Douglas Trumbell""s visual and special effects of he Mother Ship are spectacular, ushering in - with Lucas""Star Wars (1977)of the same year - a flood of Hollywood films featuring special effects.Patton, Jr.(George C.Scott) was featured in the opening scene before the backdrop of a huge American flag.He was addressing Allied US troops of the Third Army (off-screen) in a memorable, brilliant pep-talk monologue to raise morale just before they were deployed overseas at the start of WWII." He wished they could have their five lost years back, and imagined what would have happened if they had not parted ways: "We""d have gone back to England, married and been very happy."A flamboyant Serge (Bronson Pinchot), the heavy-accented, fey art gallery receptionist fromBeverly Hills Cop (1984), recognized Foley and Rosewood as they entered the awards dinner lobby, and proudly displayed his "Survival Boutique" booth of weapons, protective devices and stylish products (i.During the first night at camp, they heard the screechings of fearsome "throat-cutters" known as Orcs.