The film updates its predecessor's critique of corporate greed by focusing on:

While many fans feel it lacks the "brain-smashing" visceral impact of the original, the 2014 reboot succeeds as a functional sci-fi thriller that explores the ethics of technology and the resilience of human identity. Blog #548: Movie Review: Robocop (2014) | lmb3.net

: Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Pat Novak, serves as a hyper-partisan media mouthpiece for OmniCorp, pushing a "robophobic" America to accept automated drones.

: The opening sequence in Tehran provides a pointed critique of modern imperialistic presence and the ethics of unfeeling machines in combat.

: RoboCop’s iconic police car is replaced by a customized, stretched-out Kawasaki 1000 motorcycle.

: The film is anchored by strong performances from Gary Oldman as the conflicted scientist and Michael Keaton as the ruthless CEO. Conclusion