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The movie had a strong nationalistic message fitting in with the [[Ronald Reagan|Reagan]] era; the movie suggested the American public had become too comfortable with their lives resulting in a lack of patriotism; several characters are even seen collaborating.  It also argues against [[gun control]] and defense cuts.

The movie had a strong nationalistic message fitting in with the [[Ronald Reagan|Reagan]] era; the movie suggested the American public had become too comfortable with their lives resulting in a lack of patriotism; several characters are even seen collaborating.  It also argues against [[gun control]] and defense cuts.

A minor them is about the question of where on draws the line between a freedom fighter and a terrorist.  This is visualized by the Cuban commander who compares the Wolverines' struggle to his own experiences during the Cuban revolution.  

A minor theme is about the question of where on draws the line between a freedom fighter and a terrorist.  This is visualized by the Cuban commander who compares the Wolverines' struggle to his own experiences during the Cuban revolution.  

The title refers to the sky filled with red parachutes the youths see at the morning of the invasion.

The title refers to the sky filled with red parachutes the youths see at the morning of the invasion.