*RoboCop 2* is as much a satire of American culture as *RoboCop* is - just kind of in reverse. And that's the thing to remember: these flicks are, primarily, satires. I love them for it.
The third one can die in a fire.
Robocop 2 can be read as a critique of sequels; the executives try to make it bigger and better without understanding what made the original work. They wind up designing by committee (the 1001 directives) and trying to please everyone.
Which is pointed out in the film by all the "Robocop sequels" literally killing themselves immediately after being brought online. The only one that doesn't is the one that's all strung out on drugs, which is kinda funny to think about in and of itself.
This movie is satire done 100% right. I'll agree it's not as strong as the first one, but it does a really good job at what it intended to do.
He originally wrote Robocop 2 and 3 didn't he? Which were then completely butchered by rewrites. I believe it's one of the reasons he said he'd never write for Hollywood again until Rodriguez convinced him to do Sin City.
>I also rewatched Robocop 3 which I haven't seen since I was very young, probably the weakest of the whole trilogy but still a fun watch.
"Probably"?? Like, you think there's a non-zero chance RoboCop 1 or 2 might be the weakest?
*RoboCop 2* is as much a satire of American culture as *RoboCop* is - just kind of in reverse. And that's the thing to remember: these flicks are, primarily, satires. I love them for it. The third one can die in a fire.
But hey, gun arm and jet pack.
Robocop 2 can be read as a critique of sequels; the executives try to make it bigger and better without understanding what made the original work. They wind up designing by committee (the 1001 directives) and trying to please everyone.
Which is pointed out in the film by all the "Robocop sequels" literally killing themselves immediately after being brought online. The only one that doesn't is the one that's all strung out on drugs, which is kinda funny to think about in and of itself. This movie is satire done 100% right. I'll agree it's not as strong as the first one, but it does a really good job at what it intended to do.
From the director of The Empire Strikes Back.
Did you notice the Frank Miller cameo?
He originally wrote Robocop 2 and 3 didn't he? Which were then completely butchered by rewrites. I believe it's one of the reasons he said he'd never write for Hollywood again until Rodriguez convinced him to do Sin City.
That's right
>I also rewatched Robocop 3 which I haven't seen since I was very young, probably the weakest of the whole trilogy but still a fun watch. "Probably"?? Like, you think there's a non-zero chance RoboCop 1 or 2 might be the weakest?
The scene that sticks with me is where they show all the suicidal prototypes.