Jonny being declared dead is one of those bureaucratic foul-ups that takes weeks to fix that the military (regardless of branch or country) is infamous for.
There is a case of a Japanese kamikaze pilot; if the mission is a foul, come back to try again. This happened something like 5-6 times with one guy that on take-off they wrote him dead, repeat and then spent 30or more years 'dead' (which meant no benefits, bank account, work, veteran pay etc)
My dad, then a pastor, took me to see this when it was new. Thanksgiving Day. By the coed shower scene he looked like he was just about to give up on life. We laughed, we cried. I had a hand over my eyes more than once. Best holiday ever. Mom still doesn’t know. Secret kept dad. Edited to add: I was 13! That bit is important, you know, for context.
When I joined the Navy, one of my shipmates had been an extra in this film during one of the big fight scenes. He said their rifles were all electronic, so they could keep firing continuously. Really cool trivia bit, imo.
Its because of the cheesiness being played straight, combine that with the fact that the film version is just a satirical version of the book and you get a simple fun movie.
This reaction was hilarious 🤣 and I’m not even a fan of this film but you guys made it so much fun! Louie’s energy is amazing! Please have him on again.
I totally disagree. I think his sister or girlfriend are much better. For one thing, Ash's friend talked waaaaaay too much. I want more Ash less Louie.
@@99subetai Isn’t it amazing how play buttons work…you press the ones you like and you don’t press the ones that you don’t…what a novel idea.🤔 You don’t like something at the buffet then just don’t put it on your plate…I’ve got lots more…🤷🏽♀️😂
@@kyvalrie3646 I like Ash and this is the first time I have seen his friend. So until I had seen his reaction, I didn't know I would find him annoying. He was trying to compete with Ash for airtime. Whereas Ash's sister and GF make comments but know Ash is the main spotlight. They just do a better job of blending in, instead of competing against imo.
One of the things few people understand about this movie is Carmen's need for power. If someone else is in control she backs off, when she is in control she becomes aggressive.
The soldiers are being trained to fight against humans, because except for the bugs, they still have to fight humans from time to time. And before the bugs came, that's all they had to fight. Johnny was only hurt in the leg by the bug. We can surmise that the bug that attacked him was probably killed before it got to him. But he only got wounded in the leg. Since it was such an unexpected mass slaughter, like with real war, it was hard to keep track of who lived and who died. *Thank you Louis!*
1997 and the effects are still one of the best! The lighting in the CGI shots is just perfect together with the practical effects and the brutality. A perfect Paul Verhoeven movie :O)
I hope you guys do Total Recall if you haven't seen it already. Several others in this were in that one, and it was also directed by Paul Verhoeven. The teacher/Lt. you liked so much (as did I), that actor, Michael Ironside, is in Total Recall, as is Marshall Bell (who played the cowardly general).
I adore how into describing Rico's chin you are, a vampire could nap on it lmfao. Love the reaction and love how into it Louis is! I'm the same way when I rewatch this lol Also yes, the effects in this movie are phenomenal!!
There are misreports of soldiers dying in war. It happens. I have, personally, known a man whose parents were given a telegram that he was killed in action, during WWII. They later got a telegram saying he wasn't dead, but wasn't expected to make it. A month later, they got another message saying he was wounded, but was going to be ok. So odd things do happen in the confusion right after battle.
me: "who's this random dude in the thumbnail, do we really need another person showing up?" me after hearing he suggested the movie: "ahh yes, welcome, welcome! Anyone who makes such great suggestions is always welcome!" :D
I got to see this on the big screen when it came out, in a packed theater, and loved it from the very start. One of my all-time favorite sci-fi movies. Loved you guys' reaction to it.
So dope, perfect reaction honestly and glad you got your best mate in here with ya, He knows whatsup. Great film, honestly just one of those ones you can put on whenever and its just great, best with friends and anyone honestly. It holds its ground and surpasses many newer films honestly. Thanks for the reaction it was great, you should do more content with this guy right here it was awesome watchin you two just synergize! Thanks again and keep it up man love this channel
WE GET YOU SIR!!!! Great reaction with your mate. He's funny. Yes Ash this movie is pure entertainment in it's own right. This movie is so underrated. Aloha
There is a Horus Heresy novel for Warhammer 40K where two companies of Space Marines end up fighting the "Megarachnid" on a planet called Murder, and it's pretty much just like this film, only MORE overpowered. It's called Horus Rising.
