RoboCop

RoboCop failed to exhibit any characteristics of a realistically violent film. All of the scenes that conveyed violence, which were a majority of the film’s content, were blown way out of proportion and a bit too graphic and unrealistic. That is not to say that all of the violence in the film was unnecessary, it was merely inflated to comply with the action/adventure demanding patrons of the time period. It just depends on the extent of the violence displayed as to whether or not it is meaningful enough to drive the story forward, or merely incorporated to excite the audience.

The film exhibits characteristics of “fun” violence that are created merely for the purpose of entertaining the audience and providing excitement. The kill scenes were extreme at times where you want to look away and just stop the movie but you are anxious to know what is going to happen next so you keep on watching. The violence is a crucial element to be implemented in the film; without it the movie would not be as enticing. Some aspects of the violence portrayed in RoboCop were realistic, such as the convenience store holdup, but at the same time a bit extreme, such as the slaughter of the business man at the failed robotic policeman presentation. The beginning of the film is a bit uneasy to watch when Officer Murphy was shot more than any person should ever have to suffer through, but as the film picked up the violence is accepted and embraced because it pushes the story forward. 

RoboCop, the new and improved Alex Murphy, is a hardcore piece of machinery that would stop at nothing to serve justice. With a film of this genre and caliber, it is expected that some extent of violence should be implemented. All in all, the violence exhibited throughout the film was created more for entertainment purposes to entice the viewing public rather than as an artistic composition.