Review of Starship Troopers (1997) by Ryland D — 22 Sep 2013

Nothing more than an idiotically entertaining 2 hours.

This review of Starship Troopers (1997) was written by Ryland D on 22 Sep 2013.

Starship Troopers has generally received positive reviews.

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