Netflix Is About to Lose the Most Underrated “Outrageous” Sci-Fi War “Masterpiece” You Need to Watch
Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 film is a violent and darkly humorous take on the ‘bug’ movie genre, packed with his signature style. However, it was largely misunderstood, with many failing to recognize its sharp satire of fascism and powerful critique of military power. Some viewers mistakenly thought the film supported the very ideas it was criticizing, while others struggled with its combination of outrageous, over-the-top action and a surprisingly serious underlying message.