The Creators of Robocop Secretly Hated The Franchise

[@Llanishenlad]

I'll admit I had my reservations going into this video, but they were quickly dismantled. Great job! :)

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you very much. It's always nice to hear I did my job well. Appreciate you stopping by with a comment

[@PeakedInterest]

With pretty much anything pink Floyd make there are always oceans of hidden meaning. I'll add it to my list to look at in future.

[@davidsmallwood3116]

Good review. Great channel

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks you, hope you enjoy the rest of the content

[@patrickmoler8025]

I have held the belief that Robocop 2 to is a sequel about bad sequels. The villain of Robocop 2 is literally Robocop 2.

[@PeakedInterest]

Then we're both riding the same train my friend.

[@elrabin]

@@PeakedInterest How on earth had I not stumbled across your channel already? This is a brilliant observation. Definitely going to be looking through more of your work. You just connected a lot of dots for Robocop 2 for me

[@PeakedInterest]

I'm not sure, I guess I don't get pushed by the algorithm much but my aim has always been to give people altering perspectives of things so I'm super happy I succeeded this time

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Super insightful! Thank you!!!

[@scottwoolley90]

I re-watched this today and noticed one of the directives that is only onscreen for a split second is "Avoid Orion Meetings". Orion being the company that produced the movie. I think your analysis is spot on, great job!

[@PeakedInterest]

That's a cool spot! I never caught that but I'll definitely watch out for it next time!

[@BiggMatt183]

I played the video in 0.25 speed and saw it pop up around 5:20

[@PeakedInterest]

Out of curiosity why did you play it at 0.25?

[@BiggMatt183]

To read the directives Directives popping up on screen after I read this comment

[@PeakedInterest]

That's awesome. Not just because you watched my video but I always enjoy when people learn something from the comments section. In this case I learned that as well. Il admit I felt a bit clever when someone pointed out that the movie gives a hint that my video is dead on

[@Koniving]

The choice of a tv as the face of Robocop 2 suddenly makes a lot of sense...

[@PeakedInterest]

That's a good point that I missed in the video. Great catch

[@msscott22]

That's a brilliant observation!

[@Adam-082]

Robocop 2 was a great movie.Much better than anything that has come after it.

[@PeakedInterest]

I agree

[@orkutfinance]

Yeah I always thought that RoboCop 2 was a parody of the first movie, because all the themes were so over-the-top this time around that there has to be some kind of hidden subtext. Excellent video

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you.

[@G_Confalonieri]

Now everything makes sense. I realized back then it was too commercial even though the criminal child was too inapropiate. The whole film was a protest!!!

[@PeakedInterest]

Hey thanks. And also thanks for watching its genuinely appreciated

[@G_Confalonieri]

@@PeakedInterest thank you! Regards from Buenos Aires.

[@PeakedInterest]

@@G_Confalonieri you're welcome and de nada 😁

[@TwinRabbitMan]

I agree 100% with your analysis. I've was always upset that the filmmakers never dealt with Robo/Murphy's humanity after the first movie.

[@PeakedInterest]

It just felt like a really silly 180. They spent an entire movie saying he had a soul and then spent the next movie stripping it away

[@Rekkless]

1 minute in "This guy it out of his mind" 9 minutes in "You know I think he has a pretty good point here"

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks, I always try to do things different

[@Real_Retrophilia]

It wasn't the masterpiece the first movie was, but I still quite liked Robocop 2.

[@PeakedInterest]

That's exactly how I've always felt about it

[@ps5stuffguy]

Written by Frank Miller so this is highly possible

[@kf8113]

Wasn't his original script heavily reworked, though? Still, I guess he'd still have his input?

[@ps5stuffguy]

@@kf8113 It was definitely his idea to have a kid gang leader anyway. Need to ask him on Twitter

[@LLoydL]

@PS4 & Stuff Frank was an extra in the film..he was the scientist/chemist assisting Kane in the makeshift lab/truck with kane trying some of the different recipes for the drug nuke.

[@PeakedInterest]

That's a nice piece if trivia. I didn't know that. That's the second time a commenter has taught me something I didn't know about this movie

[@ps5stuffguy]

@@LLoydL yeah I noticed that when I watched the Skream Factory bluray

[@marcocoelho4258]

The choice of the failed prototypes of Robocop 2 looking like giant toys suddently makes more sense.

