Roughnecks - The Starship Troopers Chronicles - The Klendathu Campaign

I preordered Kleandathu and Homefront as soon as I saw them announced, and have been waiting patiently for their release. Having never seen the show on television, going through the DVDs in "proper" order has unfolded the Roughnecks saga for me one campaign at a time.I must in all honesty say I was a little disappointed in Klendathu. Maybe part of this is the simple fact that it's hard for anything long anticipated to live up to expectations. I thought that the animation was actually not quite up to Foundation's usual high standards. Movement at times seemed jerky, particularly that of the ships. Green bug blood shot forth in huge softball sized gobs (what happened to particle effects?). Gunfire seemed less convincing. On the plus side there were some nice looking missile trail and rocket exhaust effects, and fine explosions. Overall, I thought there was a different "feel" to this one. Not bad, but different.That's not to say I don't think you should buy it. It's an obvious must have for your collection. I'm looking forward to watching Homefront soon. BTW, why on earth (pun intended) did Sony release these two campaigns before Asteroid? I haven't seen it, and have no idea what plot developments I've missed! This makes no sense whatsoever. If they only wanted to release two at a time to keep interest up, it should have been Asteroid and Klendathu, no? Hold the finale to build up sales. Go figure...

The Roughnecks bring the war to the bugs in "The Klendathu Campaign", the latest DVD release from the Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles series. The story opens with the Valley Forge being hijacked by an intruder with intimate knowlege of the ship. (Unfortunately the identity and origin of this intruder is explained in the previous 'Ice Asteroid Campaign' which is not yet released)The Roughnecks pursue the intruder forcing him to escape in a rescue pod, but not before he pilots the ship to Klendathu, the bug's home world. This marks the beginning of SICON's massive attack on the bug home. The Roughnecks participate in a massive 'D-Day' style invasion of Klendathu, confront an old friend now turned enemy and face a last stand against bug hoards in an abandoned trench. In the dramatic conclusion to the campaign Razak's squad is reunited with a long lost comrade to participate in a commando raid to destroy the arachnid queen and bring the war to a swift end. The Klendathu Campaign is a thrilling continuation of the Roughnecks saga. The CGI by Foundation Imaging just continues to grow more subtle and sophisticated. The staging area, Klendathu is a fetid fog covered world swarming with seas of bugs. Battles range from massive invasions to search and destroy missions and even commando raids deep within enemy territory. The stories remain remarkably subtle and complex for American animation. The characters continue to grow and change; another Roughneck is lost to a crippling injury, an old squadmate returns but has changed in frightening ways, gung-ho Dizzy experiences self-doubt, while Rico begins to show leadership mettle. The series even pauses from endless battles to let the Roughnecks compose heartfelt messages home from battle (in 'Letters Home') This DVD is a must for any serious fan of animation and first rate story-telling.

Second to last in the series, this group of five episodes is extremely fast-paced and nicely plotted.Best of all, in spite of this being "juvenile" action (as Heinlein originally planned to market his novel), the Klendathu Campaign has more depth of character, gung-ho humor and just plain good old-fashioned story-telling charm than anyone would ever expect from a CGI "cartoon".As I have said previously, the creators of Roughnecks deserve atleast one Hugo award for their efforts. Granted, the graphics and movement are not up to the Spirits Within level. But for all the reasons that really matter - the heart and soul of a story well told with characters that have some resonance - Roughnecks Chronicles has all the spirit that counts.Let's hope the creators of this thing get to finish it someday. And go on to give us more quality science fiction CGI.Live Forever, you apes!

Being a huge fan of the Roughneck Chronicles series I found that this campaign offers extreme detail to every aspect of each episode. The way the roughnecks react with one another,the plot and how the animation for each different campaign got extremely better; a testament to the hard working animators from Sony, Flat Earth, Foundation Imaging and Hyper Image.If you enjoy [rear] kickin animation in a way that you have never seen made for TV, order this dvd. I highly reccomend it.In this campaign, the roughneck come accross every type of bugg imaginable. From huge,giant fire breathing buggs to control buggs to even the queen bug herself!. And Carl Jenkins returns to the Roughnecks with a new bad-to-the-bone attitude.In all this roughneck campaign rocks!

I loved the original book (I have a first edition hardcover!); I thought the movie strayed too far from the original material, but the bugs were cool; and the TV series combined the best of both for a truely remarkable achievement. I have purchased all six available DVD's through Amazon, and fans of the series will not be disappointed in the episodes provided, but what happened to the Ice Asteroid episodes, and what happened to episode 131, "Trackers", where they pursue the Queen Bug escaping Klendathu? It's missing from both the Klendathu campaign and the Homefront campaign DVD's. What's up?

old time favorite

DVD was in perfect condition, box looked brand new and included scene insert. Very pleased

See my review on the other Trooper films this one is as good as they are... KEEP EM COMMING. I will keep on buying them.

The TV show of starship troopers is an nice feeling to add to the collection of Movies that I have of them.As per usual the package arrived ahead of schedule thank you for this.

Average but good for people who liked the film. Closer to the book

i have unfortunately bought a dvdthat will need an all region player and or a pal playeri don't have one right nowso i can't watch this dvdbut when i doi will come back and let you knowregards

Received on time, well satisfied.