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Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

1997
Sci-fi
Action
2h 9m
From the bridge of the Fleet Battlestation Ticonderoga, with its sweeping galactic views, to the desolate terrain of planet Klendathu, teeming with shrieking, fire-spitting, brain-sucking special effects creatures, acclaimed director Paul Verhoven crafts a dazzling epic based on Robert A. Heinlein's classic sci-fi adventure. Courageous soldiers travel to the distant and desolate Klendathu system for the ultimate showdown between the species. (Sony)

Directed by:

Paul Verhoeven Paul Verhoeven

Written by:

Robert A. Heinlein Edward Neumeier Edward Neumeier
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Starring:

Dina Meyer Dina Meyer Amy Smart Amy Smart Patrick Muldoon Patrick Muldoon Jake Busey Jake Busey Denise Richards Denise Richards Clancy Brown Clancy Brown Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris Michael Ironside Michael Ironside Casper Van Dien Casper Van Dien Marshall Bell Marshall Bell Dale Dye Dale Dye Dean Norris Dean Norris
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Starship Troopers

Genres:

Sci-fi, Action, Adventure, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Starship Troopers

1997
Sci-fi
Action
2h 9m
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kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Don't ask me why I love this movie, I just do. If the perfect score I've given it f**ks up all my TCIs, so be it. If on death row and given the chance to watch one last movie before being executed, yes, I would choose this over the Shawshank Redemption, 2001 A Space Odyssey, and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 05 Sep 2008
80
84th
This is where it's at. Tits and blood and guns. Starship Troopers is unapologetically a big, dumb action flick. The story is straight 1950's B-horror, and the script and acting are terrible. But, there is TONS of boobs and gore and giant bugs that blow up real good. Oh, and a fat alien slug with a face like a vagina.
Rated 05 Sep 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Sep 2008
87
85th
Starship Troopers is an open question: childish and violent, but swimming in subtext about appropriation of war, propaganda, The Other, and so forth. Why does it cast all white actors as Spanish characters from Buenos Aires? What does it say about engendering violence in our schools, or how the war splits the characters apart (for a common goal)? Verhoeven's brilliance is so in-your-face, it flies under the radar.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
beedubBeeDub
Rated 07 Aug 2018
85
63rd
Is this movie a straightforward celebration of militaristic fascism, or a sly satire of it? (No matter what Verhoeven says, there's enough evidence for both interpretations.) In any case, this is a solidly entertaining B-movie with enough over-the-top violence and nudity to make your inner teenage boy squeal with glee.
Rated 07 Aug 2018
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 06 Sep 2020
100
98th
Do I dare devote another one of these little reviews to Denise Richards being so stupid hot. YEP. Verhoeven's output from the 80s to 2000 is untouchable , what a run.
Rated 06 Sep 2020
krytonixkrytonix
Rated 07 Jan 2007
85
88th
Sex, bugs, and lock-and-load. A modern classic B movie.
Rated 07 Jan 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
76th
A great social satire with some decent action tossed in for good measure. Too many people approach this film expecting a serious action movie. It's a comedic social satire action film. Keep that in mind and it should make the experience much more enjoyable, even with the actors involved only delivering decent to good performances.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
94
98th
I can categorically state that we've always needed a big retarded propaganda epic about what'd happen if we went balls-to-the-wall fascist in outer space. Verhoeven made the right decision in how he adapted the novel, and out of the whole cast it would appear that it's only Neil Patrick Harris in full SS regalia who's in on the joke.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 05 Jun 2017
83
80th
I didn't get it at first. Then I probably still didn't get it, but I enjoyed it. Then I did get it and didn't enjoy it. Now finally, I get it, I enjoy it and I recommend it to anyone who wants to see xenophobia represented through xenomorphs.
Rated 05 Jun 2017
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 02 Jul 2008
78
73rd
Is it a satire of its genre, or a loaded political commentary? ... Can't it be both? Verhoeven manages to make a very fun movie out of this either way, loaded with guns, tits and explosions, but also a subtle intelligence. The propaganda newsreel snippets are pointedly hilarious, and I just can't say no to NPH. The movie isn't far removed from Verhoeven's other sci-fi action satire, Robocop, but this one is far more polarizing. I enjoyed it immensely, but don't say I didn't warn you.