[@PeakedInterest]

Certainly helps you view the movie differently

[@fred_derf_]

Not bad dude, also one of the hidden sentences is "Avoid Orion meetings.''

[@PeakedInterest]

Yeah I never noticed it myself bit someone else pointed it out as well. Nice to know I read the intent right

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Whether it’s actually true or not that “the makers of Robocop 2 knew that the film was shit ,” it is true that the film is a very good analogy for what Robocop and the Robocop franchise became, after it was turned in to a kids’ cartoon show , several tv series’s and obviously two regrettable sequels.

[@PeakedInterest]

Very true

[@PSBore]

I’m one of the people who enjoys the 2nd just as much as the first. There is a noticeable shift in tone however, and the 2nd movie is less “grounded.” But they’re both great for similar reasons, and also their own reasons too.

[@GuardianAngel..]

Out of all three movies I have to say that Robocop 3 was the best one by far. Just Kidding 🤗 I had you guys going for a second there didn’t I

[@PeakedInterest]

Definitely had me

[@armate1hernan]

for a second my blood began to boil...

[@PeakedInterest]

Known that feeling lol

[@cuckoonut1208]

I was about to pull out my Auto 9.

[@armate1hernan]

@@cuckoonut1208 jajajaja

[@notanumber1311]

I always thought there was a message about how the basic laws of society are eroded by passing endless legal statutes that over-complicate law enforcement and the justice system and create injustice and allow unscrupulous lawyers to find loopholes in that system. Murphy works best when his directives are kept simple. The Law is fairer when it is kept simple and the majority can understand it. Complicate Law with legality and endless statutes and it becomes easy for those in the know and with money and influence to manipulate it to their own ends.

[@ps5stuffguy]

RoboCop 2 is underated and the Skream Factory bluray is amazing

[@PeakedInterest]

I've never seen that, whats the difference?

[@ps5stuffguy]

@@PeakedInterest I mean picture quality. Also good extras

[@PeakedInterest]

Maybe I'll have to pick it up. I obviously have a pretty keen interest in the movie lol

[@kaneclarke4825]

I love this theory. It instantly gives the film more depth in itself. The fact that the film makers were able to put these symbols and themes in here, whilst still adhering to Orion’s orders is so cool. Also, “Avoid Orion meetings” 😂 I personally like this film anyway, it’s easier to watch than the first. The first film is pretty traumatic for me.

[@PeakedInterest]

Yeah I always liked it too. Not as much as the first one but I do like it

[@Cyril29a]

The drug Nuke, could also be a subtle reference to the "Nuclear Family". The drug Litteral Robocop 2 craves is the demographic of the nuclear family.

[@PeakedInterest]

Astute observation I'd agree with that.

[@JaredPoirier]

Very interesting video Lee. I like this theory a lot! Robojustice is a great name btw

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks I had to record that line a few times because I kept laughing

[@DevanteWeary]

Yes! You said exactly what I've always thought in the back of my mind. It's so weird that the CEO is made out to be bad. It never made sense. He was basically good in the first one.

[@PeakedInterest]

Exactly, it's actually what got me started down this line of thinking

[@ZethHolyblade]

Amazing analysis. Though I did enjoyed the second as a kid, the part where he gets reprogramed always bored me. Then as I grew up it started bothering me instead but didn't quite understood why until I realized it showed how people giving their views to making things 'kid friendly' was in fact ruining the appeal of the original. With your review, now I see the hidden puppeteer behind this whole madness... corporate greed.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment and I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@mrgeorgeroots4643]

In all honesty Lee, you've probably given alot more smarter thoughts and ideas than anyone who was working on Robocop 2. I despised all of it. It's story, execution and even the humour isn't as funny. The first movie is incredible as even though everyone was having falling outs, they all contributed something. Christ parables, the privatization of everything except the soul whether it's god given or cosmic... It's so good and i am still waiting for a somewhat half decent remake/sequel to also come out this franchise. Good review!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much. I always said my goal was to help people see movies a little differently and enjoy them from a different perspective so looks like I hit the nail with this one

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much, hopefully you like the rest of my content just as much

[@kevins4222]

Your setup is wrong - the original Robocop did VERY well with younger audiences, so the cartoon, toys, and, in part, Robocop 2 was the studios reaction to that. Same thing happened with Ace Ventura. Kids loved it so they started focusing on that audience.

