In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 102 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
✓ Stars: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer
✓ Director: Jost Vacano, Paul Verhoeven, Frank J. Urioste, William Sandell, Robert Gould
The RoboCop (1987) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The RoboCop (1987) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
RoboCop (1987) is staring with Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jost Vacano, Paul Verhoeven, Frank J. Urioste, William Sandell, Robert Gould juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.