Well its a while since i seen this but here is my verdict.

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Well I was sure that the movie would be done on a budget similar to the second and it was, made in South Africa some of the settings looked great, if you like sandy beaches, for me the CGI was poor and just passable by TV standards, but definitely not mainstream movie standards. The story was fine, this and the actors were on par with other SST movies most seem to be relatively unknown and all that you expect from this universe was there including the slightly dated info channel graphics "Would you like to know more" sort of thing, but hey that's SST so you expect it..

Now despite all of the above niggles the main problem was I think in the name of the title, its called Marauder, based on the name of the oversize battle suits worn by the troopers, similar in concept to the loader what Ripley sat in on ALIENS. Unfortunately there is a build up to the troopers getting this bit of kit but in the actual movie its really only touched on in the final battle. We dont see any more than this which is a shame..

So, for me it is the weakest of the movies but still watchable if your a fan. If you wish to see more Marauder action watch the Roughneck Chronicles and maybe if theres another movie, maybe they should sit down and watch the Chronicles to see SST done really well..

Finally, When are they going to introduce the skinnys in the real life version?

3 outa 5 (if your a fan)

I need a corporal. You're it, until you're dead or I find someone better.

Jonny Rico