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The 1997 science fiction filmStarship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico, has become a cult classic. The film was met with lukewarm reviews when it was first released, but it has since become a cult classic. The scene in which Casper Van Dien strips down completely in the shower has become notorious due to its shocking content.
The Fan-Famous Shower Scene
In an interview from 2016, Van Dien shared a humorous story about picking up his two daughters from school and them learning about the iconic shower scene. Van Dien said the three minutes it took him to get home after the incident with his daughters was the longest of his life.
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Undoubtedly one of the most talked about parts ofStarship Troopersis the shower scene. In this scene, Johnny Rico and a few other male soldiers share a moment of brotherhood and camaraderie in the shower.
However, the scene turns unexpectedly when Van Dien emerges from the bathroom after his naked shower. Over the years, the scene’s reception has varied widely, with some applauding it as a daring artistic choice and others condemning it as unnecessary and exploitative.
The significance of this scene to the film and its legacy cannot be denied. It’s become synonymous with the movie, making Van Dien a cultural icon and fan favorite.
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Van Dien’s Personal Story: The Longest Three-Minute Ride Home
Van Dien discussed his daughters’ reactions to hearing about the infamous shower scene in a 2016 interview. When he picked them up from school, he was shocked to find six young boys hanging out with his two daughters.
“I went by the line at school to pick up my kids. You know, you drive up to the school and when I get there and there are these six 10 and 8 year old boys hanging out with my daughters. I pull up in the line and the boys go, ‘Johnny Rico! Why didn’t you tell us your dad was Johnny Rico?’ And I said, ‘What are you boys doing watching STARSHIP TROOPERS?’ And they said, ‘Our dads made us watch it with them!'”
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The situation became awkward when Van Dien’s ten-year-old daughter asked if he was nude in the film. His confirmation prompted that her“life is ruined.”For Van Dien, those three minutes in the car were the longest of his life.
“Then my daughters get in the car and my 10-year-old says, ‘Dad, were you really naked in STARSHIP TROOPERS?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,’ and she said, ‘How could you do that to me?!’ Then my 8-year-old says, ‘Wait, like naked naked?’ And I said “Yup,” and she said, ‘Oh my God, my life is ruined!’ That was the longest three minute ride home I have had in my life.”
Starship Troopersreceived mixed reviews from critics when it was first released but has since become a beloved cult film. The film’s distinct tone and style, which combines satire, action, and science fiction, have won over audiences. The film’s fascism, warfare, and propaganda themes have helped it endure as a genre classic.
Source:ComingSoon.net
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