys R Us that was very close to the mall, I’ll never forget!! It was 1996, I was 13 and I wanted Resident Evil more than anything else in the world
Your account of the story is incredible. This is by far one of the best sci fi films I've ever seen. It's very violent, yet The emotional aspect had me almost teary. music made me very emotional when I realised he had lost everything for gaining something superior. It just didn't seem worth it.
I’ve watched several of your older reviews of 80’s action/sci-fi films & I’m still amazed at the production quality & introspective reviews you construct, especially this one from nearly a decade ago! You are extremely thorough with your commentary and technical breakdown of every movie you critique; You demonstrate an objective understanding of movie production, emotional feeling, & most importantly, the impact each of these movies have had on its audience in popular culture. Bravo!
I love how decisive you are in your reviews. You have the guts to say which movies are your favorites without taking in the entire world's opinion first. Great review!!!
Another excellent retro, Oliver! I really appreciate that you talk about soundtracks. So many newer films just don't have memorable ones anymore. In Robocop- that theme they play when he goes back to his old house... it always makes me a little misty-eyed. Poledouris really nails emotions when he wants to.
The original Robocop is a fucking masterpiece. The Bad guys namely clarence, was one of the best bad guys i can remember in movies. all of clarence's gang members were great in their own way. even more, i can't say any of the actors in the film were bland. they each had their own thing going instead of being generic. the music was fucking epic. murphy's flash backs, facial expressions, and dialog really made you feel what it might be like waking up one day, realizing you had been murdered and resurrected as a machine. the special effects were amazing and in my opinion hold up even today aside from dick falling out the window. the stop motion of ed-209 was perfect and made it look even more menacing than it otherwise would have been in cg. "which didn't exist at the time" Fuck anyone that says robocop sucked.
God, I used to wear this movie out as a kid. I had this, the warriors, and the last Dragon on the same tape. Almost every weekend if I didnt rent any movies or games, that was one of the tapes that got heavy rotation. My fav parts of the film were the fake tv promos and news segments. I hope cyberpunk 2077 has many of those types of tropes.
Solid job, Oliver. I never knew part of the film was filmed in Dallas until years later and I actually pass thru the area where Lewis and Murphy are talking and Murphy explains the twirling gun techniquie before they go after Boddicker's gang. It's now a bus terminal and I see this area every day on my way to work. I've also gone to City Hall where the OCP building was expanded in the film. It's amazing how this area has changed from those days.
Many memories of this film, mostly of the unintentionally hilarious ITV edits to remove and replace the naught words: "You're gonna be a bad mothercrusher"
Another line from the ITV version is "Your clients a CRUM-bag, Your a CRUM-bag and CRUM-bags see the judge monday". I think its from the US tv version.
@Olive Harper, hoping this this your name. Thank you for all these retrospective. Every movie you have touched on are all my favorite. As an aspiring writer, you're commentaries help me at many levels and layer. Thank You again.
Back when I was a kid my mum wasn't too concerned with me watching mature action movies. I had an auntie living with us at the time and she used to love renting films, I saw cronenbergs The fly, commando and robocop to name a few during that time. As long as the movie didn't feature predominantly sexual content my mum wouldn't kick off much of a fuss so I was lucky in that respect. Being a kid though I was shocked by the level of violence in the movie, especially the scene of Murphy getting shot and I also found Clarence boddiger to be quite a scary character too lol. In fact to this day I still very much associate the actor with the character. When he was on that 70s show it did take me a while to get used to seeing him in such a different role, half the time I still expected him to pull out a shotgun and start killing people. Like you I hold this movie in such high regard that I was also really annoyed when they announced a remake as I still feel the movie holds up today. It's one of my top films of all time and it gets constant repeat viewings at my house. And just to throw it out there I very much enjoy robocop 2 as well but I really hate the 3rd. Really great review as always Oliver, I was very much looking forward to this one.
my parents were pretty strict on letting me watch 15 and 18 rated films as a kid. If I had a kid now I probably won't let him watch Robocop till he was 12 maybe. Some films given strong ratings in the past seem tame now but Robocop still deserves its rating. Big thanks for your feedback buddy.
@@OliverHarper My parents wouldn't let me watch this without an older cousin but even she was taken aback when we saw Murphy murdered by Clarence's gang. And she grew up in a tough neighborhood...
Amazing Retrospective/Review Oliver. Simply amazing. I have yet to become tired of Robocop, and you have made me want to watch it yet again. Thanks for working hard, and making great pieces of entertainment.
Hello Oliver. I am a big fan of your videos, and I have been binge-watching them over the last week. Your youtube channel, and Good Bad Flicks are two of my favorites to watch. Keep up the kickass work! Cheers!
