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• Troopers is almost 15 years old: "These days?" It not only mocked Star Wars - tinear 07:59:44 04/28/11 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: No, thankfully. Parody seems to be the only style Hollywood studios trust these days. posted by MaxwellP on April 27, 2011 at 17:30:01

  and Star Trek's childishness (this is one film that has some serious violence), it boasted a true artist for director: Paul Verhoeven. It really is a Western, updated and improved for the "modern age." It's like no other film--- and though it's self-conscious and campy, it's a non-stop joy-ride wherein "good guys" suffer and die--- the violence itself is realistic.
  
  

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  • To each his own I guess...I don't think Verhoeven has been an artist since Soldier of Orange... - MaxwellP 08:33:46 04/28/11 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Troopers is almost 15 years old: "These days?" It not only mocked Star Wars posted by tinear on April 28, 2011 at 07:59:44

    if you enjoyed his stuff, go wild. Just don't try to pretend that all your tastes have the strength to stand up to close critical scrutiny. Lights out.
    

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    • Robocop, Spetters, Total Recall, Black Book. And Basic Instinct. Certainly, he has a feel - tinear 10:46:07 04/28/11 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: To each his own I guess...I don't think Verhoeven has been an artist since Soldier of Orange... posted by MaxwellP on April 28, 2011 at 08:33:46

      for hit films of a more than passing interest. They have an adult quality not seen in Star Trek or Star Wars, anyhow.
      

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