Battlestar Galactica - The Mini Series (DVD)

Battlestar Galactica - The Miniseries (2003) Certificate: 12 (UK), TV-14 (USA) Running time: 175 minutes Main cast: Edward James Olmos - Commander William Adama Mary McDonnell - President Laura Roslin Katee Sackhoff - Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace Jamie Bamber - Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama Grace Park - Lieutenant Sharon "Boomer" Valerii James Callis - Dr Gaius Baltar Tricia Helfer - Number 6 The Cylons were created by Man. They were ...
...this effort at retelling the Battlestar story. Thankfully, however, what we got was a loving-made and smartly written version of the classic series, updated to become more relevant to a 21st century audience, whilst also paying homage to many aspects of the 1978 series. Not all of the changes have worked, but on the whole this miniseries - a 175 minute TV film originally shown in 2 parts, intended as a pilot to series 1 - is well worth watching, ...

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...the late 1970's, the original Battlestar Galactica remained a cult favourite across the following years, with repeats, lunchboxes, T-shirts, and more. It was therefore with great trepidation that fans of the original series heard that Ronald Moore, he of such controversy over his Star trek production escapades, was now turning his attention to another sci fi icon with intent to meddle. While the original featured a mostly male cast with a handful ...
...the antiquated and non networked Battlestar Galactica remains, rising from its living museum status to flag ship of the Fleet once more, leading the few survivors on a journey to find the 13th colony. It is not actually a real goal at this point, as Commander Adama lies to the crew and civilian survivors about knowing where it is, and how everything will be fine once they get there. The only surviving member of the senior government who has been ...

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...nor interested enough to watch Battlestar Galactica when it returned to TV screens. Over the following 5 years I have been even less inclined, then as if by magic I caught a glimpse of something written on a website that struck me as being so dark, I absolutely knew that Battlestar Galactica and I could no longer be parted. Like a good person I started at the very beginning, back in 2003 with this DVD the mini-series. The Sci-Fi channel have limited ...
...happened......Until now. On the Battlestar Galactica a giant floating warship not used for war for many years Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) is preparing for his retirement, having served faithfully for the colonial forces since the Cylon war it is time for him to step down and allow for a new generation of Commander. Adama's retirement is drawn to a sudden end when suddenly the worlds that supported the humans find themselves under nuclear ...

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Like most people, I remember Battlestar Galactica as a somewhat cheesy 1970's slice of TV sci-fi. Even though I'm a sci-fi nut, I didn't really get in to BSG at the time finding it pretty poor fodder when Star Wars was all the rage. Fast forward and one Ronald D Moore who worked on much of the recentish Star Trek stuff i.e. Next Gen onwards, started to think about a re-imagined version of BSG. That's his words, not mine. If I ever use abuses of the ...
...which is now the oldest Battlestar in the fleet and about to be decommissioned, indeed, part of it is actually a museum with older versions of the Viper fighters (same as used in the original series) on show. Captain Adama (played superbly by Edward James Olmos) is preparing for retirement. Suddenly the message comes through of an all out Cyclon attack on all of the 12 colonies that make up man's domain. Initially it is though to be a joke to mark ...

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...a kid, I remember watching Battlestar Galactica, the sci-fi TV series and film about a colony in space defending themselves against robot aliens the Cylons. I can't remember what channel or what day it was on, but I remember vividly the film, with Lorne Greene playing Admiral Adama, and Face from the A-Team (as I knew him!) playing Starbuck, the best fighter pilot, with Adama's son, Apollo, and Starbuck's mate Boomer being the other two fighter pilot ...
...30 years or so, and Battlestar Galactica gets a revamp, with a few changes and a more modern feel in TV series format, with some successful seasons under its belt. The revamped Battlestar Galactica started with this mini series, which follows the story before the start of the first series of the modern programme. It was released in 2003, and stars the cast of the TV series. At nearly 3 hours, it is a must for fans of the series, and for those who ...

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...my DVD purchases I bought Battlestar Galactica simply because Jamie Bamber was in it. Once again however I am so pleased that my somewhat fickle way of choosing DVD's has paid off, as Battlestar Galactica is now a firm favourite of mine. Battlestar is in a short an aircraft carrier in the sky. It is battered; battle hardened and seems to be somewhat back in the dark ages. It is this however that helped it survive the last Cylon war. The war long ...
...As you can see Battlestar Galactica is a science fiction programme but to me it has so many other levels. The sci-fi Cylon battle is of course central to the drama and what surges the show forward but the relationships between crewmembers and the internal stories that these bring forward give the show a spark. Although the story can be at times difficult to follow due to it's science fiction nature these side stories help to draw in the audience ...

