*Robocop 2* (1990) REACTION - EPIC ACTING, INSANE EFFECTS...ODDEST SCREENPLAY?!? SO HAPPY I WATCHED

[@damianstarks3338]

Robocop 2 is criminally underrated and one of my favorite sci fi sequels.

[@AngelGroves]

It really is. 💙Thanks for the comment, Damian!

[@damianstarks3338]

@@AngelGroves don’t mention it !

[@babalonkie]

The whole greedy OCP, determined Murphy that cant be "Corrupted" as a cop, the human side of Murphy keeping him going true (Having a wife and being a father)... the entire story is amazing.

[@damianstarks3338]

@@babalonkie couldn’t agree more with you here.

[@_TheJp_]

"We are only human" Probably on of the best one final lines ever.

[@brandonspain12345]

For those who didn't know, RoboCop 2 had a rocky production. It was initially meant to be written and directed by Tim Hunter, who dropped out due to creative differences. He wanted the movie to have characters feel emotionally realistic and tackle themes more close to home like his other films but the studio just wanted a summer action movie. Frank Miller was brought in to pen the script, with Irvin Kershner directing. Even then, the script was constantly being revised during production, with scenes being added and dropped as shooting went on. Lewis was originally around to lend Murphy a hand. Nancy Allen has said in interviews that the original script featured her character prominently, but the re-writes diminished her role. At one point, Lewis takes up a collection and visits the OCP headquarters to talk with Dr. Faxx about fixing RoboCop after being disassembled by Cain and his gang. Later, she helps her robo-partner snap out of it after he has a confrontation with his former wife. (Which I'll get to.) There was also a scene where RoboCop and Lewis break into Faxx's office and discover the blueprints for RoboCop 2. During the brewery shootout, Lewis gets into a fight with Catzo, Cain's right hand man. One deleted scene filmed had Cain and Angie visit OCP headquarters, and Cain's encounter with Dr. Faxx, and he stares face-to-face with the gray Robo-armor from the original movie on display. The original script also dove deeper into RoboCop's psyche. The movie attempts to explore how RoboCop has become more human since the ending of the first, but the subplot is quickly dropped. In the scene where Robocop is pulled apart by the gang, he visions himself visiting Murphy's grave with the scene cutting back and forth of him masked and unmasked in a surreal way. Also, the novelization that utilized the original script had a better explanation for why RoboCop was waging a war on Nuke. Seeing the crumbling state of the city and how so much of the youth is hooked on Nuke has him worried that his son will end up like Hobb, corrupted by vice and crime. And the scene where RoboCop encounters his former wife happens much later in the book but after being told by the lawyers to stay away from her, RoboCop drives to a junkyard to ponder what he has become. "He closed his eyes and daydreamed, seeing himself frozen solid by rust. He envisioned the mighty magnets lifting his long out-modeled, creaky, corroded body toward the conveyor belt. The conveyor accepting the offering without question. The whining, flailing machine nourished itself on Robo's body, tearing it to pieces with rotating, razor-sharp teeth." Fortunately, Lewis arrives to snap RoboCop out of his suicidal thoughts and remind him of who he is. And also, in the aftermath of the fight between him and RoboCop 2, Murphy notices his son amongst the crowd, and does the TJ Lazer gun-twirl to let him know that everything's alright and smiles. There are so many scenes changed and altered that it made the sequel become a middle-of-the-road movie. You can tell the film had the right ingredients, but someone pissed in the recipe. It's clearly not a bad movie, but I feel it's just disappointing. And I think that hurts more than just being a bad movie; to see the potential put to waste. And the novelization/original script showed that potential of being as worthy as the original. 😞

[@Zentron]

Funny thing about the scene where Cain breaks the actress and tosses her down, when it happened everyone on set was in horror, as they all thought that she had actually broken her neck and was dead... thing is, she was by trade a dancer and through the years of training, her head was able to turn further than normal. When the commotion started she sat up and asked of she had messed up the shot, nuch to the relief of everyone there 😂

[@nickguitarhd8441]

Galyn Gorg? Yeah she was so talented, R.I.P

[@M3TR01DFANBOY]

But that's a stop motion shot so I don't see how she was in any danger.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh my gosh!! What?!? hahaha That is awesome! How cool. I bet she was a lot of fun on set. She was a great actress, and I loved that scene with her and Cain. They were so cute...before he broke her. lol Thank you for sharing this info. Love stuff like this!

[@putinscat1208]

@@M3TR01DFANBOY I assume she had to make all the motions herself. Hopefully they did not use an industrial robot.

[@DataCab1e]

@@putinscat1208 This is common in stage combat. The "victim" is always in complete control of the actions, while the "attacker" is following their lead.

[@neonpop80]

The best part of this movie was seeing Peter Weller as Robocop again.

[@DanJackson1977]

Phil Tippett who did the stop motion on this.. has a new documentary out about him, "Mad Dreams and Monsters", that covers this film extensively. He also did all the stop motion on Robocop 1, and was the FX supervisor for Starship Troppers. Theres also an amazing movie he directed called "MAD GOD", a stop motion nightmarescape.. a movie hed been working on for about 30 years.

[@AngelGroves]

Dan, thank you SO MUCH for this...I'm checking out the documentary this weekend, latest. That's really, really cool...I'm excited. :) I'll let you know when I watch it. Thanks, again!

