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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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3.0 out of 5 stars Setting the official record straight..., Jan 5 2003

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Richard Harleman "Nomad" (Puyallup, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battlestar Galactica (Widescreen) (DVD)

As an old insider of the crew that worked of Galactica, take it as official that the movie you are considering purchasing was indeed a compilation/re-edit of the 2 original television premier episodes shot for television (Saga of a Star World), the 3rd episode, and a short wrap up and effects shots from the 5th episode. Prior to airing on television, Universal had requested a theatrical release in Canada for audience test purposes. Our editig crew took the episodes, edited, added, and put together the film. After the premier on American television, and very little viewer response, Universal wanted the theatrical compilation released in American theatres to garner attention. The series was then re-premiered, and this time the scene was added sparing the life of Baltar. Universal "sugguested" retaining his character instead of using the Imperious Leader as a "mysterious leader figure." Budget cuts, company "sugguestions", and internal politics cut short the life of our beloved saga. Universal has not seen fit to release any other version of the original 5 episodes of the series, except for a re-edited theatrical version (sparing Baltar's life). Sci-Fi channel currently has rights to air the episodes and does every so often. This is currently the only way of seeing the original vision for the series start. I hope one day the entire series will be made available in its true form, and the original dream that was Battlestar Galactica will become a reality for all the fans out there, and a vision of what may lie "somewhere beyond the stars." Until that day, you'll have to settle for second best.

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4.0 out of 5 stars From Television to Theatres To T.V. Show!, Feb 5 2004

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J. L. Braswell (Cullman, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battlestar Galactica: The Feature Film (DVD)

I would like to say first and foremost that BATTLESTAR GALACTICA is a fine movie. It tells a really good story of the last survivors of the human race after the destruction of their twelve differing home worlds by an evil robotic race known as the Cylons. Lorne Greene stars as Adama, commander of the last surviving warship Galactica who is charged with leading his people to the safety of the legendary planet Earth.

This 1978 pilot was filmed for television and shown, followed by the descision to run it in theatres. As many have pointed out on this page, this film is not presented in true widescreen format, but rather sports black bars at the bottom and top of the picture which actually cover some of the original footage. You must keep in mind that this movie was NEVER filmed in widescreen to begin with, seeing that it was made for television. Several sequences and character moments are dropped from this cut as well to shorten the film to the more traditional running length. Universal is not cheating anyone here. Instead, they are presenting the version of the film as it appeared in theatres, altered in format and shortened in length to fit the theatrically wide movie screens we are so accustom to!

Ultimately, I would recommend "The Complete Epic Series" to anyone who fondly remembers BATTLESTAR GALACTICA before advising them to purchase this movie version of the film. Basically, this is for the major fans only, who may be interested in seeing what the film may have looked like in widescreen (as close as you will ever get to it in this case) and for those interested in comparing the two differing edits of the overall story. I would, however, recommend this version of the film for anyone who has never seen the show before. This is a good way to get the feel of what the series is about without spending too much money!

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5.0 out of 5 stars attention: this is NOT the Ron Moore version, July 8 2004

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This review is from: Battlestar Galactica: The Feature Film (DVD)

I don't care what version of Battlestar Galactice folks like. I like this one, but that's just my view. Like what ya want BUT make sure you put the right review with the right DVD. It's important to know that this DVD is the theatrical version of the 70's Battlestar NOT the 2003 Ron Moore version. There are negative reviews of the 2003 version on here, but this is not that version. Be sure to put the right review with the right DVD.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Battlestar Galactica: The Feature Film
This movie is pretty much the same as the first few episode of the old 'Battlestar Galactica' series. Read more

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