The unexpected rise of RoboCop from industry punchline to beloved pop culture phenomenon
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Director Paul Verhoeven's bold, over-the-top vision was initially seen as a career-killer for the project, but ultimately made RoboCop an iconic '80s classic
The film's mix of hard-hitting social commentary and outrageous action sequences struck a chord, transforming RoboCop from a joke to a lasting cultural touchstone
The unexpected rise of RoboCop from industry punchline to beloved pop culture phenomenon
beat sheet
Director Paul Verhoeven's bold, over-the-top vision was initially seen as a career-killer for the project, but ultimately made RoboCop an iconic '80s classic
The film's mix of hard-hitting social commentary and outrageous action sequences struck a chord, transforming RoboCop from a joke to a lasting cultural touchstone