[@PeakedInterest]

The original movie was an 18 how could it possibly do very well with kids? They couldn't even go see it. Even if they saw it on pirate there would be no data to support your point. Maybe when it came out on VHS it did well with younger audiences but by that point the cartoon and toys had already been out so its more likely that the toys and cartoon generated the interest in the sequel Edit: checked release dates for VHS and cartoon. VHS released Feb 88 Cartoon released Oct 88 So you could have a point I think the general thesis of my essay is still correct though, the second movie was clearly written with a tongue in cheek stab at how marketing was aimed at kids

[@kevins4222]

@@PeakedInterest Yep, VHS helped- also ever been to a rated R movie? Many times there are going to be kids there. Especially when a movie is called "Robocop". I agree though, your general thesis is interesting and you make great points! Great video!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks I appreciate you stopping by, you've actually made me realise I did have an aspect of it a little backward too so thanks. I don't like to get things wrong so I appreciate when I'm corrected.

[@virtualdanger]

First time I'm hearing of this possible perspective, and it's actually quite a nice take on Robocop 2.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words

[@CreatureBot7]

Great video! I’ve always loved the RoboCop character growing up. This new perspective of the 2nd film is interesting

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much for the kind words. Always nice to know I've made something interesting.

[@SniffHeinkel]

I don't know if you are aware of this but Robcop 2 was based off a script written by Frank Miller which years later ended up becoming a comic book miniseries entitled "Frank Miller's Robocop". It was ultra violent. It had many characters and plots in it that ended up on the cutting room floor that imo would have made Robocop 2 a better movie. But they were probably coerced into dumbing the movie down a bit so it wasn't such a gut punch to the audience since kids were showing an interest in the franchise. Basically the script was Robocop 2 & 3 as one story. So if anyone was making fun of Robocop for being marketed as "family friendly" it was Frank Miller.

[@PeakedInterest]

Yeah I did know it was Frank Miller, part of why I focused on the writing of the movie because I always felt that subtext was there

[@damianstarks3338]

love this review i like this sequel just as much as the original movie.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks I always try to find an interesting angle in the film's I decide to cover

[@damianstarks3338]

That Movie Show 👍🏾👍🏾

[@msscott22]

I've been telling people for years Robocop 2 is a meta-commentary about itself and someone just linked me your video. It's spot on. The film is a lowkey masterpiece, but in a completely different way than the original. Very few movies are as self aware as Robocop 2. How many franchises have two amazing movies in them? Not many, but Robocop does, and it's sad because Robocop 2 is so low key it doesn't get mentioned or talked about nearly as much as it should. The surface level stuff is shallow, but that's the entire point. And it's genius.

[@PeakedInterest]

Completely agree. It's a great movie in many ways and smarter than people give it credit for

[@digitalmagicAR]

Great video! I love Robocop 1 as it is has so many levels to it. I was super excited when Robocop 2 came out but was disapointed when I saw it. I only saw it once but have wanted to see it again because when I saw it I was young and wondered if I missed some possible hidden messages. After watching your video it seems indeed there was more to the film than I took from it during that one viewing back in 1990.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much, always nice to hear people enjoyed mjy video

[@Loader2K1]

Your analysis on RoboCop 2 is really good. Seriously, I've never looked at RoboCop 2 in such a way that you have. Until now, the only message I interpreted from the film is that, based on the mostly negative portrayal of children throughout it, Frank Miller was trying to tell the audience that criminality starts at an early age.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks. My goal with my channel has always been to help people see media from a different perspective so I'm really glad I managed to do that in this case. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, much appreciated

[@sigmoidgrez2495]

The film was violent tho and a worthy sequel, it started going down hill after this

[@PeakedInterest]

Agreed

[@activemotionpictures]

I'll handle it to you man, I'm sold. Your exposé makes total sense.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much. Really appreciate that

[@ConanDuke]

Nailed it. Paradoxically, this is why it still manages to be a great film.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

Uhh... Neumier had a _writing partner,_ bro.

