I realize that it's a little older, but I just watched Starship Troopers for the first time since it came out. And I have to say, I liked it.
The politics in the movie were interesting. It was obviously meant to be a satire of the political system proclaimed in the book. The author of the book believed in the politics seen in the movie, but the screenwriter obviously didn't.
It was also neat how there was absolutely no sexism seen. Women and men lived and showered together as if it was a completely natural thing (which, to be fair, it is). Women could be soldiers as easily as men, and nobody said anything.
An interesting trivia point: the director got naked himself for one take of the shower scene. On a dare or something.
I'm planning on watching the sequel soon. I'd watch it tonight, but I'm bloody tired.
I also bought the Starship Trooper miniature game (by Mongoose Publishing). Because it's being replaced by a new, pre-painted (eww!) game, they're trying to get rid of stock so the game was 40% off. I got a $100 game for only $60! I'm not sure how good the game will be, but it looks promising. I'm going to be the Mobile Infantry, and my friend wants to play the bugs. I'll kick some arachnid ass!
