VHS : Battlestar Galactica

Rating: - The alternate Battlestar Galactica Series
For those who aren't aware, despite several claims to the contrary, this is not the complete series, or at least not in its original form. What you have here is the 6 tape set ofa mix of movies and single hour episodes, most of them two parters. To be more specific, you gett the 125 theatrical version of Battlestar Galactica ( not the true 139 minute version) the single hour version of Experiement In Terra ( which was later made into a double length film, edited with bits and pieces of the Galactica 1980 episode, Return of Starbuck) 2 part versions of Lost Planet of the Gods,Gun On Ice Planet Zero, Living Legend, and Greetings From Earth ( called Greetings From Planet Earth on the box set) The rest, including a double length version of War of the Gods ( some sets actually had the 2 part version as well) and an edited mix of episodes from the original series bridged together by poorly dubbed dialogue and/or scenes from other episodes. These films were aired in select markets of the U.S. including alternate versions of the previously mentioned 2 parters. Video quality is very good in the PAL format. My copies were dubbed from PAL to NTSC and appeared a bit darker at times. None the less, despite those weak "bridging" scenes with badly dubbed dialogue, they are still fun to watch. My only gripe is they should have included the 3 part version of the pilot, as opposed to the already released movie version. I own several PAL tapes and have actually purchased 2 differnt versions of volume 1 as one version is the movie, the other was the 3 part version, which at the time, was the only way to see the pilot as it was, until recently, unreleased.

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Rating: - One of the best series I have watched
Having watched this series when I was knee high to a grasshopper, it was so good to actualy buy a piece of my past. The series that takes you from Caprica and onwards to a shiny planet called earth (little do they know). The thrills and spills as they struggle onwards to escape the ever ominipresent Cylons.

Starbuck, Apollo, Boomer, Cassi et all make a remarkable cast and indeed crew on board the Battlestar Galactica. Adama and Tigh the stalwarts on the bridge, the mix is superb. Although by todays standards the effects are meek and sketchy, it still makes this boxset a gem to own and to watch. So why the 3 stars rating? well the quality does leave a lot to be desired...my version anyway. I would probably spend a few more pennies and get the DVD boxsets (yes there are two...and rather cool they are) It would be worth it for the extras. Go buy the boxset and lets finish those Cylons off once and for all.

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Rating: - Essential purchase!!!
If your a fan of the battlestar galactica series or not, this is for you. A rag-tag fleet lost and alone in the galaxy, searching for home. What a quality story line. It's enough to keep any sci-fi addict at bay. The action is gripping and constant, never stopping for a rest. You'll be on the edge of your seat as enemy vessels pounce on the galactica at every opportunity. The series is a classic that should never be forgoten, so keep the memory's alive and buy it now, You WON'T regret it!!!