One day I went to the theater to watch RoboCop. I had no great expectations about the film. My goal was just have a good time And this film truly surprise me!!! RoboCop is amazing!!! For me, this film is a gem of Sci Fi cinema. RoboCop has great characters, fantastic scenes and a powerful sountrack. The direction of Paul Verhoeven was exceptional.
This is probably the best review of I've seen of Robocop. You sum it up well when you talk about how well made it is. It is a very tight and perfect film in all of its aspects.
lol Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Excellent review as always! I rewatched this on BluRay the other night and it still holds up. If anything, it ages like a fine wine. Sure you can smell the 80's on it, but that just means it was a product of its time, and it was served well by it. Well done!
The audio and visual of Robocop struggling to crawl away from the heavy police gunfire in the parking garage is one of the most moving images I had ever seen in my life
Great video. After I watched this movie a number of times, I realised that whenever Robocop is in a scene, there is a low frequency humming. I love that kind of character detail.
Awesome video, a perfect analysis of one of my favorite movies of all time. You literally enhanced the movie when i watched it again after watching your video. Keep up the great work.
Even though the falling Dick Jones miniature looks totally unrealistic I've come to see something subliminal in it this last few years. I think it could be a visual representation of the characters inhuman, monstrous and fake 'true nature' finally being exposed, as he falls from power and grace. Plus how he was somehow still alive and lucidly screaming as he fell after being shot multiple times by Robocop further highlights all of these un-human like qualities. It's like Verhoeven and the effects team wanted to evoke the impression and image of a screaming and resisting devil decending to hell (and when taking the films religious iconography into account then everything about Dick Jones points towards him being a representation of the devil). That I've always noticed every unrealistic thing in the 'Dick Jones kill' scene yet have never had any issue with it tells me that it must've been working on some subconscious level.
I have to say I never thought about that scene like this. But when taking into account all that Jesus parables it actually makes sense. That scene really does look inhuman. Probably it is still partly a result of rushed shooting that resulted in not so great effect but when thinking about it in the way you presented...it seems much better. Thank you, sir:)
thank you again ollie....excellent job! i know a lot about the movie and you once again covered all the details perfectly......i also remember the "triple shot" gun upgrade from the game. keep up the great work. love your videos.
Well done Oliver, i love how much technical research you put into your reviews. Sign of true quality. Robocop was the first film i ever owned on video. Bought it ex rental for £3. One of the best films of the 80's hands down, Clarence Bodicker is my all time favourite movie heavy. But like you I have always wondered what happened to the chin guard?
This movie is just brilliant. The cruelty with which the agent is gunned down and tortured, mutilated by the gang members, really resonates inside the viewer, and creates this sense of injustice that must be corrected and avenged, and it's just gripping in every way, from start to finish
amazing! I love this movie! You did a very good job here and I appreciate the send-up! When you do mixes at the start and end of your videos you really remind me of why I like the movies. That's not easy to do.
i'm 36 and was watching this film from a very young age, probably too young to watch this and is my favourite film to date, its a masterpiece and will always hold a special place in my heart, iv'e seen it so many times, when i was a kid i was obsessed with robots and i used to watch this every morning before school. Thank you for making this video it's made me realise i'm not alone :)
Great review. I loved robocop as a kid. Like you, I was moved by the death scene. My dad was a cop. this movie made me think about the idea that some people hate cops. And then I became a cop.
I watch this movie at least 2 or 3 times a year, I love the production values and attention to detail. From the amazing sound design, the practical effects, the cast, the characters, the memorable story, the grimy look of the environments, the great use of lighting, everything amazes me everytime. I don't think you've mentioned this btw, but did you miss to point out the influences of Judge Dredd ? Robocop is the kind've movie you don't remake or make sequels to, even though I do love the 2nd for almost the same reasons I love the 1st. I think that the universe of Robocop has potential for other stories to be told just like 2000AD, but not another Robocop. The existence of the newer one, doesn't ruin my childhood like so many other people say, because that's my childhood I carry it with me, and nothing can ruin that. You did an amazing job with the review Oliver. Thank you.
10:51 _I think the only weak shot is the death of Dick Jones_ Yeah, there are too many problems with that puppet shot to successfully sell the illusion. It looks like something straight out of *Robot Chicken*. :-) On top of the problems you mentioned, the doll doesn't much resemble the actor, and the fabric of its miniature clothing looks and behaves too stiffly. Its weave fibers are not to scale and the suite itself (and the hair) don't flop violently in the wind like you would expect from a real falling person.
I wonder why they didn't just use blue screen and real actor to create the fall scene. If the actor was unwilling to do a little stunt work, they could have just showed the back of falling stuntmen.
One strong reason why I think this movie became an instant classic that I’ve never heard anybody talk about is how the story theme and structure ties closely to the first sci fi story ever written, Frankenstein.
