The whole film was dripping-wet with satire, pointing out flaws in the society of the US and Detroit in particular (at the time). OP’s remark is just one of many such beats in the film. We’re supposed to be both entertained but also moved to do something about how f–ed the situation outside the theatre has become.
Third, unethical business practices such as complete disregard for humanity and human life. Also, profiteering the militarization of police and the war on drugs was the core theme of the movies. I’m honestly surprised to find out there are people who didn’t get it.
I’m honestly surprised to find out there are people who didn’t get it.
I used to feel that way. But then I remembered that the same director that brought us this gem, also directed Starship Troopers. At this point, I’m convinced the man has a way of building satire pieces that are a little too good.
The 2014 remake made sense to me… it was a remake by Omnicorp. They evil corporations won, then they remade Robocop as a ‘no blood’ 12a. It was a super-dark play on the fact that they couldn’t make the original anymore. [edit: added date & link to imdb]
I thought that was a major point of the movie.
I agree.
The whole film was dripping-wet with satire, pointing out flaws in the society of the US and Detroit in particular (at the time). OP’s remark is just one of many such beats in the film. We’re supposed to be both entertained but also moved to do something about how f–ed the situation outside the theatre has become.
Decades later, after hearing this premise break the sound-barrier as it flew over everyone’s head multiple times, the good people of Detroit tried to raise a statue of RoboCop in his honor.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCop_statue
It’s happening!
Third, unethical business practices such as complete disregard for humanity and human life. Also, profiteering the militarization of police and the war on drugs was the core theme of the movies. I’m honestly surprised to find out there are people who didn’t get it.
I used to feel that way. But then I remembered that the same director that brought us this gem, also directed Starship Troopers. At this point, I’m convinced the man has a way of building satire pieces that are a little too good.
The 2014 remake made sense to me… it was a remake by Omnicorp. They evil corporations won, then they remade Robocop as a ‘no blood’ 12a. It was a super-dark play on the fact that they couldn’t make the original anymore. [edit: added date & link to imdb]