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
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
Ironically, NPH is the Nazi in that movie. They even wear the same coat.
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
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.
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
I genuinely had no idea how people could misunderstand the movie, until I met such people. It is weird.