Rated 02 Jul 2008
markjpMArkjp
Rated 30 Jul 2010
70
52nd
So, what is this? An epic coming-of-age/teen-melodrama/50's B-movie/80's Sci-fi/social satire/splatter/war-movie? One thing's for sure: It's 2 hours of loads of big guns, graphic violence, giant bugs and occasional nudity. I'm not sure if there's more to it than meets the eye...but I'd like to know more.
Rated 30 Jul 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Mar 2007
4
70th
Giant vagina monster.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
kasperlKasperL
Rated 28 Nov 2012
90
97th
Awesome sci-fi action and funny satire. If ever there were a movie to work completely on very different levels it has got to be this one.
Rated 28 Nov 2012
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 15 Nov 2009
90
93rd
Possibly the greatest anti-war movie of all time, and to my recollection, one of the biggest and most perfectly executed practical jokes in cinematic history. Would you like to know more?
Rated 15 Nov 2009
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Sep 2010
73
52nd
A good satire, and a truly ridiculous action movie.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 27 Apr 2008
69
52nd
Action SCI-FI flick that presents the novel twist of humans as xenophobic aggressors in an alien encounter. Verhoeven provides amusingly over the top action and subtle (or not) touches illustrating the fascist systems driving nationalist fervour. However, a successful parody relies heavily on the acting and for every Ironside and Brown, there is a Richards and Muldoon sucking.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 22 May 2019
4
55th
less a satire of war, fascism & imperialism than how the media identifies with and facilitates them, from journalism and advertising to the most inoffensive of hollywood narratives. verhoeven understands the appeal of this media--of imagining oneself the star of a glorious fantasy, a mindless action movie or teen drama or sports flick--intimately, and by lampooning its cliches in this context he forces us to consider how susceptible to and complicit with destructive ideologies we really are.
Rated 22 May 2019
askailAskail
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
99th
Beneath the over-the-top violence lies possibly an intelligent commentary on fascism.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 05 Aug 2012
8
78th
I regret holding off watching it for 15 years, I expected nothing more than expendable schlock; What I got in return however was subversive, rip-roaring schlock. Let's face it, following the dreadful "Showgirls" with a seemingly hideous, man-against-giant-bugs actioner that takes aim at contentious Western policies isn't exactly going to arouse prospective viewers. Luckily, "Starship Troopers" doesn't take itself seriously and shines with some sharply honed satire and compelling characters.
Rated 05 Aug 2012
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
57th
It's about communism. It's about killing giant bugs. It's about senseless gore that hasn't been seen to such a degree since Robocop. It's got a shower scene that's almost as hard to forget as the one in Porky's. It's campy, dumb, and cool all at once. If you're into that kinda thing it's... Pretty good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
What an amazing film. Paul Verhoeven outdoes himself, simultaneously being totally faithful to the vision of the original book, while totally taking the piss at the same time. Avoid the sequel, it has none of Verhoeven's deft touches
Rated 14 Aug 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 29 Mar 2009
77
51st
For the most part it achieves its satirical goals with huge unforgiving battle scenes and over the top scenes of a totalitarian future. It's a shame the acting is mediocre, though, because it removes any chance for the subtlety necessary for truly great satires.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
yiannosYiannos
Rated 10 Oct 2014
80
92nd
The satire is less sharp than Robocop, but Starship Troopers packs a mean punch, even after all these years. It's the most subversive blockbuster ever made: a conscious parody of the action genre and its fascistic leanings that manipulates you into siding with the fascists. However, the film functions best as an over-the-top, ultra violent adrenaline pumping genre flick rather than a legitimate socio-political critique, but that's a given to all but the most hardcore of Verhoeven fans.
Rated 10 Oct 2014
jebJeb
Rated 06 Sep 2008
80
64th
a silly, crude, immature and stupendous sci-fi satire full with an exuberance and cornucopia ampleness of emphatically ardent ferocity and rage. Sex, bugs and more roams the running time of this B-movie. If you're not up for some sharp-shooting, I would recommend skipping this.
Rated 06 Sep 2008
twincinematwincinema
Rated 29 Dec 2017
65
42nd
I appreciate the satire. It's a pretty convincing work of fascist propaganda that can be easily missed. Still, as an actual film, I was pretty lukewarm. Don't know why, really.
