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Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004)

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Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: In this sequel to Paul Verhoeven's 1997 film, a squadron of troopers are trapped at an abandoned outpost on a remote, bug-infested planet, while they wait for another team to come and rescue them.... In this sequel to Paul Verhoeven's 1997 film, a squadron of troopers are trapped at an abandoned outpost on a remote, bug-infested planet, while they wait for another team to come and rescue them. Unfortunately for them, the giant insects have a deadly weapon on their side. Directed by Phil Tippet, the stop-motion animation expert responsible the creatures in both STAR WARS and JURASSIC PARK. [More]

Starring: Richard Burgi, Ed Lauter, Kelly Carlson, Sandrine Holt

Starring: Richard Burgi, Ed Lauter, Kelly Carlson, Sandrine Holt, Lawrence Monoson

Director: Phil Tippett

Director: Phil Tippett
Screenwriter: Ed Neumeier

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04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

...suffers from an egregiously low-rent vibe that effectively distances it from Paul Verhoeven's comparitively masterful 1997 effort.

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08/11/08
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

If you liked the original, you’ll hate the sequel and everyone involved in the making of it.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/23/04
Robert Strohmeyer
Robert Strohmeyer
Filmcritic.com

Likely to put off fans of the original, pleasing only those who can reap high entertainment value from the bare-bones ingredients of gore, boobs, and bug-splatter.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
06/18/04
Brian Mckay
Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com

Isn’t Verhoeven’s original, but it’s still a pleasing second coming for the bug squashers

Full Review Source: Moviehole | comment Comment
04/14/04
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole
 
 
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