[@grendeltech]

It's just too bad that Phil couldn't supervise dinosaurs at all 😒😂

[@thegame346]

"This is where James Cameron got the idea for Avatar" I died laughing.

[@squarewave808]

In the behind-the-scenes feature Peter Weller said he worked extensively with a mime coach, and that was how he mastered the mechanical, robotic movements.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, WOW. That's awesome! I'm not surprised. He is terrific. 😃

[@Rampage0303]

Thank you for reacting to this movie. Most people do not react to both. 🤩

[@AngelGroves]

Aw, you're very welcome! Sorry I'm just now seeing your comment!

[@chrisleebowers]

I agree that the visuals leveled up from the first movie. Future Detroit looked more inhabited and felt more dystopian. We got a quick Robocop vs Ed 209 skirmish in the first movie, but the extended battle sequence between Robocop and Robocop 2.0/Cain was so much more satisfying. It's essentially an anime-style mech battle brought to life with Phil Tippet's glorious stop motion FX, the last time he used that technique before CG. (Cain BTW is Tom Noonan who was in "Manhunter" the first Hannibal Lecter movie and "Last Action Hero" with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charles Dance.) Unfortunately, Frank Miller's original script was so heavily altered by the studio that he swore off Hollywood for over a decade until Robert Rodriguez convinced him to come out to his Texas studio to show him tests he'd done for Sin City. 34:42 That's Frank Miller in a cameo as the Nuke chemist

[@Madbandit77]

Yup. He co-wrote the second (with Walon "The Wild Bunch" Green) and third (with Fred "Monster Squad" Dekker) Robocop films, due to his work on "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns". He wasn't happy with the end product. That's why he created the Sin City comic book series.

[@cinescapenel]

The best thing about these movies is that they were revolutionary. They incorporated never-before-seen elements, such as exaggerated, almost parody-like gore, as well as anime influences. The 80s were very good years for sci fi cinema. Robocop arcade game is cool too. Greetings from Chile.

[@AngelGroves]

Greetings! I'm sorry I'm just now seeing your comment. Thank you for watching, and I love what you wrote. Very well said! I love how these movies incorporated all of those elements in a way that was so original. I've been watching more and more 80s sci fi recently and I couldn't agree with you more. I can see how they were such good years for the genre. If I ever get the chance to check out the arcade game, I'll have to do that too.

[@williammatthews693]

Tom Noonan plays Cain as others have said. He's a fantastic character actor in an era when character actors really aren't as appreciated as they should be. He was in the first Hannibal Lecter movie "Manhunter" and in more recent years was great in "House of the Devil".

[@Ah-ed6ie]

One of his earlier roles was as a paralysed author in the original The Equaliser.

[@zmarko]

Kane is played by Tom Noonan. He's been in many notable movies, such as Heat (with Robert Deniro & AL Pacino), and Last Action Hero (with Arnold Schwarzenegger). Good character actor.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, cool. Thanks, for this!

[@ivanpaezcabo6300]

Its Cain. Not kane

[@reesebn38]

He was great in Manhunter.

[@bas7467]

Frank Miller is also in the movie. He was the scientist that showed Cain the different kinds of nuke. They changed the color of the suit because it had a different but still good effect on camera (in terms of light) They are planning a new sequel to the original Robocop. Ofcourse fans want Peter Weller back. I appreciate this movie as more of a straight action movie. As a kid of 9 i avoided the brain surgery scene. But enjoyed the rest a lot. I am glad i found this channel. And yes my love for Robocop brought me here.

[@AngelGroves]

Wow; thank you SO much for your comment (apologies just now able to see it/have been under the weather). That's awesome Miller is in the movie..I had no clue, and I'm about to go check that part out again. Very cool. Ohhh, that's neat that's why they changed the suit...I'm glad. I love the feel of it. They're planning a sequel to the original?!? oh my gosh, I really really hope they get a good story, crew, and get him back too. I'd love it, if done right. You're right; it is jammed pack with action...there is so much going on, and tbh I actually enjoyed it even more during editing and getting to pretty much re-watch it again. The first will always be my favorite, for sure, but this was a lot of fun. I'll be re-watching it more than once. :) I love all of the info, and thanks for sharing (really cool you saw this when you were 9...I'm jealous!). I'm happy you're here at the beginning of the channel, and I'll see you for the next video!

[@carn9507]

I always did prefer the blue look of this film's suit and made more sense to me (cos blue is cop colour). But either way, the Robo suit design has held up really well and still looks iconic and awesome 35 years on from the first film. :)

[@reesebn38]

OMG thanks! I never realized that was Frank Miller.

[@brianrodriguez7057]

Hey Angel, hope you're feeling better and definitely glad to start my Monday night with RoboCop 2. They made the new RoboCop armor out of lighter materials to help Peter Weller since he was complaining about the weight in the first film. A happy byproduct of that change in material was more of a slicker reflective surface which reflects the light really well and gives it more of a Sci-Fi vibe.

[@AngelGroves]

Hey Brian!! 😇 I'm finally getting there...much better. Thank you so much! Also, that's so cool! You're the first to tell me that about his suit. That makes me happy they wanted to make it easier for him to move in...plus, it's just a great suit. Yesss. The light hits it SO well. That's awesomene. Thanks, again, Brian!!! 🤍

[@brianrodriguez7057]

@@AngelGroves anytime, Angel 🖤

[@Cheepchipsable]

They could have made it look the same if they wanted.