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Bravo mate! This is one of the most brilliant video essays i've ever seen. Truly a genius level of insight. Well done!! 😎👍

[@PeakedInterest]

I think that might be the nicest compliment about my work I've ever had. Thanks so much

[@thebuttonfactory2306]

Interns do thought provoking. At first I thought your theory was full of sheit. But after rewatching your video several times and reading the comment section I understand your interpretation and impressed on how you deciphered the deeper meaning of the movie. The message of the movie is very subtle. Just under the surface but it’s loud and clear. On the tip of your tongue but not articulated. Very astute of you. I could never put into words with the meaning of the movie meant to me in words. But you broke the code and figured out the deeper meaning. Kudos to you. You have a keen eye. I’d like to see you do an analysis on Rollerball, Logan’s Run, They Live, Outland, and the like. All movies I grew up watching. Again, well done.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much. That's really very flattering. I'll stick them all on a list and take a look. Some I'm already familiar with, logans run and they live. They're good picks for a video essay

[@Michael_Jeromy_Kaiser]

This the most accurate breakdown of the symbolism in robocop 2 I've ever heard

[@Ming1975]

Wow, another movie that predicted the future.

[@Nightsabeth]

I always felt ROBOCOP 2 was a metaphor for itself :) But you sir just hit the nail on the head. THX!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks so much. I'm really humbled by how many people are saying they enjoyed this video, I really appreciate it.

[@epsilon616]

At the end it says RoboCop 2 and 3 Directed by Frank Miller? He wrote the script for two and the treatment for three, but Irvin Kershner directed RoboCop 2 while Fred Dekker wrote and directed RoboCop 3.

[@PeakedInterest]

At the end of the movie? That's odd because you're right irvin kershner did direct 2

[@brandonlillard589]

Thank you for restoring my faith in Robocop 2. God bless

[@PeakedInterest]

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video

[@RussLyman]

great points man. Really good theory and video

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much. It gives you something to consider while watching the movie. Appreciate you watching and dropping a comment

[@maskedriderweaver4122]

Wow, I openly admit that I never gave it much thought, simply dismissing it as a failed attempt to capture the original. However, with the evidence you've posted, I believe your theory might be right on the money.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks, I've been very humbled by the amount of people who have said they liked my theory and video. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment

[@maskedriderweaver4122]

@@PeakedInterest You are most welcome, and thank you for doing all the work. I will have to look at your other videos to see if they are as thought provoking.

[@PeakedInterest]

I try to make my videos interesting but obviously that's usually decided by the person watching.

[@frankbrown4780]

Nuke itself is a good example of corporate pandering in a drug. There's a scene where they're attempting to cater it to any emotion that a human can feel. A film that attempts to strip away Alex Murphy, while creating a needle of synthetic emotion, commercially available at a price.

[@PeakedInterest]

Very true, excellent observation. I wish I'd come up with that lol

[@frankbrown4780]

@@PeakedInterest Actually, I thought you were going that way with your analysis. Robocop 2 is a mean spirited movie compared to the first, but it's meant to be! It's cold hearted, whereas the first Robocop was actually a warm triumph about a human spirit, caught in the mechanised grip of the soulless, modern world. I actually like all of the Robocop franchise, for various different reasons. I even enjoyed the 2014 remake, even though I thought it had the opportunity to go down a different path, but sold out. I haven't watched Robocop 2 in years, but I always enjoyed it and I think it blends the elements of the first film, with a very comic book style, all into over the top fun.

[@PeakedInterest]

Fair analysis

[@kennthwhite1824]

Bravo...Probably the case for a alot of sequels....Definitely would watch more of your videos..

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you. I hope you'll stick around

[@YouOpaOpa]

That’s a really good analysis! Though I find it a bit weird that you never mentioned Frank Miller wrote Robocop 2 and 3.

[@PeakedInterest]

It's not miller's sole work for robocop 2. His original story and script which was reworked by a couple of different writers. That being said I was really analysing the meaning of the work rather than the writer themselves

[@nithindominickoshy]

Thank you for sharing your insights. I was mixed up about the movie before, but thank you for helping me love it for its symbolic undertones.

[@PeakedInterest]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@inactiveuser1981]

Brilliant video man!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment

[@speedyomalley8151]

This theory is profound. Great job.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you

[@ThrawnSr]

@3:30 Directive 249: Don't be over-sensitive to the hostility and negativity of others. Words to live by

[@PeakedInterest]

I agree I think people are over sensitive to the point where they're encouraging stifling free speech. I think it's fine to be offended by things, but it's also fine to simply not listen to it.

[@oliverkloshophdndrecords50]

Only video of yours ive ever seen... And it earned you a subscription

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much, hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of the content too.. Appreciate you watching the video and even more for leaving a comment its genuinely nice when people leave their thoughts.

