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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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audio in italianola serie si ispira al successo di guerre stellari (1977): non e' un caso che uno dei produttori sia john dykstra, responsabile degli effetti speciali del film; non e' un caso che la fox e lucas fecero causa allabc individuando ben 34 similitudini tra il serial e la pellicola dellanno precedente (ma laccusa di plagio venne giudicata infondata). la storia racconta le vicende degli abitanti di galactica che, per sfuggire lo sterminio da parte dei malvagi cyloni, fanno rotta verso la terra la tredicesima colonia a bordo di unenorme astronave spaziale a capo di una carovana di 220 navicelle. tra i protagonisti: adamo (lorne greene), il comandante della nave; il figlio apollo (richard hatch); limpetuoso starbuck (dirk benedict, che in seguito ha preso in giro i cyloni nella sigla di a-team); boomer (herb jefferson jr.); athena (maren jensen), figlia di adama addetta alle comunicazioni; boxey (noah hathaway), il figlio adottivo del comandante; jolly (tony swartz); cassiopea (laurette spang). john colicos da' volto al conte baltar, il traditore degli umani passato al soldo dei cyloni. lincipit che apre ogni episodio racconta come si e' giunti a quel punto: lavventura umana come noi la conosciamo, dagli albori della preistoria attraverso le esperienze degli egizi, dei greci e dei romani, passando per loscuro medioevo e lo splendido rinascimento, fino allera atomica, e' solo un piccolo tratto della strada delluomo. dallo sbarco del primo uomo sulla luna nel secondo millennio dellera cristiana, lo spazio non e' piu' nemico. anzi, forse rappresenta lunica possibilita' di sopravvivenza per la specie umana.
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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. This should basically mean Widescreen filling 16:9. Unfortunately this is 4:3 Letterbox with black bars, so some of the resolution is lost. Just a warning, if anyone is bothered by this. I'm not sure whether the Region 1 version has been mastered correctly.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Battlestar Galactica was one of those late 70s / early 80s shows which quickly entered into popular culture. It has an excellent cast, including Starbuck (played by Dirk Benedict) who is a smoking, drinking, gambling, womanising pilot (with marked similarities to the Han Solo persona) and the more serious Captain Apollo (Richard Hatch) who is son of Commander Ardama (more like the serious foil / Luke Skywalker role). Commander Adama (Lorne Greene - from Bonanza) plays the main role as the serious commander of the Galactica ship.
Despite all the song and dance made of the similarity with Star Wars (Ep IV), this is a separate idea, and has more in common with a US military operation which operates like an aircraft carrier. The nice twist here is that they are carrying civilians too and are the last survivors of the cylon attack. It was a great idea for a series but after the first season it was clear they were starting to run out of ideas within the sitcom formula. The movie is a good entry point and will let you know whether you want to expore further - but be warned it is normally included in most versions of series 1 (1978) so you will end up buying it twice if you decide you like this. Also will be interesting for people who have seen the re-imagining and want to know how it all began.
Despite all the song and dance made of the similarity with Star Wars (Ep IV), this is a separate idea, and has more in common with a US military operation which operates like an aircraft carrier. The nice twist here is that they are carrying civilians too and are the last survivors of the cylon attack. It was a great idea for a series but after the first season it was clear they were starting to run out of ideas within the sitcom formula. The movie is a good entry point and will let you know whether you want to expore further - but be warned it is normally included in most versions of series 1 (1978) so you will end up buying it twice if you decide you like this. Also will be interesting for people who have seen the re-imagining and want to know how it all began.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The only thing cool is the simulated Cylon atack on earth
The only thing cool is the simulated Cylon atack on earth, more specific to Hollywood. The producers used footage from Earthquake (1974)and superimposed Cylon fighters firing and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by H. Goncalves
old school
after watching movie i thought acting and effects were okay for it's day,storyline at the end was a bit sudden though overall still pleased
Published 8 months ago by rocky
Great movie in need of the Star Wars (eps 4 to 6) treatment
I loved this film as a kid. So after watching the new series I decided to buy the original movie. The film and action are great but it needs the Star Wars (episodes 4 to 6)... Read more
Published 15 months ago by P. Ward
NOT THE SERIES, but a fine film.
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... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Roderick J. Macfarlane
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
Anyone else confused?
Now, from the other comments on this page, everyone is reviewing another DVD entirely.
The DVD shown and the details do not match up. Read more
The DVD shown and the details do not match up. Read more
Published on 27 July 2006 by Jimmy
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 July 2006 by Martin F. Wallace Bsc
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 July 2006 by Anon
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. Two series in and I'm happily addicted to the show. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2006 by Mr. J. W. Allen
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
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