Battlestar Galatica: The Miniseries

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE MINISERIES

I'm going to update here more often. And I'm going to start including TV shows that I watch as well. Erik and I recently joined Netfilxs for the first time, so I'll be including reviews of the movies and tv shows I get on here. We're only trying the unlimited 1 at a time, so I'll have to see if we decided to expand our subscription.

The first movie/tv show we received was the Battlestar Galatica Mini Series that started the reincarnation of the classic late 70s early 80s show. I've watched the old show and even gave my dad the entire series for the old show. It was fun.

When the sci fi channel first announced they would be doing a remake, I was hesitent to like the new one. Why can't the entertainment industry think of new stories to tell. However, when they decided on this one, they created a show superior and far more entertaining the first go around.

It's hard to believe that it's been 5 years since this miniseries first came out. I didn't realize the show has been out that long.

This is how the miniseries begins with this (borrowed from Wikipedia):

The Cylons were created by Man.
They were created to make life easier on the Twelve Colonies.
And then the day came when the Cylons decided to kill their masters.
After a long and bloody struggle, an armistice was declared.
The Cylons left for another world to call their own.
A remote space station was built...
...where Cylon and Human could meet and maintain diplomatic relations.
Every year, the Colonials send an officer.
The Cylons send no one.
No one has seen or heard from the Cylons in over forty years.

The Cylons have come back and instead of metal machines there are now 12 models who look just like humans. They attack all 12 colonies at once leaving survivors scattered. The Battlestars were the defense of the 12 colonies. Galatica is about to be retired and turned into a museum, but due to some lack of computer upgrades, they are able to survive the attack, and unite what is left of humanity about 50,000. Edward James Olmos is excellent in role of Admiral Adama. It was weird adjusting to a female Starbuck but but Katee Sackhoff, does a great job of protraying the character. If you like science fiction and a great story, this one is for you.

I give it 5 Popcorns out of 5!

The Seeker: The Dark Force Rising

This movie is supposed to be based off a book. I'm hoping the book is a lot better then the movie. The movie had potential. The story is interesting, but the script, directing, and at times, the acting just were not up to good movie standards.

The movie tells the story of Will Stanton, a young man who learns he is the last of a group of warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the Dark. He is the seventh son of a seventh son. Traveling back and forth through time, Will discovers a series of clues which lead him into a showdown with forces of unimaginable power. With the Dark once again rising, the future of the world rests in Will's hands.

It reminded me of a movie I'd see on the Family Channel but with better special effects. I haven't read the book, but I'm assuming it's much better then this movie. I borrowed it from a friend and do not plan on owning it, but for kids, it seems like it would be fun if you don't mind light vs. dark themes.

It's rare for me to do this, but I give this movie:

2 Popcorns out of 5.