Galactica 1980: The Complete Series
	Release Date: 2007-12-23
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Review by: D. C. Flockton, New Zealand
Rating:
Galactica Again
I admit it was a bit of shocker starting to veiw this version of the space classic after the somewhat dated but more intense origional. I grew up with the BattleStar Galactica, and was used to the confident commanding leadership of Adama, very definitely missing from this 1980 series. He gave the impression of being completely reliant on the wonder boy. The earth activities of Boxy and his off-sider were very definitly in G-Rated comedy level, but having said that, we actually enjoyed the light hearted laughs through-out as they sort to acquaint themselves with the unknown Earth customs. The space motorbikes were great, and the invisable-visable effects also. The earth characters, ie, the girl reporter, and verious others slotted into their roles with ease. Shooting back in time to world war 11 was a novel addition. The only time the series got anywhere near the origional, was in the very last episode with a reinstated Star-Buck. It was very good. If you want a nostalgic romp through the series again, buy this one for a grin, and treat it in the light hearted manner it was created.

Review by: J. Dykstra, Roswell, NM
Rating:
Bittersweet
Watching this series of 10 episodes was a bittersweet experience for me. I remember watching this show as a kid and loving it, so in that sense it was a blast from the past. However, at the same time, this second coming of Battlestar Galactica was much lampooned by fans of the original series and rightly so. While the original Battlestar Galactica was really an amazing show for the time with a futuristic feel, Galactica 1980 comes across as a cheesy late 70s or early 80s show. It has much more in common with shows like CHiPs and the Dukes of Hazzard than the original series. By now, the wrangling over budget, casting, content and producers for this show are well known. I will just comment on a couple of the pros and cons of the show. On the negative side, it's obvious that there was a lot of re-use of scenes and clips from the original series as well as attempts to cover up the lack of sets, characters and effects of the original. There were only two regularly appearing characters from the first series and only Commander Adama played a significant part in most episodes. Finally, the arrival at Earth and the back story were handled somewhat abruptly and unevenly. On the positive side, the three main characters, Troy, Dillon and Jaime Hamilton are likable and do a pretty decent job of acting. I think the story lines and production quality improved somewhat towards the end with some of the latter episodes being fairly decent. <br /> <br />It's understandable why fans of the original series were unhappy with this show and why they often prefer to imagine it never happened. However, if you are one of those who didn't get quite enough with the original series and wish it had never ended, this might be of interest.

Review by: M. Cayen, new york, US
Rating:
Great ending to a great series.
If you are a fan of the ORIGINAL Battlestar Galactica series, then this is a MUST HAVE! <br />This set completes your series collection. <br />One of the most enjoyable qualities of the "old" Battlestar Galactica series (this included) is the "old school" special effects and "campiness" that makes it all so endearing. <br /> <br />I hope you all enjoy this set! <br /> <br />(On a personal note, the original series is much, MUCH, better than the "new" one! Or at least that's my opinion.) <br /> <br />Have fun watching, and Long live Caprica! :) <br /> <br />Mark C.

Review by: Janet McNulty
Rating:
Horrible
When this came out I decided to watch it. Having gotten into the new Battlestar Galactica Series that ended last year on Sci-Fi, I figured I ought to watch the original series and this. 1980 is long, drawn out, and boring. It's storyline did not flow well and it is painfully obvious that this series was just slapped together. The only good episode is the last one of the series. I believe it's called The Return of Starbuck. Don't waste your money or time on this one.

Review by: A book reader, East Baldwin, ME USA
Rating:
Battlestar Bad-actica
Never was a classic show so trashed as with this follow up piece of you know what! <br />I had hoped to forget it ever existed.... too late. <br />