Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff

A re-imagining of the original series in which a "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of the last remnants of mankind flees pursuing robots while simultaneously searching for their true home, Earth.

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Directed by: Michael Rymer

Release Date: December 8, 2003

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DVD Release Date: December 28, 2004

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  • April 18, 2009
    Way way way way better than I was expecting.

    See the series it's amazing.
  • December 18, 2008
    A very well written reinvention of the 70s sci-fi cheesefest with a documentary style that makes a believable attempt at examining the issues facing a race at the brink of extinction. It certainly doesn't pull any punches, dealing with cancer, child murder and plenty of choices o...( read more)f dubious morality, taken in the name of survival. Edward James Olmos is the pragmatic commander, Mary McDonnell the inexperienced politician shouldering the responsibility of her entire species (and doubling as Olmos' conscience) and Katee Sackhoff adds a nice feminist spin on the old Top Gun cliche as the insubordinate smart alec hot shot. Best of all is the self obsessed, weak willed and cowardly Gaius Boltar who either has a Cylon chip implanted in his brain, or is off his rocker. Nice effects featuring an attempt at recreating realistic physics during a dogfight in space add to the gritty feel, although it does lack a little in way of excitement. It inevitably has to spend time seeding storylines for the following TV series which damages the pacing when looked at as a stand alone piece, but on the whole a solid introduction to a quality series.
  • April 30, 2008
    great start for the tv show
  • March 21, 2008
    A great series, highly recomended.
  • January 31, 2008
    What a way to kick off the Galactica "re-imagining." Dark in tone, but not to the degree it gets in the continuing series. No "daggits" or "mushies" here. It's Edward James Olmos and a whole lot of in-your-face drama. I also have to say, my favorite shot in the film is the ca...( read more)mera outracing the shells from Galactica's gun turrets. Just had to throw that out there. Amazing mini-series and show that follows.
  • October 27, 2009
    I was hooked from the first episode to the last. Even some of my friends who dont like sci fi were surprised at the dramatic element of it. If youre at all into sci fi and for some reason have not seen this, go out and get all 5 seasons now!
  • October 14, 2009
    Its a great revamp and a start to what looks like a great series. Some of the special effects were amazing some sets i couldn't tell if they were CG or really intricate and expensively built. The writing was good with some religious anti-technology themes and also some good twist...( read more)s, the end will leave you hanging and excited to see the TV series as I am now.
  • October 14, 2009
    Launched one of the greatest Sci-fi shows of all time!
  • September 19, 2009
    Impressive follow up to the original. Not anymore a happy family series....
  • September 15, 2009
    This miniseries is probably the best leadup a television series has ever had if you can get past the length. The show was the best I have ever seen on TV. A must see

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