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Battlestar Galactica (2003 Miniseries) | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Rymer
Actors: Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Miniseries, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 180
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD24466D
ISBN: 0783288263
UPC: 025192446627
EAN: 9780783288260
ASIN: B00064AFBE
Theatrical Release Date: December 8, 2003
Release Date: December 28, 2004
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/09/2008 Run time: 183 minutes Rating: Nr
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Despite voluminous protest and nitpicking criticism from loyal fans of the original 1978-80 TV series, the 2003 version of Battlestar Galactica turned out surprisingly well for viewers with a tolerance for change. Originally broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in December 2003 and conceived by Star Trek: The Next Generation alumnus Ronald D. Moore as the pilot episode for a "reimagined" TV series, this four-hour "miniseries" reprises the basic premise of the original show while giving a major overhaul (including some changes in gender) to several characters and plot elements. Gone are the flowing robes, disco-era hairstyles, and mock-Egyptian fighter helmets, and thankfully there's not a fluffy "daggit" in sight... at least, not yet. Also missing are the "chrome toaster" Cylons, replaced by new, more formidable varieties of the invading Cylon enemy, including "Number Six" in hot red skirts and ample cleavage, who tricks the human genius Baltar into a scenario that nearly annihilates the human inhabitants of 12 colonial worlds. Thus begins the epic battle and eventual retreat of a "ragtag fleet" of humans, searching for the mythical planet Earth under the military command of Adama (Edward James Olmos) and the political leadership of Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell), a former secretary of education, 43rd in line of succession and rising to the occasion of her unexpected Presidency. As directed by Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned), Moore's ambitious teleplay also includes newfangled CGI space battles (featuring "handheld" camera moves and subdued sound effects for "enhanced realism"), a dysfunctional Col. Tigh (Michael Hogan) who's provoked into action by the insubordinate Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff), and a father-son reunion steeped in familial tragedy. To fans of the original BG series, many of these changes are blasphemous, but for the most part they work--including an ominous cliffhanger ending. The remade Galactica is brimming with smart, well-drawn characters ripe with dramatic potential, and it readily qualifies as serious-minded science fiction, even as it gives BG loyalists ample fuel for lively debate. --Jeff Shannon
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 Great transition from the original version!! December 14, 2008
I really enjoyed how the producers transitioned this mini series from the older version of Battlestar, which I found to be very boring. The characters in the this film all fit their roles very well, which rarely happens. I hated sci-fi before my husband asked me to watch this with him. Now I am a die hard Battlestar fan, and i'm furious they are ending the series. For those of you who love good space fights and enjoy learning about the lives of the people who have to survive on what they have, please give this a try. Battlestar turned me into a true sci-fi fan. If life were this way for me, what would I do? Would I be as tough as Starbuck, or a stupid as Baltar the wimp? It just keeps the mind in constant need for more!!!
 Better than the original, or worse? December 11, 2008
In some ways this is far superior to the original, and in other ways it's far worse. I am a big fan of the original series, and I think that doing a new series was a good idea. I agree with making the new series different, even though I prefer the old series just as it was, there would be no point in making a new series if its going to be exactly the same. I like how they made it more dramatic, it makes it more realistic. But I do think that they made it just a little too dramatic. The love story between Baltar and Number Six is too much like a soap opera. It takes away the realistic value that Moore was trying to create. And the drama takes up more than two-thirds of the story, making the whole thing move at a snail's pace. Plus I much prefer John Colico's Baltar far more. They should have killed this Baltar off when the Cylons first attacked. But I think I do like this Adama just a little bit more, no offense to the late and great Lorne Greene, the directing was top-notch, the action set pieces are excellently executed, and I also like the new president Laura Roslin(Mary McDonnell) in this version. Except for "Razor", the miniseries was the best of the new series, and it is worth watching, and maybe even buying. The original will still be my favorite though. P.S. Don't buy this if you are thinking about buying Season One, its already on there.
Don't Buy August 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was the start of what made this the best show on TV for four (long drawn out) seasons. However, as others have noted it is included on the Season 1 box set of the series. You will want that after watching this so save some money and just buy the box. Be alert, the world needs more lerts.
Great Content, But You're Better Off Buying SEASON ONE August 25, 2008
THE CONTENT
This miniseries is an epic and dramatic reimagining--and an utter, complete improvement--on an old science fiction show, Battlestar Galactica. It's our first taste of the reimagining of the show, which has been hailed by many fans as not only one of the best shows on television, but as the best science fiction show of all time. I've only seen the miniseries, so I can't really comment on the quality of the episodes that follow, but if it continues with the excellent writing, action, special effects, and directing, it just may live up to the hype. The first scenes go by in a blur, introducing so many characters and so much history that I began to feel a bit of trepidation that I'd bought into the wrong kind of show, but by the time I was fifteen minutes into it, I realized that not only was I enthralled in the story, but I already knew who all of the characters were. The writing is so subtle that it sucks you into the middle of events, and attentive viewers will hit the ground running, and enjoying every minute of it. It's exciting, it's sad, it's meaty (at over three hours), and at it's most base, it's a story about humanity. I'm definitely on for the ride.
THE PACKAGE
This section has no impact on the rating, and pretty much just serves as a warning to viewers. While the miniseries certainly stands on its own well enough... there is absolutely no reason to buy this. If you're interested in getting into BATTLESTAR, just buy the Season One set. The miniseries is included in that set, along with an entire season of greatness. So while the content of this DVD is exceptional, it would be best to pass on buying this separately and just go for the season set.
8/10
Probably the best space opera ever put on film. July 7, 2008
The reimagined battlestar galactica is without a doubt the best space-based SF ever put on the small screen, and easily rivals the best ever put on film. It thankfully departs from the hokey, cheesy 70s predescessor and gives us utterly realistic imagining of the future in space. As anyone who has watched NASA TV can attest, space travel is an untidy affair, and BSG delivers that look in spades.
The characters bring a realism and pathos that is unmatched in the genre. Olmos's war-weary Adama is award-caliber stuff, as is Mary McDonnel's increasingly cynical president Roslyn. The supporting cast delivers the goods, too, from start to finish. Richard Hatch, the lone representative from the old series, is kind of bland, but what do you expect?
All in great entertainment.
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