As George Takei would say.."Oohh Myyy..!"This was an incredible retrospec Ollie.Just releasing trailers off of your intro and end edits would make it the most anticipated movie this year..Hands DOWN!! I've seen this film a billion times, yet It felt like the way movies used to make you feel..Excited, Pumped and as I start to weep at your placement of Murphy's theme. His wife running towards him and disappearing, spliced with Lewis revelation in the hall ..too Oh man I cant even explain in words how great a feeling this was..Your best one yet, you 're brilliant thank you.
Robocop is a 1 and done movie in my eyes and wish someone made an animated show on netflix that actually continued this masterpiece and not with what we got in the sequels. Like Murphy getting with his family, evil people find out about it and threat them, adding danger to the story. See more of Murphy become human again, and Lewis involved more. I just wish there was a real continuation
Yes, it needed a sequel - but instead of the sequel it deserved, we got GARBAGE. Pure stinking garbage. The sequel should have shown him getting more and more of a grip on his human side.
Such a great film. I saw it un-cut in '88 and I was in awe of it. Everything about it is quality, and the satire is what sets it apart for me. Outstanding film. "Let the mayor go, we'll even throw in a Blaupunkt."
Hey Oliver, love your reviews. Don't forget that the end credits begin with the title of the film. This was way before this practice became fashionable. Now every action film does that.
I saw thia movie when I was a teen back in 1987. I remember thinking it was going to be a cheesy B movie type of movie. Boy was I surprised. It exceeded my expectations and I remember thinking that if this movie had been made by any other director, it wouldn't have worked. Paul Verhoeven does such an amazing job. Also the thug Emil didn't get drenched in acid. It was toxic waste. I always remembered that scene. Other than that I love this Oliver Harpers reviews and retrospectives.
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did you know that Robocop was inspired by a Japanese super hero called Space Sheriff Gavan, a metal robot looking super hero, you look at him and you can see the influences
...and Jiban was inspired by RoboCop...
I take it Robocop is your favorite action movie Oliver? You did say it's the best movie of the 80's which many consider to be the golden age of action. Great review by the way.
@@dylankaiser5546 Masters of the Universe is the greatest movie from the 80's...bar none.
I apologize I just couldn't find your RoboCop
The ending, when the old man screams "Dick, you are fired!!!" and then directive 4 instantly disappears allowing robo to shoot, is definitely my favorite scene, one of the most clever endings I remember
I like the way Dicks arms double in length as he's falling.
@@jimmyjarrett-ws2iz - C'mon man. Every time I've fallen out a 50th floor window my arms have always extended like that. That's what your arms do when you're getting defenestrated in an 80's action flick.
DAMN THE 80's had some great movies. Terminator, RoboCop, Predator, The Indiana Jones movies(first 3), Back to the Future, Aliens, GhostBusters, Transformers The Movie, Batman, The Fly, Top Gun, Blade Runner, Beverly Hills Cop I and II, Empire Strikes Back, Coming to America, Spaceballs...etc I know there are more. But those are some that comes quick to mind and so many of them are so re-watchable no matter how many times you've seen them. Not to mention the 80's also had kickass music and shit even toys! No question the 80's ruled when it came to movies, music and toys. Good times.
Some proper balls to the wall fun movies...don't forget the coming of age films from John Hughes as well...it was a great decade for film.
@@supastar25 I was going to mention Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but you beat me there. However, in the coming of age arena, how about Stand By Me?
Movies from the '80s just have that odd sort of quality to them where much of the time the films wear their age like a badge, giving some of them a strange appeal because of how much the decade stands out culturally.
Oh yeah, don't forget John Carpenter's The Thing! And Star Trek II. And Return of the Jedi (even if it may be the weakest of the three, it's still a fantastic conclusion to the trilogy). And When Harry Met Sally.
First Blood
And as for the 21st Century....we do nostalgia!!
The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home, Bloodsport, Tron, Batman, Big Trouble in Little China, Conan the Barbarian, Excalibur, Firefox, Firestarter, Gremlins, The Princess Bride, Krull, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Scrooged, The Abyss, The Dark Crystal, The Running Man, The Right Stuff, Caddyshack... just to name a few more.
Time has been very kind to the movie.
Because its almost too realistic of the reality we live in today.
Apart from it screaming EIGHTYS
The most important compliment for a movie! 👌🏻
Just makes me feel like im getting old and modern movies suck
@ARΣS GODBRΛΝD Edgy 13 year old internet user.
"It will never date. I will never get bored of it. " - my own personal introspection of Oliver's reviews.
One of the best films ever made, no question!
