Robocop (2014)

Directed by José Padilha, "Robocop" successfully reinterprets the 1987 classic, focusing on the ethical and political implications of automated killing. Police officer Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman), turned into a cyborg after a severe injury, struggles to retain his humanity against the corporate ambitions of OCP's Raymond Sellars, highlighting the tension between human integrity and technological control. The film delivers sharp commentary on contemporary America through characters like right-wing commentator Pat Novak (Samuel L. Jackson) and combines this with impactful action sequences, making it a surprisingly effective remake.