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Starship Troopers: Invasion
2012 89 min Japan, United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Shinji Aramaki
🎭 Based on
«Starship Troopers»
byRobert A. Heinlein
Trailers
Description
The troopers of two starships have joined forces to terminate a massive bug attack at a Federation outpost. Before the mission can be completed and the survivors evacuated, one ship abruptly departs and goes inexplicably dark. The remaining battle-hardened troopers race to the rescue only to discover that the threat from the bugs is about to hit home.
Worldwide:
$193,425
Starring
Luci Christian
Actor
David Matranga
Actor
Justin Doran
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Starship Troopers: Invasion is a divisive CGI animated experiment that offers visceral, action-oriented combat for franchise completionists while struggling with a thin, cliché-ridden narrative. While it successfully improves upon the visual presentation of previous live-action sequels, it is frequently criticized for its lack of thematic depth and generic character archetypes.
| Production | Visually detailed CGI provides a gritty, war-focused aesthetic that successfully mimics iconic sci-fi horror atmosphere | |
| Originality | Action sequences provide a satisfying, high-intensity experience for fans, even if the staging occasionally feels uninspired | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely viewed as a superficial collection of tired sci-fi tropes and thin characterizations that fail to engage | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; some see it as a functional, lore-respecting expansion, while others find the plot illogical and empty | |
| Theme | The film's tone is divisive; viewers are split between appreciating a return to straightforward action and lamenting the absence of Verhoeven's signature social satire |