I didn't read any reviews before seeing this movie because I figured that they'd be either really against it or really for it, which doesn't make for a good review. Apparently I was right but I found the aintitcool.com review to be amusing (though maybe not a good review techinically).
Anywho, I'm with JustJess. As a female, I loved the movie. As a war-type movie person, I also loved it. I think it's worth seeing at least once even if you don't think you'll like it because it has alot to offer. It looks like it did stick to the comic pretty well, especially in alot of the scenes. It looks like they took it directly from the drawings (which adds to the style very nicely).
I watched it and didn't have any thoughts of the current political situation, my boyfriend thought it was slightly homoerotic but that's about it. Let's remember that the comic is from the late 90's so I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's not supposed to be political. I think it's in the same realm as Troy and Gladiator as far as story goes (Gladiator was better though) but it's also got this great eyecatching style that is just awesome.
edit: This link shows screenshots side by side with the original comic. It shows what I was saying about the scenes being taken directly from the comic.
http://www.solaceincinema.com/2006/1...en-comparison/