While I enjoy watching the film version of ST, it always ticked me off that Verhoeven bought the rights to Heinlein's book and then completely changed the whole message that Heinlein intended to convey. I've also been disappointed that the film failed to depict the MI as fighting in power suits. This was a missed opportunity that is all the more surprising because of his experience with "Robocop." This animated series gets a lot closer to the novel in its themes and message. I normally don't care for animated series that try to be realistic (give me "Lloyd In Space" any day) but this is the exception. The CGI is not as creepy and is actually pretty impressive for 1999. The story arcs are broken up into manageable chunks, too.
On the down side, Verhoeven was the executive producer of this series and he still doesn't "get it." The power suits in this series are still pretty wimpy...much more like the light armor of the MI depicted in the movie than in Heinlein's novel. Also, unlike the movie, no central characters die.
Some of the technology depicted in the animated series is pretty interesting, too. And it's always nice to know that ALL women in the future will have huge breasts. I guess that another few hundred years of hormone-infused beef will do that.
All in all, a fun series that's easy to watch. Recommended.
On the down side, Verhoeven was the executive producer of this series and he still doesn't "get it." The power suits in this series are still pretty wimpy...much more like the light armor of the MI depicted in the movie than in Heinlein's novel. Also, unlike the movie, no central characters die.
Some of the technology depicted in the animated series is pretty interesting, too. And it's always nice to know that ALL women in the future will have huge breasts. I guess that another few hundred years of hormone-infused beef will do that.
All in all, a fun series that's easy to watch. Recommended.