Starship Troopers
1997/130 mins.
Released by Columbia TriStar
Rated R
Starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Myer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, and Neil Patrick Harris
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
Format: Dual Sided/Single Layered
Reviewed by Robby Cox
E-mail: koi@magicnet.net

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Opening Remarks: I received this disc as a gift for Christmas in 1998. I thought that the DVD itself was good, but I really didn't care much for the movie. Well, it's a year later, did I change my mind?
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Movie Quality: This movie is strange in that it doesn't really fit in an established genre. It has action, horror & gore, comedy, romance, and drama. It is a strange mix that makes a strange film. The movie has some of the best CG fx ever made. The bugs are awesome! As I said earlier, this film has a lot of blood and gore which just adds to the over the top action. The drama and romance add another layer, as well. Anyways, this film is about a group of friends that join the military to fight the alien bug menace. That's basically the whole plot. It's a strange movie, so avoid it if you want to see a straight up action film, although there is lots of action. If you're in the mood for something different, then this is the medicine for you.
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Video Quality: This disc looks great. The film is preseented in it's original 1.85:1 Widescreen splendor. The colors are bright and the whole package just looks good.
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Sound Quality: This disc sounds great. The surround fx are really good. It's just as good as every other DVD.
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Extras: This disc has quite a few extras. There is a Director's Commentary by Paul Verhoeven, 5 deleted scenes, Making Of documentary, Screen Tests, Production Process for several scenes, and the Original Theatrical Trailer.
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Improve: If they ever make a sequel, maybe it should be a little more normal.

RIYL: The Matrix
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Overall Opinion: This is a great disc with a pretty cool movie. I didn't care much for this film the first time that I watched it, but I really dug it after the second viewing. There are some very cool extras and this disc has a very reasonable price(Should be $20).
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Movie Quality: ****
Video Quality: *****
Sound Quality: *****
Extras: *****
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 23 out of 25

Final Score: 92 %