"I used to shit on the roaches on purpose." I mean... I'm a fan; you know this. More than that, you're important to me. But hearing that? Hearing THAT?!? There is just a new level of respect now. One I didn't know existed until the very moment I heard you say that your turds were, even as a child, weapons---AIMED weapons---against your enemy. Just...I don't know.......bravo, man. BRAVO!
The first rule in the military...Never volunteer..I love this film with its political undercurrents, and you have to ask yourself who is the bad guys in this.
Who is the bad guy? Whoever sent the meteorite and killed millions in Buenos Aires. I'm pretty sure that rock wasn't moving with the speed of light. I'm also 100% sure it didn't have a warp engine attached to it.
That’s a hugeeee statement, it’s a close second to brave heart IMO but 1000% ash needs to react to it, WARNING if Hannah’s reacting she might well puke
It's Angelos my bro. Fan of this movie seen it loads of time. Love the energy between the two of you in this video. Love how close you two are and the friendship is still going strong. My Favourite video of your channel so far. Much love and blessings to you bro.
This movie's reputation is so weird. It's way, way better than the people who hate it think it is. It's also not nearly as good as the people who love it think it is.
@@brianmcgarry1632 it's fine, but it's clearly inferior to Verhoeven's other big scifi films Robocop and Total Recall. Robocop in particular is a nearly flawless masterpiece. This movie is good. It's not a masterpiece or an essential classic.
12:35 "That is exactly why I would want to be a civilian Bro." And that is exactly why they put that guy in that job. To elicited that reaction. He's literally there to give people cold feet.
This movie had the best drinking game when I was college. Drink when you see NPH When you see the federation symbol When they say "Bug" or "Sir" and... good luck
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. I never understood why people liked Star Wars more than this. I’m like Louie, I probably watched this film 30-40 times.
Much like with RoboCop and Total Recall, this is a satire of many different social, political and other topics by Paul Verhoeven; this is loosely adapted from the novel of the same name by science fiction writer and US Navy veteran Robert A Heinlein, which I vastly prefer to this film; other military/war films and series you should check out are 13 Hours, Lone Survivor, Act of Valor, Black Hawk Down, Full Metal Jacket, Shooter, Tears of the Sun, Top Gun, Battle Los Angeles, The Pacific and Generation Kill
I completely agree, I read the book before the film was made and when the film came out i was quite disappointed at just how loose the film is to the book. I've learnt to like the film over the years, but that disappointment of what the film could have been if it was more faithful to the book is still there.
@@tommy5675, Robert A Heinlein and Paul Verhoeven have polar opposite views on a number of things, especially militaries in general, so the film was never going to be faithful to the novel; this film also borrows heavily from Star Wars and Aliens, while the novel was written in the late 1950's, so it had plenty of originality to it; I'm a veteran myself, so this film joins a long list of others I very much dislike
@@15blackshirt I've just turned 44, Veteran indeed :D :D :D :D. I grew up in a house surrounded by 50/60/70s Sci-fi and fantasy books, there were piles. When i was really young the covers grabbed me, the a bit older i tried to read them, but the concepts were a bit too far out, but by the age of 10 i was really getting into it. Herbert, Asimov, Clarke, Aldiss, Moorcroft, McCaffrey, Dick, Tolkien, Heinlein, Andersen , Silverberg, Niven, Hubbard.....The list goes on, I grew up with quality Stories in my life and was somewhat spoilt. One of the first books i remember the story and actually reading it is a Heinlein book called "Glory Road". I've never gone back to it as i don't want to sully my childhood memories as i really enjoyed it and i don't want to find out it was a poor story/book. As for this film, If it wasn't called Star Ship Troopers I might have been more on board back in the day. But I've learnt to see it for the tale it is and not the one i wanted it to be.......however i do believe the book to be a much better story and cannot fathom why they changed so much of it.
@@tommy5675, Paul Verhoeven grew up during the Nazi occupation of Holland, so he's come to view all militaries that way, thus his version was never going to be faithful to the novel
Fun Fact: This movie was extremely hated by a lot people who loved the book when it came out. I remember my chemistry teacher bad mouthing the film during class one day. It's gotten a lot more love, understanding and respect over the years though.
