‘RoboCop’ (2014) movie review: slick remake lacks Verhoeven’s cynical satire
This RoboCop is shiny and new and competently made, but doesn’t hold a candle to the Verhoeven classic
February 5, 2014
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This RoboCop is shiny and new and competently made, but doesn’t hold a candle to the Verhoeven classic
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