[@georger.3489]

This movie has one of the best showdowns ever, hands down. Nice reaction :D

[@AngelGroves]

Yesss. It is so entertaining! And aw, thank you! I'm sorry I'm just not seeing your comment!

[@buzbom1]

If you are into Peter Weller this much, I'm sure somebody has mentioned his first big 80's action sci-fy comic brought to life movie. "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension". Talk about a cast of soon to be movie legends. It's got everybody in it. Great reaction Angel, I was in my 20's during the 80's. An epic decade to have been a young adult.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh my gosh, yes; I really, REALLY like Peter Weller. He is incredible. Thank you for this recommendation, That is too perfect. Also, thank you for the comment, in general. So nice! See you for the next reaction! :)

[@astron1701]

Yes please do Buckaroo Banzai! I love that move and I feel you will like it's weirdness

[@Metzwerg74]

i´d love to see a reaction to that one.... such an underrated classic....

[@reesebn38]

@@AngelGroves It also has Clancy Brown and Jeff Goldblum in it.

[@Greenwood4727]

@@reesebn38 Christopher Lloyd, If you go into the film thinking its serious, its Played serious but its totally silly

[@zmarko]

Cool to see a little backstop about your experience with the acting world. A friend of mine from when I was a teen is a double/stand in for Keanu once in a while. Doubled for him in John Wick 2 & 3, which I thought was super cool. Digging your reactions. And I love your room. Reminds me of a log cabin!

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, sweeeet. That's really, really cool. Being on sets are a fun experience, and doubling for Keanu? Ummm... getting to be around him would be epic! Also, thank you so much for your comment...you are so nice, and I love you like the reactions so far! :) And thank you, haha, it IS in a log cabin (house)! :)

[@carn9507]

Aw, awesome. I was hoping you'd watch it and have fun with it. And yeah RoboCain was a very cool design and scarier than ED-209. I do wish it had more with Robo's wife but the scene we got was great and yeah the screenplay was a bit messy but I still really enjoy this film and have watched it a whole lot. And Peter Weller absolutely nails it again and his voice is perfect. I sometimes quote from this film such as the "We can't have that!" and "I'm...having...trouble" :) You mentioned RoboCop figures which I found fun cos I have a RoboCop figure from Mafex right here on my desk which is awesome. Actually it's the RoboCop 2 version, so it's got the bluer colour scheme and various accessories including Cain's brain that RoboCop removes from RoboCain before smashing it, a sachet of Nuke, and even the wrench RoboCop uses on his helmet in the final shot. :) There are cheaper figures such as those by NECA but they aren't as well articulated but worth it if you just want to display it as is. The Mafex figure is capable of doing almost every iconic pose which is why I prefer it. :) Also Doctor Who references? I've had my RoboCop emerge from my TARDIS toy once (well it IS a police box and is able to go to the future). :)

[@AngelGroves]

I love your comment so much; thank you! Also, sorry I'm just now able to see it and respond (I've been under the weather). I wish we had more with Robo's wife too; the concept was a lot of fun and they pulled it off well, but you're right, that one scene will do. :) YES! Peter Weller was, by far, my favorite part of the movie, and he alone makes it worth watching more than once and enjoyable. It is so funny you named those quotes...even though I've been sick the past days, I have literally been saying those quotes out loud, just by myself and to my cat. I love them SO much. Hahaha. You have a Robocop figure?!? That's awesome, and I 100% will be getting myself one sometime. Yours sounds so, so cool. Love the details! lol AND you've had it emerge from your TARDIS before? Okay, that is perfect. I can't wait until you watch my Dredd reaction coming out soon...I mention something similar at the end. lol I'm so happy you liked and got the Doctor Who references. I didn't realize how many times I referenced it, until I was editing. I was like, oh geeze, if no one watches Doctor Who this might be horrid. lol Thanks again! See you for the next video!

[@carn9507]

@@AngelGroves Aw thanks and you are welcome. By the way after thinking about it, the NECA RoboCops are probably the best to start with. They're easy to find and the newest ones have an alternate unmasked Robo head (after finally getting Peter Weller's likeness rights) and there's a deluxe version that includes his chair too. Mafex have got Weller's likeness too recently and are releasing unmasked versions of their figures but that's next year and you don't get the helmeted head that you get with their older ones so yeah, NECA's are more affordable if you don't care so much about a ton of articulation or extra hands and accessories. Enjoy. :)

[@AngelGroves]

@@carn9507 Perfect. This is terrific info! Thank you.

[@dizzychizzy1]

You’re very educated in film… very refreshing to have a true movie buff and industry worker doing reactions with intellectual input. You have a heart of gold also 💛💛💛

[@TsDwelling]

I really liked that they messed up his programming in this, because when he fried himself and got rid of all of his directives, that meant he really is Murphy again. Not fully, because his memories were erased, but he still remembers some. He's more of an augmented human being after that, which I really like. The most tragic character in this film is actually Hob, (Played brilliantly by Gabriel Damon) because he's so smart for his age. (The smart kid in the film) If he hadn't found his way into crime, his character could have really done something amazing. It mirrors real life in that way, because there are often some truly extraordinarily gifted people ruined by crime. Cain's design was interesting, but I hate his itty bitty legs that wouldn't be able to support the weight of his massive upper body. That could have been a purposeful choice, because of most heroes having a big upper body and little lower body. A way of reversing it. I'm one of those people that enjoys this film as well. Not as good as the original, but it has it's place for sure. The third one is....rough though. Just warning you now.

