Movie Review: RoboCop 3 (1993)

I guess it was a foregone conclusion that RoboCop 2 was going to be a hit as RoboCop 3 went into production shortly after the second film wrapped. As it turned out, part 2 was a moderate hit, not making as much as the original, but certainly enough to justify a continuation of the series. Unfortunately, this third film seems to have been compromised from the get go. This third film just takes everything that made RoboCop a franchise to be reckoned with and made it a joke. I know that sounds harsh, but this movie is just bad. I am sure it did not help that it sat on the shelf for a while as Orion Pictures went through bankruptcy.

Movie Review: RoboCop 2 (1990)

In 1987 the first RoboCop proved to be a financial success. The film finished in the top twenty box office performers of the year and took in more than $53 million dollars. With its initial success (partnered with aftermarket rental success, promoted by a meeting between the titular hero and former President Richard Nixon), it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that a sequel would be ordered. That sequel, the aptly titled RoboCop 2, arrived in June of 1990, where it, too, was a box office success, although at a slightly smaller total (coming in around $45 million for its run). While the box office seemed to be built in, the bigger question would be about how it would match the original.

Movie Review: RoboCop (1987)

While the horror lover in me sees the 1980's as the golden era of the slasher, giving us so many movies starring the likes of Michael, Jason, Freddy, Pinhead, among others, the movie lover in me sees a bigger picture. In addition to horror, it was a great era for action movies, think about the movies that came out during the decade. Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Predator, Aliens, Rambo, Beverly Hills Cop, Terminator, Raiders of the Lost Arc, The Road Warrior, the list goes on and on. With so many great action flicks, it is impossible to pick a favorite, and I am not sure I ever could. However, I have picked one to focus on with this review, and if you read the title, you know which one, none other than RoboCop.