–By Sandy Asto–
“Robocop” premiered February 12, a reboot of the 1987 science fiction action film starring Joel Kinnamen as Alex J. Murphy alongside Gary Oldman, Micheal Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson.
Director José Padilha has a different vision for the beloved ‘tin man’ touching on topics such as politics, morality and even religion. These are powerful topics because of the fact that it steps on pious and forbidden territory of the case sensitive present.
Murphy, in a dirty game of politics, is used as a pawn in a raging debate between those that oppose robots for the ‘safety of the American people’ and for those who are not. Keaton plays the head of a multinational company OmniCrop, Raymond Sellers, who has provided the military with drones. His opposing counterpart is Rick Mattox, strongly against using these ‘heartless’ infiltrations of robots on American soil.
In search of a candidate for a half man, half robot Murphy comes as a godsend. His body is tragically mauled by an explosion. After heavy persistence and pressure by Sellers offer, Murphy’s wife concedes and allows them the permission to save her husband’s life.
Approximately three months later Murphy discovers he no longer has a body. Dr. Dennett Norton (Gary Oldman) plays God as Murphy/Robocop is his creation.
This movie is more than just a great option for a V-day escapade; it has many levels of intellectualism and amazing graphics that many viewers will appreciate. It touches you on a more personal level, reminding you that you are the owner of your own feelings.
The movie examines the parts of us that we often try to avoid. The idea of having our freedom taken away without your permission is a terrifying reality. In this reviewer’s opinion, I recommend this movie.
