Battlefield Earth
Plot
Here is the plot summary of Battlefield Earth: In the year 3000, humanity has been ravaged and enslaved by an alien species known as the Psychlos. The Psychlos, led by the cunning and ruthless Terl, have exploited the planet's natural resources for their own gain, leaving the few remaining humans in a state of servitude. Among these survivors is Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, a young man who possesses exceptional physical abilities and has grown up with a strong sense of rebellion against the alien oppressors. As Terl continues to exploit Earth's resources, he becomes increasingly dependent on his loyal servant, Carl, to keep an eye on the remaining humans. However, when Carl is killed in a brutal manner by Terl's henchmen, Jonnie sees an opportunity to strike back and begins secretly organizing a group of rebels. Jonnie soon finds himself at the forefront of a growing resistance movement, using his exceptional physical abilities to take down Psychlo patrols and gather crucial information about their plans. Meanwhile, Terl becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated as he struggles to maintain control over his crumbling empire. As the battle between humans and Psychlos intensifies, Jonnie faces off against Terl in an epic showdown that will determine the fate of humanity. Will Jonnie's bravery and cunning be enough to lead the rebels to victory, or will Terl's ruthless tactics crush the last remnants of human resistance?
Reviews
Kennedy
30th Razzie Awards "of the Decade" Worst Movie
Stella
When will this journey through awful cinema finally end?
Mark
As a fresh-eyed viewer, before I was immersed in the world of sci-fi, I actually thought it was pretty good!
Annie
While it's not the absolute worst, this film is destined to be a landmark in bad cinema, a pity that John Travolta got caught in it. Honestly, I admire Travolta's passion for this project. It's said that when the box office tanked, he turned to his good buddies George Lucas and Quentin Tarantino for comfort. They reassured him by saying the film wasn't that bad and was even quite good. So, I wonder, why didn't he just have them help him make it in the first place? What kind of true friends would say something like that...?
Mabel
I've heard people claim that the source material, the novel, is actually good. I find that hard to believe. How could a sci-fi novel written by a cult leader that birthed *this* cinematic turd possibly be any good? But then again, stranger things have happened. Look at *Dune* – a truly awful film adaptation, yet the original novel is considered a masterpiece, and the director was no slouch either.
Zion
"Battlefield Earth" is a sci-fi disaster, with a convoluted plot and poor pacing. The film's over-the-top performances and laughable dialogue make it a chore to watch. John Travolta's Terl is more cartoonish than menacing, and the character development is virtually non-existent. Despite its ambitious premise, the movie falls flat, with too much repetition and not enough substance. Even fans of L. Ron Hubbard's novel may find themselves disappointed by this lackluster adaptation. Overall, "Battlefield Earth" is a messy, unengaging film that fails to deliver on its promise.