Yup, that brought a tear to my eye
ONE of the best films of the 80s. I'm surprised that Harper didn't declare this the best 'in his opinion.' How can someone rate this above The Thing, Terminator 1&2, Aliens, Predator, Die Hard? And as a definite?
Movies are art. Not everyone sees them the same way. I know my opinion differs with Harper sometimes. Especially when he find The Winter Soldier 'dull' and favors Captain America's first Avengers over CA: The Winter Soldier.
Being that he is British, there may be a bit of a culture clash, ie: that Independence Day was too patriotic. And we all know who America gained independence from:>
YD Cee terminator 2 was 1991 not in the 80s
@@hiigghhggg9150 the music the story the practical special effects even the casting of all the actors is excellent
@@ydcee3123 I mean I would rank above those films
Easily one of the best films of the 80's. It's almost perfect. The action, the drama, the villains....everything. You really felt sorry for Robocop as he tried to restore the memories of his past life. "I can feel them.....but I can't remember them." That line brought tears to my eyes. Also that little glimpse of his eye during the fight with ED-209 was so powerful. It showed that deep inside of all that armor, his human side wanted to break. If this film is not in your top 10 greatest action films list, then I feel sorry for you. Good job, Oliver. Cheers!
this is my favorite film, everything you said applies to me too, every scene is perfect. masterpiece on every level.
Richard Flood It is indeed legendary. There's really nothing bad about it.
It's easily among my top 20 films of all time! Does that count?
The music and the casting of all the characters was perfect
The scene where he finds out where he used to live was very sad. When he walked through the house, he had flashbacks of his previous life such as taking family pictures for Halloween. It was one of the most heartbreaking scenes I've seen in a sci-fi film.
I'm really glad Arnold wasn't chosen to play Robo. This character has more layers than the Terminator.
not true. the Terminator is a cybernetic organism. Living tissue over a metal endoskeleton!
@@stinkybins414 very funny
Arnold was too big & strong 💪, he probably having trouble get in & out of the suit, I'm glad they chose Peter Weller👌, very slim, athletic, almost lethal & charisma.
I belive is not about "the layering" but the typecasting, Arnie been the terminator and Robocop, like why Clint turned down "harminca" in ouaiw, it´ll be the Man with no name again, Same here
Just think Arnold be good robot cop, sounded perfect
"I can feel them.... but I can't remember them...." My God the best single line in the movie and what was taken from Murphy!!
I truly think Paul Verhoevens Direction is wht makes this film great
yes he is the best director!!!
@@TheJeremyseattle Especially his perfect jawline 😐
This film is one of my idols.
When movies were great, plus this is one of the perfect Verhoeven trilogy as I call it. RoboCop, Total Recall, and Starship Troopers. Those are three of the best action scifis ever made.
I remember having this movie on VHS as a kid. My mother didn't pay much attention to movie ratings and simply acquired the film for me when I asked for it. It's a miracle I wasn't traumatized by the movie. I always remembered the surreal mix of humor and violence in the piece. Especially the over-the-top fictional ads that just added to the bizarre futuristic vision of the film.
I literally just said this to my friend Kim....WOW
Mothers would never expect this hard violend movue from looking at the cover. Guess we kids were lucky back in the day haha
It's stunning how this is just as relevant today than it was then. The movie's not just a classic, it's pure & utter genius which not only embodies the brilliance of the 80's at it's peak, but also gives us a scarily satirical reflection of what modern society, capitalism & consumerism have become. Brilliant review as always.
Scary how Paul Verhoeven predicted Detroit would turn into a wasteland. Sadly, he was right...
I can't believe how awesome this film is. It's certainly one of my favorite movies.
Back when the studious were not afraid of original ideas. Nowadays it's all about sequels and reboots of the classics.
Undead Nightorc Back then, original ideas were the moneymakers for studios.
out of new ideas
c ankhovich You can never be out of new ideas.
@@jayfreeman5117 Hollywood: hold my soy latte
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I'd buy that for a dollar!
Russell Scott 14:50 stay out of... trubul
I did buy it for a dollar
Oh man such a great movie. Excellent review as usual!
"The best film from the eighties" 100 percent agree. What a score
One of the greatest films of all time (and one of the most underrated, because it looks like a genre based 80's b movie to the untrained eye). The remake was completely worthless and pointless despite it starring some great actors.
The remake of robocop was sold better than most remake of 80s and 90s movies
+LAWRENCE WHITEHURST
the remake is not bad, but lacks the violence (robocop with no violence = shit) and doesn´t focus on anything, when the original had a clear plot: Alex murphy is killed and resurrects as Robocop and now wants revenge... in the remake you have exposition from Samuel L motherfucking Jackson, exposition from Michael Keaton, exposition here and exposition there, 90% exposition, 10% robocop...
+Omega Rugal the violence was only a part of what made this move great.
