The object of the film's satire became front page all around the world in 2001. Until then it was easier to take it at face value. For example, in the 80s it wa

The object of the film's satire became front page all around the world in 2001. Until then it was easier to take it at face value. For example, in the 80s it was common to portray torture as a suitable, non controversial means of war in films with well known action stars, without satire or criticism. Think of it now as Starship Troopers, the George W Bush's cut, without any actual edits having taken place.