Review of RoboCop 2 (1990) by Joe T — 21 May 2008

A real shame. The first was brilliant, this is mediocre at best.

This review of RoboCop 2 (1990) was written by Joe T on 21 May 2008.

RoboCop 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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