LAWRENCE WHITEHURS it has become the most under rated movie ever. An absolute masterpiece. My personal favorite.
LAWRENCE WHITEHURST I don't know why they even did that movie. It was so bad
My Lets Play of Robocop The Arcade ruclips.net/video/on2kh6NLa_w/видео.html
Oliver Harper What was their excuse for not hiring Edward Meumeier to write the Remake?!
+Arminius der Cherusker
I remember watching the watered down version on ITV.
Arminius der Cherusker I watched the VHS theatrical release first time round so to me it just seemed off. But I can appreciate your position as I prefer the original theatrical cut over the directors cut.
+Oliver Harper Yo Oliver the film is set in Detroit, if you want to watch actual news footage check out FOX news 2 Detroit on youtube. Pretty hilarious/shocking stuff.
I'd buy that for a dollar!
my fave line is still, "can you fly bobby?" lol
Funniest line for me:"Can someone get a goddam paramedic?" after Kenny gets turned to hamburger meat. What would a paramedic do?
brooklyn bnutterflyarts And don't anybody touch him...DON'T TOUCH HIM!!!
brooklyn bnutterflyarts My favorite line in the movie as well :-) I still tear up from laughter at that one!
@brooklyn bnutterflyarts, havent' you heard? when life hands paramedics hamburger meat , they make Hamburgers presumably
Yea that was hilarious 😂
Would the paramedic literally be a Hamburger Helper?
What a Film along with Road Warrior, Terminator, Predator and Die Hard, that top notch of what action cinema in the 80's can be when it's done right by Directors who are artists. What Robocop has over the films I mentioned is that, it's by far the most violent and the smartest. Even today it's a film that shocks, the Death of Murphy and some of the violence wouldn't get pass a studio these days. Peter Weller was excellent and Paul Verhoeven delivers a well shot and directed film, but the star of the show is Kurtwood Smith as the villain who is really loathsome. Plus has a action film ever had a cooler ending then this. Still a stunning film today and I find it shocking it only has 7.5 on IMDB.
Basil Poledouris=Genius
All Basil Poledouris scores are excellent, but for me personally nothing beats Starship Troopers
1998 Les Miserables
R.I.P Miguel Ferrer
Totally awesome as Bob Morton, so underrated. Wherever you are, Miguel, RIP fella
Agent Albert.
RIP Miguel F. I forget; what did he did of??
@@robzilla730 Cancer - throat cancer IIRC.
From 19:31 to the end man..... that music is so good, the feels and the tears especially the scenes you edited along side it. Great review!
I'm from Pittsburgh and never knew it was filmed here! I do live about 20 minutes from Monroeville Mall, used in the original Dawn of the Dead
I went to college in Pittsburgh and spent a lot of time at that mall, pretending we were in dawn of the dead. I bought my ps1 there lol.
Film in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania & Dallas tx
Dog Face Soldier dude! I got my ps1 at the Toys R Us that was very close to the mall, I’ll never forget!! It was 1996, I was 13 and I wanted Resident Evil more than anything else in the world
This made me subscribe. Awesome Retrospective!! You do this very well! Looking forward to more like this.
Rudolf Menon Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy the many other retrospectives on my channel.
He was always Clarence Boddicker to me, never "the dad from That 70's Show".
He'll always be the dad from That 70's Show...before losing everything, changing his name, lifestyle, morals, ect.
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Your account of the story is incredible. This is by far one of the best sci fi films I've ever seen. It's very violent, yet The emotional aspect had me almost teary. music made me very emotional when I realised he had lost everything for gaining something superior. It just didn't seem worth it.
Possibly my favorite film of all time.
I’ve watched several of your older reviews of 80’s action/sci-fi films & I’m still amazed at the production quality & introspective reviews you construct, especially this one from nearly a decade ago! You are extremely thorough with your commentary and technical breakdown of every movie you critique; You demonstrate an objective understanding of movie production, emotional feeling, & most importantly, the impact each of these movies have had on its audience in popular culture. Bravo!
Ive become a fan of your videos. Really good stuff. Thank you!
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I love how decisive you are in your reviews. You have the guts to say which movies are your favorites without taking in the entire world's opinion first. Great review!!!
I have to say this is the best Robocop review of the 1st film
Thanks very much Kyle!
Another excellent retro, Oliver! I really appreciate that you talk about soundtracks. So many newer films just don't have memorable ones anymore. In Robocop- that theme they play when he goes back to his old house... it always makes me a little misty-eyed. Poledouris really nails emotions when he wants to.
