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RoboCop

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cyborg actioner is more graphic than Terminator.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some characters exhibit conniving, selfish, and greedy behavior. Others are sociopathic criminals who make sport of murder, rape, and other violent crimes. Some members of a corporation are shown to be corrupt and callous. One character capitalizes on the tragedy and misfortunes of others. Senior executives are corrupt. Several characters -- including Murphy and Lewis -- do the right thing, however, and remain noble. Also, several villainous characters do not triumph in the end.
  • Violence:

    Graphic violence throughout. Characters use weapons -- from handguns and sword-like objects to machine guns, grenades, and military-style assault cannons -- to kill and injure people or destroy property. Two men attempt to rape a woman in a parking lot, taunting and terrorizing her with a knife. Some scenes are exceedingly gruesome, as when a gang shoots off a policeman's hand and arm, or when a man is horribly burned and disfigured in a toxic-waste accident; a car then runs him over and decapitates him in the process. In a hostage situation, one hostage is shown lying dead and bloody on the floor. Various fistfights are shown, where people punch and kick each other violently. Emergency-room workers intubate and defibrillate a patient.
  • Sex:

    A man and two women snort cocaine and make out; he snorts the drug from one woman's cleavage. A locker-room scene shows some male rear nudity and female breasts.
  • Language:

    A lot of profanity throughout, including "f--k," "s--t," "asshole," and "c--ksucker." Also, phrases such as "I'm going to blow his brains out."
  • Consumerism:

    A woman drinks from a Coca-Cola cup and appears to be eating from McDonald's containers.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and use cocaine.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About RoboCop

Parents need to know that this movie is more of a bloodbath than you probably remember. Numerous characters are killed onscreen, many weapons are used, and there are some truly gruesome scenes, like when a policeman's hand and arm are shot off. Some characters snort cocaine, one off a woman's breasts; others commit crimes such as rape (attempted, taunting a woman with a knife before help arrives) and armed robbery. A corporation that controls the local police force is portrayed as corrupt.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether it is ethical for OCP to turn Murphy into a cyborg when he never volunteered for the experiment. Does the corporation care more about money and fame or protecting the city's residents? What does this movie have in common with the Terminator series and with some M-rated video games?

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  1. I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    Good movie with plenty of blood and gore, definetely not for kids. Some pointless sex that's not needed and the word that describes this movie is bloodbath.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    ROBO-COP! pssh, more like ROBO-NOT! (I made that one up myself) :)

    I am concerned with everything. But I will not get too detailed. This movie is VERY innaproprate!! I do not even allow my oldest grandchild (age 33) to watch it! Infact, I have stolen the movie from his house and burned it up along with his dangerous pizza cutter (he could hurt himself!) Yes, and I also have a camera crew following him secretly everywhere he goes, so I know he will not get into any trouble. Although he is not my little tot anymore, I still am watchful. What a great grandmother I am! :)

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Totally inapropriate

    This movie was way too graphic and filled with F-words than any movie should be. I regret watching it and would never ever watch it again. Parents, never let your children see this movie. Nothing from the showing of women's bare breasts too the ultra bloody violence. This movie in fact is innapropriate for all ages 1-100.

  4. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0

    good movie big R

    this is a great bloody movie the first scene has bare breasts there is a disturbing scene where the hero gets his hand and arm blown off and its shown they say the fuck all the time

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    terrible

    my babysitter allowed me to watch this when i was 8 years old...obviously she didn't realize how horrid it was and didn't notice the raiting on the tv guide. it is a bad movie it portrays a bad message nd shows things that no 8 year old should see. i would definitely saty this movie is innapropriate for anyone whther they werre 8 or 88

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Terrible, terrible movie

    I was honestly shocked by the violence, swearing, and sexual themes. The actual plot itself wasn't bad, but it was easily buried by constant swearing (especially the f-word) and violence. I was embarrassed and surprised by the scene with the two women and the villan in his apartment, and surprised at the common appearances of cocaine and its use by villans. The violence was overdone with far too much frequency and far too much gore.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great if your kid is old enough

    Some parts were very violent, in fact 95% of the movie was violence and swearing. the other 5% was sexual themes. A somewhat disturbing movie. not to be seen by anyone under 13, period.

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