Robocop 2 is fantastic! So much fun and has some very deep existential themes. How many of us are just like Robocop, walking around with all these prime directives in our heads, put there by those who seek control above all else?
I’m excited for this upgrade. I have the Scream Factory Blu-Ray. Robocop 2 is one of my all time favourite sequels. Some days I pick it over the original Robocop even. I remember when Robocop 2 first released in theatres in 1990, I was 11 years old at the time & my friends Dad won 3 tickets on the radio for a sneak preview of Robocop 2. So my friend says he wants to take us to the movie. I was super pumped but I knew it was rated R & rated R here in Canada 🇨🇦 where I live means no one under 18 permitted even with a parent. So in the end the theatre wouldn’t let us see it. But I remember how my buddy’s Dad argued with the guy that we should be able to see it with him. I thought he was a badass Dad for putting up a fight for us. When I finally saw Robocop 2 on VHS 📼 I was blown away at how good a movie it was
Hello mate, I live in London UK I can't wait to get my copy of Robocop 2 yes, your 100% right about Robocop 2 being one of the best sequels what like POLTERGEIST II The Other Side was to POLTERGEIST. I've been waiting so patiently for news of Robocop 2 having a 4K scan from the original camera negative and hear we are... Shout Factory did it 🎉🎉🎉 Robocop 2 is great like you, said it has all the core characters in there including Murphy's wife very authentic. Honestly I thought this was never going to happen..... What's the picture quality like? Hopefully there's 0% DNR... I love film grain. Also great that Shout Factory also include the Blu-ray with the 4K Ultra HD disc I respect them for doing that as I like to have the options of watching the films with HDR and also without HDR (Blu-ray) it's a personal taste really. But yeah 2024 is seeming like the killer year of releases The Terminator 4K Ultra HD A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K Ultra HD... Only 3 films I dream of now with 4K scans from the original camera negatives The Fly, Alien³, and Commando
Scream kind of dropped the ball as the extended scenes of Robocop 2 have been available online for decades but they don't include them here, including Duffy's death without the cut away.
Im waiting for my order of this from Shout Factory to arrive any day now. There was only like a 10 to 12 dollar price increase to pre order with the 2 posters and 2 slips over the regular 4k cost for just the movie so I got the posters and slips package. I love Robocop and Robocop 2 as I grew up as a kid watching them.
If they had just gone with the original score from the first film this would have been a near-perfect sequel for me. I just can't stand the main theme in part 2.
"one of the greatest sequels of all time in my opinion" Yep. Love that Robocop 2 has gotten the respect and fans love it. Screw the critics and all the people complaining about "The kids. What about the kids?" I actually really love the major in the movie. I always have his quotes and dialog in my head. Also, one of the best opening scenes to any film. Where the urban decay and crime gets worse and worse and worse as the camera goes around the neighborhood,lol. Love all the themes in the movies. Love the mocking of parents groups, political correctness, Reaganites, drug PSAs and after school specials, etc. Even as a kid watching part 2 I was like "What are you talking about?! He's a police officer!!! He's a robot!!!!! What the hell are you people talking about? "Does he have to shoot that big gun of his? Why can't he talk things out. Maybe he can talk about environmental issues?" ........WHAT?! I mean, I am all for the environment. I care a lot about the topic...but what does Robocop have to do with the environment?! Or ANYTHING ELSE?! Which is of course THE JOKE. I love the mean spiritedness of it. Just everything about the film is great. Part 3....I always knew it was bad. I remember watching Robocop 3 for the first time and I was bored as hell and I was like "....uh.......okay...what the hell was that? I mean, the flame thrower for a weapon and the jet pack was cool...." Just like Teenage mutant ninja turtles 3 it killed the franchise. Oh and I just watched your short on Vegas Vacation.....I don't know what to think about that one. Of all the movies, it is my least favorite. Still had something to it. I didn't like European vacation at first, gave it a second watch 2, 3 years ago and really enjoyed it. But I haven't really felt a need to give Vegas vacation a rewatch.
Thats a pretty Dope new Poster art they made for The new Robocob 2 release! Even way better than the Simplistic Original Theatrical release poster with Robo looking at the Villain. Great Review Christian! I'd buy that for a dollar! 🤓
Darn it. I didn't splurge for the extra poster and slip. Got regular poster. Darn it. Of course I regret it. Whatever this movie is so rad. The fight at the end is so killer. And the star of the show is the attempts a the robocop 2 machines. There sooooo funny. I watched that over and over and over again on vhs. I cannot wait for this to come. But reason I didn't get the second cover and poster was...I got Darkman steel book. It looked so cool. You sold me. Absolutely stoked.
CHH - You often say that Shout no longer creates documentaries, which is mostly true. But they did recently make a 92 minute one for The Ring 4K collection called Ghost Girl Gone Global. It featured interviews from both the American and Japanese versions of the films and everything.
I watched it yesterday the transfer is just as good as the first one from arrow. I just think with the money we spend on these the audio should be upgraded also. DTS HD doesn't compare to DTSX or Atmos . I just feel I'm missing out with the money I'm spending and I have thousands invested into my audio
I remember wen the RoboCop 2 trailer was released wen I was about 6 lol it looked amazing and I got the large poster from the video store. Love that movie. Peter Weller is the best.
You went against your philosophy on do we need two slip covers from Scream factory, and I agree with you due to what the hell do you do with the other one. I actually see how physical media today makes us go against our own opinions on buying the extra items or triple dipping on a film I already have on bluray and 4k times two ... it's like a highly addictive drug that destroys our thought process and common senses, which I'm just as guilty of. Companies like Arrow video, Second sight, Shout/Scream factory, Synapse, Vinegar and several others have found ways to get into our minds and wallets....😅😅😅😅😅😅 I wish that I had some stock in a company like Vinegar Syndrome, which is the best at making a beautiful package for a lackluster forgotten film that I have on the shelf collecting dust and could care less about, then getting us to buy it at top dollar just to own the packaging to complete our collection. Vin Syn has to be laughing at us all the way to the bank......
I’ve always liked robocop 2 but, saying it’s one of the greatest sequels of all time I think is slightly overselling it. It’s good but for me, not great.