The Director of this film is Paul Verhoeven, who is well known for his choice of satirical violence, most notoriously from Robocop(1987) and Total Recall(1990) When Starship Troopers originally came out, it recieved alot of negative reviews. Cinema critics found it corny, and regular movie goers thought is silly. Both sides of the coin did not see the fortuitous social commentary the French Director was making on blind American patriotism. The film however has increasingly grown in popularity over the years and critic are finally seeing the film for what it truly is, a cleverly placed satire hidden amongst a popcorn Sci-Action movie. The sequels however were not made by the same Director and were basically straight-to-DVD B-Grade movies.
Paul Verhoeven is Dutch, not French. Try watching his early film "Soldier of Orabge" a serious look at the Nazi Occupation of Holland during WW2, and the various reactions among the Dutch, from active resistance to Collaboration.
Wasn't a commentary on blind american patriotism, but fascism and nationalism in any form around the world. That's why they dressed the way they did and had visual aesthetics from Triumph of Will.
@@IanJenn356094 Yes. and the majority of movie viewers didn't even think twice about what they were watching and what they were routing. Hence blind American patriotism.
Another movie The Frighteners comes to mind when I watch this because of Jake Busey. I'd recommend that one to you as well. It's sort of an off-genre horror movie much as Starship Troopers to me is an off-genre scifi movie. Perhaps it's also because of the comedy aspect or quirkiness of both films that are so memorable ti me.
You have to keep in mind that at the beginning, not only are they not currently at war with the bugs, they hadn't had a war in living memory. The last human conflict was during the formation of the Terran Federation. They're not expecting to have to actually fight anybody.
I love how you threw your friend off by making him think that the main character died😆. he can never trust you again after seeing carmen in the next scene. ur the best.🥰
It's the CGI that you can't see that is noteworthy. Casper Van Diem has a tattoo of Casper (the friendly ghost) on his bicep that they had to erase with CGI in every scene where he's shirtless.
When training they was not at war , in the book if I remember correctly they where at war with a race called skinnies who where humanoid so hand to hand would work
If they had made this movie the way the original book is written, the troopers would have been armoured in mechanical rigs like they had in the movie Edge of Tomorrow.
This movie reminds me so much of Fifth Element. It's super cheesy, it works when it shouldn't, and they even have a scene where someone gets repaired by a robot.
The first time I watched this movie, was right after a tornado ravaged my town...but instead of keeping the refrigerator running we used the generator to run the tv and vhs player to watch this movie. My father, my sister and me. Mom wasn't home lol.
one of the best movies I've seen (with two insanely cheap sequels). interesting fact: in the book, people use combat costumes similar to that of the iron man,and insects are also a technologically advanced civilization. But both are dropped in the film due to lack of budget for the necessary effects.
You can skip part 2 and part 3 as they were awful. However, the CGI versions of Starship Troopers - "Invasion" and "Traitors of Mars" were quite enjoyable.
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Jonny being declared dead is one of those bureaucratic foul-ups that takes weeks to fix that the military (regardless of branch or country) is infamous for.
I worked at the VA. It happens.
There is a case of a Japanese kamikaze pilot; if the mission is a foul, come back to try again. This happened something like 5-6 times with one guy that on take-off they wrote him dead, repeat and then spent 30or more years 'dead' (which meant no benefits, bank account, work, veteran pay etc)
My dad, then a pastor, took me to see this when it was new. Thanksgiving Day. By the coed shower scene he looked like he was just about to give up on life. We laughed, we cried. I had a hand over my eyes more than once. Best holiday ever. Mom still doesn’t know. Secret kept dad.
Edited to add: I was 13! That bit is important, you know, for context.
😂😂😂 similar story 11yr old me Star wars and Star Trek fan convinced my dad to watch it greatest 2hours went back 2 more times before it left theaters.
Seen this movie probably 200 times and it always makes me smile.
FACTS!!
Same it’s a classic in my books
“Is this anything like interstellar?” “Fuck no 🤣🤣”. That had me dying
The ungodly amount of times ive seen this movie is a bit unsettling :P but i do love this movie along with everything Verhoeven has done. : D
I've always loved how calm Carmen is at the end after her entire shoulder got destroyed 🤣
You have to bring Louis for more movies 😅 him laughing is just contagious and entertaining af mate 😂😂😂
New to the channel. I really enjoy him.
Agreed. Love his energy!
The dude sounds like Woody from Toy Story when he laughs, it was killing me I couldn't not laugh everytime I heard it
love his laugh. It's contagious.
I like homeboy. Bring him back for something you both haven't seen👍
"The enemy cannot push a button. If you disable his hand!"