[@AngelGroves]

YEESSS. So, so true (about him taking out ALL the directives). I liked that a lot as well. You can immediately tell the difference in him too. It's so cool. Also, oh my gosh, yes, Gabriel Damon (who I've already learned more about, now, from reading comments!), did a really terrific job...so terrific I was literally convinced he was a man stuck in a kids body for half of the movie. I am really impressed by his acting, and he carried the character's story well. Thank you for all the info and for your comment in general; I'm glad you enjoy the movie for what it is too. :) Absolutely still has its place. And no worries...I'll be staying away from the third, for now. lol Thanks, again!

[@leperwolf7287]

The numbers on the directives were up to 250 and likely were still counting. The assistant saying "He must be going out of his mind" is correct. These directives he has to follow since they are his program and more than likely several of them contradict each other. Unlike regular humans who can take or throwaway information at will, he can't.

[@shainewhite2781]

The film was a moderate box office success, making $45 million dollars against a $30 million dollar budget. However, it received mixed reviews by Critics, with Roger Ebert calling it "the perfect satire that fails at every turn and that the little kid, Hobb, played by Gabriel Damon, swears a lot in this movie, you don't know if y learned it from Eddie Murphy or the screenwriters." It has gained a cult following. Originally, it called "ROBOCOP: Corporate Wars," where it was going to have RoboCop blown up by a car bomb, and 60 years later, OCP has ruled the world, while other corporations try to muscle in, until RoboCop gets brought back to life to bring justice to the streets once again and put an end to OCP for good.

[@AngelGroves]

Cooool. I love this info...thank you! I had no idea what kind of success it brought, nor anythig about what any critics said. Very cool. I'm glad it actually did decently...and I'm not surprised Ebert said that; sounds very much like something he'd say. I love, and can see why it has gained a cult following; I liked it even more, after editing/getting to re-watch it pretty much a second time. In different ways than the first, though. Also, wait what?!? That was going to be the premise? I'd watch it. haha. Thanks, again, for the comment! Sorry I'm just now seeing it (been under the weather). Take care!

[@blastradius9136]

Nice review Ms Groves and I love your laugh! Very cheery and funny 😀😀

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you so much!!! 😃😇

[@promnightdumpsterbaby9553]

The kid in this movie is incredible! He did such a great job. 👍 Always thought so.

[@AngelGroves]

Yes!!! He really did!

[@yellowblanka6058]

He was in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as the son of a crew member who dies on an away mission.

[@Tavic1]

I would like to recommend a movie that I have not seen anyone on youtube react to, its another one with Peter Weller called Screamers, from 1995. It is really good, a lot of excitement, I think you would appreciate it. Anyway, thanks for another great session :D

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, sweet! Thank you; this is an awesome suggestion. And you're so welcome; I'm glad you liked it! See you soon for the next reaction. 😇

[@looper9078]

Finally!! I've been looking forward tothis!

[@AngelGroves]

YAY! I hope you enjoyed it too! Sorry I'm just now seeing your comment (I've been under the weather). See you for the next video! :)

[@cameronschoff5316]

I had the VHS of the 1st and watched it allll the time growing up. But the 2nd was so rarely on tv it almost seemed like it was one of those movies you wernt sure even existed. I recently seen it for the 1st time in a long time, so seeing you react to it on your first watch was a treat:)

[@DanJackson1977]

If you liked Cain in this you'll love him as Frankenstein's Monster in "The Monster Squad" (1987).

[@Madbandit77]

Tom Noonan, a great character actor, also was in Michael Mann's "Manhunter" (played the Tooth Fairy) and "Heat".

[@AngelGroves]

Oh AWESOME! Thank you, for this! I'm putting it on my list. I really like him/ Tom Noonan. He did great and I'd love to see him in more. Thanks, again! :)

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you, for this info! He is awesome.

[@DanJackson1977]

@@AngelGroves theres also a more recent film.. from 2010.."House of the Devil".. great little throwback suspense thriller. Tom is great and mysterious in it, but obviously a bit older.

[@MKF30]

As a kid the scene with cain's brain and eyes in the tube while seeing from his POV the doctors walking around with his head without his eyes and brain creeped me out lol 😆 also adorable reaction lol I get a kick how you clap when you get excited like a kid getting a cookie 🍪 haha 😊☺

[@AngelGroves]

LOL! I hadn't even noticed I did that! Too funny. I'm so happy you like the reaction, and I oh wow, I can only imagine watching that scene as a kid...hahaha. thank you for the comment!

[@MKF30]

@@AngelGroves Haha its fine I think you're cute when you do that 😊😉 haha its cool though because your reactions are genuine you don't jump up and down with the powers and the ahhhs every other minute 😅 Wait til you see Robocop 3 lol 😆 very curious to see your thoughts on that movie

[@Llanishenlad]

You're reaction when he gets out of the car at the start is how I feel everytime I watch that part!

[@drakocarrion]

Frank Miller released a Robocop comic that tells the full story he wrote. The studio used most of his ideas for this movie & Robocop 3 but Frank didn't think they did his story justice.

[@AngelGroves]

Ohhh, that's awesome. I need to check it out. I was wondering about that. The few things I've seen of Frank Miller's I really liked, and I was curious if they had taken out bits of the story. Well, I see why he felt that way! Thanks for letting me know; love this info!

