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Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
This retrospective features both archival and 2017 interviews with cast and crew members. It includes interviews with CG supervisor Paul M. Sammon, executive producer Patrick Crowley, associate producer Phil Tippett, cinematographer Mark Irwin as well as actors Nancy Allen, Tom Noonan, and Galyn Görg. Sammon's 1989/90 interviews with producer Jon Davidson and director Irvin Kershner are excerpted. There is also vintage rehearsal and BTS footage.
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the troubled production and eventual reception of the 1990 science fiction film 'RoboCop 2'. It explores the creative challenges, studio interference, and thematic shifts that occurred during its development and filming.
Critical Reception
As a documentary released in 2017, its critical reception is separate from the original 'RoboCop 2' film. Information on the specific critical reception of 'Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'' is limited.
What Reviewers Say
Offers insight into the difficult birth of a cult sequel.
Explores the thematic compromises made under studio pressure.
Provides a look at the creative teams behind 'RoboCop 2'.
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Fun Fact
The documentary often highlights how the original script for 'RoboCop 2' was significantly altered, leading to a more satirical and less critically acclaimed film than originally envisioned.
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