*Pulls knife from hand of trooper*
"MEDIC!!"
Your friend is so energetic, love your reaction. He could easily open his own youtube channel.
I love that neither one of them noticed Neil Patrick Harris literally walk in to the room in full Nazi attire.
When I joined the Navy, one of my shipmates had been an extra in this film during one of the big fight scenes. He said their rifles were all electronic, so they could keep firing continuously. Really cool trivia bit, imo.
That’s fantastic!! Wow, that must’ve been fun. Glad to hear some real military ppl got to be in this movie.
I’ve been laughing the whole video this combo is brilliant
Appreciate it mate ❤️
Welcome to the roughnecks
Yes pls bring him more often Louis is amazing
There’s something about this movie that makes it so icon and different than other movies…. Maybe it’s the WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE!
I think it comes down to the Director being bat-shit crazy and made the film his way with no outer involvement.
Its because of the cheesiness being played straight, combine that with the fact that the film version is just a satirical version of the book and you get a simple fun movie.
Its Paul Verhoeven...hé did IT also with robocop
@@Razgriz_01 fascistic view about the world...
This reaction was hilarious 🤣 and I’m not even a fan of this film but you guys made it so much fun! Louie’s energy is amazing! Please have him on again.
Hahaha let’s goooooooo!!! Cheers you legend
I totally disagree. I think his sister or girlfriend are much better. For one thing, Ash's friend talked waaaaaay too much. I want more Ash less Louie.
@@99subetai Isn’t it amazing how play buttons work…you press the ones you like and you don’t press the ones that you don’t…what a novel idea.🤔
You don’t like something at the buffet then just don’t put it on your plate…I’ve got lots more…🤷🏽♀️😂
@@justtrustash Where is the SWORD :DDDDDDDD fuck loooool
@@kyvalrie3646 I like Ash and this is the first time I have seen his friend. So until I had seen his reaction, I didn't know I would find him annoying. He was trying to compete with Ash for airtime. Whereas Ash's sister and GF make comments but know Ash is the main spotlight. They just do a better job of blending in, instead of competing against imo.
One of the things few people understand about this movie is Carmen's need for power. If someone else is in control she backs off, when she is in control she becomes aggressive.
The soldiers are being trained to fight against humans, because except for the bugs, they still have to fight humans from time to time. And before the bugs came, that's all they had to fight.
Johnny was only hurt in the leg by the bug. We can surmise that the bug that attacked him was probably killed before it got to him. But he only got wounded in the leg. Since it was such an unexpected mass slaughter, like with real war, it was hard to keep track of who lived and who died.
*Thank you Louis!*
"Take your trousers off, mate! Take your trousers off!" Absolutely sent me lmao great energy man
That was fun! Your reactions are always good but it was funny to see your and Louis react together, hilarious!
1997 and the effects are still one of the best! The lighting in the CGI shots is just perfect together with the practical effects and the brutality. A perfect Paul Verhoeven movie :O)
Always appreciate Clancy Brown! ….I saw this in theaters. The audience reactions were awesome! ..also Hank was in Total Recall as well!
@@deeem2628 hahahahaha yeah he was!! He got the Dyson special🤣🤣🫡
I hope you guys do Total Recall if you haven't seen it already. Several others in this were in that one, and it was also directed by Paul Verhoeven. The teacher/Lt. you liked so much (as did I), that actor, Michael Ironside, is in Total Recall, as is Marshall Bell (who played the cowardly general).
"No one gives a shit about Carmen." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. That got me.
Knew I watched this as a kid but can't believe this is 25 years old. Casper Van Dein "Rico" is 53 now. This stood the test of time!
I can’t either, we’re the same age.
That scream when he broke the guy’s arm set me off laughing so hard that I had a mental coughing fit. Totally worth it 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I adore how into describing Rico's chin you are, a vampire could nap on it lmfao. Love the reaction and love how into it Louis is! I'm the same way when I rewatch this lol
Also yes, the effects in this movie are phenomenal!!
Appreciate the love you legend ❤️
Here for Ashes increasing rage at Carmen!
There are misreports of soldiers dying in war. It happens. I have, personally, known a man whose parents were given a telegram that he was killed in action, during WWII. They later got a telegram saying he wasn't dead, but wasn't expected to make it. A month later, they got another message saying he was wounded, but was going to be ok. So odd things do happen in the confusion right after battle.
