RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023) Review

RoboCop has always been a firm favourite for not only fans of action and science fiction films but also undoubtedly horror movie lovers too. With its mix of high octane action, gallows black humour, utterly memorably dialogue, completely insane death scenes and gallons and gallons of blood, the film depicts a bleak and dystopian future in a crime riddled Detroit with spot on depictions of capitalism, consumerism, corruption and the skewed nature of mass media.

RoboCop is an undisputed classic movie and has been from its release back in 1987 to the present day and with the films legacy unparalleled and with legions of fans on board, now is the time for RoboDoc: The Creation Of RoboCop, which is the definitive look at all aspects of the film.

Directed by Christopher Griffiths (who previously made Pennywise: The Story of IT) and Eastwood Allen, RoboDoc: The Creation Of RoboCop is an enthralling, exciting and exhaustive look at the whole RoboCop story from It’s origins through to its completion and enduring legacy in modern culture.

Making the movie was a gruelling endeavour throughout and this is told in gritty detail detailing all the ups and downs that occurred which makes for compelling viewing, and while those involved don’t always have those particularly rosey memories, the results of the completed film make up for that and looking back all those years ago with the cast and crew, you can really tell of the fondness today and that the whole process was absolutely worth it.

The whole creation of RoboCop is detailed comprehensively with input throughout from everyone who was involved, from the cast, crew and much more with director Paul Verhoeven, writer and co-producer Ed Neumeier, writer Mike Miner and producer Jon Davison giving utterly valuable insights into the entire process.

The memories of the movies main stars like Peter Weller (RoboCop/Murphy),  Nancy Allen (Officer Anne Lewis) and Ronny Cox (Dick Jones) are obviously extremely important and captivating but the genius part of RoboDoc is how even the actors who play somewhat minor characters give their insights as well and it all goes into the story of what makes RoboCop a classic movie.

With the gang of villains playing a truly major part in the story RoboCop, a highlight is the memories of Clarence Boddickers gang with Kurtwood Smith (Boddicker), Ray Wise (Leon Nash), Jesse D. Goons (Joe Cox),Calvin Jung (Steve Minh) and Paul McCrane (Emil Antonowsky, whose truly classic demise scene is a film highlight and the process is examined here), looking back with fondness which is particularly memorable and entertaining.

The parts that involve special effects wizards Phil Tippett and Rob Bottin and their assorted and talented crew are also particularly fascinating and how they created aspects like ED-209 and the RoboCop suit is the stuff dreams are made of for any fan of the film.

The process of how the whole film was created and made is endlessly riveting and even die hard fans will learn a thing or two having watched it, and it just makes you want to delve into the film straight away again!

Ultimately, RoboDoc: The Creation Of RoboDoc is an extremely in-depth and immersive series that takes through the highs and lows and the trials and tribulations of the making of one of the most beloved and revered films of all time, a film that combines satire, horror, science fiction into a true masterpiece of a movie.

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