Robocop (2014)

Robocop (2014) is arguably the most damaging remake of the decade, desecrating Paul Verhoeven's savage R-rated satire. Director Jose Padilha's PG-13 reboot neutered the original's ferocious critique of corporate militarism into a bland, committee-designed product. The black suit and visible human hand—a decision that cost $2 million in redesign fees—symbolize every misguided choice. This remake's 49% Rotten Tomatoes score underperforms Point Break's 42% critical rating for sheer mediocrity, yet its sin is worse: it sanitized a masterpiece. Fans rightly deride its toothless violence and lack of the original's dark humor, a failure all the more stark when compared to the 1987 film's 90% approval.