Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 [Region 2] | ![Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31N7BP3YRPL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Roger Christian
Actors: John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Barry Pepper, Kim Coates, Sabine Karsenti
Category: DVD
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Rating:  458 reviews
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Format: PAL
Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), German (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 0.5
EAN: 7321921185663
ASIN: B00005LAYS
Theatrical Release Date: May 12, 2000
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When Battlefield Earth was released in May 2000, this inept sci-fi epic qualified as an instant camp classic, prompting Daily Variety to call it "the Showgirls of sci-fi shoot-'em-ups." Other reviews were united in their derision, and toy stores were left with truckloads of Battlefield Earth action figures that nobody wanted. As the film's star and coproducer, John Travolta must have felt an urge to enlist in the witness protection program. Recklessly adapted from the novel by sci-fi author and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and set in the year 3000, the film is no worse than many cheesy sci-fi flicks, but the sight of Travolta as a burly, dreadlocked alien from the planet Psychlo provokes unintentional laughter from first frame to final credits. As Terl, the Psychlo security chief who conquers Earth and hatches a secret scheme to steal all the gold from Fort Knox (which sits conveniently in wide-open vaults), Travolta hams it up as if he knows he's in a camp-fest. (In a cameo as a long-tongued Psychlo seductress, Travolta's wife, Kelly Preston, only adds to the absurdity.) Barry Pepper (the praying sharpshooter from Saving Private Ryan) tries his best to convey charisma as Jonnie, the human slave who leads an uprising against Terl's tyranny, but he's adrift in a foolish plot that makes even smart humans look stupid. The decrepit look of a dreary future is convincingly established (the ruins of Washington D.C. recall Logan's Run on a grander scale), but in the wake of its ludicrous climax, the best that Battlefield Earth can hope for is a Dune-like fate: it might improve in a longer director's cut--but that's wishful thinking. --Jeff Shannon
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 Bad Movie Love is a Battlefield February 24, 2010
Amaranth (Northern California)
"Battlefield Earth" is rightly considered one of the WORST movies ever made. It makes "Manos,Hands of Fate" look like deep,human,poignant drama about suffering at the hands of a cult and "Plan 9 from Outer Space" look like a profound meditation on world peace&the perils of science. "Battlefield" has plot holes larger than Swiss cheese--and to think it was a labor of love(!!!) John Travolta saw this movie as a tribute to L. Ron Hubbard. But it ended up a catastrophic flop. And no wonder.
"Battlefield" has humans living in primitive conditions,at the mercy of the dreadlocked Psychlos led by John Travolta and Forest Whitaker. Human civilization lies in ruins. The special effects,at times,especially with the ruins,are convincing. Too bad about the rest of the movie. Barry Pepper (who seems to have retired,or something) stars as the hero,"Jonny Goodboy." Not making that up. Held prisoner by the Psychlos,he manages to learn how to read,fly planes,fire guns--all in a remarkably short amount of time. As for the Psychlos,what was their motivation in world domination? Gold! And yet they weren't able to find Fort Knox after blowing everything to smithereens.
Dumb premise,horrible acting,a horrific make-out scene between Travolta and his real-life wife Kelly Preston... it's best to be missed. This movie makes you suffer Moment by Moment,and Travolta wondered if his career was Stayin' Alive. At least his taste in camp movies hasn't changed,since he starred as Tracy Turnblatt's mother in Hairspray (Full-Screen Edition) Bad movie love is a battlefield.
 Classic Sci-Fi February 12, 2010
texas tux guy (CHAPEL HILL, NC, US)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
An engaging tale of future earth from L. Ron Hubbard that doesn't stretch your imagination beyond its limits. Just the right mix of action, technical adventure, believable characters, romance, a likable hero and a storyline that leaves you feeling good about the human race. Coupled with great performances out of John, Barry and Forrest this movie is a keeper. The whole family will find something in it to enjoy. Save the money and the hassle of movie going and get your popcorn the way you like it.
