A flop isn’t always a bad thing in the movie business. Showgirls bombed on arrival and somehow became one of the most beloved camp classics of all time.
Battlefield Earth isn’t so lucky—but it is fascinating.
Yes, the dialogue is dull.
Yes, the plot barely makes sense.
Yes, the leading man has zero charisma.
And yes, John Travolta plays his alien overlord like a petulant child throwing a tantrum in platform boots.
These are not strengths in traditional entertainment.
But what is compelling is the belief system orbiting the film: community, hierarchy, belonging—and if you’re rich enough, congratulations on your ascension to the higher levels. Suddenly, Psychlos and Man-Animals aren’t just sci-fi nonsense; they’re symptoms.
So what does any of this have to do with domination, devotion, and a $100 million visual catastrophe?
Join OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) as we deliver a thetan-starred review of Battlefield Earth—and confidently answer absolutely none of these questions.
Hosts:
Courtney Blazon AKA Myrtle Bubble Blaze
Larkin Matoon AKA Johnny "Utah" Mnemonic
Daniel Mrgan AKA Cosmonaut Linemaker (was exploring space and not on this episode)
Producer:
Josh Quick AKA 2 Chainz Pella Grant
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