RoboCop 3 1993

Stephen Holden, New York Times: In the latest episode of the series, which seems to have nearly run out of steam, he is portrayed by Robert John Burke, an actor who bears some resemblance to Mr. Weller while lacking his forerunner's tongue-in-cheek glint of authoritarian machismo. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: This installment goes for straight action, allowing only brief instances of the facetiousness which made the original so enjoyable. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Why do they persist in making these retreads? Because RoboCop is a brand name, I guess, and this is this year's new model. It's an old tradition in Detroit to take an old design and slap on some fresh chrome. Read more

Wally Hammond, Time Out: Dekker's third instalment also comes third in terms of merit. Read more

Brian Lowry, Variety: Limiting the gore, but not the carnage, in pursuit of a PG-13 rating and more youngsters, pic remains a cluttered, nasty exercise that seems principally intent on selling action figures. Read more

Richard Harrington, Washington Post: As for the conflict, it's hardly riveting and often it's downright silly. The sets and effects betray their downsized budget. And the Japanese bashing is less artful than in Rising Sun, though just as obnoxious. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: If you really want more RoboCop, rent the video of the first movie. Read more