[@straker454]

@@AngelGroves It was actually terrible. There were scenes of Lewis getting just her clothing blown off so she could run around in a bra and panties. Cain barely featured and Robocop was so over the top when he got the screwed up directives he practically became a mass murderer, committing drive by shootings and making out with Lewis. Cain dies and the Doctor woman gets burned alive by Murphy...because THAT'S in character, and it turns out the Doctor woman put her mind...sort of uploaded it into Robocop 2...for some reason so she's the bad guy at the end. It was so over the top and out of character...trust me, you just watched the best version of that story.

[@neonpop80]

This movie is really good but completely unfair to compare it to the first masterpiece. For one, it lacks the heart of the first and second it’s mean spirited. Having said that, it’s an excellent sci-fi film

[@straker454]

@@neonpop80 See, I would have to make the counter argument that it has heart because Peter Weller is in it and he is the heart. And I'm not sure how it's mean spirited. I mean, it's not like the point of the film was to torture the main character and more than the first film was. I often think the more subtle commentary was in the parts people consider to be mean spirited. That's just my view though and I understand other people's mileage may vary on that.

[@ctmdarkonestm]

Peter Weller has had a heckuva life, got his phd in art history and sometimes appears as a talking head on the history channel. Apparently worked with a mime to come up with robocop's movements. the evil psychologist lady...actually became a psychologist after she left acting.

[@AngelGroves]

This is so neat!!! Wow. Peter Weller is truly awesome. And I love she actually became a psychologist! Haha

[@ctmdarkonestm]

@Koowluh there seems to be quite a pipeline of pron acting to psychologist

[@baronvg]

The second Robocop, the one that removed its helmet to reveal a screaming skull, has ALWAYS disturbed me lol. I know the whole scene is supposed to be just a roll call of failed Robocops but that one was just upsetting lol.

[@havok6280]

The crossover I never knew I needed: Mr T and Robocop...

[@AngelGroves]

Right?!? LOL perfect

[@havok6280]

@@AngelGroves the scene where Red Forman tortures poor Murphy definitely makes you pity the fool...

[@HowGoodIsIt1]

love this movie thanks for the awesome reaction video 😊

[@I_dont_understand_25]

I don't understand how anyone could not love all 3 of these movies

[@MetalMike38]

It’s so refreshing to see someone enjoy this movie and actually have good things to say. I really like this movie and whilst I admit it’s not the best ever, I still like it but so many people hate it and are so negative about it.

[@richardb6260]

Rob Bottin did such a good job on the Robocop torso with the animatronic Murphy face that they wrote a new scene on set where Dr. Faxx talks to it. BTW, if you like Nancy Allen, you should watch Blow Out. It's a thriller directed by Brian DePalma starring John Travolta. It's one of DePama's best movies. Allen also has a big part in DePalma's films Carrie and Dressed to Kill.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh coool. Thank you for both pieces of info! That's awesome they wrote a new scene in; I don't blame them. It looked so, so good. And yes, I really do like her a lot, so I'll have to check out Blow Out sometime! Thanks, again! :)

[@havok6280]

Random nitpick: they found B4 in pieces in Nemesis, not Data. They did find Data's head in "Time's Arrow"... Also randomly Peter Weller was in Star Trek Into Darkness...

[@AngelGroves]

That is actually not random or a nitpick at all. I LOVE that you wrote this, and it makes me happy you noticed that! During editing, I came so close to putting a text that said "B4" with an arrow pointing to the picture of him in pieces I had (underneath the one of Data). I know during the video I say" when they found Data in pieces"; in that moment I was thinking of how I felt the first time I watched Nemesis and thinking it was Data then (before finding out it's B4). If that makes sense... you have no idea how happy you made me that you noticed I said that, though. :) And wait....WHAT?!? How are you the first person to point that out to me??? lol Oh my goodness, that is where I have been trying to pinpoint him from this entire time. Thank you! I knew I had seen him more recently...wow. I would have been re-watching it sooner than later and flipped out. I'm going to put it on right now. Seriously, thank you for that. Love it. Apologies I'm just now seeing your comment (I've been under the weather). Appreciate it and see you for the next video!

[@havok6280]

@@AngelGroves no worries. I'm just impressed you take the time to read and respond to so many comments... even the "random" ones...😉 Glad you showed the weather who's boss...

[@havok6280]

@@AngelGroves for years, every time I'd see Peter in something, I'd say things like, "Oh my god, Robocop is fighting Captain Kirk" or "Robocop is fighting Dexter Morgan" or "Robocop is fighting Jack Bauer". There's no mistaking that voice...

[@nysus3530]

One of the few movies filmed here in Houston. Great reaction. Love it.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh cool!! I always love learning where things are filmed. Thanks, for this!

[@serinx]

My college roommate worked at Phil Tippet studio and I got to visit while vacationing on the west coast / bay area @ 2004. Was very cool to get to see some of the miniatures and (also some larger models).

[@AngelGroves]

Oh my gooosh. I love this. That is AWESOME. I would have loved that. Thanks for sharing, and sorry I'm just now seeing your comment! 💙

[@robsheppard4762]

Great that you love RoboCop, I can't say how much I love the 1st one. This one is ok for a sequel but never had a chance of beating the 1st regardless. Pls watch the 3rd one (atleast once) as it is a trilogy. Great work!!

[@someguy2653]

"...this is where James Cameron got the idea for Avatar!" Lol, perfect.

