Robocop stands protecting a little girl while a woman with a gun stands beside him
Action movies have been around since nearly the dawn of cinema. Violence, danger and thrills have a natural appeal to audiences and, as such, the best action movies stand as classics of the art form. To be a true success though, action movies must please not only the audience but the box office, the critics, and most importantly: the Tomatometer.
Original star Keanu Reeves decided not to return even if it placed him in movie jail. This handed the full starring responsibility to the returning Sandra Bullock, who, despite her best efforts, isn't able to convincingly carry the films' action beats on her shoulders. The director of the original, Jan de Bont, also returned alongside Bullock, but did so out of contractual obligation rather than belief in the sequel's merits.
Despite what should be an all-star cast including Thurman, Fiennes, and spy genre pioneer Sean Connery, The Avengers was utterly panned by critics and audiences. The film was labeled as too slow, too fast, simultaneously too goofy and self-serious, and overall was met with utter confusion and bewilderment.
The result of all of removing all of these key ingredients is a toned down, aimless version of RoboCop which doesn't have the capacity to be either smart or bloody. By the time RoboCop is flying around on a jet-pack and fighting ninja androids, the viewer begins realizing that this version of Alex Murphy has more in common with the saturday morning cartoon than it does the 1987 original.
The superhero movie was panned for its poor storyline, direction, cinematography and editing , leaving very little value for viewers. The film is not all bad news, however. Despite it being a career low point, Halle Berry considers the film to be life-changing in a positive way, citing inner growth, personal connections, and a sense of empowerment gained from the experience. Unfortunately for viewers, watching Catwoman can never be as impactful as starring in it.
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