Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and The Guardian panned the film for its poor acting, "Swiss-cheese plot," and excessive use of Dutch angles. Even the screenwriter, J.D. Shapiro , later publicly apologized for his involvement. Where to Watch Legally
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Franchise Pictures, the production company, was later found to have fraudulently inflated the film's budget from $44 million to $75 million to scam investors. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and The Guardian panned
It was a significant financial failure, estimated to have lost approximately $73.3 million . Where to Watch Legally If you are looking
Battlefield Earth , released on May 12, 2000, is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by , the founder of Scientology. The movie stars John Travolta as Terl, the ruthless Chief of Security for an alien race known as the Psychlos, who have enslaved humanity to mine Earth's gold. Critical and Commercial Reception
The film is widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made.
