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Author	Topic: Battlestar Galactica (2003)

meegle Standard Userer	I was supremely impressed with the miniseries. Compared to the rest of the dreck that Sci-Fi produces this was really interesting television that didn't purposely alienate the original series' fans. At least it wasn't another DUNE rehash. Thumbs up all around!!! SCORE was great for the visuals; not sure how it'd play alone.
posted 12-11-2003 12:12 AM PT (US)

BMikeJ Standard Userer	What I liked about it was that the story was played straight. No winking at the audience, no Daggits. Tough decisions had to be made and there were immediate repercussions. People die. And some great special effects. That big battle towards the end between the Galactica and the basestars got me right out onto the edge of my seat. A great showcase for how far special effects have come. We got to see ship-to-ship combat, in 360 degrees. I think Richard Gibbs' music did what it was supposed to do in the piece but I don't think I could listen to it away from it.
posted 12-11-2003 01:39 AM PT (US)

Taylor Standard Userer	quote: Originally posted by meegle: I was supremely impressed with the miniseries. Compared to the rest of the dreck that Sci-Fi produces this was really interesting television that didn't purposely alienate the original series' fans. At least it wasn't another DUNE rehash. Thumbs up all around!!! SCORE was great for the visuals; not sure how it'd play alone. I loved it. No goofy winking. No bad one liners. Just honest interactions (good and bad) between HUMAN BEINGS. No cartoonishness. I could have lived without all the fancy camera tricks in space (reminded me of 24's habit of extreme closeups followed by a longshot). I liked the oilyness that Baltar gave out. I liked his conflict between being a traitor and being selfish, yet brilliant man wanting to help where possible. I hope this becomes a regular series. The FSM posters were a little hard on it. I am old enough to remember the original series. The original was okay, but typical of the TV shows of the day. This is everything I hope Sci Fi can be in regards to overall storytelling. I don't want to watch a video game. I want a show/movie that features people I can relate to in fantasy/sci fi settings (Lord Of The Rings is another good example of this, the characters are what they are, and have to overcome their pettiness to defeat a common foe). I wouldn't mind seeing an updating/reimagining of the Buck Rogers series as well. That show would be excellent in the hands of a guy like Ron Moore. And no, I dislike a lot of Star Trek TV series (TNG was okay, give me the original series and characters anyday) so I am not a Ron Moore fanboy.
posted 12-11-2003 03:48 PM PT (US)

Ed Standard Userer	I loved the original series as a kid, but as an adult (?) I'm glad they "reimagined" it. I can't wait to finish watching it (work deadlines, you know).
posted 12-12-2003 11:59 AM PT (US)

HAL 2000 Standard Userer	I think the new show was head and shoulders better than the old show. There are some bugs to be worked out but the potential is there for a really great series. The Colonial characters were surprisingly well fleshed out for only two installments. But I'm just as pleased with how they treated the Cylons. The old clunkers were ineffective baffoons who got thier clocks cleaned in battle with the humans every time. But not only are these new Cylons insideous, they're also genuinely threatening. The music was a bit too ambient for my tastes. It worked and never intruded. But it hardly ever added anything either. [Message edited by HAL 2000 on 12-12-2003]
posted 12-12-2003 01:09 PM PT (US)

meegle Standard Userer	LINK I'm glad I'm not the only one that liked it. I wonder though if the score will be available. [Message edited by PeterK on 12-12-2003]
posted 12-12-2003 01:30 PM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Did anyone notice the music in the news broadcast and the commemorative ceremony for the Galactica at the beginning of part 1? Whatever source it was, and I'm sure Gibbs arranged it, it paid tribute to Stu Philips' original Galactica theme, which was fantastic. j [Message edited by Jeron on 12-14-2003]
posted 12-14-2003 08:56 PM PT (US)

JoeInSanDiego Standard Userer	Yeah, Jeron. I noticed that right away. I thought it was a classy thing to do, paying homage to the original series like that. As well, you can see an original battlestar and Cylon Base Star in the quick scene of the Galactica Museum (not to mention the Cylong Toaster...which "still has it's uses!"). A wonderful show...and the next mini-series (or regular series) is something I am eagerly anticipating! Joe
posted 12-15-2003 07:51 AM PT (US)

meegle Standard Userer	Poor Richard Hatch.
posted 12-15-2003 10:09 AM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Yeah, the TV movie pilot was quite exciting. I wasn't sure I was going to like the whole "Cylon-looking-like-humans" bit, but hey, what can I say? It works. Not only does it work, but it adds a new dimension to an already classic story. I really enjoyed the old show, and I don't think it could have been remade any better than this. I'm sure I've heard Richard Gibbs' work in the past, but I wouldn't be able to tell you where. However, and yes, the score was very subdued, but for this production, I don't think a more prominent one would have serviced it very well. Whoever made that call, whether it be Gibbs or the director or one of the producers, good job. Jeron
posted 12-15-2003 12:05 PM PT (US)

BMikeJ Standard Userer	The classic approach ala Stu Phillips wouldn't have worked for this but I think some of the quieter moments of the piece could have used something warmer. Considering the producers didn't want music in this thing at all, it turned out well.
posted 12-15-2003 12:24 PM PT (US)

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