• phx@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        The symbolism in the movie is apparently in contrast to the book, which glorified war and the human side. The director decided to take it another direction and it was a fucking great decision

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          3 months ago

          Sadly, most viewers (at least, the most vocal ones here in America) really don’t understand that movie and end up glorifying the humans by the end. Media literacy is something we need to teach better

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          3 months ago

          I have to admit, the book makes a great argument for “fascism” / military meritocracy, plus it’s just a easy to read action book.

          I still think the argument is very flawed, and it’s a good thing that Heinlein (iirc) never had children to raise.

          But do read it, it’s a decent book with an interesting argument.

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        3 months ago

        True. Just the meme goes like that. But I should probably watch it again anyway. I think I saw it 10+ years ago.