 SO DAMN BAD, YET SO DAMN FUNNY 6.25 OUT OF 10 December 26, 2009
ACEMAN1 (Ripon, California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Battlefield Earth has the reputation of being one of the worst films ever made (9 out of 100 on Metacritic and a 2% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), and it rightfully earns that distinction when you look at from a serious sci-fi film point of view. However, if you look at it from a B-movie standpoint and you can stomach some really stupid films, then it's actually quite fun to watch just to make fun of this monumentally stupid film that promotes Scientology. I guess now I'm among the cult following of people who like this film because it's just so bad it's funny.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: It's the year 3000. 1,000 years previously, Earth was taken over by a race of aliens known as the Psychlos who defeated every military force on the planet in a matter of nine minutes. Our main character is named Jonnie who gets captured by Psychlos and is forced to mine for them under a Psychlo named Terl. Now Jonnie and the rest of the fellow humans around him must survive and find a way to overthrow this alien race to save Earth. The story might not sound bad from my explanation, but wait till you actually see this film (Even though I enjoyed in a stupid fun way, I don't recommend it), because it's loaded with gaping plot holes and plenty of terrible dialogue.
MUSIC: This musical score isn't bad, and for the most part it fits the bill for what a sci-fi flick should have in terms of music. It won't blow you away, but it works.
ACTING: Oh, it's bad. REALLY BAD TO BE EXACT. Barry Pepper tries to salvage his role, but it only takes five minutes of watching this film to realize that no matter how good of an actor you are, you can't save it. John Travolta puts on a stunningly bad performance that's pure comedy gold. He looks like the alien from the Predator films, and he seems to have a bad accent that sounds both American and British simultaneously (It's hard to describe, but you gotta hear it). Oh Forest Whitaker, what are you doing here? You also put on a bad performance, but sadly it's not comical like John Travolta's. For the most part, Barry Pepper is the only passable actor, everyone else just plain sucks, but thankfully in a hilarious manner.
ACTION: This area is mixed. Some action scenes are cool to watch, while others are just plain stupid. By the way, what the hell is up with the weird camera angles, slow motion scenes, and screen wipe scene transition? When stuff is getting blown up, it's fun to watch, until you encounter odd and rather ugly special effects. Sadly, there's not enough action scenes, and this film tries to be story-focused but it ends in a comical disaster.
OVERALL: Unless you can get B-movie joy out of the stupidest films imaginable, do not touch this film. But if you can love B-movies, then give it a rental. Don't even try to take it seriously, because it just won't work. John Travolta was right in some ways by saying this film will gain a cult following. Indeed it has earned a small cult following, but it mostly consists of B-movie fanatics and misguided followers of Scientology.
THE GOOD: Decent music, okay action scenes, Barry Pepper is passable as an actor, and it's pure B-movie fun.
THE BAD: Terrible acting, terrible dialogue, terrible plot, and some parts are just too stupid to like.
Theres always an oddball out there December 20, 2009
W. Daniel Cannon (Moultrie, Ga USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Yes all the other reviews were true, but i like the movie. To be honest i find that John Travolta to be a bit arrogant in real life and i found his character was just a reflection of him. That being said, it was still a good movie. Sometimes you have to watch with your imagination and not you mind.
 worth watching December 1, 2009
Cube
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I must admit because of the reviews, which were universally negative, I avoided Battlefield Earth for years. It looked too cheesy even for me. Then one night I gave it a shot. What I saw was a post apocalyptic society being dominated by aliens (Psychlos) that were one wink and a nod from doing away with all of humanity. I am attracted to post apocalyptic story's and end of the world tales. This movie was both rolled into one. I thought John Travolta and Forrest Whitaker performances playing selfish sadistic overlords were excellent. I enjoyed the way the movie portrayed their greed and glee in humiliating underlings which was evidently a character trait of their species.
Yes evil is a bad thing, but it's fun to watch. I enjoyed the evil Psychlos because of their uninhibited greed, their Leering, their non stop gloating, their tendency to betray, their infinity to dominate, their complete lack of compassion and empathy along with their amoral cruelty. There were all kinds of problems with the movie such as the over acting. I am also not fan of the story's author, Ron Hubbard. I did however enjoy the dark humor and greed portrayed portrayed but the Psychlos. A lot of what occurs within the film is ridiculous. But I recommend watching it.
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