Rated 29 Dec 2017
howellchuckhowellchuck
Rated 20 Dec 2006
90
51st
A movie that makes fascism seem like fun!
Rated 20 Dec 2006
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 04 Oct 2009
73
45th
For anyone with a brain, the satire is loud and clear, and frequently hilarious. But it's also an action blockbuster, with a lot of amusingly over-the-top dismemberments and explosions. I think Verhoeven is more successful when he aims for satire than when he goes for visceral thrills, but it's entertaining enough. I've always had a problem with the look of Verhoeven's films, though. Everything is so clean and oddly overlit, as if the action takes place in a universe without shadows.
Rated 04 Oct 2009
thaneoffifeThaneOfFife
Rated 01 Mar 2007
90
76th
I know its not a good movie and nothing at all like the book, but its so ridiculously fun that i can't give it a bad rating. If i'm in the mood for a fun movie, I always watch this. As a movie, this deserves about a 40 or 50, but I have to give it a 90 for its enjoyable factor.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
triffidtriffid
Rated 17 Mar 2007
88
77th
This movie is surprisingly much more complex than you would expect. I've read the Heinlein book and hated it, because frankly, it *is* Fascist. But the film... is it a very clever satire of the book or is it just an extremely dumb adaptation? I'm inclined to vote for the first option. Nevertheless, the sfx and cinematography are outstanding and the flamewars between fans and haters are still fun to read.
Rated 17 Mar 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 22 Apr 2007
2
21st
Is it an homage to old B-tier schlock sci-fi, or is it just terribly written, performed, and shot? Being satire doesn't excuse ham-fisted messaging, and this film's initial color wears thin quickly, becoming pretty tedious.
Rated 22 Apr 2007
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 21 May 2007
86
79th
fantastic satire that has only gotten better and more prescient every passing year
Rated 21 May 2007
rurusmasherRuruSmasher
Rated 16 Jul 2022
93
85th
Truly a satirical masterpiece.
Rated 16 Jul 2022
navnebularNavNebular
Rated 04 Mar 2010
10
3rd
call it self-aware if you want, whatever. it sucks.
Rated 04 Mar 2010
tullymoxTullymox
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
32nd
This is a very underrated popcorn-fest that also says a great deal about how the media and the government use propaganda to manipulate the populace into a warlike fervor. By the end, do we truly know if the aliens were the aggressors or defending themselves? Think about it. Plus, it's just plain fun.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 10 Jun 2008
70
81st
A prescient satire of 'Ender's Game' and similar militarist fantasies.
Rated 10 Jun 2008
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 08 Jul 2016
83
86th
I'm not sure it's constructive in any way at all but the contradictory mix of heroic sci-fi action and utterly nasty satire worked wonders on me, although I'm still drunk as hell while writing this... Sadly the themes of this film are still as current and relevant as anything.
Rated 08 Jul 2016
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Nov 2010
7
68th
An incredibly fun, funny and cheesy film with one of the best/worst casts ever assembled on film. It's basically a greatest hits of Paul Verhoeven's other films. It was also hilarious how Michael Ironside was still without an arm from Total Recall. Gotta love Jake Busey's teeth.
Rated 14 Nov 2010
dragonknightDragonKnight
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
I'm doing my part!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
egregiusEgregius
Rated 28 May 2008
85
60th
Rape of a classic sci-fi book, or excellent satire on fascism and the US government and good sci-fi on it's own? You decide.
Rated 28 May 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
98th
A wickedly, gleefully overblown B-movie of epic proportions, and interestingly, the element of satire works better in today's political atmosphere than it did a decade ago. The bad acting of Casper Van Dien and Denise Richards meshes marvelously with the the over-the-top gore, and it's difficult not to have a fun time. Has aged very nicely.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
88
95th
Having stayed so true to the book it is a wonder why Casper Van Dien has spent so many years in sub-par movies. Especially with Kevin Van Hook. It really disappoints me that such a titan actor would make a bad choice like that. This movie is so fun and faithful that anybody who is a Heinlein reader must watch it.
Rated 17 May 2008
detonathorDetonathor
Rated 27 Aug 2007
85
74th
Probably the most misunderstood film of the 90s.
