Robocop a.k.a Officer Alex Murphy continue to uphold the law in Detroit after this several years. He also meets his former partner and best friend, John Cable. This episode review lot of scenes between Murphy and Cable as a policeman, their friendship as well as conflicts. While working together to solve crime in the present day, Cable realizes the truth identity about Murphy. At the same time, a corrupt OCP officer who is the mastermind behind the crime, sabotage Robocop and make him kills Cable. Meanwhile, Robocop growing son, James Murphy who works with the OCP is coming close to find the truth about the fate of his father. This drama ends with a new destiny for Cable who is supposed to be dead.
3 Reviews
I'd buy that for a dollar.
amesmonde17 March 2022
Robocop stumbles across information uncovering an evil group of government officials and seeks the help of his former partner to stop them.
Director Julian Grant given the budget constraints delivers an interesting first part in a four part series which includes Dark Justice, Meltdown, Resurrection and Crash & Burn. Dark Justice is an improvement on the 1994 TV series, going back to its more violent roots. Even with a made-for-TV look and very low budget, Robocop costume and practical effects are brought to the screen quite well. The villain Bone Machine's costume is a little over the top along with Richard Fitzpatrick's performance. The tone is a mixed bag like some dialogue and visuals effects.
Writers Joseph O'Brien and Brad Abraham offer some poignant and hard hitting scenes, especially when Robocop broods over his purpose. In addition, notable is the interaction between Murphy and Cable, also their tense investigation flashbacks. The acting from Page Fletcher as Alex Murphy/RoboCop and Maurice Dean Wint as John T. Cable is quality. Wint shines here. As it's set 10 years on, physically and emotionally Fletcher's RoboCop movement and mindset is fittingly slightly different to the films. To his credit Fletcher delivers a likeable Murphy and solid Robocop performance.
There's nods to other Robocop outings, Robocop's Meg Hogarth's Dr. Colleen Frost character makes a reference to RoboCop cleaning up Cadillac Heights from, RoboCop 3, there's the "I'd buy that for a dollar" catch phrase said by Murphy. There's the staple news reports and adverts synonyms with the films and it includes Murphy's (now older) son to name a few.
Overall, while expanding the Robocop character despite some production short comings O'Brien's Dark Justice is an interesting watch thanks to an engaging storyline and some good performances.
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Director Julian Grant given the budget constraints delivers an interesting first part in a four part series which includes Dark Justice, Meltdown, Resurrection and Crash & Burn. Dark Justice is an improvement on the 1994 TV series, going back to its more violent roots. Even with a made-for-TV look and very low budget, Robocop costume and practical effects are brought to the screen quite well. The villain Bone Machine's costume is a little over the top along with Richard Fitzpatrick's performance. The tone is a mixed bag like some dialogue and visuals effects.
Writers Joseph O'Brien and Brad Abraham offer some poignant and hard hitting scenes, especially when Robocop broods over his purpose. In addition, notable is the interaction between Murphy and Cable, also their tense investigation flashbacks. The acting from Page Fletcher as Alex Murphy/RoboCop and Maurice Dean Wint as John T. Cable is quality. Wint shines here. As it's set 10 years on, physically and emotionally Fletcher's RoboCop movement and mindset is fittingly slightly different to the films. To his credit Fletcher delivers a likeable Murphy and solid Robocop performance.
There's nods to other Robocop outings, Robocop's Meg Hogarth's Dr. Colleen Frost character makes a reference to RoboCop cleaning up Cadillac Heights from, RoboCop 3, there's the "I'd buy that for a dollar" catch phrase said by Murphy. There's the staple news reports and adverts synonyms with the films and it includes Murphy's (now older) son to name a few.
Overall, while expanding the Robocop character despite some production short comings O'Brien's Dark Justice is an interesting watch thanks to an engaging storyline and some good performances.
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PJ Flinders!
crankranger30 November 2023
I tend not to enjoy Canadian reboots, but was pleasantly surprised to find this absolute masterpiece of a film. The character names were excellent and the fake mustaches clearly delineated between the present and the 10-minute flashbacks. The actor playing Robocop walked like a tiny old man trying to go down an escalator without his pants falling down, which I found relatable and comforting. My main complaint was a lack of character development (and screen time) for Bone Machine.
Giving such an important role as ace reporter PJ Flinders to a relatively unknown actress was a bold choice. Flinders served as the emotional fulcrum upon which so many character arcs rely. I'm pleased to report (wink) that whoever that lady is knocked it out of the park! Every time PJ Flinders is on the screen you can't take your eyes off of her because she's in front of a green screen with nobody else in the shot.
The awesome TNT power of The Bombs was somewhat underwhelming, but I can't wait to see if they come roaring back with increased TNT power in subsequent episodes.
Giving such an important role as ace reporter PJ Flinders to a relatively unknown actress was a bold choice. Flinders served as the emotional fulcrum upon which so many character arcs rely. I'm pleased to report (wink) that whoever that lady is knocked it out of the park! Every time PJ Flinders is on the screen you can't take your eyes off of her because she's in front of a green screen with nobody else in the shot.
The awesome TNT power of The Bombs was somewhat underwhelming, but I can't wait to see if they come roaring back with increased TNT power in subsequent episodes.
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