When I first saw "Robocop", I was about 8 years old. It was definitely the most violent, and one of the most sophisticated films I'd ever seen. Everything about the film grabbed me on some level. A lot of people seem to really like this film, though I've heard a share of people say that it's a second-rate film due to the extensive violence and sappy dialogue, calling it cartoon-ish. Well, I have to say that the cartoon-ish quality to the film is part of its allure. It's not only a humorous device for the sake of entertainment, but its significance to the story is great. This is a dystopian future where big companies control almost every part of our existence, from the government to the police to our domestic lives.This film has everything going for it. A plot that exists on more levels than its B-movie surface. It's a social commentary, an action film, a sci-fi film, and at times even a comedy.It's a shame that this movie is usually snubbed by shoving it into the "action" category. Sure, there are lot of legendary action sequences to be found, but Robocop is a lot more than that.
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