Robocop 2: Meltdown: Amazon.ca: Video

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With the surprise success--both critical and commercial--of Robocop, it was inevitable that a sequel would emerge (actually, two sequels). But this follow-up lacked the dyspeptically funny vision of filmmaker Paul Verhoeven and wound up skimming the surface to repeat only the most superficial elements of the original: the big, clunky hero (played by Peter Weller), the ultra-violence (minus a dark sense of humor), and the plethora of action sequences. What plot there is deals with the corporation that runs the cops and its two-pronged attempt to squeeze every dime out of the populace and the city: create a new drug crisis (with an incredibly addictive synthetic drug the corporation manufactures, spread by a charismatic drug lord) and then attack with a bigger robot, one that eliminates Robocop at the same time. Would that they had. --Marshall Fine

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3.0 out of 5 stars i had higher hopes for this one(2.5/5), July 23 2007

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falcon "disdressed12" (canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robocop 2 (DVD)

i wanted to like this movie,i really did.but for me,it just doesn't work.i found the tone much too light for this type of movie.i also think it lacked any depth.it is ultra violent,like the first,but it's missing the heart and soul the first one had.i also couldn't get around what i thought was the absurdity of the story.the movie does have some humour,but i found most of it mean spirited.this movie was really tedious for me.i thought about stopping it before it ended,but i persevered.as hard as this movie was to watch,it's nowhere near the worst movie i have seen.as a result,i'll give "RoboCop 2" 2.5/5

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the best of the 4 Prime Directives series, Jun 10 2004

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Impfac "Impfac" (Albany NY, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RoboCop Prime Directives: Meltdown (DVD)

As a huge Robocop fan, it is easy for me to overlook the flaws and cosmetic blunders and enjoy the meat of the movie: Action. There is lots of good action featuring my favorite character, Robo himself.

In this movie he faces "Robocable," his replacement, and the ensuing battles and chases are excellent.

Don't set hopes too high, but this is worth a look.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tech specs update, May 30 2004

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Thomas Anderson "Metal Head" (Harrisburg, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RoboCop Prime Directives: Meltdown (DVD)

It seems that everywhere you look on-line to fine the DVD tech specs you get different answers. Well, I'm here to set things straight.

This R1 release is issued in Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) with English Dolby 2.0 Surround. Surprisingly it's a good strong surround mix. Dialogue, despite some negetive reviews of the broadcase version, is strong and easily understandable.

The R2 release however appears to be in Dolby 5.1, which is ashame because the R1 could have benefitted from a 5.1 mix. But anyway...

Picture quality? Pretty good for a TV show. The only issue is with out-of-focus background lights. They have that digital compression "dot crawl". But other than that, all live action and special f/x look extremely sharp and clear.

Just recently bought this series in geer up for the new release of the Robocop Trilogy. Now, I'd like to see the mid-'90s Robocop series released on DVD. The only thing lacking in this series is the lack of use of Robo's automated targeting grid system. I always found that aspect very cool about the theatrical movies.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Robocop 2
A fun movie see this if you like the 1st movie and see the thrid!

Published on April 22 2004 by sec127

2.0 out of 5 stars Fun movie...until it starts taking itself seriously
The first hour of this film was actually kind of fun, but in the middle of the second act the dark humor and self-satire soon gets replaced by violence. And lots of violence. Read more

Published on April 11 2004 by TrezKu13