Sheep Movie Review: RoboCop

RoboCop 

Directed by: Jose Padilha

Staring: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson 

PG-13

Plot: 

In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it's meant billions for OmniCorp's bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice. 

Let's face it, reboot films are hard to make. No scratch that, they are easy to make but hard to make better the second time around. Sometimes, you can't just throw a ton of money at film and watch it take off into this amazing cinematic form of being. You just can't. But RoboCop comes close to trying and for effort alone, I enjoyed this film. 

Some amazing action visuals had me in awe and hanging on for the high-octane cycle ride. It helps that the new Robo suit was not only badass looking but loaded for bear. When the doctors take off all that metal armor ....just wow. Did not see that coming! 

While the family aspect of this story felt rushed and under played, I did like the dynamic the writers tried to portray. But honestly how was the new RoboDad going to ever come home? He's hooked up to so many high tech gadgets that it was never going to happen. 

But big business is the forefront of this film and making the perfect weapon makes me glad we aren't to this level yet.

Would I want my husband living as a robot for the rest of his life? I don't know, and I'm glad it's not a decision I have to make. Not in this lifetime anyway. 

I would have loved more family building dialog to this film. More in-depth love and affection for the wife and kid, before we jump into the action bang-bang parts. This man is a dad and I assume a pretty rad one, but you don't get to see that and you certainly don't feel as invested when the awful happens. Same goes for the cop partner buddy relationship. Rushed on both fronts.

For the visually striking action sequences, I'd recommend this one. It's in your face and filled with unexpected comedic relief when the politics get nasty. 

Getting 4 'Red asset' Sheep 

KD

Sucker Punch, dark and wonderful

Sucker Punch directed by Zack Snyder stars Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, and Scott Glenn. Zack Snyder, director of 300 and Watchmen, has once again hit another movie out of the park. It was so well executed I was blown away; from beginning to end this movie will grab a hold of you and drag you through the darkness that is Sucker Punch!

Storyline:
A young girl (Baby Doll) is locked away in a mental asylum by her wicked stepfather where she will undergo a lobotomy in 5 days. Faced with unimaginable odds, Baby Doll retreats to the fantastical world of her imagination where she and four other female inmates at the asylum plot to escape the facility. The lines between reality and fantasy blur as Baby Doll and her companions battle various creatures and enemies to retrieve the 5 items they need that will allow them to break free from their captors before it's too late...

Action-packed hard-hitting film with a major video game feel, if you love action and drama all mixed into one then you will devour this film. CGI so delicious I could have scooped it up and shoveled it down my throat with a big spoon! Ninjas, steam-clock undead killers, dragons, and robots oh my! A few new twists on the enemies of old. If the men folk need more than all that they wont be disappointed with the sexy costumes in this one. lol

Storyline weaves the whole piece together to create an experience that will leave you raw with emotion. I did NOT expect the very dark nature of the film but I will say it was refreshingly good., adding to the overall experience. But please let's all try and stay lobotomy free, mkay? :)

Most of these actors have been hit or miss for me in previous films, Vanessa H is at the top of my "meh" list. BUT she killed it in her role as Blondie, I was so pleasantly surprised with her I might just watch more movies in the future that she stars in. Girl power to the 10th degree! But hats off to the whole cast for pulling this over the top action movie off *stands up and claps* it's a must see for anyone who loves fantasy action movies.

Throw in a slammin soundtrack which includes some covers of classic rock hits AND new songs from Bjork and you have yourself one heck of a film! Go see this one and thank me later. :)

Getting 4 neck stabbing Sheep!
KD