The Movie Club - Week #6: Children of Men (Vivi22's Pick)

[Shorty]

In trying to forget I had seen the movie, it seems I forgot which Spiderman it was as well.

[Mercen-X]

Starship Troopers is what action fans expect Star Trek to be (and what JJ Abrams subsequently shoots for). There's mention (and display) of tech that's believably within the realm of human invention such as stun vests designed to react to lasers, basic armor that is light and functional while being more durable in a fight (except against bullets, knives, and the main enemy they now wear them to face), spaceships with steering wheels, bionic prosthesis, etc.
The depiction of humanity is more believable as a future version as we are nowhere near the era of peace so optimistically depicted in Star Trek (which is supposed to take place a mere 300-400 years from now). Granted, it uses an alien species as a trigger to militarize the entire planet against a common foe, but the fact remains that military service is basically a requirement to live a happy life unless you were born into a family that could afford to buy a star. Basically, the world reverts to its Medieval era only in hi-tech.
Tropes mentions that Dizzy was originally a dude and both he and Carl died pretty early on in the book. Hmm. I don't think I've ever seen Denise Richards naked. On that unrelated note... good night, folks.

[Shauna]

Just a head's up: Throw me to the end of the list. I am probably not gonna be picking a movie for next week. :3

[Araciel]

Mobile Infantry made me the man I am today

[Shiny]

At first I thought the title said Super Troopers. Either way, I will watch.

[Shorty]

Is this movie really from 1997? I thought it was from the 80's.

Watching tonight! The last time I watched this I was high out of my mind and the only thing I remember is (SPOILER)Denise Richards getting stabbed by alien buglegs and I subsequently freaked out.

[Slothy]

Well, in many ways it's a 1997 movie with 1980's sensibilities.

[Shorty]

Perhaps. I don't remember any.

Also, I've heard this is an excellent sci fi book, and I've been meaning to read it. Anything that wins the Hugo award has got my eye for it.

[Jinx]

Rob and I are watching this this weekend.

I love this movie, and legitimately think it is wonderful. Like, LOVE this movie. Seen it so many smurfing times. But I have to ask, because I've never found anything giving information either way--does anyone know if this movie was intentionally campy, or if it was made to be actually serious?

[Del Murder]

I think it's pretty obvious that it's intentional, and that's what makes it so great.

[Shorty]

I'm watching this tonight!

[Araciel]

Not having seen any pro-war propaganda films/commercials, I think that's what it's supposed to emulate.

Also NPH

[Rantz]

I haven't had the means to acquire the movie during the past week, so haven't seen it yet. Will try to fit it in this week!

My movie pick will be the 1976 movie Network.

[Jinx]

IN THE FUTURE you are submerged in a pool of Mt. Dew so that robots can fix the vagina in your leg!

[Araciel]

Wait is that what vaginas look like?! Good gods..

I like the part where the guy dies.