[@TheDtroupe]

I love all your Doctor Who references throughout lol

[@AngelGroves]

Yesss... a fellow Whovian. haha That makes me so happy. Such a great show. :)

[@TheDtroupe]

@@AngelGroves it is my favorite!

[@AngelGroves]

@@TheDtroupe Mine too!! 💙💙💙

[@TheDtroupe]

@@AngelGroves did we just become best friends???? Jk lol

[@rael2099]

I dont think this sequel is inferior to the first, at all. It has that Paul Verhoeven wit, the social critique (damn, that looked like today's Chicago, dont you think?). The cast was phenomenal even with many unknown actors, the music was on point, and the direction was tight. You will looove Tom Noonan in Manhunter!

[@juggalogamer8541]

Love your reactions I actually really loved RoboCop too just as much as the first one when I was a kid always I remember being a kid from the 80s having all the Robocop toys having a little toy RoboCop helmet now I'm just a 39 year old nerd love my pop culture I wouldn't even mind find a cool RoboCop suit for a Comic-Con this was my favorite look for him too more than metallic with the blue

[@robertfarmer8123]

That Avatar joke was gold.

[@AngelGroves]

I'm so happy someone appreciates my humor...as ridiculous as it is. Haha

[@edwinrollins142]

A lot of people didn't like this one, but I think it was a solid effort at trying to carry over a lot of the themes and elements from the first, and I think you're right, it was done with a good amount of heart.

[@NocturnalVoice]

Great reaction 😀 looking forward to more 😎

[@AngelGroves]

Aw, wow. Thank you! Glad you liked it! Dredd will be out soon, followed by My Cousin Vinny this weekend. I'll see you for those! 😇

[@NocturnalVoice]

@@AngelGroves Both good movies, I have both in my physical media collection 😄

[@michaelhenshall5096]

Fantastic reaction, thank you for sharing these on you tube.. Trivia The scene in which RoboCop opens fire around the head of someone who is smoking, after which he says 'Thank you for not smoking', was actually licensed and run as a public service announcement ahead of several different films in many non-smoking movie theaters during the summer movie season that year.

[@AngelGroves]

Omg. Are you serious?!? That's so cool. I love info like this! Thank you for sharing! Also, I'm so happy you liked the reaction. 😇 I'll see you soon for the next one!

[@mistofoles]

The actor playing Caine is called Tom Noonan, he also played the psycho in the original MANHUNTER/RED DRAGON movie.

[@mad_cat]

Mad props for humming the A-Team theme.

[@AngelGroves]

Yesss 😃

[@mad_cat]

8:24 Nice use of glitch effect during Crime in Progress.

[@jorgezarco9269]

The subplot with the focus group was written by Walon Green(The Wild Bunch).

[@xayzer]

A Star Trek TNG and Doctor Who reference in the same reaction? Instantly subscribed.

[@lawrencecuthbertson8539]

Almost switched it off when you started overthinking about the psycho kid😅😅😅

[@keno88]

Yes a Robocop 2 reaction, first of all so good you gave it a go. It is underrated and its not a good as the first one but definitely a cult classic. I do love his suit a lot more in this one and of course Peter Weller carries it so well. Hope you give Robocop 3 a go but it’s more a one and done situation. First 2 are so rewatchable

[@AngelGroves]

I can absolutely see how this one is a cult classic. I'm really glad I watched it (I'll be re-watching for sure). YESSS. Peter Weller really does carry it! Thank you for the comment! 😇

[@HellBrYnger]

i always light one after the "thank you for not smoking!" bit :D

[@edsoliz]

I loved that Cain's HUD resembled Classic Mac OS but with a skull in the corner. In the Marvel Comics adaptation, after seeing his wife RoboCop visits Murphy's grave and says goodbye.

[@marconeves1979]

The first 2 Robocop films are actually scary on how right they were about what our society could devolve into (and in many cases it HAS become that way). Mega-corporations owning/controlling everything, drug epidemics, constant strikes (I worry that one day cops will indeed need to go on strike or something.) I mean.... yikes. Anyway, a quick tangent on a scene that made me think: on 31:22 to 31:39 : this film (made in 1990 and via Murphy's malfunctioning behavior) kinda gave us a glimpse on how ineffective and harmful "permissive parenting" is. I feel like a lot of parents nowadays (and since the mid 2000s) have turned into this kind of "buddy" parental figure, instead of actually.... parenting. The scene immediately follows by showing the kids acting out and misbehaving. And if that weren't enough, Robocop then proceeds to shoot a guy for smoking in public (!!), which to me is another satirical commentary on how the priorities of authority figures are completely misaligned with reality. To me, all these moments in the films, are scathing reviews of our society. Not to mention the ads, etc.

[@suddenlyfrogs1906]

Frank Miller blew up inside Cain's drug lab when they raided the base. :D Peter Weller also did Batman's voice in the Dark Knight Returns animated movies. 2 parts. You should watch them on here, a few reactors have already :) It's what the Cavill/Assfleck Vs film was loosely based on/inspired by. Oh and if you like killer robot films, there's always Death Machine. Stars Brad Dourif (Child's Play((Chucky's voice) Lord of the Rings Two Towers and Return of the King as that Wormtongue guy (Assuming you've seen them but no spoilers in case you haven't) He was in one few over the cuckoo's nest too. Anyway, it's great and heavily features the big killer robot and Dourif all but playing his own version of the Joker :D

[@TheeGoatPig]

I was 12 when the first movie came out, thought the ad looked stupid, but still ended up loving the final film when I eventually saw it on cable a year later. So I'm actually quite surprised that I haven't seen this sequel in it's entirety yet. I have seen bits, but I have never sat down to watch it all the way through.

