129 mins |
Rated
R (for graphic sci-fi violence and gore, and for some language and nudity)
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Ironside, Clancy Brown, Casper Van Dien, Jake Busey, Patrick Muldoon, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer
Starship Troopers
(Paul Verhoeven, 1997, 129 min)
Sun July 2, 4:00 pm
Thu July 6, 7:00 pm
Part comic book–style action adventure, part scathing satire of the military-industrial complex, Starship Troopers is one of the most subversive artistic acts ever perpetrated with a $100 million budget. Welcome to the 24th century, where fresh-faced, idealistic teens are encouraged to join up and become “citizens” by enlisting in the intergalactic army. They’ll grow up, see the universe, and, oh yeah, be slaughtered by the thousands as they battle giant, mutant insects threatening to wipe out mankind. Abetted by seamless special effects and impressively gory CGI carnage, Verhoeven delivers thrilling science fiction spectacle alongside a devastating takedown of jingoistic militarism.
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Starship Troopers
(Paul Verhoeven, 1997, 129 min)
Sun July 2, 4:00 pm
Thu July 6, 7:00 pm
Part comic book–style action adventure, part scathing satire of the military-industrial complex, Starship Troopers is one of the most subversive artistic acts ever perpetrated with a $100 million budget. Welcome to the 24th century, where fresh-faced, idealistic teens are encouraged to join up and become “citizens” by enlisting in the intergalactic army. They’ll grow up, see the universe, and, oh yeah, be slaughtered by the thousands as they battle giant, mutant insects threatening to wipe out mankind. Abetted by seamless special effects and impressively gory CGI carnage, Verhoeven delivers thrilling science fiction spectacle alongside a devastating takedown of jingoistic militarism.