[@ElliottConceptsX]

Interesting Video Thank for uploading im a fan of the RoboCop Franchize.

[@PeakedInterest]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@ElliottConceptsX]

@@PeakedInterest NP

[@talmiz101]

wow....this theory has more then one leg! well done! and looking back on Robocop 2 it has all the points you made.

[@rickyclover9393]

When i went to the movies to see this as a kid, i knew it was subpar and a mess. Robocop was blue, a snotty kid was a fucking crime boss? Really. This was not a satire. It was bad comedy.

[@rangoononline]

I loved this movie as a kid. I thought it was hilarious. Even at about 8 years old, I could tell that both movies were awesome for different reasons. Fuck the system. Great analysis :)

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much man. I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6563]

thats an interesting take, you presented your thoughts well, what your saying makes perfect sense, considering the genious that is robocop 1, It really may be the case, at least somewhat.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you. And thanks for subscribing as well. Hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of the content just as much.

[@dimethedude]

Damn, that’s a clever perspective Was always curious of some weird scenes in this movie Didn’t like it as much as the first but still holds up as a kick ass action movie

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@mandoarevee7578]

RoboCop movies were a reflection of how they wanted Detroit to be an Urban Utopia back in the early 80s. During 50s 60s and 70s, Detroit ruled the world's Auto Industry. Easy to pinpoint who's to blame of what party brought that down in the great Motor City. Fast forward to 2020. Detroit little by little is picking up the pieces.

[@PeakedInterest]

Very true, that's a good observation

[@juggalogamer8541]

I don't get the hate I loved Robocop 1&2

[@PeakedInterest]

I'm a fan too. Not as good as the first but it was a good follow up

[@juggalogamer8541]

@@PeakedInterest exactly I liked it good for a sequel so I don't understand why so many people hate on it RoboCop 3 was the one that was a piece of shit

[@p0tatob0ys]

I'm not sure the symbolism was intentional but it's certainly an interesting theory. I'm still angry that Robocop was blue, why oh why? It started badly and went downhill from there and yet somehow it's still not as bad as Predator 2

[@PeakedInterest]

Scandalous. I enjoy predator 2 though it does have bad pacing so I understand why people aren't keen

[@p0tatob0ys]

@@PeakedInterest It was incredibly camp and cheesy, tonally so different from the original.

[@PeakedInterest]

It's humour was a bit off target but there are some incredibly dark moments and scenes which I'd say take it out of camp territory. I mean even the first was at times bit camp and homoerotic in the same way topgun was. It's definitely not a bad thing as predator is a classic and one of my favourite movies of all time and a pioneer in genre mashing (Sci and slasher in this case) but that slight homoerotic camp undertone is there at times

[@OLDBChannel]

Robocop 2 is a classic... There I said it... Robocop 1 & 2 my favourites 💯good analysis never thought of this angle! It's pretty creepy now I think of it. It was downhill from here. Very clever. Love it.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much, very kind words

[@GoldSrc_]

Wow, never saw it that way, but it's probably possible that this is what this movie meant to tell us. Still, while not a great movie I did enjoy it, seeing Cain's brain as a kid sure was something lol.

[@PeakedInterest]

I've always enjoyed it too

[@Mirandorl]

I only ever saw up to Robocop 2 and the first one is probably my favourite movie of all time (excepting maybe the first Ghostbusters). I was amazed / gutted many years later when I saw clips from the third movie and extended universe. It was just too weird.

[@PeakedInterest]

I was unfortunately along for the ride the whole time. Though I'll say the robocop vs terminator comic was pretty good

[@BXBZ88]

Robocop 1 had a 'Western' lawman feel to it as well..... Or the loyal sheepdog fighting the wolves..... Yet Robocop v2 was the wolf.

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

possibly but why swipe at the studio heads, when this film was...18 rated (who would know? plus I don't think of the ORION studio heads as being dictative (being an INDEPENDANT studio) unlike the big 6 There were rumours at the time circulating that the writer's strike damaged the credibility of ROBOCOP 2 meaning that Neumier & minor, never worked on the sequel (& as i'm sure you know they did plan a promising sequel called corporate wars) but fate decided otherwise ROBOCOP 2s biggest flaws were coldness, and moving at a snail's pace, plus a lack of originality

[@robzilla730]

Apparently, Scarface is also a critique on the film industry.

