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** Speaking of Bob, Phoenix goes out of hi way to be nice to Bob, asking why he works for Cocteau and showing sympathy when Bob says that Cocteau had him castrated. EvenEvilHasStandards indeed.

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** Speaking of Bob, Phoenix goes out of hi his way to be nice to Bob, asking why he works for Cocteau when Cocteau treats hom so poorly and showing sympathy when Bob says that Cocteau had him castrated. EvenEvilHasStandards indeed.
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** Speaking of Bob, Phoenix goes out of hi way to be nice to Bob, asking why he works for Cocteau and showing sympathy when Bob says that Cocteau had him castrated. EvenEvilHasStandards indeed.
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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society have regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treat suffering and cruelty with, if only [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror out of ugly necessity]].

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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society have regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that some modern police officers in ''our'' world treat suffering and cruelty with, if only [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror out of ugly necessity]].
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* Spartan getting reacquainted with Zachary Lamb, who had been a young recruit before he was frozen and is now an old man, one of the few people who remembered and believed in him. It's also possible that his recommending they wake up Spartan wasn't entirely in order to fight Phoenix, but also to give his old friend a second chance.

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* Spartan getting reacquainted with Zachary Lamb, who had been a young recruit before he was frozen LAPD chopper pilot in 1996 and is now an old man, man on desk duty, one of the few people who remembered and believed in him. It's also possible that his recommending they suggestion to wake up Spartan wasn't entirely in order to fight Phoenix, but also to give his old friend a second chance.



* Despite Bob being at least complicit in many of Cocteau's crimes, Edgar Friendly welcomes him into the Scraps, only recommending that he pick a single color for his hair.

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* Despite Bob being at least complicit in many of Cocteau's crimes, Edgar Friendly welcomes him into the Scraps, only recommending that he pick a single color for his hair. hair and find something to wear other than a kimono.
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* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAsskickingOneLiner "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", to which Phoenix mutters "Good memory". These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.

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* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAsskickingOneLiner PreAsskickingOneLiner, "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", me?" to which Phoenix mutters mutters, "Good memory". memory." These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.
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* Spartan getting reacquainted with Zachary Lamb, who had been a young recruit before he was frozen and is now an old man, one of the few people who remembered and believed in him.

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* Spartan getting reacquainted with Zachary Lamb, who had been a young recruit before he was frozen and is now an old man, one of the few people who remembered and believed in him. It's also possible that his recommending they wake up Spartan wasn't entirely in order to fight Phoenix, but also to give his old friend a second chance.
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* Despite Bob being at least complicit in many of Cocteau's crimes. Edgar Friendly welcomes Bob into the Scraps, only recommending that he pick a single color for his hair.

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* Despite Bob being at least complicit in many of Cocteau's crimes. crimes, Edgar Friendly welcomes Bob him into the Scraps, only recommending that he pick a single color for his hair.
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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society have regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treat suffering and cruelty with, if only out of ugly necessity.

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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society have regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treat suffering and cruelty with, if only [[ConditionedToAcceptHorror out of ugly necessity.necessity]].

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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treat suffering and cruelty with, if only out of ugly necessity.

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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has have regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treat suffering and cruelty with, if only out of ugly necessity.



* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue cost.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated their life saved by the Demolition Man.

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* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue cost.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated that their life was saved by the Demolition Man.


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* Despite Bob being at least complicit in many of Cocteau's crimes. Edgar Friendly welcomes Bob into the Scraps, only recommending that he pick a single color for his hair.
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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treats suffering and cruelty with.

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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world treats treat suffering and cruelty with.with, if only out of ugly necessity.




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** While they cut the reunion between father and daughter, they didn't fully cut her character from the film. The red-headed woman that Spartan is shielding from gunfire during the fight and who reappears beside Friendly at the end? That's her.
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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world regards suffering with.

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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world regards treats suffering and cruelty with.
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* Although being emotionally hardened is essential to being a ''competent'' law enforcer, it is ''still'' touching to see how the Police of San Angeles Society has regained enough ''respect'' for human life and dignity to be saddened and horrified by violence and death, as opposed to the cynical disrespect and gallows humor that modern police officers in ''our'' world regards suffering with.
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* When Spartan finds out that the delicious hamburger he was eating was ''literally'' made of rats, he remembers the poverty and hardship that the poor cook and her fellow underdwellers have to endure, and having ''actually'' enjoyed it, sincerely tells her that it's the best burger he's had in years, bringing a warm smile to her face.

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* When Spartan finds out that the delicious hamburger he was eating was ''literally'' made of rats, he remembers the poverty and hardship that the poor cook and her fellow underdwellers have to endure, and having ''actually'' enjoyed it, sincerely tells her that it's the best burger he's had in years, bringing a warm smile to her face.which she joyfully appreciates.
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* When Spartan finds out that the delicious hamburger he was eating was ''literally'' made of rats, he remembers the poverty and hardship that the poor cook and her fellow underdwellers have to endure, and having ''actually'' enjoyed it, sincerely tells her that it's the best burger he's had in years, bringing a warm smile to her face.

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* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated their life saved by the Demolition Man.
* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAssKickingOneLiner "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", to which Phoenix mutters "Good memory". These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.

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* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue.rescue cost.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated their life saved by the Demolition Man.
* Spartan getting reacquainted with Zachary Lamb, who had been a young recruit before he was frozen and is now an old man, one of the few people who remembered and believed in him.
* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAssKickingOneLiner PreAsskickingOneLiner "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", to which Phoenix mutters "Good memory". These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.
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* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAssKickingOneLiner "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", to which Phoenix mutters "Good memory". These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.

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* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAssKickingOneLiner "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", to which Phoenix mutters "Good memory". These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.past.
* Spartan's daughter refused to bow down to Cocteau's fascism and lived her life as a Scrap, following in her father's footsteps of independence and freedom. He's extremely proud of her.

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* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated their life saved by the Demolition Man.

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* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated their life saved by the Demolition Man.Man.
* In a small moment of mutual bonding, during their final battle Spartan repeats the PreAssKickingOneLiner "Is it cold in here, or is it just me?", to which Phoenix mutters "Good memory". These men may be mortal enemies, but they obviously agree this future world they've been tossed into stinks compared to the past.
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* John Spartan made Huxley a sweater as an apology, how cute!

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* John Spartan made Huxley a sweater as an apology, how cute!cute!
* While it's meant to be a funny moment, the little girl Spartan saved telling the reporter off [[UngratefulBastard for only talking about how much the mini-mall he destroyed during the rescue.]] It's funny but at least someone stood up for him and appreciated their life saved by the Demolition Man.

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