Review – Robocop

Pithy commentary on the alienating effects of technology, or just a cheap excuse for a sci-fi action movie? You decide. Peter Weller has truly found his ideal role as the cold half-man-half-machine police officer. The jerky, mechanical movements and the jerky, mechanical delivery seem to come naturally to him. The effects are fairly good, particularly the stylish, deco-knight look of the robo-suit. Beyond that, the script is fine and the acting workmanlike if somewhat uninspired. If you’re looking for a mindless way to waste a couple of hours, you could do a lot worse. Mildly amusing