Having served 23 years in the military and in Vietnam, and having a son who leaves for Afghanistan this month, I look at this film through the eyes of a patriot (one who loves and defends his country).
As opposed to those who don’t.
Certainly the special effects are spectacular. However, portraying our military as fanatical crazed killers who have joined a military mercenary force to destroy a civilization so that corporations can capitalize on some rare commodity prized by earthlings is disrespectful to our soldiers, especially in this time of war.
Showing the commander of the forces on his way to destroy a civilization while nonchalantly sipping a cup of coffee and indiscriminately attacking innocent men, women and children, is meant to demean our military.
Obviously this movie takes place in the distant future but the quotes (“pre-emptive war,” “shock and awe”) are meant to intentionally draw attention to our present war with terrorism, which is now mostly located in Afghanistan. Further proof is the fact that a Marine is the main character.
Since the film in itself is fantasy why couldn’t the military force have come from some other planet besides Earth?
Knowing that 90% of “Hollywood” is liberal, anti George Bush, pro-Obama, and cowards, only confirms the anti military theme of this movie.
Anyone reading this who is or has been in the military should boycott this film.