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Battlestar Galactica - The Movie [DVD] [1980] + Battlestar Galactica - The Complete Series [1978] [DVD] + Battlestar Galactica 1980 - Complete [DVD]
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Battlestar Galactica - The Movie [DVD] [1980] 3.5 out of 5 stars (12)
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  • Actors: Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Herb Jefferson Jr., Maren Jensen
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures Video
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Aug 2006
  • Run Time: 125 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002N7EGS
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,012 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Star Wars meets Wagon Train as a futuristic flotilla of ragtag explorers search for a mysterious savior planet known only as "Earth," while being pursued by the dreaded Cylons (cybernetic tin-can baddies with vocal patterns that closely resemble a Speak & Spell game). This theatrical feature culled from the first and fourth episodes of the fondly remembered TV show is hilariously dated (the preponderance of polyester outfits and astrology motifs have the unfortunate effect of making the future look like an giant interstellar singles bar), but that only adds to the retro charm. An irresistibly cheesy blast from the past for Gen-X nostalgia-hounds, with impressive visuals by effects legend John Dykstra and a special appearance by teenybopper guru Rick Springfield. --Andrew Wright

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A must-have for every Battlestar Galactica fan is the original pilot movie, available now on DVD for the very first time since its original release in 1976.  Starring Richard Hatch, Lorne Green, Jane Seymore and the A-Team's Dirk Benedict, Battlestar Galactica-The Pilot Movie tells the story of how 12 colonies of man are destroyed after a 1,000-year war with the evil Cylon Empire.  As the sole survivors of the colonies, it is up to the crew of Battlestar Galactica to gather up the few remaining humans and help them to re-build their lives in a place of safety- the mystical planet Earth.

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars RTFI people!, 26 Jul 2006
By Peter Cook "petecook33" (Durham, UK) - See all my reviews
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I am puzzled as to why so many of you are writing reviews for Season 2 of the reimagined series currently being shown on Sky. This, as the title clearly points out, is the original movie from 1978. It is unfortunate that Amazon themselves cannot tell the difference as they have listed the actors from the reimagined series as the stars!

This is the film that started it all 28 years ago (God, that makes me feel old!). Universal wanted to cash in on the success of the then newly released Star Wars and asked TV producer and creator Glen Larson to come up with something. That something became Battlestar Galactica. Almost 30 years on the effects do look cheesy and dated, but for what it did for TV sfx was astounding. Only movies had previously been filled with such effects. The pedigree of the effects team was obvious, with many coming straight from Star Wars to this.

The story of the original has almost been taken up by the remake. The only obivous changes are that time has moved on in the last 28 years and we are more aware of other events. The story tells of how the Cylons lure the humans into a treaty to allow them to strike. The story of how the Cylons came to be or why humanity is in dispute with them is never revealed. But the characters are the same and their drive and motivations are the same.

For those that only know of the remake, you may be disapointed with this, but it is still a worthwhile viewing. For those of us old enough to remember the original, it is an opportunity to spend some time in nostalgia.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT THE SERIES, but a fine film., 25 Sep 2007
Ok, to try and straighten this out: This is NOT any of the 3 seasons of the current and excellent series of BSG, or the excellent 2 part pilot episode that preceded the current series. This is the film, based very closely around the book from which it all started, that preceded the original and somewhat dodgy 1970 tv series which is also out on DVD. As to the film itself, I cannot really say truthfully as to whether or not this is a good film- that I'll leave to the opinionated critics. I personally believe this is an excellent film that holds true to fans of the book in every respect. If you can stand the very 1970s "special" effects then this is a serious alternative for fans of the Star Wars saga, Star Trek series and other camp '70s Sci Fi. For anyone not sure about the genre, the best I can describe it is "Top Gun" in outer space.
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14 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Anyone else confused?, 27 Jul 2006
By Jimmy "city_lad" (London) - See all my reviews
  
Now, from the other comments on this page, everyone is reviewing another DVD entirely.

The DVD shown and the details do not match up. The DVD shown is the limited cinema release of the first few episodes of the original 1978 series (which incidently was the one of the most expensive TV shows ever made at the time - presumably the cinema release was intended to wring as much money as they could from it). The actors names given, however are from the new (and much improved) series.

The reviews seem to be be from BSG 2.0 which I have not seen advertised anywhere but on Amazon.com - although I may be wrong - but given that the whole shbang will be with us shortly why would anyone want to buy half a series (I would say the same about Lost and the new series of Doctor Who - just relax and wait until the big box sets emerge before spending your hard earned cash)?

Anyway, if anyone is able to square this circle I would be grateful.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good drama and sci-fi romp, not particularly deep
Battlestar Galactica was one of those late 70s / early 80s shows which quickly entered into popular culture. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dmitri M. A. Hubbard

3.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE: Not Anamorphic Ratio
Great film, which was shown in cinemas, edited from the Original TV Series. Having already purchased the Complete Series boxset, I got this thinking it would be Anamorphic. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Christopher Pike

1.0 out of 5 stars Mix up?
As the previous reviewer said this is the 1978 moview and NOT the new BS serries which is also available on Amazon and appears to be the complete season. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2006 by Tsr2

5.0 out of 5 stars Galactica 2.0
The DVD is 2.0 which is only half the usual number of episodes for previous "Seasons" of many series.Three discs contain 10 episodes which are all exciting and intense. Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2006 by Martin F. Wallace Bsc

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine show, but another poor DVD release from Universal Playback
The second season of Ron Moore's re-imagined Battlestar Galactica is a superlative TV drama, far superior to the mass-consumed Lost. Read more
Published on 12 Jul 2006 by Anon

1.0 out of 5 stars Ahem, but
from the technical details of this release (number of discs 1) doesn't it seem as if Series 2 will be released in two halves? Read more
Published on 12 Jul 2006 by William Burd

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting Stronger Every Week
When I first heard Battlestar Galactica was being remade as a mini series I scoffed as the original was never really that good. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2006 by Mr. J. W. Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 2nd series
Following on from the season 1 cliffhanger was always going to a challenge but, if anything season 2 ups the ante and generates more tension and suspense. Read more
Published on 27 May 2006 by eagleone

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Season Of Adventures
After seeing season 1 on Sky last year and now owning the boxset i was all set to see this season it is a gripping 1 from start to finish and i was left hanging when it finished a... Read more
Published on 27 May 2006 by Mr. M. Littledyke

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