[@Wungolioth]

I like this movie, if only for the unveiling scene of the new Robocop, after all the fanfare, pulling his own head off, it was such a darkly humorous moment, I can forgive them any other mistakes.

[@AngelGroves]

I feel similarly; and I think "like" is the perfect word. I'm really glad I watched it...if only for certain moments and not the entire film as a whole. I really did enjoy it. :)

[@TheScreamingMime]

You might like: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you!!

[@TheScreamingMime]

I named my dog after the villain of this movie, then my brother decided to name his son after my dog. Life is weird 😕

[@AngelGroves]

Aww. Haha. The fact you like those?? I instantly like you! Thank you for the sub, seriously. Welcome to the beginning of the channel! :) (Sorry just now seeing your comment and responding/I've been under the weather and typically respond much sooner). See you for the next video!

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Wow, Iving Kirshner directed this? Didn't know that, No wonder I always loved it so much. Maybe even more than the first. Hard call.

[@Kamenriderneo]

34:49 The guy who plays the chemist is Frank Miller. The same Frank Miller who wrote Sin City and 300

[@putinscat1208]

If you have Disney+, there is a six episode series called 'Light & Magic' that really dives into how Star Wars was made, and then into how ILM made other famous movies after. The only other movie I saw Cain in was 'Last Action Hero' A friend of mine hated the use/depiction of the baby in that scene.

[@AngelGroves]

I'm happy you reminded me! I have that in My Watch List on my Disney +. I added it the day it came out but forgot about it! I definitely wanted to see it since I love Empire of Dreams documentary so much. Thank you! 💙🖤🤍

[@HellBrYnger]

the song in the arcade scene from "Babylon A.D." called "The Kid Goes Wild" ;)

[@anoldfogeysfun]

Have you ever watched the Mad Max 1-3 trilogy with Mel G's first major roles on screen . . . ?

[@Shantros1985]

Love your reactions and happy to be here from the beginning darlin. I think a movie you would like from the 90's called Event Horizon if you have never seen it.

[@AngelGroves]

Aww. You are seriously so kind; thank you! That means a lot, and I actually have seen Event Horizon (once about 12 years ago). I reaaallly liked it, and I need to re-watch it because I can't remember specific details...but I do remember the end and the overall premise. A great movie! Thanks for the suggestion and the comment. :) Sorry I'm just now seeing and responding (been under the weather). I'll see you for the next video!

[@Shantros1985]

@@AngelGroves Ya never need to apologize darlin. I hope your feeling alot better now. That makes me happy and yet sad that you have seen that great movie. Well if you haven't watched any newer movies then I recommend watching Malignant and the new Hellraiser movie in hulu. Both are amazing. Mind you you have to have seen the first few Hellraiser movies first lol. If I may ask, I think you mentioned in one of your videos about going to dragon con. If so, may I ask what's it like? I have been curious of going and was told it would give me great material for a book I'm writing. Thank you for everything you do. And you have an amazing soul and beautiful smile and laugh. My cat Bastet says hello to you and Boo.

[@Cranilla13]

So how did you like that they gave him more directives like you wanted in the first movie?

[@manolochapa7534]

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[@DanielMcGregor]

Tom Noonan is brilliant at playing dark characters. Before "The Silence of the Lambs" he played Frances Dollarhyde in the Movie "Manhunter". The first Film with Hannibal Lecter in it.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, cool! I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing this comment. Tom Noonan was awesome; thanks for this info!

[@darkhorse1280]

Regarding the future of RoboCop, there was a rumour earlier this year that Chris Evans was in negotiations to play Murphy in RoboCop Returns; which would be a rebooted sequel to the original. However, this project has been in development hell for awhile ever since Peter Weller passed on reprising his role (probably due to age) which then made Neill Blomkamp (District 9 director) leave the project shortly after. There was another director who took the reins (Abe Forsythe), but to my knowledge nothing has been updated and has been in limbo for awhile now. But not all is lost because if you're a gamer, Peter Weller came back to do the voice of Murphy in the upcoming RoboCop: Rogue City game which is coming out next summer on all consoles...;) Great reaction, btw! 😊

[@AngelGroves]

Whaaaat?!? Okay...that's all really cool. Especially the part about Peter Weller 100% doing the voice for the game coming out soon. That's crazy there's going to be a new game and how much these movies made me want to game again. Lol Too perfect. Thank you for sharing! 💙😃😇

[@AngelGroves]

Also, thank you; I'm so glad you liked the reaction!

[@jrny20]

@@AngelGroves And Peter Weller returned to voice him in Mortal Kombat 11, though the voice isn't as mechanical as it is in the movies.

[@deboraharroyo3047]

There is a robocop game coming out next year and Peter Weller is voicing him.

[@LastRenegade]

This was vastly inferior to the original, but I still have a bit of a soft spot for it because its satire remains funny, its villain is interesting, and it has some cool moments. The third one, though? Irredeemably bad.

[@AngelGroves]

PERFECT statement. I really enjoyed the humor, when they did it right (like with the commercials, the "new" robots, and YES the satire). Also, I loved the villains (Cain and the Dr. woman); both fun. Definitely inferior, as you said, but also 100% worth the watch. Thank you for the comment! Sorry just now seeing and responding (been under the weather). I'll see you for the next video!

