RoboCop 2: Still Got That Nuke-Fueled Nightmare Charm!

Okay, okay, I just finished another rewatch of RoboCop 2. Yeah, I know, I know, not everyone loves it as much as the original. BUT hear me out! I think it's got a special kind of batshit crazy charm all its own. Like, the whole Cain/RoboCain thing? Absolutely terrifying, especially with that practical effects work. Seriously, that brain in a jar freaked me out THEN and it STILL freaks me out now. And the Nuke addiction storyline is just SO over-the-top, but it kinda works in this darkly satirical way, right? It's like Verhoeven-lite, but still manages to land some punches. I also appreciate how they delved a little deeper into Murphy's 'humanity' even though he's mostly metal now. That therapy scene where he's trying to understand feelings? Heartbreaking, even if it's sandwiched between scenes of exploding ED-209s. And let's be real, the special effects, even if they're a bit dated, are WAY more impressive than any CGI attempt to do RoboCop justice. They just don't make 'em like this anymore! Plus, Clarence Boddicker might be gone, but Cain is a worthy successor in the villain department. Just pure, unadulterated evil. I gotta admit though, the whole RoboCop 209 thing was kinda...weird. Like, OCP went full corporate bonkers and just mashed together every bad idea into one walking disaster. And the kid who runs the Nuke ring? Pretty damn unsettling, and not in a good way. But those odd parts contribute to the overall insanity and messiness, making it a memorable, if flawed, sequel. So yeah, give it another shot! Maybe tonight. Lower your expectations a tad, embrace the bonkers, and appreciate the practical effects gore. You might just find something to enjoy, even if it's just laughing at how ridiculous it all is. Anyone else a secret RoboCop 2 fan? Let me know, I need someone to share my love of brain-in-a-robot-body horror with!