"Take your time...touch the walls". Laughed more than I shouldve at that comment
Hahaha thank you for watching mate ❤️
LOL! The TH-cam commercial that came on before this reaction video was for a bug zapper! “Human friendly! Bug deadly!” Too funny!!
me: "who's this random dude in the thumbnail, do we really need another person showing up?"
me after hearing he suggested the movie: "ahh yes, welcome, welcome! Anyone who makes such great suggestions is always welcome!" :D
Nuke em rico is a good ass explanation of this movie. 🤣
Is there anything scarier than when you realize the roach can fly??
I love how Louis couldnt resist doing the quotes because I am the exact same.
I got to see this on the big screen when it came out, in a packed theater, and loved it from the very start. One of my all-time favorite sci-fi movies. Loved you guys' reaction to it.
Considering this is 1997, I'd say these special effects are way more than decent! lol
So dope, perfect reaction honestly and glad you got your best mate in here with ya, He knows whatsup. Great film, honestly just one of those ones you can put on whenever and its just great, best with friends and anyone honestly. It holds its ground and surpasses many newer films honestly. Thanks for the reaction it was great, you should do more content with this guy right here it was awesome watchin you two just synergize! Thanks again and keep it up man love this channel
No thank you mate, appreciate you so much ❤️
WE GET YOU SIR!!!! Great reaction with your mate. He's funny. Yes Ash this movie is pure entertainment in it's own right. This movie is so underrated. Aloha
28:22 For the time it came out? For the time it came out there was nothing like it! And it still holds up amazingly well.
You rock man!
I love your channel, I went to watch this in theater with my grandma when it premiered in a Keizer Oregon theater
My older brother played this to DEATH 🤣📼
It just gets better with every viewing!
Love this movie. The sequels for sure need rebooted.
Man I wouldn't mind seeing more of Louie, dude was hilarious
Trust me! Wait till we get into the riskier movies 😂 appreciate the love mate
Yes get in finally the reaction ive been waiting for absolutely brilliant Ash an friend 🙏🏼
There is a Horus Heresy novel for Warhammer 40K where two companies of Space Marines end up fighting the "Megarachnid" on a planet called Murder, and it's pretty much just like this film, only MORE overpowered. It's called Horus Rising.
This MOVIE WAS 90s
GOLD...fav Line”MEDIC!!”
1997: "MEDIC!"
2022: "EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!"
I would love to see Louis back on the channel more often! Great reaction dude!
Hell yes! Always loved this movie. Instant classic. Thanx for doing this one sir!! And thanx Louis for getting our boy onboard!!
The VFX in this just absolutely hold up. They sell the exaggerated reality that's crucial to the movie's tone.
Man this is one of the best reactions ever, will be cool to see you guys together again.
Louis's hilarious. Good luck on the channel man!
The bromance duo is real, this was sick lol
"I used to shit on the roaches on purpose." I mean...
I'm a fan; you know this. More than that, you're important to me.
But hearing that? Hearing THAT?!?
There is just a new level of respect now. One I didn't know existed until the very moment I heard you say that your turds were, even as a child, weapons---AIMED weapons---against your enemy. Just...I don't know.......bravo, man. BRAVO!
More of your mate, mate. You have good synergy. Really fun reaction. One of your best!
This is the best reaction I have seen to Starship Troopers!
My brother! Thank for this message you legend ❤️
The first rule in the military...Never volunteer..I love this film with its political undercurrents, and you have to ask yourself who is the bad guys in this.
Who is the bad guy? Whoever sent the meteorite and killed millions in Buenos Aires. I'm pretty sure that rock wasn't moving with the speed of light. I'm also 100% sure it didn't have a warp engine attached to it.
I am totally ready to watch Louis's channel alongside yours. I would love to see you have him join for more bro movies.
His a proper legend, cannot wait for more videos with him..appreciate the love and support you legend ❤️
Dude you must react to Apocalypto. Mel Gibson directed it. His best picture by far. It's right up your alley.
100% agree, I suggested it on Braveheart, it's right in that alley.
That’s a hugeeee statement, it’s a close second to brave heart IMO but 1000% ash needs to react to it, WARNING if Hannah’s reacting she might well puke
that movie screams Ash
It's Angelos my bro. Fan of this movie seen it loads of time. Love the energy between the two of you in this video. Love how close you two are and the friendship is still going strong. My Favourite video of your channel so far. Much love and blessings to you bro.
