In this second sequel to Robocop, the mechanical humanoid opposes the evil designs of his creators, who have gone corrupt and are trying to take over all real estate in Detroit, kicking the poorer citizens out of their homes and turning them out into the streets. ~ Rovi
Limiting the gore, but not the carnage, in pursuit of a PG-13 rating and more youngsters, pic remains a cluttered, nasty exercise that seems principally intent on selling action figures.
In the latest episode of the series, which seems to have nearly run out of steam, he is portrayed by Robert John Burke, an actor who bears some resemblance to Mr. Weller while lacking his forerunner's tongue-in-cheek glint of authoritarian machismo.
Why do they persist in making these retreads? Because RoboCop is a brand name, I guess, and this is this year's new model. It's an old tradition in Detroit to take an old design and slap on some fresh chrome.
As for the conflict, it's hardly riveting and often it's downright silly. The sets and effects betray their downsized budget. And the Japanese bashing is less artful than in Rising Sun, though just as obnoxious.
If nothing else, The RoboCop Trilogy should afford sufficient proof of the immense differences between Paul Verhoeven and the trigger-happy, run-of-the-mill action directors he is often lumped in with.
Slightly better film than the second film, Robocop 3 introduces a new actor in the role of the half man have machine cyborg. This film returns vaguely to the themes explored in the first film, but doesn't really try anything exciting. The violence is toned down, and the story unfolds as OCP begins the construction of
Delta City. A new idea is suggested by the plot, but doesn't try to elevate it by doing what the first film did so well. This third film is a step in the right direction, but unfortunately it's too little too late. Still despite this film being barely passable, this is a much better film and more entertaining film than the second one. What brings this film down is the lack of underdeveloped story and the absence of Peter Weller. Other that this is a pretty interesting third entry.
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