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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Is A Perfect Fit For RoboCop Reboot

Tito PernaletebyTito Pernalete
July 25, 2022
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The Rock Is The Only Hope For The RoboCop Franchise

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might not be fans’ first choice to play Officer Alex James Murphy in a RoboCop reboot, but he might be the right one.

Classic Sci-Fi

Do You Remember The Hilarious Time When RoboCop Demanded Oreos?

Only a handful of sci-fi action flicks of the ’80s and ’90s could capture the raw, hopeless feel of a cyberpunk dystopia quite as vividly as 1987’s RoboCop. What could have easily been conceived as a lighthearted buddy cop movie about futuristic Detroit police officers turned into a dark world of criminals who enacted their own brand of law enforcement and corporate overlords who used lethal force without any consequences instead.

Thanks to Paul Verhoeven, there’s a clear “before and after” in the wake of RoboCop’s release. Movies were now more brutal than ever, never shying away from depicting scenes of brutal violence and even some of the goriest kills in action flick history. Still, all of this would have amounted to nothing if it wasn’t for the sterling job of the film’s titular character, Alex J. Murphy, also known as RoboCop: “the future of law enforcement.”

The film proved that such a violent film could appeal to mainstream audiences, leading to its quickly becoming a bona fide franchise. Comics, action figures, Saturday morning cartoons—it seemed like everywhere you looked, there would be something with RoboCop’s name printed on it.

As was to be expected, this sudden popularity also meant that there would be more RoboCop films coming to theatres. After all, RoboCop wasn’t the only cyborg with guns in cinemas at the moment, as Arnold Schwarzenegger can attest.

The RoboCoffin

RoboCop 2 came to theatres in 1990, a year before Terminator 2. While the second Terminator film is widely regarded as one of the finest action films ever made, the same sadly can’t be said of RoboCop 2. With Paul Verhoeven out of the picture, the sequel had an entirely different tone from that of the original movie, something that fans were quick to point out.

The final nail in the RoboCoffin came in 1993 with the release of RoboCop 3. Not only wasn’t Verhoeven back to direct, but the studio even had the audacity of replacing Peter Weller as RoboCop. This one was even campier than the second movie, effectively signalling that RoboCop’s days of violent mayhem were finally over.

The 2014 Reboot

Do You Remember The Hilarious Time When RoboCop Demanded Oreos?

Finally, in 2014, Sony Pictures tried to reboot the RoboCop franchise by releasing a new version of the character in what was to become a new trilogy of RoboCop films. While it’s definitely a step up over the last two films, 2014’s RoboCop lacks the edge that made the original film so iconic. In the end, the movie faded out into obscurity, where the franchise has resided for a while now.

However, with the release of the new RoboCop video game and the character having been added to the rosters of both Mortal Kombat 11 and Fortnite, fans of the sharpshooting cyborg are clamouring for a revival, and if there’s one thing that’s been made abundantly clear these last couple of years, is that if you wish to make a successful movie, you better have Dwayne Johnson in it.

Why Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Should Play RoboCop

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson RoboCop

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might not sound like everyone’s first pick to play RoboCop. Heck, he might be more suitable to play an ED-209, but the charming wrestler-turned-actor has proved that he’s the right guy to reignite dormant franchises. Just look at what he did with the Jumanji series.

Having the Rock play RoboCop will essentially mean that the film can finally go full-throttle with its violence once again. Sure, Dwayne Johnson might have become something of a family-friendly icon these days, but when it comes to action films, few can match his natural charisma and ability to bring down the house. The suit might need some minor adjustments, but Alex J. Murphy’s spirit would live on to reach a whole new generation of RoboCop fans.

While they’re at it, get Zack Snyder to direct.

What do you think? Can Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson save the RoboCop franchise?

RoboCop

In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories.

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Studio: Orion Pictures
Running Time: 102 minutes
Release Date: July 17, 1987
Cast: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer, Ray Wise, Robert DoQui, Paul McCrane
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Writers: Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Box Office: $53.4 million
Tags: Dwayne JohnsonMovie NewsRoboCop
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About the Author: Tito Pernalete

Tito Pernalete is a Venezuelan writer, movie buff, and lifelong geek with a love for sci-fi, tech, and all things weird and wonderful. When he’s not slaying bosses in Elden Ring or rewatching RoboCop for the 100th time, he’s dreaming of Japan or diving into '80s horror classics.

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