[@PeakedInterest]

Interesting. Il have to rewatch it

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

The fact that they kept calling all the failed robots "Robocop 2" in-universe is very on the nose, i guess we can never really tell unless the writer himself admits to it lol

[@SlashManEXE]

I always picked up on how futile it was to try to recreate the original RoboCop (made more obvious by calling the villain itself RoboCop 2). But a lot of this was new to me. Frank Miller had always used themes of anti-establishment, but in this case, the establishment may have been the studio itself

[@PeakedInterest]

Appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment. I think that's pretty accurate analysis of Frank Miller

[@Weiss_Hikari]

This is a great video essay. It’s unfortunate that the KZbin algorithm is garbage.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thank you. We'll odd as it may seem you're actually helping by watching, liking and commenting. That tells the algorithm that it's worth showing to other people so I appreciate you taking the time to do that

[@coodoo17]

How did this video make it onto Amazon Prime Video?

[@PeakedInterest]

I uploaded it there. Amazon prime pays much better than KZbin and some people just don't use KZbin

[@coodoo17]

@@PeakedInterest wow I didn't even know you could do that

[@PeakedInterest]

Amazon is very picky about what they allow which is why not all my videos are up there

[@BrandonScottFox1]

This was dope!~ Thank you~!

[@PeakedInterest]

No thank you man. People like yourself watching my videos, liking my videos and sharing my videos will help encourage KZbin to promote my video more. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment

[@BrandonScottFox1]

@@PeakedInterest I appreciate you brother, and the time you took to make this awesome video. Glad to support and help in any way I can! You are very smart..keep it up!!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks man. Hopefully you'll like the rest ofy videos too

[@robzilla730]

Damn deep! Robo2 has grown on me over the years couldn't quite put my finger on it but now I know why. The subplot the drama between OCP/Detroit was the more interesting element to me. Same way in Dark Knight. The drama between Joker & the Mob was more interesting

[@PeakedInterest]

It's an unusual film. I'm the same always enjoyed it but couldn't put my finger on why?

[@kayleekaylee83]

How'd you make the text? with it being typed out like in the movie?

[@PeakedInterest]

Did it myself using after effects. Took me some time but I think it looks pretty good

[@kayleekaylee83]

@@PeakedInterest What's the font though? I like it.

[@marky437]

Love this film lol. But was it watered down? Many people and critics critised Robocop 2 for being more violent and nihilistic compared to the first film.

[@PeakedInterest]

This movie was a criticism of what the studio wanted the writers to do, which is where the series ended up - aimed at children

[@marky437]

Peaked Interest that is true but I wouldn’t say Robocop 2 is watered down lol anything but Officer Duffy vivisection brings one. Good video and analysis

[@PeakedInterest]

I don't say that RoboCop 2 is watered down. I say that the film is a commentary on what the producers WANTED them to do. The film is crazy violent.

[@TheRogueMonk]

DANG i think this one is darker then the original... look at the suecide and hte chopping of robocop how is this more sanitised .. dang if i was a child i might have been scared

[@PeakedInterest]

Yeah the scene where they hacksaw him up is pretty dark and brutal if you ask me.

[@Zeaiclies]

Makes 100 percent sense to me.

[@Thundarr995]

It's still a better movie than anything that's come out in about the last 15 years. Ok Hobo With A Shotgun was pretty good. Anyone who hasn't seen it yet or not heard of it. I highly recommend watching it.

[@PeakedInterest]

I didn't enjoy hobo. I thought I would but I didn't. Loved machete though

[@Thundarr995]

@@PeakedInterest You like old movies? Have you seen The Stuff,The Final Executioner,Death Sport, Death Race 2000,Toxic Avenger collection. Tromeo & Juliet. How about? YOR,The Hunter From The Future? Ice Pirates,Teenage Cave Man,The EXTERMINATOR 1&2. Part 2 is way better and it has almost nothing to do with part 1. Every time I go down to my uncle's house to visit he asks me,hey...did you get any new ones lately? Don't forget to bring some over. No,no new ones,just old ones.LOL!! I always bring some good ones down there. He's like a kid in a candy store. Phantasm collection is good too. Well I could probably go on forever. Do you have any recommendations? I know I haven't seen all the good ones. Sometimes I even bring some to Thanksgiving and Christmas to watch after dinner. Watching Old movies has become tradition. Last year we watched Jack Frost and The Ginger Dead Man after Thanksgiving dinner. 🤣🤣 Class of Nuke'em High collection. Troll Hunter,Rubber. MAGNET makes some good B movies.

