Review of Battlefield Earth (2000) by David Y — 09 Feb 2011

Despite having choppy transitions and quirky moments, John Travolta brings to life a fascinating character.

This review of Battlefield Earth (2000) was written by David Y on 09 Feb 2011.

Battlefield Earth has generally received very negative reviews.

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