Apr 01, 2020 battlefield earth is a totally revolutionary, gamechanging, multicast production stretching the boundaries of audiobooks and raising the bar skyhigh the ultimate in dynamic scifi storytelling, this audiobook will fully immerse you in a virtual movie in your mind. A saga of the year 3000 is a 2000 american science fiction action film based on the 1982 novel of the same name by l. After losing the case, franchise filed for bankruptcy, and travolta fired his manager, who set up the deal with franchise in the first place. I cant speak for everyone else but as someone who has read the book i will say why i think it is a poor movie. In the year 3000 earth has been conquered by a race of. This is a good, big book, which describes the earth at the year 3000. Travolta, as coproducer, also contributed millions of dollars. Fewer than thirtyfive thousand humans survive in a handful of communities scattered across the face of a postapocalyptic earth. Imagine we wake up tomorrow and the world is being invaded by an alien racebattlefield earth the worlds armies at war with an alien race. A saga of the year 3000 is a thrilling epic from prolific novelist l. As a fan, i knew the version of my book i would want to listen to, and i didnt see it materializing. Battlefield earth by roger christian john travolta, barry.
May 12, 2000 battlefield earth was written in 1980 by l. Recently i sat down and read the sciencefiction novel battlefield earth for. He could dream up little plot twists that were masterpieces. Battlefield earth 2020 filmcredits idea wiki fandom. Hood have working electricity to power the simulators, projectors, etc.
A classic dystopian book on your kindle in under a minute. He also composed a soundtrack to the book called space jazz. His mind is full of big ideas, but hes stuck on earth, his role of head of. I loved the novel battlefield earth and was excited when i heard that the film was finally going to be made.
The idea behind the publicity drive was said to be that it would, in turn, get the dianetics book selling. Battlefield earth film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Jonnie goodboy tyler barry pepper, a member of one such tribe. Apr 25, 2016 battlefield earth special edition book trailer order today. David langford, after criticizing the plot, style and scientific implausibilities, concluded. I know that world unity and peace may be just as science fiction as aliens and advanced technologies, but i hope we can make progress in that direction. A towering masterwork of science fiction adventure and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time, l. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Battlefield earth was a critical and commercial failure, frequently described as one of the worst films of all time. Scifi writer jack williamson called space travel the central myth of science fiction, just as the fall of troy was the central myth of the ancient greeks. I must say its completely different from the movie.
The plodding screenplay is based on hubbards pulpy book of the same name, the worstever science fiction novel to achieve a measure of pop visibility. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. May 08, 2016 in the year 2000, before the internet had youtube, john travolta made the worst movie of the decade. Science fiction and fiction in general has come a long way since then, to say nothing of how much the world has changed. Battlefield earth, the book, appeared in 1982, but hubbards career peak as a writer came in the 1940s. Ive heard some people disparage the cover of battlefield earth, but to me its perfect. Gforce81 but imagine this type done in frostbite by dice with the worlds militaries and being able to destroy major cities. Sep 06, 2012 battlefield earths silly final act is quite endearing, even if jonnies coldhearted destruction of an entire planet is a bit disturbing if you really think about the implications. Battlefield earth is a pulsepounding mileaminute scifi action adventure that does not stop. In the year 3000, earth has been ruled for 1,000 years by the psychlos, a brutal race of giant humanoid aliens.
Battlefield earth is like a 12hour indiana jones marathon. A towering masterwork of science fiction adventure and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. In the year ad 3000, earth is a dystopian wasteland, plundered of its natural resources by alien conquerors known as psychlos. Bizarrely, here hubbard also introduces the idea that his book is. For a start, it was the thickest book i had ever seen. Spreading the seeds of revolt, jonnie and a small band of survivors pit their quest for freedom in an allout rebellion that erupts across the continents of earth and the cosmic sprawl of the psychlo empire. The idea of space travelwhich is central to the plot of l. Earth would offer up a compelling vision of the future, even if its story.
The remnants of humanity are either enslaved by the psychlos and used for manual labor or survive in primitive tribes living in remote areas outside psychlo control. Battlefield earth novel all the tropes wiki fandom. Why is battlefield earth considered such a poor movie. I now know that its a horrible abomination of the book. It is hundreds of pages too long, lacks any sense of excitement, and doesnt hide its prejudices well. While you may recognize several of these, you are sure to find a few gems that have not yet been discovered. Dont risk reminding them of the worst moments of their life unless its important to your story. Suspense, politics, war, humor and intergalactic finance. If you liked dune, atlantis gene, and star wars you will love the book battlefield earth. Jul 28, 2004 i just got done reading battlefield earth. Battlefield earth is a totally revolutionary, gamechanging, multicast production stretching the boundaries of audiobooks and raising the bar skyhigh the ultimate in dynamic scifi storytelling, this audiobook will fully immerse you in a virtual movie in your mind. Ron hubbards epic sf novel battlefield earth 1982has been written about in science fiction for hundreds of years. Everything in battlefield earth is just a sea of reeking, seething sewage in.
