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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
As per the Region 2 reviews, but why more on this one?!, 23 Sep 2005
By A Customer
I am not going to go over how good I believe this series is, it is simply good drama with top notch performances by the whole cast without exception. However, I am a little annoyed that the only extras on the region 2 release were a few deleted scenes that you could view on the website, this release has soooo much more with commentaries and other extras, in fact a whole extra disc. This is ok, if you have lots of money and can buy the set again and also have a TV that is compatible (NTSC). A little un-fair! But, if you have lots of money and have not seen this cracking series yet, go buy it, it is NOTHING like the original 70`s series.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb retelling of a classic SF series, 13 Oct 2005
Simply put, the new Battlestar is probably the best SF show on TV at the moment. The only other series that come close are Babylon 5 and abruptly cancelled Firefly. The new Battlestar is hard edged, gritty, dark, and truly aimed at a more mature viewer than the original 70s show, which really was aimed at kids and young teens. The characters in the new show are much more believable and interesting, the scripts are engaging, and the special effects are well executed, but do not run the show. There is no Trek Technobabble which provide convenient solutions to problems - instead the characters have to muddle through in a uniquely human way.This is a series that will go far. It is far superior to every incarnation of Star Trek, and certainly the equal of Babylon 5. Buy it - you won't regret it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!, 31 May 2008
This is one of the best shows on TV right now, according to many media outlets. "A Breakaway Hit!" -TV Guide and "The Best Show on Television." -Newsday are but two examples of the rave reviews it has received. If you are a sci-fi fan, this is a must-see show. If you aren't a sci-fi fan, you should still consider checking this out. Even though it's in space and has killer robots, it is more human than most other drama shows on TV today. So say we all.
This box set includes the miniseries that re-launched this show and returned it to TV for the first time since the 1970's. It has the 4-hour miniseries and the 13 episodes from the first season. It stars Edward James Olmos as Commander Adama Captain of the Battlestar Galactica, and Mary McDonnell as the newly invested president of the 12 colonies of man. She was formerly the secretary of education.
The Cylon's had not been heard from in years. Then in one day they attack and destroy nearly all human life in attacks on all planets and most military assets. Now with the war against the Cylon robots lost, the Battlestar Galactica crew speed toward the fabled 13th colony on a long lost planet, called Earth. Galactica Commander Adama and President Laura Roslin face waning supplies, crushed morale, ... and the credible threat Cylons aboard the ship. Cylons that look like humans now not just shiny machines.
Humanity's children have come home and they are trying to destroy their creators.
Some of the amazing cast are:
Edward James Olmos as Commander William Adama
Mary McDonnell as Laura Roslin
Katee Sackhoff as Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace
Jamie Bamber as Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama
James Callis as Dr. Gaius Baltar Vice President
Tricia Helfer as Number Six
Grace Park as Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii
Richard Hatch as Tom Zarek (The original Apollo)
Tahmoh Penikett as Lt. Karl C. "Helo" Agathon
Michael Hogan as Col. Saul Tigh
Aaron Douglas as CPO Galen "Chief" Tyrol
Alessandro Juliani as Lt. Felix Gaeta
Kandyse McClure as P02 Anastasia Dualla
Paul Campbell as Billy Keikeya
This cast works so well together, that after the miniseries they rewrote parts of the series to give the "Chief" a much larger role.
This series will draw you in and capture your imagination. It is full of religious symbols and images. There are visions, prophecies, and sacred scrolls. It is a drama of the most intense nature. Check it out, you will watch the DVD's over and over again.
The best Sci-fi series since Babylon 5.
So Say We All!
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