Science fiction cinema is a particularly popular film genre. If he gave us true masterpieces, he was also treated to huge flops. This is the case of this film which is so bad that it has become cult. However, there is a huge star in the cast…
Cinema is full of science fiction masterpieces that have marked generations: from Star Wars has Interstellarpassing through Blade Runner. But for every gem of its kind, there are also monumental failures that leave a bitter taste. Today, we are interested in the science fiction film which holds the sad record for the worst score in history on review platforms. Hang in there, it stings your eyes (and ears).
“The shame of science fiction films“
When we talk about catastrophic films, Battlefield Earth almost always wins the prize. Directed by Roger Christian, this film was supposed to be a gripping sci-fi epic based on the novel of the same name by L. Ron Hubbard (founder of Scientology). Carried by John Travolta, also producer of the film, it benefited from a comfortable budget of 73 million dollars. But instead of becoming a benchmark of the genre, it turned into a huge fiasco.
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With a score of 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and harsh reviews on IMDb (2.5/10), Battlefield Earth accumulates defects: a confusing scenario, ridiculous dialogues and special effects so kitsch that they become annoying. John Travolta, unrecognizable under a ton of alien makeup, was particularly…
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