Rated 27 Aug 2007
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 18 Apr 2009
8
79th
I would be a liar if I said I didn't love this movie.
Rated 18 Apr 2009
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 13 Mar 2011
65
37th
See markodon's comment. Much action, would have liked more drama element.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
bbbdBBBD
Rated 29 Dec 2006
81
69th
Didn't know it was based on a book when I saw it, and apparently it doesn't capture the spirit of the book very well. I just wanted some giant bugs getting killed and explosions. There was also some bonus nudity.
Rated 29 Dec 2006
octane_deathOctane Death
Rated 22 Apr 2008
45
20th
a gore fest that exploited the book in every way possible.
Rated 22 Apr 2008
gsbgsb
Rated 16 Aug 2009
80
78th
Re-watched it. The satire is lot more subtle than I remembered . I stand corrected. Avoid the sequels though.
Rated 16 Aug 2009
hstephen9hstephen9
Rated 24 Aug 2008
0
5th
Terrible. Far too over the top. Terribly misuse of source material. Heinlein would have had a fit. Does the director have a problem with vaginas? It seems he does since one of the aliens produces a brain-sucking stinger from something that looks suspiciously like a vagina. Only redeeming feature? Doogie Houser as a Nazi.
Rated 24 Aug 2008
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 17 Apr 2008
65
58th
Would you like to know more?
Rated 17 Apr 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
56
24th
So stupid it's awesome.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
spleenspleen
Rated 19 Jul 2011
41
17th
Something about Verhoven movies makes me feel like I've been beaten with a board, stabbed with a shiv and left for dead in a prison yard...and not in a good way. This movie's why.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
bunkenBunken
Rated 09 Feb 2012
70
71st
Oneliner upon oneliner! More than ten years since I first saw it I could remember almost every second of Paul Verhoevens masterpiece! A wonderfull cast of young up-coming stars who turned out to be - well, nothing... And surely I'm not the only one who can see how much the brain bugs forehead looks like a big slimy vagina!
Rated 09 Feb 2012
gritGrit
Rated 20 Mar 2007
63
65th
A stupendous rollercoaster ride of special effects, dark humour and lots of shit being blown up.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 20 Jun 2008
66
31st
Always a divisive film. I think it loses too much of the spirit of the marvelous Henlein novel and replaces it with over the top sci-fi gore and not so subtle satire. Typical Verhooven.
Rated 20 Jun 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 03 Oct 2010
70
56th
People ask me why I like this movie and I am speechless. It's not that it is good (because it's not) or it's very well made (because it's pretty average) or that the acting is great(because it's pretty bad). It's just cool...for whatever stupid reason.
Rated 03 Oct 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
83
88th
A huge guilty pleasure. Full of bulky and not particuarly subtle satire and that works just perfectly. This is a silly film, but it's a great popcorn flick. It has a great sense of humour and some really brilliant special effects moments. I can literally watch it again, and again and again and again...
Rated 31 Jul 2009
tharastamanTharastaman
Rated 08 May 2007
80
54th
Attack of the giant insects! An underrated sci-fi action film that is also a satire in disguise.
Rated 08 May 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 13 Jun 2008
99
99th
Very Great
Rated 13 Jun 2008
q31Q31
Rated 05 Mar 2008
82
26th
Surprisingly entertaining, and almost satirical at times, while still being a neat sci-fi movie. Unfortunately, it's also ultra-gory.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 30 Jul 2009
74
59th
Past the bugs and the guns and the boobs, there's actually a really great satire going on here. Not that there's anything wrong with the bugs and the guns and the boobs. Was robbed of a visual effects Oscar, by the way.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 15 Jan 2009
77
52nd
KILL THE BUGS.. when I first saw this I hated it.. on second viewing on Blu-ray i actually liked it a lot more (nothing to do with BD though) I saw it more like a comedy satire with explosions.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
scanfield22SCanfield22
Rated 31 Jul 2007
83
66th
Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi actioner Starship Troopers is many things at once: Visual spectacle, social commentary on facism and World War II, goofy lovestory, and gory alien epic. The cast is young and at times cheesy, but the feel of the movie fits, and it's always an entertaining film to relax and watch.
