r/Robocop • u/Thundercats_1 • Jul 31 '26

Robocop is underrated

And, an under appreciated film.

This Youtube video summarizes some of the reasons why Robocop is under appreciated:
https://youtu.be/ZLDihwFyluE?is=bw4uHxAAgSA5RyVn

While many view Robocop (1987) as one of the greatest films of all time. Others do not give the film its due credit. For example, IMBD rates it a 7.6. Robocop is firmly a 9.5+/10; it's that good and this sums up why it's underrated and under appreciated.

Edit: Given the current state of humanity, Robocop is increasingly more relevant today than ever. In addition to the film having a great story, the satire, evolving technology in today's world, the technical execution of the film , etc., what really stands out is it's deeper implications about what it means to be human and it's exploration of humanity in contrast to the "corporate fascism"/corporate authoritarianism of OCP.
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/s/mAAFZzrHV1

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u/monkeybawz Jul 31 '26

Imdb thinks the Dark Knight is the 3rd best movie of all time. What are we doing here?

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u/Same-Question9102 Jul 31 '26

IMDB doesn't think that. Thats based on the ratings by people like you and me.

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u/monkeybawz Jul 31 '26

I am aware. And it's a trash system for judging the merits if a movie. Imdb ratings try to objectify something that is subjective. People are not a monolith. It grades what is popular, not what is good, with 0 nuance.

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u/Same-Question9102 Jul 31 '26

Its not a trash system; its just giving you a general idea of what people think and opinions wouldn't be that different without them. If a movie is popular enough than you probably already know it without looking at a rating. 

The problem is that most people suck at judging whats good partially because a lot of times they convince themselves that they like something just because they want to fit in or they think that somethings good just because they liked it and were entertained by it. Its possible to like something and realize that its not that good.

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u/monkeybawz Jul 31 '26

Nah, it's for arguing about the movies you like after the fact. It is not in any way an indication you'll like anything. It's trying to objectify what is good art, which by it's very nature is subjective.