When any movie is released, it first and foremost has a goal to be successful in the moment. This often means making money at the box office, but after that another goal is to stand the test of time and become something that people remember. Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 action/satire RoboCop is a movie that certainly achieved both goals.
The movie was successful enough in its day to generate two sequels, but since then it has become a true classic, one of the best science fiction movies ever made. Whether you’re there for over-the-top action or the takedown of ‘80s consumerism, RoboCop has it all. Peter Weller, who starred in the original film and recently reprised his role for the RoboCop: Rogue City video game, told CBM that he loves the way the film still resonates with audiences and that the recent game may drive more people to the movie. Weller said…