Rated 31 Jul 2007
ewp805ewp805
Rated 13 Feb 2009
80
72nd
Fuck yes. This is sick. Solid sci-fi camp from Verhoeven after bringing us Total Recall and Robocop. This get's 50 points for Jake Busey's teeth alone hahaha holy shit.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 27 Feb 2008
97
99th
ger & eng; [Starship Troopers]; von käferaliens bedroht leistet eine gruppe von jugendlichen ihren beitrag zur rettung der erde.;
Rated 27 Feb 2008
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 01 Jun 2017
92
99th
Verhoeven's best work!! The effects are quite good for a film made in the 90s, they make fictional alien bugs really come to life. As in many great films there is the push-pull of underlying morality issues. Most of the acting is top notch for their roles, and it has a lot of good dark humour running through it.
Rated 01 Jun 2017
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 27 Feb 2010
69
52nd
It's a propaganda video where Spanish-named characters are depicted as clean-cut, good-looking American heroes who YOU will be able to shower naked with if you JOIN THE FEDERATION. It cleverly conceals the reason behind the war with the bugs, and the violence to both sides is intentionally similar, as lives (and limbs) are wantonly lost. But I feel like it spent too much time in B-movie territory; it could have been a much sharper satire. Instead, it's become misunderstood and polarizing.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
zayankZayanK
Rated 27 Jul 2009
78
50th
This is actually one of my favorite movies.
Rated 27 Jul 2009
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 13 Oct 2009
80
86th
GO FASCISM! That Verhoeven got away with this is a constant source of joy for me.
Rated 13 Oct 2009
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 22 Feb 2008
89
92nd
Awesome 90s special effects movie. I cried though. I had hoped the entire movie that Denise richards didn't hook up with her partner. she didn't, but then I watched the deleted scenes and she did. Needless to say, I was furious!
Rated 22 Feb 2008
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
59th
Verhoeven revamps Heinlein's Cold War spoof for the summer blockbuster crowd, exploiting audience's big dumb desires while satiating them.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 11 Jun 2014
39
51st
Bah. Quite disappointing after the superb "Showgirls." However, the giant brain-bug with come dripping out of its vagina-face after it sucks people's brains up was beautiful-- succeeded in bringing a smirk to my face. Heavy on references to Nazi propaganda cinema, viz. Riefenstahl. NPH was good.
Rated 11 Jun 2014
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 08 Dec 2014
80
62nd
When Verhoeven is on point, which is like barely ever, but still, there are few directors that seem to have as much fun lampooning those in power or who have authority. Eerily precinct considering the real world events that would transpire four years later. And I'll say this...he somehow had me feel a twinge of sympathy for a disgusting space bug that minutes prior had drilled a hole in one of the hero's heads and vacuumed out his brain. That's not an easy trick to pull off.
Rated 08 Dec 2014
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
74th
The satire is not as sharp as in Robocop, but this movie is incredibly entertaining.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
csummersCSummers
Rated 22 Aug 2009
3
2nd
Would've been much better if they hadn't attached the name of a good book to this tripe.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
10
0th
Crap.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
enthusiastEnthusiast
Rated 20 Dec 2009
80
82nd
As I watch this I can't help but picture Verhoeven stumbling around the set, affecting a palsied gait, going "HURRRR HEY GUYS LOOK I'M ROBERT HEINLEIN DURRRRRR FASCISM"; that's the level of satire we're working with here. And I love it.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
chrioasChrioas
Rated 27 Dec 2009
92
69th
Perhaps my ranking is a little high, but so rarely are action and satirical comedy fused in such a brilliant way. Easily one of the best of the sci-fi action genre.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 07 Nov 2014
4
52nd
heavy as fuck satire loses its edge after a long series of mindless action scenes. critiquing the fascism of action entertainment seems a bit hypocritical when one engages in it themselves. perhaps the thing that stuck out most to me was the formal equality among the sexes and races. a good lesson for those who think equality is the way to liberate oppressed classes.
Rated 07 Nov 2014
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 05 Oct 2011
95
97th
Verhoeven gets it!
Rated 05 Oct 2011
enderender
Rated 12 Oct 2008
1
0th
The single worst film ever committed to celluloid. EVER.
