The people of Earth are split into two groups: Citizens, who are people that have joined the Federal Service, and Civilians, who have not. Troopers is set in a future where Earth is united under a fascist military organization called the "Federation". The plot itself is relatively straightforward. What Starship Troopers is, though, is satire at its best, with Verhoeven masterfully weaving social commentary and potshots throughout the film. The only actors that stand out are the steady veterans Clancy Brown and Michael Ironside. Denise Richards' performance is also suspect, playing aspiring pilot Carmen Ibanez. The acting is wooden, especially from lead actor Casper Van Dien. The cold hard truth of Starship Troopers, Paul Verhoeven's 1997 follow-up to his infamous 1995 Showgirls, is painfully obvious from the start: this is not Oscar bait.
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