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Released on November 7, 1997, "Starship Troopers" had a lukewarm box office performance. Initially dismissed as a mindless action film, it's actually a $105 million satire on militarism and fascism, often misunderstood at its release.
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Over time, "Starship Troopers" has gained a following for its groundbreaking effects, launching the careers of Casper Van Dien and Denise Richards, and spawning a franchise with sequels and TV episodes.
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Despite its sci-fi action facade, the film foresaw technological and geopolitical developments, but still holds some surprises two decades later.
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Heinlein's 1959 novel, a pro-militarism work, inspired James Cameron's "Aliens." Verhoeven added irony to the adaptation, drawing from his WWII experiences under Nazi occupation.
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The movie's satirical edge is sharpest in its propaganda newsreels, echoing Nazi imagery and Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will."
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Phil Tippett supervised the creature effects, blending CGI, stop-motion, and animatronics for the alien bugs.
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The desolate Hell's Half Acre in Wyoming stood in for planet Klendathu.
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Neil Patrick Harris, then known as Doogie Howser, played an SS-style officer, earning the nickname "Doogie Himmler" on set.
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Mark Wahlberg and James Marsden were considered for Johnny Rico, but Van Dien's Aryan look clinched the role, aligning with Verhoeven's subtle references to Argentina's Nazi haven.
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Van Dien and others honed their campy acting on shows like "Beverly Hills, 90210," fitting Verhoeven's style.
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Actors often fought imaginary foes, with Verhoeven directing as a stand-in bug, while space cruisers were realized with detailed models and post-production effects.
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The co-ed shower scene emphasized the future army's gender neutrality and focus on warfare, with Verhoeven and his cinematographer also going nude to ease the actors.
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Plans for a more faithful remake of the novel were met with skepticism from fans on Twitter, questioning the need for a less satirical version.
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The effects remain impressive due to their sparing use, with only 200 shots, unlike today's blockbuster standards.
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The franchise continued with four direct-to-video sequels and an animated TV series.
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Despite its box office performance, "Starship Troopers" received an Oscar nomination for visual effects.
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The film's budget of $105 million only recouped $55 million domestically, with its satire often misunderstood by critics.
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Test audiences disapproved of Carmen's independence, leading to cuts in Richards's scenes to reduce her romance with Zander.
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The production used 17 gallons of fake blood for its gory scenes, with additional goo for bug guts.
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