Rated 12 Oct 2008
gideonGideon
Rated 22 Sep 2009
3
92nd
Excellent satire yet again by Verhoeven
Rated 22 Sep 2009
kjettingkjetting
Rated 16 Sep 2014
80
70th
I love how it takes the fascist source material, parody it, and make a film with the opposite message. What I love even more is that the brilliant social satire is wrapped in a cheesy action movie with giant alien brainraping bugs.
Rated 16 Sep 2014
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 01 Jan 2008
80
61st
Equal parts action movie and social commentary, consistently entertaining, even if it does have the misfortune of starring Jake Busey.
Rated 01 Jan 2008
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
56th
The government lies to get people to go to war. The youth are the most susceptible.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 08 Jun 2009
55
20th
This movie has achieved some kind of cult status, and it's defenders call it misunderstood. To me, it's just poor....
Rated 08 Jun 2009
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 11 Nov 2009
51
4th
Trashy and cheap.
Rated 11 Nov 2009
stainStain
Rated 18 May 2008
80
68th
Heinlein's military adventure warped by Verhoeven into a satire of Nazi and American propaganda films. Some people just didn't get it, but of course that's on them. A unique contribution to cinematic art, don't let the loads of action fool you :-)
Rated 18 May 2008
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 12 Jul 2020
83
42nd
Hubris is reprimanded by the enemy, but cowardice is punished by fate. The only way to survive war is to find that sweet spot in the middle
Rated 12 Jul 2020
jwestjwest
Rated 18 Aug 2007
0
0th
Incompetent directing, poor cinematography, illogical and jingoistic story, atrocious dialogue, bad casting and even worse acting. Even the art direction and costume design are horrible. An all around bad movie and my pick for the single worst effort ever put to film.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
fartfart
Rated 18 Aug 2007
91
92nd
Our society in a sort of microcosm. This film is a great exploration of a distorted utopian ideal that we strive for, for some reason.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 06 Dec 2011
81
90th
Another gory flick from my childhood. For pure mindless, entertaining, goofy, violent Sci-fi fun, you really can't go wrong with "Starship Troopers". The FX are so well done for the time.
Rated 06 Dec 2011
sidehackersidehacker
Rated 19 Oct 2012
57
30th
it's not THAT clever.
Rated 19 Oct 2012
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 02 May 2013
84
93rd
Great refreshing film! Incredibly entertaining with likeable characters, lots of well done action scenes but there's a lot more to this film than action, the political/satirical message/tone is done very, very well. Acting isn't always the greatest but this doesn't really matter, the cast is pretty great for their roles. Lots of cool sci-fi moments and I loved the gender equality in this film, plenty of strong female soldiers. Lots of interesting and cool ideas in this film.
Rated 02 May 2013
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
70
69th
Good
Rated 21 Aug 2007
scurryscurry
Rated 22 Jan 2008
60
77th
Not what Heinlein intended, that's for sure.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
pwscottpwscott
Rated 24 Aug 2007
98
93rd
I don't do comments as you can tell, BUT. I have to say this is probabaly one of the more hated movie among my peers. Too bad. What you don't see is that this is one of the greatest movies ever made. Think not? Ever see an Ed Wood movie? Crap....,but cult crap held in high regard and looked to as an inspiration. This is the movie Ed Wood or Robert Lippert would have made if they had the technology and the money. If you watch those 50's sci-fi B movies over and over you know where this came fr
Rated 24 Aug 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
70
63rd
Bad dialogue and weak leads can't stop this from being a wild and entertaining sci-fi with a satirical edge.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 21 Jun 2008
100
98th
Awesome on every level. An umitigated triumph made by a guy who undoubtedly has the largest package on the face of the earth.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 01 Feb 2012
85
92nd
Loved this at the time. Rewatching it in 2012 it's scary just how much closer we've come to the neo-fascist politics parodied in the movie. Still an endlessly entertaining big-budget B-movie. Everyone involved knows exactly what they're making and delivers the goods. But below the veneer of 1950's space bug movie updated for today there's a clever film. It blatantly mocks the values of Heinlein's society while tacitly supporting some of its ideals.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
jarmannJarmann
Rated 08 Nov 2007
91
94th
It's SATIRICAL!
Rated 08 Nov 2007

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