Battlefield Earth

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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

Customer Reviews:

Love the book and the movie .......2007-08-11

I know I'm in the minority here ... but I read the book at least once a year and that's no easy thing since it's about four inches thick. Plus, I've watched the movie several times and really enjoy it ... I just wish there had been a sequel so they could have filmed the second half of the book. I even enjoy the Psychlos... aliens kind of like Klingons, but with dreadlocks. All in all, it's a great piece of science fiction.

sucks.......2007-07-16

if aliens ever attacked earth, we could show them this movie and they would leave.

WHAT?!?!?!?!?.......2007-07-11

Looking at reviews for this film, I saw that others actually gave it MORE than 1 star!

I would give it ZERO if I could!

This was absolutely one of the VERY WORST movies I have ever seen! I had read the book TWICE and absolutely loved it, so when the movie came out, I was very excited to go see it. Very few disappointments in my life were as bad as this one.

The first half of the movie is more or less faithful to the book, but the second half totally abandons the book and becomes a brainless shoot-em-up film that has no heart, no plot, and no style.

I can't believe that people actually want to OWN this film.

Yuck.

Horrible beyond description, but you should see it........2007-06-04

When I walked into the video store to rent this vid, the guy at the counter said "I heard that this was a really bad movie..." I looked him squarely in the eye and told him "Yeah- I've heard that this is the WORST movie ever made- that's why I need to see it."

Comparisons between "Battlefield Earth" and Ed Wood's "Plan 9" are inappropraite. Plan 9 was so bad that it was actually fun to watch- Battlefield Earth, however, is sorta like watching a close-up video of eye surgery- however, this film's abysmal awfulness is unique, in its own way...

The shock of the horrible acting, cheesy costumes, terrible direction, and puke-inducing cinematography never wears off- just when you think your intelligence and sense of aesthetics cannot be further insulted, this movie slams you again- and again- and again.

This is a film to be endured, rather than enjoyed- if you can survive a viewing, you'll feel stronger for it.

A Classic for all Times.......2007-05-27

A true timeless classic, right up there with "I Dreamed of Africa."

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: The Empty Battlefield (Movie 1)

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Gundam Seed:Empty Battlefield an option to the series
this movie is worth it
Empty Battlefield- Good, but not the best
GOOD GUNDAM
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Release Date: 2005-07-12

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The feature subtitled "The Empty Battlefield" is comprised of recut episodes of Gundam Seed (2002), with some bits of new animation--a practice that goes back to the original Gundam series (1979) and the first three features. This film includes material from the first 20 Seed episodes, or about one-third of the series.

In the year 71 of the Cosmic Era (rather than the "Gundam Saga" timeframe or the "Alternate Universe"), Kira Yamoto accidentally becomes a mecha pilot when he stumbles onto the top secret Strike Gundam during an attack on his home satellite-colony, Heliopolis. Although the war is technically between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, it's really a conflict between the human "Naturals" and the genetically enhanced "Coordinators." The movie and the broadcast series offer the ingredients of a classic Gundam saga: a reluctant warrior, a masked enemy general, and an old friend who tests the hero's loyalty. Cutting the running time so substantially moves the action along a breakneck pace, but leaves little time for character development. Director Mitsuo Kukada uses CG to choreograph some very snazzy mecha battles, in space, within Heliopolis, and on Earth, often with a fine disregard for the laws of physics. (Rated 13 and older: violence, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

Gundam Seed:Empty Battlefield an option to the series.......2007-02-06

As a stand alone movie it was okay.
Unfortunately, it just seemed to be a compilation of several episodes from the series. Since I already own the first six discs of Gundam Seed, I was a little dissappointed. I was hoping to have a side story (like other anime series have done). However, this movie was executed well, and was an enjoyable watch. I had un-founded expectations, that's all. :)

this movie is worth it.......2006-06-18

I love seeing the action in this movie it is incredible. The animation is bright and colorful and even better then the series.

