Robocop (Special Edition)[DVD] [1988]

Just pre ordered this on Steelbook, partly due to a sickness that I have for collecting Steelbooks but mostly because this is one of the greatest films ever made. A lot of stuck up film snobs might sneer at that last comment as they will try to lump Robocop in with all the other over the top action films of the 80's, but I am here to tell them that if they feel like that they are missing the point of the film. Yes this film has a lot of action, very violent action at that, but it is as much a comment on the degradation of society as it is for cinematic spectacle. The visuals in this film are stunning and save for a bit of dodgy blue screen every now and again the special effects still stand up today. And yes, I said blue screen. That is what us old timers used before green screen. The satirical nature of this film is ever present, from the aforementioned violence to the news reports and the apocalyptic family board game. This film takes swipes at modern society from all angles and over 25 years later those themes are still relevant. I would recommend this film to anyone really as there are so many different ways to approach it that I feel most people could take something from it. I first saw this film when I was ten years old and can remember seeing it for the first time, but still now with every watch it remains fresh. If you haven't seen it before, see it. If you have seen it before, just watch it again as you know you are going to love it.

This is a really neat collectors package for Robocop fans. Comes with both the theatrical and directors cut (the latter having scenes extended, noticeably in two of the movies more graphic shootings). The 4K master is done really well in my opinion, it retains a respectful amount of the original film grain, whilst adding the level of detail you would expect from an UHD upgrade. The use of a wide colour gamut and Dolby Vision is welcome adding extra vibrancy and depth to certain highlights and settings. Sure, there are occasional shots in scenes where the enhancements seem to have been missed out, which look even more apparent, probably because the rest of the content looks much more improved, but they are infrequent. The additional content that comes included (collectors cards, booklet etc), make this a great package for Robocop fans. Definitely the current most premium way to enjoy the movie, a nice addition to any collection. (Watched on an LG CX oled and Panasonic DPUB820)

Two films for the price, one the original cinema release and the Director's Cut. I watched the Director's Cut on receiving this, and to be honest I couldn't see the difference. But irrespective of this, and despite the slightly dated visual effects, in the main this film is stand out cult viewing. No sequels were necessary, but business is business. Verhoeven broke the mould here though. The satire on US society then and now is brilliant, if not a little spooky in it's foretelling of how corruption rules in the world of big corporations. One can only believe this is how things would be if a major software company were in charge of policing! But it's the little touches such as the interruptions to the news of out of place adverts, and the return to white toothed, tanned presenters smiling as they discuss more street murders and violence. The film works on many levels, obvious hero's but troubled, corrupt power hungry old white men, and a glorious villain in Clarence Bodicker. But if you don't like gore then don't watch. Verhoeven doesn't spare the viewer from any of the grisly scenes of mutilation and death.

A fine film, comic book on the surface with considerable depth and biting satire with a vision of a future dystopia which is still relevant today. I used this film as the basis for essay theses when teaching undergraduate students freshman English in the USA back in 1990 whilst I was a PhD student, such a pity their generation seem to have embraced its nightmare rather than heeded its warning! To be fair, they understood the film far better than the other film I used (Apocalypse Now) or the book it was based on (Heart Of Darkness). This was, and remains, a cinematic milestone.

This is for the LIMITED EDITION ARROW release of RoboCop. Just in case this shows up elsewhere. Have always been a fan of the movie and most of us have already seen it by this point. It's a solid science fiction action/horror and one of the very finest to ever be created. The bad: This is the same master that already exists at a less expensive entry point. Minor clean up aside. The good: New extra features alone are worth the price of admission. You also get the Theatrical cut of the movie along with the full length "edited for TV" version, which is still hysterical and fascinating that the producers shot so many alternate takes to replace the violence. ED-209 gunning an exec down with no blood anywhere is hilarious. If you're a fan of RoboCop then this is well worth the money. Also includes a set of postcards, poster and new booklet on the making of process.

Esta edicion de ROBOCOP ha sido un deseo cumplido. La imagen es fantástica y el sonido, en V.O., una pasada. Buena compra.

Fantástica edición de esta gran peli de los 80.Aunque en la contraportada no lo indica,viene con una genial pista 5.1 en castellano.Cierto es que las voces suenan bastante enlatadas,pero el sonido es bueno.La imagen perfecta.Los extras son muchos y todos con subtítulos en español. Una maravilla de Blu-ray.Vergonzoso que en este país no podamos disfrutar de ediciones como esta...

Killer presentation. Tons of extras. Great movie. Super violent. Movie looks great. Movie still holds up to this day.

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Excellent delivery and product.