The original Robocop is a fucking masterpiece. The Bad guys namely clarence, was one of the best bad guys i can remember in movies. all of clarence's gang members were great in their own way. even more, i can't say any of the actors in the film were bland. they each had their own thing going instead of being generic. the music was fucking epic. murphy's flash backs, facial expressions, and dialog really made you feel what it might be like waking up one day, realizing you had been murdered and resurrected as a machine. the special effects were amazing and in my opinion hold up even today aside from dick falling out the window. the stop motion of ed-209 was perfect and made it look even more menacing than it otherwise would have been in cg. "which didn't exist at the time" Fuck anyone that says robocop sucked.
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God, I used to wear this movie out as a kid. I had this, the warriors, and the last Dragon on the same tape. Almost every weekend if I didnt rent any movies or games, that was one of the tapes that got heavy rotation. My fav parts of the film were the fake tv promos and news segments. I hope cyberpunk 2077 has many of those types of tropes.
Such a good movie. And, by the way, nice review.
Well done with the soundtrack overlay on the beginning montage. That shit was hard as nails!
Im so glad i was born in the mid 70s as 1980s were the golden era of movies
Solid job, Oliver. I never knew part of the film was filmed in Dallas until years later and I actually pass thru the area where Lewis and Murphy are talking and Murphy explains the twirling gun techniquie before they go after Boddicker's gang. It's now a bus terminal and I see this area every day on my way to work. I've also gone to City Hall where the OCP building was expanded in the film. It's amazing how this area has changed from those days.
Many memories of this film, mostly of the unintentionally hilarious ITV edits to remove and replace the naught words:
"You're gonna be a bad mothercrusher"
Yes I remember that!. They showed Robocop at 8pm!. The edit of Murphy's death was hilarious. They shoot at him once and say "damn im out of ammo"
Oliver Harper Here they are listed whatculture.com/film/robocop-10-hilarious-tv-edits-that-ruined-the-film.php
Another line from the ITV version is "Your clients a CRUM-bag, Your a CRUM-bag and CRUM-bags see the judge monday". I think its from the US tv version.
Don't forget the scene with the guy robbing the convenience store shouting "Why me?" repeatedly as he is shooting at Robocop.
Don't forget the classic "once I even called him airhead" while he's looking right into the mirror!
@Olive Harper, hoping this this your name. Thank you for all these retrospective. Every movie you have touched on are all my favorite. As an aspiring writer, you're commentaries help me at many levels and layer. Thank You again.
Back when I was a kid my mum wasn't too concerned with me watching mature action movies. I had an auntie living with us at the time and she used to love renting films, I saw cronenbergs The fly, commando and robocop to name a few during that time. As long as the movie didn't feature predominantly sexual content my mum wouldn't kick off much of a fuss so I was lucky in that respect. Being a kid though I was shocked by the level of violence in the movie, especially the scene of Murphy getting shot and I also found Clarence boddiger to be quite a scary character too lol. In fact to this day I still very much associate the actor with the character. When he was on that 70s show it did take me a while to get used to seeing him in such a different role, half the time I still expected him to pull out a shotgun and start killing people.
Like you I hold this movie in such high regard that I was also really annoyed when they announced a remake as I still feel the movie holds up today. It's one of my top films of all time and it gets constant repeat viewings at my house. And just to throw it out there I very much enjoy robocop 2 as well but I really hate the 3rd. Really great review as always Oliver, I was very much looking forward to this one.
my parents were pretty strict on letting me watch 15 and 18 rated films as a kid. If I had a kid now I probably won't let him watch Robocop till he was 12 maybe. Some films given strong ratings in the past seem tame now but Robocop still deserves its rating. Big thanks for your feedback buddy.
@@OliverHarper My parents wouldn't let me watch this without an older cousin but even she was taken aback when we saw Murphy murdered by Clarence's gang. And she grew up in a tough neighborhood...
Amazing Retrospective/Review Oliver. Simply amazing. I have yet to become tired of Robocop, and you have made me want to watch it yet again. Thanks for working hard, and making great pieces of entertainment.
Did you ever see the British TV version with the laughable censoring?..... "You're one bad mother crusher!" lol
I knew it, I wondered why the language was so different when I first saw it.
"Just gimme my friging phone call"
"Why me?!" "Why me?!" "Why me?!"
Once I even called him 'Air Head'.
Hello Oliver. I am a big fan of your videos, and I have been binge-watching them over the last week. Your youtube channel, and Good Bad Flicks are two of my favorites to watch. Keep up the kickass work! Cheers!
Thanks for your feedback Tyler!
One day I went to the theater to watch RoboCop. I had no great expectations about the film. My goal was just have a good time And this film truly surprise me!!! RoboCop is amazing!!! For me, this film is a gem of Sci Fi cinema. RoboCop has great characters, fantastic scenes and a powerful sountrack. The direction of Paul Verhoeven was exceptional.
I saw it in the cinema in 1987 when I was 16 years old. Now in 2023, it's still my favourite movie.