[@PeakedInterest]

I've seen most of those. You're a fan of low budget b movies I see lol. I don't see too many of them these days but there's a lot that are fun. I really like from beyond, that's a great b movie. Also braindead. Outside of b movies but still in the realm of old movies I like gone with the wind, casablanca, nosferatu and metropolis

[@Terminal-Man]

Cain, who left the presence of his creator to dwell in a city of his making, content with his own possessions. Even the name of the villain seems to fit. Cain dwelt in the land of Nod, (C&C franchise uses this idea) the land of wandering, away from his intended purpose.

[@PeakedInterest]

Good catch. I missed that

[@reactivearmour5126]

Robocop 2 is the most sickeningly violent movie I have ever seen. A most unpleasant movie.

[@PeakedInterest]

You think so? I never felt it was that bad apart from the scene where they chop him up. That definitely had an effect as a kid

[@OLDBChannel]

Violent? Yes? Sickening? Theres way more sickening stuff over in the horror genre. The sickest part in this was probably when they cut Duffy open.

[@Phathom0]

I thought this was the meaning all along. At least it was when I was a kid watching the sequel at the theaters.

[@PeakedInterest]

Smart kid. There's no chance I would have seen all this subtext in the movie. I was just interested in seeing robocop shoot people ha ha. Thanks for watching the video

[@hashvendetta7226]

But it's not a "franchise" if the 2nd movie isn't even out yet..

[@PeakedInterest]

They were aiming to make it one, which is why they had lots of merchandise. Typically speaking merchandise is only usually created if you're expecting a franchise.

[@hashvendetta7226]

@@PeakedInterest fair enough. Still thought it was a good video!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks, it's quite an old one for me channel so I'm surprised it's suddenly gathering views. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment

[@radiozelaza]

nice theory. although I really thought the sequel had a great satire over political correctness which was forced down Robocop's cyberbrain. Now with the war on police in US going full swing, it really makes an impact

[@PeakedInterest]

You're not the first to say that but I think that theory only really works in retrospect because when the movie came out there wasn't a big movement in political correctness like there is today.

[@radiozelaza]

@@PeakedInterest still it was based on Frank Miller's script, and he used to be kinda anti-PC even back in the day

[@PeakedInterest]

Oh for sure I think those tones are there just that in my opinion I think the target was a orion pictures more than anything else

[@ThunDerCrossfire]

Can you pls give me a name of the music? or at least put the name of the music in the desc

[@PeakedInterest]

I put on screen credits at the start and end of every video. The end screen credit has the artist and the song. Most of the music for this video was done by a KZbinr called technoaxe. I'll update the description with his link shortly

[@TheRogueMonk]

you earned yourself a sub

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks, I hope you'll enjoy the rest of my content too

[@matthewnicholas6365]

I think Robocop 2 is underrated.

[@PeakedInterest]

Ive always had a soft spot for it. Its very inconsistent with its tone and acting but I still liked it growing up

[@matthewnicholas6365]

@@PeakedInterest I was 9 when it came out. Kane as Robocop 2 scared the hell out of me. I feel Robocop 3 is where they really sold out. Funny enough, same as Terminator, Alien, Predator etc.

[@PeakedInterest]

You like predator 2?

[@matthewnicholas6365]

@@PeakedInterest yeah, not as good as 1 but definitely didn't sell out for a PG rating and a cinema full of kids.

[@PeakedInterest]

You don't meet many that like 2. I've always liked it. Has pacing issues but still enjoyable

[@Robertkopp84]

Robertcop approves this!

[@PeakedInterest]

Well I can retire now I have the approval of Robertcop!

[@abbraxxis5998]

I always liked this film. Certainly not as good as the first but still enjoyable. A bit like Predator 2, also under-rated. Certianly much better than the shite that followed. I liked the kid in it as well, as far as child actors go i thought he was quite good. I was surprised not to see him in anything else. Tom Noonan was very good as well.

[@PeakedInterest]

Yeah the kid was actually pretty good, especially toward the end of his screen time

[@CarlosLR2310]

I absolutely agree with everything you said!

