Robocop 2 + 3 (Collector’s Edition): Blu-Ray Review
Arriving this week on Collector’s Edition Blu-rays are “Robocop 2” and “Robocop 3” courtesy of Shout! Factory. Although there aren’t many people out there that praise the third installment of the Robo-Trilogy, I have no problem saying that “Robocop 2” is an underrated sequel. Regardless, much like last month’s
“Poltergeist” releases, I am happy to have the 3rd film as well as the 2nd via these upgraded editions.
Robocop 2 (Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray)
The Collector’s Edition of “Robocop 2” comes jammed packed with plenty of extras and most of them are brand new. Although I have not had the chance to check them all out, I loved the “Machine Parts” segment dealing with the film’s FX.
As for the feature, “Robocop 2” is given a beautiful 2K transfer that is a vast improvement over the previous Blu-ray release and worth the upgrade alone. Fans of the film will definitely want to pick this up.
Bonus Features
- NEW 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
- NEW Audio Commentary With Author/CG Supervisor Paul M. Sammon
- NEW Audio Commentary With The Makers Of “RoboDoc: The Creation Of RoboCop” Documentary – Gary Smart, Chris Griffiths And Eastwood Allen
- NEW Corporate Wars: The Making Of ROBOCOP 2 – Featuring New And Vintage Interviews With Director Irvin Kershner, Producer Jon Davidson, Cast Members Tom Noonan, Nancy Allen, Galyn Görg, Executive Producer Patrick Crowley, And More!
- NEW Machine Parts: The FX Of ROBOCOP 2 – Featuring Phil Tippett, Peter Kuran, Craig Hayes, Jim Aupperle, Kirk Thatcher, Paul Gentry, Don Waller, Justin Kohn, Randal Dutra And Kevin Kutchaver
- NEW Robo-Fabricator – An Interview With RoboCop Armor Fabricator James Belohovek
- NEW Adapting Frank Miller’s ROBOCOP 2 – An Interview With Comic Book Writer Steven Grant
- NEW OCP Declassified – A Collection Of Rare Archival Production And Behind-The-Scenes Videos Including Interviews With Director Irvin Kershner, Actors Peter Weller, Dan O’Herlihy And A Look At The Filming Of Some Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailers
- TV Spots
- Deleted Scenes Still Gallery
- Still Galleries (Behind-The-Scenes Photos, Stills, Posters And Lobby Cards)
Robocop 3 (Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray)
There isn’t a whole lot I can say about “Robocop 3” as a film that fans of the series don’t already know. It’s just not very good. However, leave it to Shout! Factory to include enough bonus material to make a film like “Robocop 3” worth adding to your collection. They have included enough new bonus features to warrant a Collector’s Edition. Much like the “Robocop 2” release, I loved the “Robo-Vision” FX segment. Although I haven’t gotten a chance to check out the film with Fred Dekker commentary, I am actually looking forward to it.
Bonus Features
- NEW Audio Commentary With Director Fred Dekker
- NEW Audio Commentary With The Makers Of “RoboDoc: The Creation Of RoboCop” Documentary – Gary Smart, Chris Griffiths And Eastwood Allen
- NEW Delta City Shuffle: The Making Of ROBOCOP 3 – Featuring Director Fred Dekker, Actors Nancy Allen, Bruce Locke, Producer Patrick Crowley, Cinematographer Gary Kibbe And Production Designer Hilda Stark
- NEW Robo-Vision: The FX Of ROBOCOP 3 – Featuring Peter Kuran, Phil Tippett, Craig Hayes, Kevin Kutchaver And Paul Gentry
- NEW The Corporate Ladder – An Interview With Actor Felton Perry
- NEW Training Otomo – An Interview With Actor Bruce Locke And Martial Arts Trainer Bill Ryusaki
- NEW War Machine – An Interview With RoboCop Gun Fabricator James Belohovek
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Gallery
By: Marc Ferman