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In 1987, audiences were introduced to a futuristic Detroit, a city plagued by crime and corporate greed, through the lens of Paul Verhoeven’s “RoboCop.”
At first glance, the film might seem like a straightforward action-packed sci-fi thriller, but beneath its metallic exterior lies a biting satire that delves deep into the socio-political issues of the era.
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Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven is known for his over-the-top, hyper-violent blockbusters like RoboCop, Total Recall, Basic Instinct, and Starship Troopers.
But look past the gratuitous blood and sleaze, and you’ll find these movies are actually full of sharp satirical commentary on society, capitalism, authoritarianism, and the media.
[Read more…] about Why Audiences Don’t Understand Paul Verhoeven’s Satire
It’s guaranteed at this point that no matter what kind of satirical take on the United States or the world comes out, there are going to be people who misunderstand and misconstrue it. Starship Troopers wasn’t the first, and it damn well wasn’t the last movie to have the point get lost in orbit over people’s heads.
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Paul Verhoeven’s Robocop is a masterpiece of not just an action sci-fi film, but a satiric take on law enforcement and standards for justice in America. While it’s iconic in its own right because of the clever writing and direction by Verhoeven, the Dutch director did have some misunderstandings when it came to English colloquialisms.
[Read more…] about The Hilarious Backstory Behind Robocop’s ‘Bitches Leave’ Line