[@LastRenegade]

@@AngelGroves Thanks, see you then, hope you get well soon. :)

[@1dbanner]

Not a sci-fi or fantasy film, but Ordinary People is one of the most moving films you'll ever see.

[@ivanpaezcabo6300]

Robocop in the bike rocks!!!

[@AngelGroves]

Riiiight?!?

[@Shadi092986]

NECA had just re-released an action figure of the silvery RoboCop 1 suit. There is a RoboCop 2 metal blue-suit version (I'm glad you liked it too!) but it's pixel/cel-shaded based from the RoboCop NES game.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, cool! And I still my NES...I'll have to get the Robocop game for it sometime. haha Awesome

[@vincecommando7575]

Thank you for reacting to this movie. Please react to Robocop 3 (1993). Even though Peter Weller doesn't play Robocop. It is still a badass movie for sure.

[@TarsoFranchis]

The A-Team, its normal. But we realize that are old due to nostalgia. 35:33 38:04 I gues so too. kkkkkk Alien, 1 and 2, next ones, please? Good reaction, thanks!

[@philbertdez3863]

A bit late to the show and perhaps it has been mentioned in the time since the video was uploaded, however I would recommend Dressed To Kill, Blow out and Carrie to explore more films featuring Nancy Allen. Fun reaction to the only follow up project that comes remotely close to the original Robocop film. Cheers and have a nice day.

[@HellBrYnger]

29:30 gets me every friggin time xD

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

29:57 -- Yeah, he's remaining silent alright!

[@havok6280]

Don't apologize for laughing. Like the first one, this one is satire. It's supposed to be over the top and a little goofy...

[@DVDNewsFlash]

Three other great Peter Weller flicks, the underwater creature feature LEVIATHAN (1989), THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION (1984) and the sci-fi SCREAMERS (1995).

[@DavidBrown-xm8ou]

35:36 That's The A-Team theme.

[@jorgezarco9269]

Nancy Allen enjoyed Tim Hunter's script. She was shocked to find out that Irvin Kershner and Frank Miller changed the script! Kershner tore up Miller's pages and doctored it himself. English filmmaker Alex Cox was offered the director's chair at one point. Kershner claims that two 15 year old boys mugged him.

[@donizetebelinato2808]

Loved your reaction videos! Please add "An American Werewolf in London" to your list! Hugs from Brazil!

[@hashtagfilm]

Wow! This is my favourite Robocop 2 reaction. I'm so happy you can see the greatness in this movie, despite its flaws. It cops so much unnecessary flack. Clearly it doesn't match the first, but my god it's a fun wild ride. In terms of Hob (the child), he was being groomed by Cain to be the next leader. That's why he took over the job so well. There's a novelization of the movie, and they actually go more in depth with Hob and the idea of recruiting children into the gang. There's actually other child characters, but Hob was the only one that made it into the film. Robocop 3 isn't a terrible story, but the execution is what really fails it. It is severely watered down for family audiences. There's no Peter Weller. The ONLY reason to watch it is for Lewis (Nancy Allen does return). She's great as usual. Reed also has a bigger role in 3 and does a good job too. But otherwise, the movie is pretty bad. Watch at your own risk

[@bizznackywhirle5437]

Yeah, I'm mostly in this film for the Robocain supercut (technically, he is "Robocop 2", but everyone just calls him Robocain). I actually tried to make him out of Legos a year after the film came out, but there just weren't enough specialty Lego parts back them to make it work :(

[@AngelGroves]

That's seriously awesome you attempted that. Legos are great. And cool! I was thinking about him earlier today and was like..what do I call him..Robocain? So I'm glad that's literally what people call him haha. He is definitely one of my favorite parts of the movie. Awesome villain!

[@darkhorse1280]

Another connection to Frank Miller is he wrote arguably one of the best Batman comics in, The Dark Knight Rises. The animated movie adaptation of Batman was voiced by none other than...Peter Weller. If you haven't watched TDKR, I highly recommend adding it to your reaction list!

[@AngelGroves]

😯😯😯 This is awesome info!!! I HAVE seen TDKR, but I didn't know Frank Miller wrote the comic. Or that Weller did any voice work for Batman. So cool! Thanks for this! Sorry I'm just now seeing it!!! 😇

[@Dashawn2007SigmaBlood]

14:24 - Me Too.

[@DeathWishGaming]

35:34 cue the A-team theme...

[@christopherschreiber5805]

The guy who played Cain has been in a ton of stuff, mostly television I think, but I know him as Francis Dollarhide in MANHUNTER.

[@demonicrebellion6903]

Fairly certain someone already said it, but the actor who played Cain also played in the movie Manhunter, and he also portraited a villain in the show Blacklist

[@bizznackywhirle5437]

"Manhunter" should definitely get a reaction video. Everyone loves Silence of the Lambs, for good reason, but I like that one for it's different take on the Lecterverse.

[@Blackdragon512k4]

I quoted "BEHAVE YOURSELVES!" all the time at school after i saw this. The mankid was only there for the purpose to show how RoboCop couldn't pursue a child criminal like he could with adult criminals, a flaw in his programing. Have you seen the movie The Professional?

[@geraldbrown2893]

RoboCop 🤖👮🏼‍♂️ has been making great films since the 80's even as him added in the game of Mortal Kombat 11 DLC character! 👍🏿