Rating: Summary: This will be infamous for the years to come. Review: John Travolta is the big-bad space alien out to make the diminishing human race dig gold for him. Barry Pepper stars as the hero who rises up against him. Really, really stupid sci-fi "epic" has a truckload of plot holes, hilarious dialogue (Probably partially intentional), clumsily executed action sequences, and lame make-up effects. Still, this remain's rather watchable for its high-energy level and mostly good special effects. It's a mess of Dune-like proportions, but you might have some fun watching it.
Rating: Summary: Dear God, NO!!! Review: While I am NOT a follower of L. Ron Hubbard, I have to admit that I love his book that this movie (?) is based on. I don't know if it is the all time worst book-to-movie out there, but it is definitely in the bottom five. The screenplay barely even gives a nod to the book and the acting was pretty gruesome. If you have read the book and not seen the movie, save yourself some time and money. I was really looking forward to the movie; then I saw it and almost threw up.Like I said, not the all time worst, but definitely in the top five.
Rating: Summary: Drudge. Review: BATTLEFIELD EARTH isn't one of the worst movies of all time. Nor is it that good of a movie either. What makes the movie seem worse than it really is, is the film's high production cost and great actors stuck in a movie that's really nothing more than glorified camp. A lot of the special effects would seem spectacular in a more unified picture. However, here they become objects to laugh and they lower the image of the film. The cast in BATTLEFIELD EARTH has a tremendous depth of talent and skill. However, the plot of the movie is so convoluted, that all their talent is wasted. Nevertheless, sometimes even with a terrible script filled with plot holes and nonsense, a decent film can be made if all the actors are on the same track. Unfortunately, none of the actors seemed to know what to make of this movie. For most of the film, John Travolta appears to act like he knows this film is going to be pure camp. Yet, there are times when his performance takes a "serious" turn. That combined with the fact that this was his little pet project (one that he helped produce) makes one wonder if he actually realized how campy this film was going to be. There are no doubts what Barry Pepper and Forest Whitaker were up to. Pepper pulls off quite a believable performance as Jonnie, the human who saves the Earth. Pepper seemed to think his role (and the movie) should be taken seriously. After all, even the films with the worst dialogue and plot can be improved with good acting. On the other hand, Whitaker acts as though he knew the film was pure camp and seemed to have a lot of fun making the movie. Therein lies the problem with the film, the movie can't decide if it wanted to be taken at least somewhat seriously or if it wanted to become a campy classic.Such a shame.
Rating: Summary: Don't. Review: I did not think any movie could be worse than"The Astronaut's wife".Then Battlefield Earth" came along.This was without queston the worst movies I have seen in 15 years.There is simply nothing good about this film except that it does end at some point.The acting,plot/script,the directing and production,the music.Nothing.It all sucks.Movie goers should have been repaid for this,and Travolta should be ashamed for starring in a F-rate movie.
Rating: Summary: The best movie i've ever seen. Review: I throughly enjoyed this movie.It was fantastic.There were elements in it you wouldn't expect.It should have won 10 academy awards.I do not understand the blatent response other people have given it is.Want ot see a terrible movie?Go see Star Wars Episode 1.
Rating: Summary: One of the worst movies i've ever sat through. Review: I'm not one to walk out of the movie once i've started watching it,but in retrospect if I could pick 2 hours of my lifeI could have back...I would have preferred to never see this movie.Biggest load of garbage i've seen produced in main.
Rating: Summary: My 13-year-old son loved it. Review: My 13-year-old son loved it.A great movie.No.A fun movie?Yes.Travolta is great as Teri and Berry Pepper captures the spirit,determination and courage of the hero,Johnny.The special effects were fabulous.The dog fight scene between the Psychlo's and the US is too cool.
Rating: Summary: Ilove this movie. Review: I saw this movie ina theater and I loved every part of this movie.The cast does great jobs at playing their roles and the action is just wonderful.Don't listen to the people who hate this movie because they have some very serious issues to resolve.
Rating: Summary: Great Movie. Review: This was a very good movie.I don't why everyone hates this movie,but its very good to watch.If your a Travolta fan and you want a movie that has alot of fun,action,and a good time,this is the movie you should see.
Rating: Summary: THE worst sci-fi movie ever made (w/SPOILERS) Review: Why would I give the worse science fiction film ever made two stars? The answer is the fact that it is so incredibly, sickeningly, laughably, shamelessly and terribly awful that it deserves and extra star just because they still decided to send it to theaters. I'm sure they knew of the excrement they had created beforehand. Let me say before I begin bashing that I have absolutely nothing against scientology. If rich Hollywood types want to throw money at a religion that requires no discipline in daily life, then fine. Why do I mention Scientology? The mastermind behind the source material for this dribble is none other than L. Ron Hubbard, or "Mr. Money Vacuum." Supposedly, this film is supposed to be littered with Scientological dogma, although I was too busy laughing my rear off to catch any of it. This film is not a comedy, in case you're skimming. The basic plot of this film is that the Earth was taken over in a few minutes by some aliens, and the human race is reverted back to a bunch of Cro-Magnon slugs. I guess they wiped out all our culture and subsequent generations just came out dumb. I really don't care. Anyway, the alien race enslaves mankind, and there's a lone man who dares oppose them (You won't see this coming, I swear). In the stupidest plot development in the history of God's earth, the idiots he recruits spend a couple of hours in a flight simulator and are able to fly Harriers with deadly precision. I wish I was making this up. The ending is really inconsequential. I don't want to remember it, and you won't either. If you find yourself wanting to donate money to a "church" in California, refrain and seek help immediately. This movie is a plague upon mankind. If you buy this movie, you will be aiding the causes of John Travolta and Tom Cruise. I think I've scared you enough. Oh, and every performance in this movie is utterly terrible. IF you absolutely have to watch this movie, cleanse your eyes with some Star Wars afterwards.
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