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RoboCop stands the test of time. It was a mega-hit in the 80s. I grew up having seen this film multiple times, but I had not seen it in years. Then, a couple of years ago, I watched it on Blu-ray. I was mesmerized. I had forgotten so much about the film. A few key scenes stuck with me, of course, but I felt as though I were seeing much of it for the first time. The slow reveal of RoboCop just wouldn't be handled that way today, IMO. The build-up was great. Peter Weller did an amazing job and the special effects team did some amazing work that holds up today. Sure, ED-209 is brought to life using stop-motion, but in this Arrow release, it looks less jarring to me than it did on that original Blu-ray. Speaking of Arrow, they have done an amazing job on the RoboCop transfer. I understand that this was mastered from a 4K scan of the film. So, one can imagine that a 4K UHD release is coming in the future. Despite this being a 1080p Blu-ray in SDR, it just looks amazing. The detail from the 4K scan is definitely there. There is a fine layer of film grain and I felt like I was sitting in the movie theater watching a beautifully projected film image. It's absolutely beautiful. There are two discs and you get the theatrical and the director's cut, as well as the TV cut. There are also tons of extras. And the packaging is excellent, as well. Plus, there is a booklet with set photos and short essays on RoboCop's difficult journey to the big and small screens. The Steelbook is beautiful with the original poster art on the front. This is the first Arrow release to be added to my collection and I can see why the company's releases are so revered. The quality is outstanding.
Posted by IndyTim
Honestly, I can't even begin to give enough praise for this movie. It's really one of the best satires of the 80s. The release itself is even better. The unrated footage looks better that it ever has before, though, it is still of lesser quality than the rest of the movie. And the bonus features? Wow. Sure, some things are missing from the previous Blu-ray, but you don't miss any of it given the plethora of material and everything that's covered in the new extras. If you're a fan or RoboCop, buy this edition while you can!
Posted by G04tamer
There have been several releases of Paul Verhoeven’s classic since it first debuted in 1987: from the edgy theatrical release, to the all too tame TV edit, to the beautifully violent Director’s Cut. Add to this, the several formats it’s been released on: VHS, laser disc, dvd, blu ray, and digital. The most recent blu ray release and even trilogy set was a very good release, providing both the theatrical and director’s cuts with improved picture quality and sound, not to mention a plethora of special features. But about a year ago, Shout Factory released new blu ray editions of RoboCop 2&3 that put the RoboCop release to shame! After months and months of waiting, I’m so glad to share that THIS is the ultimate release of RoboCop!!! True, this is not a 4K Upgrade, but this set contains everything a true RoboCop-fan can want: hours of exclusive extras, all 3 cuts of the movie across 2 discs, gorgeous packaging and original art, posters, collector cards, and stickers included, as well as a behind the scenes book on the making of the film! If you’re at all on the fence of picking this up because you already own a copy, this is WELL WORTH the expense to upgrade. This is a must-own!!
This review is from RoboCop [Blu-ray] [1987]
Posted by RedBlue2687