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...years after the end of Battlestar Galactica it was decided to bring this show back to life in an attempt to do it justice. (The original show ran just 1 season without warning and so the story was never finished.) I watched the original as a child on TV, after seeing Star Wars I couldn't get enough of anything that had fighters flying about blasting lasers and the like, so I had many fond memories of the original and got the show on DVD years later ...
...was initially excited by the prospect of this show coming back to life, finally the story could now be complete and I eagerly awaited its premier on Sky. I have to say at first I hated it, completely didn't match my expectations and it spat in the face of the original, especially by changing genders of key characters from the original series. After I while I realised because I kept looking back to the original for comparison, I wasn't giving it ...

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...that caught my eye was Battlestar Galactica. It was the old series from about 30's years ago but I gave it ago and thought it was ace. It was out of date but it was still a bit of fun. After the BBC2 took it off I rushed online to purchase the boxset and I found that a new version had been produced in 2003. The Battlestar Galactica Mini Series was created by Sci-fi channel in America and Sky One over here. So I paid my £9.99 and waited a few days ...
...you who have never seen Battlestar before or have seen the old series here's a little bit of information for you. In the old series you had a group of bad looking robots called Cylons who every week try and kill the humans while the humans try to find earth because the Cylons attacked their home world. With the new 2003 version you have sooo much more going on. It starts off kind of the same. The humans have created the cylons to make their lives ...

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...front and to put the battlestar on the front makes it look geeky. There are no special features on the DVD, it could have done with a bit of input from the creaters, but this will no doubt be re- released later on with this in mind. Also note that all paper in the show has the corner cut off, this is to signify that corners were cut to film the show Though you do not get any chapters in the DVD box or any guide, plus it runs its whole length in ...
...time to sit and constantly watch a show, you get the numb bum deal. But as a show I really recomend it, even if you are not a fan of the origonal series or sci fi in general because there are real charaters who could potentially have a lot of depth. ...

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...created by Glen A Larson, Battlestar Galactica 2003 Led by Ronald D. Moore (Star Trek, Roswell) is an entirely different proposition. The original series (of which only a single season was ever made) rode the crest of the Star Wars wave, and whilst held now in cult status, was not the huge success that many think it was. This re-make upset more than a few fans of the original, as remakes always do. Moore is quick to point out that they used the original ...
...Star Trek, then don't be, Battlestar Galactica has some real grit, its more than just sci-fi, there's a great story and the fast paced action keeps you hooked. Watch this Mini Series, but remember and save some cash for Season One and Two the show just gets better and better. Cast List Edward James Olmos - Commander Adama Mary McDonnell - Laura Roslin Katee Sackhoff - Lt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace Jamie Bamber - Capt. Lee 'Apollo' Adama James ...

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...the start of the new Battlestar Galactica series - the TV mini series that caused considerable controversy by re-writing ace pilot Starbuck as a woman. Covered here is the start of the space adventure, with Baltar's collaboration with Caprica Six bringing down the defenses and allowing the Cylons to destroy the Twelve Colonies of Kobol. The only warship to survive the first battle is the ancient Battlestar Galactica, operational during the first ...
...on considerably since the first Battlestar Galactica was made, you are assured of a much more visually stunning experience from the new series. There's also a larger cast of characters, more involved plot lines and Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The main characters have been written in a more realistic way - although many of them are genuinely likable, they are all flawed. Some are not even human - the new Cylon models mimic human form, and some sleeper ...

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...is similar to the original Battlestar series that was shown in the 80's, but with a far more realistic look and feel to it. I must admit that I was sceptical when I watched this pilot, but was very pleasantly surprised. Just a word of warning though, if you are looking for another Star Trek type series where everything always turns out good in the end, then be prepared for a shock. This is a bleak and very dark series that follows humanity to the ...
...In Summary: The new Battlestar Galactica series is at least as good as any of the Star Trek series, and may very well become known as the best science fiction series of them all, and stars Edward James Olmos (the Leiutenant from Miami Vice). An absolute breath of fresh air. You will love it (and will buy the other seasons). Overall 9/10. ...

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Battlestar Galactica is a human story of evacuation due to lose the war with the Cylon robot is named. Own Cylon actually created to serve man, but then rebelled. Human remains and then run away and explore the planet Earth, which is held as a colony to 13. They were led by Commander Adama, a military leader and Laura Roslin, a leader from among civilians. Told during the journey they have to solve Riddles mind where planet earth is, and always get ...
...as a colony to 13. It is also not told what the causes of migration from their fathers native planet, so they split into 13 colonies. Battlestar Galactica latest story is very different from the Battlestar Galactica story in 1980's. In my opinion the old version a little more interesting. ...

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...I hadn't seen the original Battlestar so I didn't know what to expect. From the very beginning it has to be the most gripping tv I have ever watched. Its not like all the other tv series about space and stuff. The whole idea that there are 12 colonies and the 13th is Earth is interesting. The most funny part of this was how they say FRACk instead of F***. This mini series is just the prelude to the first series, but it is definately something you've ...

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