My brother!!! Love you mate, thank you so much for this ❤️
Best line from a ST reaction: "That vagina bug just Capri Sunned that man!" from Just SUMM Reactions.
This movie's reputation is so weird. It's way, way better than the people who hate it think it is. It's also not nearly as good as the people who love it think it is.
I think it's just as good as it needs to be.
@@brianmcgarry1632 it's fine, but it's clearly inferior to Verhoeven's other big scifi films Robocop and Total Recall. Robocop in particular is a nearly flawless masterpiece. This movie is good. It's not a masterpiece or an essential classic.
The "It's afraid" is actually a good thing.... every bug until that moment appearently didn't give a single fuck if it died or not.
12:35 "That is exactly why I would want to be a civilian Bro."
And that is exactly why they put that guy in that job. To elicited that reaction. He's literally there to give people cold feet.
I highly recommend Starship Troopers Invasion and Traitor of Mars. They have no right being as fun as they are.
Love you two...love the new mate on the videos....this movie is fundamental....
This movie had the best drinking game when I was college.
Drink when you see NPH
When you see the federation symbol
When they say "Bug" or "Sir"
and... good luck
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. I never understood why people liked Star Wars more than this. I’m like Louie, I probably watched this film 30-40 times.
Two handsome men watching a movie I used to watch a lot when I was a teen. Loved the reaction.
I've had those f*ckin arachnids appear in my dreams occasionally ever since I saw this at the theater.
Much like with RoboCop and Total Recall, this is a satire of many different social, political and other topics by Paul Verhoeven; this is loosely adapted from the novel of the same name by science fiction writer and US Navy veteran Robert A Heinlein, which I vastly prefer to this film; other military/war films and series you should check out are 13 Hours, Lone Survivor, Act of Valor, Black Hawk Down, Full Metal Jacket, Shooter, Tears of the Sun, Top Gun, Battle Los Angeles, The Pacific and Generation Kill
I completely agree, I read the book before the film was made and when the film came out i was quite disappointed at just how loose the film is to the book.
I've learnt to like the film over the years, but that disappointment of what the film could have been if it was more faithful to the book is still there.
@@tommy5675, Robert A Heinlein and Paul Verhoeven have polar opposite views on a number of things, especially militaries in general, so the film was never going to be faithful to the novel; this film also borrows heavily from Star Wars and Aliens, while the novel was written in the late 1950's, so it had plenty of originality to it; I'm a veteran myself, so this film joins a long list of others I very much dislike
@@15blackshirt I've just turned 44, Veteran indeed :D :D :D :D.
I grew up in a house surrounded by 50/60/70s Sci-fi and fantasy books, there were piles. When i was really young the covers grabbed me, the a bit older i tried to read them, but the concepts were a bit too far out, but by the age of 10 i was really getting into it.
Herbert, Asimov, Clarke, Aldiss, Moorcroft, McCaffrey, Dick, Tolkien, Heinlein, Andersen , Silverberg, Niven, Hubbard.....The list goes on, I grew up with quality Stories in my life and was somewhat spoilt.
One of the first books i remember the story and actually reading it is a Heinlein book called "Glory Road". I've never gone back to it as i don't want to sully my childhood memories as i really enjoyed it and i don't want to find out it was a poor story/book.
As for this film, If it wasn't called Star Ship Troopers I might have been more on board back in the day. But I've learnt to see it for the tale it is and not the one i wanted it to be.......however i do believe the book to be a much better story and cannot fathom why they changed so much of it.
@@tommy5675, Paul Verhoeven grew up during the Nazi occupation of Holland, so he's come to view all militaries that way, thus his version was never going to be faithful to the novel
@@15blackshirt I had no idea, thanks for that titbit, and it explains a lot more about the direction he took.
Hey Ash. I wanted to say I recently found your channel and love it. Feels like sitting down to good movies with good friends. Thanks, a fan
My brother! Thank you for taken the time and writing this beautiful message..appreciate you Ian 👌🏾❤️
Keep reacting with this guy haha
Let guys be guys for this type of movie
If you want good Scifi. 'Arrival' is up there as one of the recent best.
These blokes would be bored to tears with Arrival.
Doesn't really fit the energy of the channel mate. It's a decent movie though.
More Louie!!! Love you two doin movies!!! Let’s goooo!!!
Hahaha let’s go!! Love this message ❤️
Fun Fact: This movie was extremely hated by a lot people who loved the book when it came out. I remember my chemistry teacher bad mouthing the film during class one day. It's gotten a lot more love, understanding and respect over the years though.
