"Starship Troopers" is a 1997 American science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Robert A. Heinlein. It stars Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris in the lead roles.
The movie is set in the future, where Earth is at war with an alien race of giant insects known as "the Bugs." The story follows a group of young adults who join the military in order to fight against the Bugs. The main character, Johnny Rico (played by Van Dien), enlists in the military to impress his girlfriend Carmen (played by Richards), who becomes a spaceship pilot.
As the war intensifies, Johnny and his fellow soldiers are sent to fight the Bugs on their home planet. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and battles, including a gruesome and intense sequence where they are attacked by swarms of Bugs.
"Starship Troopers" was a box office success and received mixed reviews upon its release. The movie has since become a cult classic and is known for its over-the-top action sequences, satirical take on militarism and fascism, and its use of propaganda-style imagery and messaging.
Overall, "Starship Troopers" is a fun and entertaining sci-fi action movie that also delivers a message about the dangers of propaganda and blindly following authority.