Empty Battlefield- Good, but not the best.......2005-10-09

I was led to watch this because I wanted more of Gundam seed and I hadn't really started watching destiny, I needed something to watch. This DVD has some pretty cool new songs, new scenes made just for the film and of course, plenty of action. Despite the fact that this DVD is pretty cool in terms of the new scenes inserted just for this purpose, it's not as good as the series was. However, it is a good movie to watch if you didn't understand the series or if you're waiting for destiny to come out. The new scenes are worth watching and the rest of the series is continued in the second movie.
There is nothing bad about this DVD,it has language settings, extras, new songs, scenes and more information on some of the more minor characters. I felt that in the begining of Gundam Seed that there weren't enough scenes with Athrun, Miguel and Rusty to make you feel Athrun's pain, but this DVD fills in those few gaps and answers most of the questions you may have form the series. Watch this DVD and see if you want to watch the series, or if you've already seen it, watch and see the new scenes, this DVD has some pretty cool scenes and explains half of the series in about an hour.
Even though it does add some deatail to the series that wasn't there before, it still doesn't have enough new scenes and cool features to get five stars. It lacks some of the details some Gundam Seed fans may have been looking for.This DvD is good but it doesn't go the mile or have enough unique qualities to receive five stars. I was slightly disapointed when I saw it.
Try this DVD to see for yourself if you like it, or to see if you want to watch the series.

GOOD GUNDAM.......2005-10-03

While I enjoyed this movie very much, I felt the second Gundam Seed movie was better. This movie is good and worth owning, and it does explain alot. There are scenes which need to be seen, as well as character development. But beware: Fllay is a mental case, not to mention a whiney seductress. I don't recommend this movie for kids under the age of 13, since there are some sexual situations.

Great Condition.......2005-09-17

This order got to me in a timely fashion and was in great condition.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED:The Empty Battlefield

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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED:The Empty Battlefield
Starring: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed
Manufacturer: Bandai
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: UMD for PSP

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ASIN: B000B6CO5M
Release Date: 2005-12-13

Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 [Region 2]

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Love the book and the movie
sucks
WHAT?!?!?!?!?
Horrible beyond description, but you should see it.
A Classic for all Times

Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 [Region 2]
Starring: John Travolta , Barry Pepper , Forest Whitaker , Kim Coates , and Sabine Karsenti
Director: Roger Christian
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Love the book and the movie .......2007-08-11

sucks.......2007-07-16

if aliens ever attacked earth, we could show them this movie and they would leave.

WHAT?!?!?!?!?.......2007-07-11

Horrible beyond description, but you should see it........2007-06-04

A Classic for all Times.......2007-05-27

A true timeless classic, right up there with "I Dreamed of Africa."

Charlie Rose with Thomas Friedman; John Travolta (May 10, 2000)

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Thetans, Stars, and Aliens

Charlie Rose with Thomas Friedman; John Travolta (May 10, 2000)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
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Thomas Friedman, the foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times, talks about the most recent global, political and economic developments to promote his well-known book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, now in a newly updated and expanded edition. Actor John Travolta on his labor of love, a film adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard's 1982 science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth.

Customer Reviews:

Thetans, Stars, and Aliens.......2007-03-21

In this DVD, Charlie interviews Friedman and Travolta, two scientologists who have achieved OTIII or more. They discuss their sensual and erotic run-ins with Xenu, the galactic space commander, and how L. Ron Hubbard showed them the truth of our origins. Unfortunately, half way through Travolta locks himself in a closet and won't come out. Friedman, however, is pretty open and flamboyant about his wacky super adventures.

I only gave it 3 stars b/c you have to look at a closet door for 35 minutes and listen to alien encounters.

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Love the book and the movie
sucks
WHAT?!?!?!?!?
Horrible beyond description, but you should see it.
A Classic for all Times

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Customer Reviews:

Love the book and the movie .......2007-08-11

sucks.......2007-07-16

if aliens ever attacked earth, we could show them this movie and they would leave.

WHAT?!?!?!?!?.......2007-07-11

Horrible beyond description, but you should see it........2007-06-04

A Classic for all Times.......2007-05-27

A true timeless classic, right up there with "I Dreamed of Africa."

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