[@PeakedInterest]

Sweet! Another satisfied viewer. Thanks so much. Stick around theres quite a lot of video essays in the video essay playlist that you might like if that's you're thing.

[@CarlosLR2310]

@@PeakedInterest I really appreciate you having done this video. I really like RoboCop, I consider myself a fan from the first time I saw part 1 in 1989. I was a 9 year old boy then. Years later i rushed to the nearest "blockbuster" to rent part 2. I saw it and years later being an adult I saw it again, thinking it was about a critic to capitalism and that sort of thing. And now you've mentioned that this movie was a subtle cry for help from the creators (just like the woman who called for a pizza warning them that she was a victim of domestic violence). Is that a good analogy?

[@PeakedInterest]

I think so

[@stephanalbrecht7889]

Nice theory!

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment.

[@usafyuros6126]

Im late to this channel but good work man do resident knockoff evil movies lol wait no need it was cash grabbing off a great game series

[@PeakedInterest]

Lol that's such a bad series that hasoved so far away from source that criticising it feels a bit like bullying a small child

[@JK-eb5li]

The ocp flag looks a little like a nazi flag and the ocp security look like ss soldiers.

[@PeakedInterest]

I can see the resemblances.

[@JK-eb5li]

@@PeakedInterest although your theory is strong I still believe there are multiple other meanings to the movie, iv noticed when looking up this symbolism or allegory stuff there are not just 1 or 2 stories being told but sometimes multiple at once, it's very interesting stuff.

[@PeakedInterest]

Oh yeah for sure. When I make a video it's never intended to be the one definitive video, just one interpretation of it.

[@JK-eb5li]

@@PeakedInterest I hear you, nice vid.

[@PeakedInterest]

Thanks very much. Appreciate the feedback and conversation

[@BlastPain]

what's the music starting at 1:35?

[@PeakedInterest]

There's a list of all music credits at the end of the video

[@BlastPain]

@@PeakedInterest probably this is Sneewee - Neocity. but i can't find it anywhere

[@PeakedInterest]

The artists featured in this were either youtubers or from epidemic sound website. If they're not there now I can only assume it's because the artists have withdrawn them.

[@JulianaBlewett]

Yeah, it never made sense to me to market adult films to kids via toys. Imagine porn stars marketed as action figures.

[@PeakedInterest]

Exactly.

[@circular_entropy3455]

Most toy lines were based on the cartoon based on the movie(s) and not so much the movie itself. The only exceptions were Terminator 2, Predator, and Alien/Aliens (though the toys from the latter were originally supposed to accompany a cartoon which never happened).

[@PeakedInterest]

@Circular_Entropy its crazy they made kids cartoons out of violent adult moves to be honest.

[@circular_entropy3455]

@@PeakedInterest To be fair for RoboCop, he basically is a superhero, and Marvel produced both the comics and the cartoon. Even in Terminator 2 Arnie was a good guy, and they never made toys for the first one, so that makes sense that they wouldn't solely market a villainous character for kids. The other ones are definitely odd.

[@PeakedInterest]

We can attribute it to reagans changing of advertising standards in the 80s really. He basically made direct to consumer TV marketing via cartoons possible and that's why there were so many kids cartoons for adult movies, they basically sold toys from their favourite violent movies to parents via kids using cartoons as the medium.

[@Hisagiinabag]

kinda ironic with the whole nether relms cross over huh

[@PeakedInterest]

True

[@SJReid82]

Are you telling me that robocop 2 is covertly brilliant!? I knew it! All these years I've been saying the second one is just as good as the original, just in a different way, vindication, thy name is....the guy who made this video essay.

[@kiezer21]

I really enjoyed this video, but I always thought it was fairly obvious.

[@PeakedInterest]

That just puts you ahead of the curve my friend. I've had a few people comment but you're the first to say that.

[@Algaretemusic]

The biggest mistake was robocop3...

[@PeakedInterest]

I'd counter that by saying the TV series was worse

[@PeakedInterest]

Was that the TV series?

[@msscott22]

Robocop 3 and the TV series were the warnings that Robocop 2 gave. It's hilarious because the people making these products didn't even understand their two flagship movies.

[@NOCHANCEMOVIE]

ROBOCOP2 IS A GOOD MOVIE FOR THE SAKE OF FUCK. it's fine, it's fun, it's cool, it's deep, it has heart, its got a good size budget. Good EVERYTHING, a good sequel period.