Starship Troopers - Interplanetary Bugs Make For Space Camp

This is a film I only watched by chance--I thought it was something else. Here is one of those flicks you won't believe anyone would really enjoy. Also, I think you may have to be a little different in the sense of humor department, but I qualify proudly in that area.

The story goes like this ... once upon a time in the future there is a world where, to be a citizen, you must do a stint in the government military. From there you are able to go into a career, or choose to stay in the service. One fateful day, a devastating meteor shower demolishes parts of earth. However, it is not an innocent natural disaster. No sir-ee Bob. It was a strategically launched barrage from outer space insects (huge insects, of course).

Wait, don't give up on the story yet! Stay with me a bit longer ...

Intelligence (no rude comments please) discovered a plot by the large extraterrestrial bugs to demolish all mankind. Our stalwart young heroes and heroines finish their training and go on a search-and-destroy mission of all alien insects. Sadly, the hundreds wipe out the inexperienced young people, until they learn of the location of "The Brain Bug." If they could capture and control it, they would gain the upper hand ...

Okay, you think I have a screw loose. But I'm going to tell you, this movie was interesting. The format was an affectionate recreation of the classic 50's atomic-age sci-fi flicks, mutated with the classic war drama formula. The music, narration, look, all re-created faithfully. The humor was definitely campy, and deliberate for tone and texture. The special effects were really good.

This is sci-fi camp done with quality, and it has become a true sci-fi classic. Rated R for gore (lots and lots of gooey bug guts!) and a nude community shower scene. Stars Casper Van Dien, Neil Patrick Harris, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, and Jake Busey. Co-stars Michael Ironside as the tough commander with a "heart-of-gold."