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Important facts about “Battlefield Earth” include: |
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– The film was a critical and commercial failure, earning only a fraction of its $73 million budget at the box office. |
– John Travolta, who also produced the film, had been trying to get it made for over a decade before it was finally released. |
– The movie was heavily criticized for its heavy use of Dutch angles (where the camera is tilted to create a sense of unease), which many felt was disorienting and distracting. |
– “Battlefield Earth” won several Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Supporting Actor for Travolta. |
– Despite its poor reception, the film has gained a cult following for its sheer ridiculousness and has been dubbed as one of the worst movies ever made. |