The success of Helldivers 2 proves that the Starship Troopers franchise is overdue a new movie reboot. The critical reaction to 1997’s satire of military fascism Starship Troopers is a fascinating instance of audiences missing the message of a movie. Director Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Robert Heinlein’s novel depicted a group of soldiers in the 23rd century battling a race of extraterrestrial insects in a bid to dominate the galaxy. However, Verhoeven's ambitious flop Starship Troopers was secretly a razor-sharp satire of fascism, militarism, and imperialism, something that was missed by many reviewers upon its original release.

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