Robocop Trilogy (Box Set) (DVD)

...been a fan of the Robocop films, the first 2 anyway and the thought of passing up on this offer was just too good to miss. All 3 films in an attractive foldout presentation box, with the added bonus of special features and a Directors Cut of the first film, WooHoo I hear you shout…
I'll give a brief synopsis of each film just so you know what I'm rambling on about and remind those of you who can't quite remember in what film things happen.
...and steel, the making of Robocop
Featurette: Shooting Robocop
Featurette: Making Robocop
Deleted scenes including directors cut footage with live stage direction
Trailers
TV Commercial
Photo Gallery
Storyboard comparison (commentary by Phil Tippett)
Commentary with director Paul Verhoeven

Disk 2: Robocop 2
This time around a drug has taken it's hold on Detroit's ... more

When I seen this box set on offer, looking at me from a shop window (not mentioning any names) I just had to go in and buy them. I have always been a fan of the Robocop films, the first 2 anyway and the thought of passing up on this offer was just too good to miss. All 3 films in an attractive foldout presentation box, with the added bonus of special features and a Directors Cut of the first film, WooHoo I hear you shout…
I'll give a brief synopsis of each film just so you know what I'm rambling on about and remind those of you who can't quite remember in what film things happen.

Disk 1: Robocop
With the death of Officer Murphy (Peter Weller) OCP (Omni Consumer Products) who fund the Police force use his dead body to make the ultimate Police Cop. With enhanced strength, bullet proof armour and zero tolerance for anyone breaking the law, he has criminal's running in fear. That is until he starts to remember who he really is, or was, and set's out on his own vendetta against the crime-lord who killed him.
With very bloody violence this film is not for those who are looking for a light action film. The disk comes with some great extras like the option to view the Directors cut. This gives you extended scenes where the violence was thought to be too much. This includes the Murphy "Death" scene, the ED-209 malfunction scene, and the shootout finale. Other extras on the disk are:
New documentary: Flesh and steel, the making of Robocop
Featurette: Shooting Robocop
Featurette: Making Robocop
Deleted scenes including directors cut footage with live stage direction
Trailers
TV Commercial
Photo Gallery
Storyboard comparison (commentary by Phil Tippett)
Commentary with director Paul Verhoeven

Disk 2: Robocop 2
This time around a drug has taken it's hold on Detroit's population with 1 man at the head of it's distribution. Robocop on his mission to rid the city of this drug lord put's him in hospital where he becomes the next candidate brain for OCP's new Robocop 2 model. Will Robocop be phased out by this more heavily armed cyborg.
This is a good second film, which was directed by Irvin Kirschner. Peter Weller once again dons the Robot suit to become Robocop. No special extras are provided for this disk which is a shame as this is a pretty good film, not as good as the first but still a good film. With just the standard language options and a trailer, not much to shout about here.

Disk 3: Robocop 3
With the deadline for the Delta City construction nearing, a special police force has been hired to move the people of Detroit out of the city in time for the construction to begin. With Robocop framed for his partners murder, can he save the people from the terrorising special police unit, before their homes are destroyed.
This is a pretty weak story and with the added misfortune of not having Peter Weller reprising his role as Robocop this is not the best film in the box. This disk also has no real added extras.

Well that's your 3 disks work of robotic crime fighting. Although disks 2 and 3 have disappointing extras, the packed disk 1 makes up for it I feel with just the directors edition of the film. The featurettes and behind the scenes extras are just great to watch. It's just a shame that the storyline for Robocop 3 could not be better.
 

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