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Surely in the running to be the best television series of the past decade, the stunning revival of Battlestar Galactica is perhaps only nudged out of first place by The Wire. But it’s a tight-run race, and across the four seasons in this collected box set, there’s some of the best science fiction television of all time.
Sadly, the fact that it’s a science fiction show on the exterior is likely to put some off Battlestar Galactica. It really shouldn’t. The writers superbly weave in politics, religion, action, and excellent character work, bringing together an outstanding company of actors. Edwards James Olmos and Mary McDonnell are the stand-outs, but there are so many performances of note, it’s hard to highlight too many more. It goes without saying, of course, that the majority of science fiction enthusiasts will be blown away by many of the collected episodes here.
And, bluntly, it’s a real treat to watch them in high definition. While perhaps the earlier episodes of Battlestar Galactica don’t look quite as striking as the later instalments, this is still a show with high production values that gleam in high definition. Cinematically shot and engrossing right through to its challenging ending, Battlestar Galactica is quality television, and it’s never looked better than it does on Blu-ray. --Jon Foster
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After its initial cancellation, fan outcry led to Battlestar Galactica being restored to TV screens--albeit in revamped form. Set 30 years after the original series, Battlestar Galactica 1980 finds the star cruiser of the title finally reaching the glimmering oasis of Earth. Unfortunately, they've also led their dreaded enemies, the robotic Cyclons, to the planet. In order to prepare 1980s-era earthlings for intergalactic battle and save the human race from destruction, Captain Troy (Kent McCord) and Lieutenant Dillon (Barry Van Dyke) are sent down to meet with the planet's scientists and jump-start their primitive technology. Along the way, they get in some interesting culture clashes with bikers, police, and an intrepid TV anchor (Robyn Douglass). Though the premise is altered, the series is still full of the laser battles and deep-space sequences that made the original so popular with legions of fans. Features the complete first series.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I was a fan of the original Battlestar as a child and I was anticipating the new series for a while. I was not disapointed and loved the remake when i saw it on Sky. I brought the special edition in tin and i was pleased with the packaging and compactness of the item. The series itself is full of outstanding acting, clever scripting with few flaws and cutting edge special efects. The ending is satisfying with very few enigmatic loose ends. The blu-ray conversion is slick and is most satisfying on my 1080p big screen TV. This is sci-fi at its best and will be enjoyed by almost everyone- battlestar fan or not. For afficionados of the original, this does the old 80's series justice and moves the franchise on to a new level. It is the pride in my blu-ray collection and will take some beating- buy it without hesitation!
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
There have been several Battlestar Galactica (BSG) blu-ray and dvd releases and this is by far the best packaging based on the price. It's well put together, enough effort has been made with the box and packaging that it looks great and stands proudly on the shelf. Playback, the company that releases BSG in the UK have taken much critisim over the years for their BSG box sets, in the UK and North America. However having researched this extensively and waited patiently to buy BSG, I have been very impressed by this box set and consider it well worth the price here.
The content included is all the great episodes in great HD video quality and sound.
Despite other reviews on this page ALL the extras are here, on the BLU RAY anyway, don't know about the DVD. That means: Extended episodes of Pegasus, Razor, Unfinished Business etc are included along with the original broadcast shorter versions. Plus webisodes, commentaries, video diaries. Confusion has come because there have been many editions of the complete BSG which did not have all the extras actually made for the show, but this one has EVERYTHING!
The content included is all the great episodes in great HD video quality and sound.
Despite other reviews on this page ALL the extras are here, on the BLU RAY anyway, don't know about the DVD. That means: Extended episodes of Pegasus, Razor, Unfinished Business etc are included along with the original broadcast shorter versions. Plus webisodes, commentaries, video diaries. Confusion has come because there have been many editions of the complete BSG which did not have all the extras actually made for the show, but this one has EVERYTHING!
99 of 113 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Received my box set in the post today and was very disappointed with the lack of Special Features. Gone are the extended episodes, Webisodes, the majority of the Commentary tracks are missing and no extended version of the movie Razor. All of these are contained on the American version of the complete series (except the Season 4 Webisodes which are missing from both versions) and the Blueray editions.
It is a big shame that for the same price the UK version is missing the majority of the features especially as a good number of them were even advertised as being contained within this box set.
This is a very good TV show and I will recommend it, I just can't recommend this box set as it is incomplete.
It is a big shame that for the same price the UK version is missing the majority of the features especially as a good number of them were even advertised as being contained within this box set.
This is a very good TV show and I will recommend it, I just can't recommend this box set as it is incomplete.
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Nicer and cheaper than the one we Septics get.
I ordered "Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series [Blu-ray][Region Free]" from amazon.co.uk and had it shipped to the US because it was about half the price that the box set... Read more
Published 22 days ago by D. Foster
Enthralling from start to finish
LOVED this series and this boxset. I think there could be a few more extra features, but the extended episodes were very good. Read more
Published 22 days ago by WD Neale
Absolutely magnificent
At first I was sceptical when a good friend told me that this was a series which I must watch. I had never been interested in sci-fi, with Star Wars and Star Trek never attracting... Read more
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greatest story ever told
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Published 1 month ago by Michael Lumley
Great box set
I'm still enjoying my way through this, great picture and sound quality. All the episodes are in the set, including some which have the episode as transmitted and a longer... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Erik Bloodaxxe
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This was by far the worst series in the story arc but it does complete my collection and is a reminder of simpler times.
Published 1 month ago by P. A. Schofield
Thats me locked away for weeks
Got this couple of weeks ago and have been glued to the tv ever since ,brilliant series box set and all for such a reasonable price. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gibbs
I was HUGELY sceptical, but...
As the title suggests, despite the good reviews, I purchased this with some trepidation assuming it could be a cheesy, over the top sci fi (or any genre) like so many series these... Read more
Published 1 month ago by KiwiCD
Battlestar Galactica Bluray complete series
The box set is well presented and is in a sound sturdy box. The artwork is very good and the booklet inside is full of interesting facts to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by pk
best series ever created
Regarding this is science fiction, this realy is the best series i have ever seen. and i have seen a lot. Read more
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