by Anthony & Al | December 7, 2025

Is "RoboCop (1987)" Worth A Rewatch?

On the 12th episode, Anthony and Al discuss whether the movie "RoboCop" from 1987 is worth rewatching or not!

"Dead or alive, you're coming with me." ~RoboCop


What do you remember about "RoboCop"? Did you see it in the theaters back then? This classic 80's action movie starred Peter Weller in the titular role and caused quite a stir. "RoboCop" was remade in 2014 but the original still seems to hold better ratings and reviews. What say you?


How does this movie hold up? What did the critics say back then? With all the new movies and TV shows nowadays, should you put all that aside and watch this 80's action movie again?

All these questions answered and more on this episode of "Worth A Rewatch?"


Check out the trailer below as the first "rewatch"!

Here are some reviews and ratings...

Anthony's Pick:

"5 Stars out of 5!"

If there is one thing I didn't like about this movie, it is that I didn't see it sooner. Now that I have actually watched it, I realize why people consider it one of the greats, which I also now agree with. The storytelling was captivating, the character development was profound, and the cinematography was nothing short of stunning. Every scene felt meticulously crafted, pulling me deeper into the narrative. It's the kind of film that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, making me appreciate the artistry behind it even more.

Rami A

Rotten Tomatoes Reviewer

Al's Pick (4-Star Review of the Week!):

"It just wasn't for me"

Watching for the first time in 2021, I was hoping that Robocop would hold up over time. There isn't much to the story, but that shouldn't stop it from being entertaining. I didn't really care that much about Robocop or any of the other characters. I hoped maybe the bad guys would be entertaining, but they weren't for me. And I thought the action was fairly lame. I was disappointed for a movie with a reputation like this one.

jfgibson73

IMDB Reviewer

Here's what AI says:

The original "RoboCop (1987)" is absolutely worth a rewatch,

especially for its sharp satire, iconic action, and tragic hero narrative, while sequels like RoboCop 2 offer more of the same gritty world with mixed results, and the 2014 remake provides modern visuals but less punch, though fans generally agree the original remains a classic sci-fi staple.

Roger Ebert:   3/4

Metacritic:   70

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% 

Anthony:   1

Al:   3.5

WAR Overall Score: 61.17 

Worth A Rewatch Overall Ranking: T-7th out of 12

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