One of the best made films ever
This is probably the best review of I've seen of Robocop. You sum it up well when you talk about how well made it is. It is a very tight and perfect film in all of its aspects.
lol Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Excellent review as always! I rewatched this on BluRay the other night and it still holds up. If anything, it ages like a fine wine. Sure you can smell the 80's on it, but that just means it was a product of its time, and it was served well by it. Well done!
The audio and visual of Robocop struggling to crawl away from the heavy police gunfire in the parking garage is one of the most moving images I had ever seen in my life
My favourite 80s GEM. Thanks for the review sir.
Fantastic review as always Ollie. This movie holds a special place in my heart as well.
Great video. After I watched this movie a number of times, I realised that whenever Robocop is in a scene, there is a low frequency humming. I love that kind of character detail.
This movie is a classic, one of my top favorites.
Awesome video, a perfect analysis of one of my favorite movies of all time. You literally enhanced the movie when i watched it again after watching your video. Keep up the great work.
Even though the falling Dick Jones miniature looks totally unrealistic I've come to see something subliminal in it this last few years. I think it could be a visual representation of the characters inhuman, monstrous and fake 'true nature' finally being exposed, as he falls from power and grace. Plus how he was somehow still alive and lucidly screaming as he fell after being shot multiple times by Robocop further highlights all of these un-human like qualities. It's like Verhoeven and the effects team wanted to evoke the impression and image of a screaming and resisting devil decending to hell (and when taking the films religious iconography into account then everything about Dick Jones points towards him being a representation of the devil). That I've always noticed every unrealistic thing in the 'Dick Jones kill' scene yet have never had any issue with it tells me that it must've been working on some subconscious level.
that's called "interpretation is better than the dream"
I have to say I never thought about that scene like this. But when taking into account all that Jesus parables it actually makes sense. That scene really does look inhuman. Probably it is still partly a result of rushed shooting that resulted in not so great effect but when thinking about it in the way you presented...it seems much better. Thank you, sir:)
Brilliant take, it's almost like his true demonic spirit was in full show as he was heading to hell
@WallKenshiro.....all this talk about subliminals makes me want to get something from The Dollar Store
thank you again ollie....excellent job! i know a lot about the movie and you once again covered all the details perfectly......i also remember the "triple shot" gun upgrade from the game. keep up the great work. love your videos.
best film ever made as far as im concerned
Oliver has an amazing talent to put together the best trailers for all my favorite movies.
The ED-209 scared the crap outta me as a little kid. More than any horror movie monster as well.
Well done Oliver, i love how much technical research you put into your reviews. Sign of true quality. Robocop was the first film i ever owned on video. Bought it ex rental for £3. One of the best films of the 80's hands down, Clarence Bodicker is my all time favourite movie heavy. But like you I have always wondered what happened to the chin guard?
"I can feel them... but I can't remember them." Made me shed a tear when I first watched the movie.
One of my Top Ten favorite movies for over twenty-five years. A sci-fi classic and an 80s classic. You can't go wrong with that.
The best movie!!! Peter Weller is great,acting is amazing! Better actor could find to play RoboCop!!!
This movie is just brilliant. The cruelty with which the agent is gunned down and tortured, mutilated by the gang members, really resonates inside the viewer, and creates this sense of injustice that must be corrected and avenged, and it's just gripping in every way, from start to finish
Oliver makes the best movie trailers, hands down!
amazing! I love this movie! You did a very good job here and I appreciate the send-up! When you do mixes at the start and end of your videos you really remind me of why I like the movies. That's not easy to do.
Love Robocop so much. I watch the review all the time.
i'm 36 and was watching this film from a very young age, probably too young to watch this and is my favourite film to date, its a masterpiece and will always hold a special place in my heart, iv'e seen it so many times, when i was a kid i was obsessed with robots and i used to watch this every morning before school. Thank you for making this video it's made me realise i'm not alone :)
Great review. I loved robocop as a kid. Like you, I was moved by the death scene. My dad was a cop. this movie made me think about the idea that some people hate cops. And then I became a cop.
I watch this movie at least 2 or 3 times a year, I love the production values and attention to detail. From the amazing sound design, the practical effects, the cast, the characters, the memorable story, the grimy look of the environments, the great use of lighting, everything amazes me everytime. I don't think you've mentioned this btw, but did you miss to point out the influences of Judge Dredd ?
Robocop is the kind've movie you don't remake or make sequels to, even though I do love the 2nd for almost the same reasons I love the 1st. I think that the universe of Robocop has potential for other stories to be told just like 2000AD, but not another Robocop. The existence of the newer one, doesn't ruin my childhood like so many other people say, because that's my childhood I carry it with me, and nothing can ruin that.