The Director of this film is Paul Verhoeven, who is well known for his choice of satirical violence, most notoriously from Robocop(1987) and Total Recall(1990)
When Starship Troopers originally came out, it recieved alot of negative reviews. Cinema critics found it corny, and regular movie goers thought is silly. Both sides of the coin did not see the fortuitous social commentary the French Director was making on blind American patriotism. The film however has increasingly grown in popularity over the years and critic are finally seeing the film for what it truly is, a cleverly placed satire hidden amongst a popcorn Sci-Action movie.
The sequels however were not made by the same Director and were basically straight-to-DVD B-Grade movies.
Paul Verhoeven is Dutch, not French. Try watching his early film "Soldier of Orabge" a serious look at the Nazi Occupation of Holland during WW2, and the various reactions among the Dutch, from active resistance to Collaboration.
Wasn't a commentary on blind american patriotism, but fascism and nationalism in any form around the world. That's why they dressed the way they did and had visual aesthetics from Triumph of Will.
@@IanJenn356094 Yes. and the majority of movie viewers didn't even think twice about what they were watching and what they were routing. Hence blind American patriotism.
@@kornrok1 It's just called blind patriotism.
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Another movie The Frighteners comes to mind when I watch this because of Jake Busey. I'd recommend that one to you as well. It's sort of an off-genre horror movie much as Starship Troopers to me is an off-genre scifi movie. Perhaps it's also because of the comedy aspect or quirkiness of both films that are so memorable ti me.
You have to keep in mind that at the beginning, not only are they not currently at war with the bugs, they hadn't had a war in living memory. The last human conflict was during the formation of the Terran Federation. They're not expecting to have to actually fight anybody.
I love how you threw your friend off by making him think that the main character died😆. he can never trust you again after seeing carmen in the next scene. ur the best.🥰
My fucking god you and your mate together are fucking funny, absolutely had me cracking up.
Hahaha cheers you legend! ❤️
It's the CGI that you can't see that is noteworthy. Casper Van Diem has a tattoo of Casper (the friendly ghost) on his bicep that they had to erase with CGI in every scene where he's shirtless.
You two react so nicely to movies, it's quite contagious 😊
When training they was not at war , in the book if I remember correctly they where at war with a race called skinnies who where humanoid so hand to hand would work
Damn.....I was pissed when I saw Diz get killed and Carmen got to live.
If they had made this movie the way the original book is written, the troopers would have been armoured in mechanical rigs like they had in the movie Edge of Tomorrow.
This movie reminds me so much of Fifth Element. It's super cheesy, it works when it shouldn't, and they even have a scene where someone gets repaired by a robot.
This was awesome! I had to stop eating from laughing so much. 🤣
They have a animated series based on this movie franchise called "Roughnecks - The Starship Troopers Chronicles". It was actually pretty cool.
Loved watching that show before school as a kid.
@@ceric6890 I always looked forward to it every morning.
Ash, your friend is so good at talking about a movie without spoiling it… epic..
You two have great chemistry! Louis should start his own channel and you guys should work together often. Really entertaining video!
The first time I watched this movie, was right after a tornado ravaged my town...but instead of keeping the refrigerator running we used the generator to run the tv and vhs player to watch this movie. My father, my sister and me. Mom wasn't home lol.
one of the best movies I've seen (with two insanely cheap sequels). interesting fact: in the book, people use combat costumes similar to that of the iron man,and insects are also a technologically advanced civilization. But both are dropped in the film due to lack of budget for the necessary effects.
Fun fact Starship Troopers expended over 300,000 blank rounds during the course of filming!
Good on you Louie!!
@22:04, fun fact the female trooper and the guy she accidentally killed hooked up during the filming of this movie
They are now married with kids.
You can skip part 2 and part 3 as they were awful.
However, the CGI versions of Starship Troopers - "Invasion" and "Traitors of Mars" were quite enjoyable.
Bro you should watch, REIGN OF FIRE, and OLD SCHOOL
Reign of fire is a gem
I was in my teenage prime when this came out. Such a cool movie.
"I would get 25% I'm middle eastern"
Mate our entire numerical system was invented in the middle east lmao
THAT is why you're NOT supposed to take a helmet off in the MIDDLE of a LIVE FIRE exercise.
This movie is so well done, even the absolute lifeless acting of Carmen is able to ADD value to it. :)