Youve heard of battlefield earth but you havent heard the elitists opinion. May 20, 2005 suspense, politics, war, humor and intergalactic finance. Wouldve been a lot better of the or so pages had been divided into three separate books, each with storytelling arc, rather than one long story that just. Made due to the ceaseless efforts of its star, john travolta, battlefield earth could be used as an exam for film school students on what not to do. The psychlos are a sinister, feline race that has been occupying earth for a millennium. A saga of the year 3000 is a 1982 science fiction novel written by l. Setting aside all the scientology discussion that usually comes any mention of l. Dec 01, 2016 battlefield earth, a book that even has its own website here, was written by l. Ron hubbard was one of the central figures in the creation of science fiction and battlefield earth was at the center of his own.
Battlefield earth special edition book trailer order today. Thinking back on battlefield earth, the movie is a giant, 2hour haze, not only because i was struggling to keep focus on the film and not drift into slumber for the middle section, but because the picture is a jumble of already bad ideas that were made far, far worse when actually translated to film, under the phenomenally inauspicious helm. The plot is like a talentless adolescents attempt to rewrite spartacus as science fiction. The books bones and gristle connect to the garish space opera that thrilled teenage boys. But i have never read a book that failed in literally every single character, scenario, plot point, concept and rule of writing. Battlefield earths silly final act is quite endearing, even if jonnies coldhearted destruction of an entire planet is a bit disturbing if you really think about the implications. Not a single, solitary thing about this book is good. But none grabbed my attention quite like battlefield earth. But a small band of rebel humans, led by jonnie goodboy tyler, vow to fight back against impossible odds and reclaim their planet. Battlefield ear th also referred to as battlefield e arth. Battlefield earth is a wretched piece of literature, a rambling tale of an invincible hero, the plot device he is in love with, unimpressive villains, and a worldshaking conflict the outcome of which is never in doubt. It took me nearly two years to read it, because i had to put it down many, many times to read something better. Unfortunately, this was not a film version of the book i read.
The book is truly epic, way, way ahead of its time. Ron hubbards battlefield earth opens with breathtaking scope on an earth dominated for 1,000 years by an alien invader and man is an endangered species. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ron hubbards 1982 novel battlefield earth was adapted into the best audiobook ever. Lessons from the bad writing of battlefield earth mythcreants. In the year 2000, before the internet had youtube, john travolta made the worst movie of the decade. The film contains no evidence of scientology or any other system of thought. I watched it in mounting gloom, realizing i was witnessing something historic, a film that for decades to come will be the punch line of jokes about bad movies. Ron hubbard about jonnie goodboy tyler, one of the last humans left on earth after an alien invasion by the sadistic, corporate psychlos. Listen to battlefield earth special edition audiobook by l. As the leader of the evil psychlos, terl and his race have taken over the worlds natural resources and disregarded everyone and everything else. It was sure to be good value on the pagecount alone. In the year 3000, there are no countries, no cities. Fewer than 35,000 humans survive in a handful of communities scattered across the face of a postapocalyptic earth.
As the bad guy, travolta tries to sound imperious and sarcastic but lacks any sense of presence or. A saga of the year 3000 is a 1980 science fiction novel. Looking beyond the coverand the baggageof battlefield earth. Battlefield earth 2000 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. The fairly simplistic storytelling for the first chunk of the book has a. Battlefield earth, a book that even has its own website here, was written by l. Romance, adventure, me against you, out numbered, action, honesty. For the fate of the galaxy lies on the battlefield of earth. As wretched as the battlefield earth movie wound up. The plot strayed, additional characters were added for no apparent reason. One of the most remarkable ideas from this book is the complete unity of the population of earth.
The idea behind the publicity drive was said to be that it would, in turn, get. The book s bones and gristle connect to the garish space opera that thrilled teenage boys. These gift ideas and book recommendations for the best scifi books take into account the variety of science fiction subgenres and the master authors of the craft. These gift ideas and book recommendations for the best scifi books take into account the.
It was directed by roger christian and stars john travolta, barry pepper and forest whitaker. Battlefield earth is a largely uninspiring scifi adventure with a swisscheese plot. Ron hubbards epic sf novel battlefield earth 1982has been written about in science fiction for. Ron hubbard back in the early 80s, less than a handful of years before he died. Halo is nothing like a battlefield game, i love halo but still a futuristic game and was kinda messed up since 343 took over. This story was the inspiration for the blockbuster film blade runner. Battlefield earth has the same exuberant pacing and actionloaded story as star wars. Story by adam campbellsing based on the battlefield earth and novel characters created by l.
It is a masterpiece of popular adventure sciencefiction. In the year 3000, earth has been ruled by an alien race, the psychlos, for a millennium. Ron hubbard, can anyone point out some redeeming qualities to this book. Suspense, politics, war, humor, and intergalactic finance.
Scifi writer jack williamson called space travel the central myth of science fiction, just as. If you liked dune, atlantis gene and star warsyou will love the book battlefield earth. Nevertheless, the idea of making a movie persisted until finally being realized in the. Everything in battlefield earth is just a sea of reeking, seething sewage in every direction, with no relief except the final page. Shapiro and corey standell director of photography trent opaloch production designer philip ivey edited by julian clarke music by steven price visual effects supervisor robert rodriguez music supervisor daniel scott costume designer. The voice actors, music, and sound effects reflect the elements of the story without. Battlefield earth began as a scifi novel by l ron hubbard, popular author and. Ron hubbard was one of the central figures in the creation of science fiction and battlefield earth was at. The visionary sciencefiction classic battlefield earth. Battlefield earth also referred to as battlefield earth. The mananimals seem to be lacking knowledge that would have been carried over from previous generations, while retaining other.
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