Director Duncan Jones' latest cinematic endeavor, 'Rogue Trooper,' is an animated war movie that draws inspiration from the gritty UK comic book 2000AD.

The film, Jones' fifth, is described as a visually stunning and satirical take on the genre, reminiscent of 'Starship Troopers' but with a unique artistic flair.

'Rogue Trooper' centers on the conflict between two factions, the Norts and the Southers, battling on the toxic planet Nu Earth.

The Southers utilize genetic infantrymen, clones whose consciousness can be transferred to new bodies.

The story follows Rogue, a platoon leader voiced by Aneurin Barnard, who, after a violent mission, finds himself accompanied by a talking helmet (Daryl McCormack), a wise-cracking backpack (Reece Shearsmith), and a sentient gun (Jack Lowden).

The film's opening credits pay homage to its comic book origins, featuring black-and-white frames from the original 2000AD comic while Bear McCreary's theme, "The Rogue Trooper March," plays.

This aesthetic choice, along with the film's overall visual style, highlights Jones's approach to adapting the source material.

As the plot unfolds, Rogue begins to suspect betrayal within his ranks, leading him on a journey that evokes an 'Apocalypse Now'-style narrative through the harsh realities of war.

The film showcases a diverse voice cast, including Hayley Atwell as Venus Bluegenes, Diane Morgan, and Jemaine Clement, portraying various characters encountered by Rogue.

While the film's comedy elements may not always land, its bold, broadly British and bathetic tone is a deliberate choice, distinguishing it from more conventional superhero movie humor.

Despite some acknowledged limitations in close-up VFX sequences, the overall world-building and visual scope of 'Rogue Trooper' are highlighted as particularly impressive, especially on a large screen.

The film's runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes, and it was featured at the Annecy Film Festival.