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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Binding: DVD
Brand: OLMOS,EDWARD JAMES
EAN: 9781417054060
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 1417054069
Label: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Manufacturer: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Number Of Discs: 5
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 20, 2005
Running Time: 756 minutes
Sales Rank: 321
Studio: Sci-Fi Channel, The
Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 2005
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Product Description:
Largely wiped out by a hundred years of warfare with the Cylon Empire, the few surviving humans search for the mythical thirteenth colony, Earth.
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: NR
Release Date: 20-SEP-2005
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
Battlestar Galactica's Edward James Olmos wasn't kidding when he said "the series is even better than the miniseries." As developed by sci-fi TV veteran Ronald D. Moore, the "reimagined" BG is exactly what it claims to be: a drama for grown-ups in a science-fiction setting. The mature intelligence of the series is its greatest asset, from the tenuous respect between Galactica's militarily principled commander Adama (Olmos) and politically astute President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) to the barely suppressed passion between ace Viper pilot "Apollo" (a.k.a. Adama's son Lee, played by Jamie Bamber) and the brashly insubordinate Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff), whose multifaceted character is just one of many first-season highlights. Picking up where the miniseries ended (it's included here, sparing the need for separate purchase), season 1 opens with the riveting, Hugo Award-winning episode "33," in which Galactica and the "ragtag fleet" of colonial survivors begin their quest for the legendary 13th colony planet Earth, while being pursued with clockwork regularity by the Cylons, who've now occupied the colonial planet of Caprica. The fleet's hard-fought survival forms (1) the primary side of the series' three-part structure, shared with (2) the apparent psychosis of Dr. Gaius Baltar (James Callis) whose every thought and move are monitored by various incarnations of Number Six (Tricia Helfer), the seemingly omniscient Cylon ultravixen who follows a master plan somehow connected to (3) the Caprican survival ordeal of crash-landed pilots "Helo" (Tahmoh Penikett) and "Boomer" (Grace Park), whose simultaneous presence on Galactica is further evidence that 12 multicopied models of Cylons, in human form, are gathering their forces.
With remarkably consistent quality, each of these 13 episodes deepens the dynamics of these fascinating characters and suspenseful situations. While BG relies on finely nuanced performances, solid direction, and satisfying personal and political drama to build its strong emotional foundation, the action/adventure elements are equally impressive, especially in "The Hand of God," a pivotal episode in which the show's dazzling visual effects get a particularly impressive showcase. Original BG series star Richard Hatch appears in two politically charged episodes (he's a better actor now, too), and with the threat of civil war among the fleet, season 1 ends with an exceptional cliffhanger that's totally unexpected while connecting the plot threads of all preceding episodes. To the credit of everyone involved, this is frackin' good television.
DVD features
The fifth disc in Battlestar Galactica's season 1 set is highlighted by eight comprehensive featurettes covering all aspects of the series, from its miniseries origins to standard surveys of production design, visual effects, and particulars of plot and character. For hardcore fans and anyone interested in TV production, nine out of 13 episodes, plus the disc 1 miniseries, are accompanied by intelligent and informative commentary originally provided as BG website podcasts, mostly by series developer and writer Ronald D. Moore, who provides tantalizing clues about developments in season 2. The "Series Lowdown" is a cast-and-crew promotional program originally broadcast to attract SciFi Channel viewers who were initially reluctant to embrace a "reimagined" Battlestar Galactica. The strategy worked: First-season ratings left no doubt that the new BG was as good as--and in many ways better than--the original. --Jeff Shannon
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Not only is this the best sci-fi drama on television, but this is the best Drama... Period.
You don't have to like sci-fi to get hooked on this show, but you do have to watch it from the beginning.
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At first, I was resistant to watching this show -- I was a fan of the original BSG as a kid, and had fond memories of drawing large pictures of vipers and raiders in huge space battles. But I watched a few episodes and quickly warmed to it. Edward James Elmos as Adama? It works. And Tricia Helfer helped me adapt as well... Turning the Cylons into the creations of the humans, albeit religious extremist beings who believe they have an edict from the "one true God", brings to mind great fiction like ... Read More
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I managed to get through the entire season 1 and the first disc of season 2 before completely giving up on this series. I seriously do not understand why so many people think this show is so great. The acting is really bad and the storylines are mostly silly. Additionally, every character is so flawed that there isn't a single one that you feel any sympathy for. So you end up either feeling hopeless because humanity doesn't deserve to survive in these peoples' hands, or worse you end up rooting for ... Read More
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If you're going buy this DVD set, you might as well buy Season 2, 2.5, 3, and 4 b/c you'll probably rip through the first season in a few days. I was back online within the first hour of watching Season One to make sure I had copies of the other seasons on their way.
Yes, Season One and the entire mini-series is really that good. Great characters, just enough CGI to help sell the outerspace and action scenes, intense drama and suspense. I can't think of one negative thing to say ... Read More
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BSG belongs in the top tier of Television Science Fiction/Fantasy. Up there with Buffy, Firefly (criminally short-lived as it was,) the better episodes of the original Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, BSG's deep character development, compelling story lines and top-notch action sequences must delight any true aficionado.
Not just for fans of SF, the quality human drama and deft touches of humor should compel anyone interested in quality television to rent (and then buy) this series.
The ... Read More
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