You did an amazing job with the review Oliver. Thank you.
Robocop, one of the absolute best movies EVER made.
They just got everything right with this one, even the music is fantastic.
Just watched this for the first time and I liked it a lot. Fantastic movie and review.
10:51 _I think the only weak shot is the death of Dick Jones_
Yeah, there are too many problems with that puppet shot to successfully sell the illusion. It looks like something straight out of *Robot Chicken*. :-)
On top of the problems you mentioned, the doll doesn't much resemble the actor, and the fabric of its miniature clothing looks and behaves too stiffly. Its weave fibers are not to scale and the suite itself (and the hair) don't flop violently in the wind like you would expect from a real falling person.
I wonder why they didn't just use blue screen and real actor to create the fall scene.
If the actor was unwilling to do a little stunt work, they could have just showed the back of falling stuntmen.
Arthur Hakhverdian 10:43 I never thought about the chin strap.
Arthur Hakhverdian or just avoid that shot all together. Jones was shot 12 times, the filmmakers could’ve just cut away after he falls out the window
One strong reason why I think this movie became an instant classic that I’ve never heard anybody talk about is how the story theme and structure ties closely to the first sci fi story ever written, Frankenstein.
I saw it in the theatre when I was 8 and saw the reboot in the theatre as well...guess which experience was way worse?
Guess they did it for the money. I’m sure the boys in the studio looked at each other and acknowledged: “Guys this is a fucking awful remake”
You sneaked into the theatre , right?
Russell Scott I love the original but I liked the reboot also
Russell Scott well if you saw the reboot i would imagine the original was amazing for you
I'm glad you mentioned Bottin's work on Weller's face in this review. By far and away the best makeup effects in movie history.
Loving your choice of background musics.
As George Takei would say.."Oohh Myyy..!"This was an incredible retrospec Ollie.Just releasing trailers off of your intro and end edits would make it the most anticipated movie this year..Hands DOWN!! I've seen this film a billion times, yet It felt like the way movies used to make you feel..Excited, Pumped and as I start to weep at your placement of Murphy's theme. His wife running towards him and disappearing, spliced with Lewis revelation in the hall ..too Oh man I cant even explain in words how great a feeling this was..Your best one yet, you 're brilliant thank you.
I've always felt that stop motion works best for robotic characters, like Terminator and ED-209. Makes it more scary IMO.
Robocop is a 1 and done movie in my eyes and wish someone made an animated show on netflix that actually continued this masterpiece and not with what we got in the sequels. Like Murphy getting with his family, evil people find out about it and threat them, adding danger to the story. See more of Murphy become human again, and Lewis involved more.
I just wish there was a real continuation
Holy SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII... how I loved finding out the 4rth directive. Thanks.
Amazing video as always man. Very detailed and well produced.
I agree Robocop didn't need a sequel or a reboot....."BITCH'S LEAVE"
Yes, it needed a sequel - but instead of the sequel it deserved, we got GARBAGE. Pure stinking garbage. The sequel should have shown him getting more and more of a grip on his human side.
Such a great film. I saw it un-cut in '88 and I was in awe of it. Everything about it is quality, and the satire is what sets it apart for me.
Outstanding film.
"Let the mayor go, we'll even throw in a Blaupunkt."
Robocop is a classic. But the 2014 remake was crap.
Daniel Williamson dead or alive, you’re coming with me
I wouldn’t buy robocop 2014 for a dollar
Be fair. It was better the expected.
It was better than 3.
@@brevonsflicksgames7450 "Your move -- creep" (said to a rapist after he shot the other guy's nuts off!)
Out all the movies I've seen, this is at the top of the list for having most pausable screenshot worthy scenes. ICONIC
Basil Poledouris was a genius.
agree. robo is the best film from the 80s and to this day my fav fim of all time. great retrospective/review! keep up the amazing work!
“I’d buy that for a dollar.”
Hey Oliver, love your reviews. Don't forget that the end credits begin with the title of the film. This was way before this practice became fashionable. Now every action film does that.
Very good point Chris!.
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Robocop , the terminator and blade runner. Monumental sci if films. Game changers.
@John-PaulHunt-q3z says you. Why do they keep getting rebooted and sequels being made ?
I found your channel only like 24h ago and I´m loving it. Very good informative reviews. You have a new subscriber :)
Awesome review, really enjoyable.
I saw thia movie when I was a teen back in 1987. I remember thinking it was going to be a cheesy B movie type of movie. Boy was I surprised. It exceeded my expectations and I remember thinking that if this movie had been made by any other director, it wouldn't have worked. Paul Verhoeven does such an amazing job. Also the thug Emil didn't get drenched in acid. It was toxic waste. I always remembered that scene. Other than that I love this Oliver Harpers reviews and retrospectives.