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List Price: £34.99
Our Price: £14.48
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Director:
Michael Rymer
 The Saga Continues, 2010-06-13
Tremendous series - great character development - and just when you thought that you are on top of the story there is another twist or turn to surprise you. One of the best series ever written for television.
List Price: £49.99
Our Price: £9.50
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Let’s get straight to the point: bar none, Battlestar Galactica is the best science fiction television programme currently showing. In fact, let’s go further. It’s the best of the last decade. And truthfully? You’d find very few sci-fi fans who’d disagree. What’s more, plenty of people must be busy eating their words, too. Back when it was announced that Battlestar Galactica was being revived, feelings were mixed, not helped by the divided reaction to the mini-series that kickstarted this iteration of the show. Yet over the past couple of years, it’s cleverly proven to be a tense, gripping mix of action and drama, with a tightly-woven plot. This third season? It’s arguably the best so far. A delicious soup of mystery, relevations, actions, striking characters and winding narrative, Battlestar Galactica is also served superbly well by a quality cast, some quality special effects, and a real focus on what matters from behind the camera. As usual, there are no spoilers in this review, although it’s not giving much away to say that the deadly cylons have to share the screen time with some intriguing and revealing character develo...
Battlestar Galactica is the best sci-fi series ever written, 2010-06-30
Battlestar Galactica is the best sci-fi series ever written, well worth a watch even for those who wouldn't normally watch sci-fi
List Price: £5.99
Our Price: £1.70
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Noah Wyle, Patrick Swayze, Mary McDonnell
Director:
Richard Kelly
This unclassifiable but stunningly original film obliterates the walls between teen comedy, science fiction, family drama, horror, and cultural satire--and remains wildly entertaining throughout. Jake Gyllenhaal (October Sky) stars as Donnie, a borderline-schizophrenic adolescent for whom there is no difference between the signs and wonders of reality (a plane crash that decimates his house) and hallucination (a man-sized, reptilian rabbit who talks to him). Obsessed with the science of time travel and acutely aware of the world around him, Donnie is isolated by his powers of analysis and the apocalyptic visions that no one else seems to share. The debut feature of writer-director Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko is a shattering, hypnotic work that sets its own terms and gambles--rightfully so, as it turns out--that a viewer will stay aboard for the full ride. --Tom Keogh
fantastic, 2010-09-03
movie is so interesting... such a great twist and at times really scary... yes bunny scary... and the sound track is brilliant i love Echo and the Bunnymen.
List Price: £12.99
Our Price: £2.89
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Despite voluminous protest and nitpicking criticism from loyal fans of the original TV series (1978-80), the 2003 version of Battlestar Galactica turned out surprisingly well for viewers with a tolerance for change. Originally broadcast on the Sci-Fi Channel in December 2003 and conceived by Star Trek: The Next Generation alumnus Ronald D Moore as the pilot episode for a "reimagined" TV series, this four-hour mini series reprises the basic premise of the original show while giving a major overhaul to several characters and plot elements. Gone are the flowing robes, disco-era hairstyles, and mock-Egyptian fighter helmets, and thankfully there's not a fluffy "Daggit" in sight... at least, not yet. Also missing are the "chrome toaster" Cylons, replaced by new, more formidable varieties of the invading Cylon enemy, including "Number Six" in hot red skirts and ample cleavage, who tricks the human genius Baltar! into a scenario that nearly annihilates the human inhabitants of 12 colonial worlds. Thus begins the epic battle and eventual retreat of a "ragtag fleet" of humans, searching for the mythical planet Earth under the military command of Adama (Edward James ...
What have I been missing?, 2010-07-23
I'm pretty late onto the Battlestar Galactica new series scene and only started watching the series after seeing "The Plan" on cable because there was nothing else on! I'm now totally hooked and after watching the first two series wondered what the "mini-series" was about. It has plugged quite a few gaps and the three hours of non-stop viewing makes it an epic to watch.
Getting ready to buy series 3!
List Price: £39.99
Our Price: £14.50
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber
There was an understandable mix of emotions bubbling to the surface when the final episode of Battlestar Galactica was finally broadcast in the first half of 2009. On the one hand, this has proven to be vintage science fiction television, easily one of the most ambitious, daring and flat-out successful TV projects in recent times. And on the other, it’s all over, with this box set bringing together the final episodes of the show. Inevitably, this final season wraps up many of the mysteries and narrative questions of Battlestar Galactica, none of which we intend to spoil here. The fate of humanity, the hunt for the fabled earth and the further revelations about the Cylons are packed in, and the standard throughout this final season remains sky high. The actual ending itself, as it happens, proved quite divisive, but arguably that’s part of the strength of Battlestar Galactica. Because this is a show that, right to the end, doesn’t take the easy road, and delivers some of the most intelligent, dark drama of recent years. It’s a staggering achievement, and this final season, along with the entirety of the show itself, is set to still be talked abou...
Twinkle, twinkle little star..., 2010-09-01
All lament at the end of one of (if not THE) greatest televisual events of the decade, nay century! Not everybody clicked with the updated, rebooted, violated remake of the rather tame by comparison original. But those who did could not shake it. It was like a virus or a drug that would ravage you but you couldn't wait to be ravaged. More! More! I exaggerate. But these 5 seasons of pure genius TV did feel very special - like I was watching something worthwhile, of note.
After the finale of season 4, we're plunged straight into the dilemma of Earth being completely dead and full of human-shaped cylons. The final fifth cylon is revealed in true BG style: I did NOT see that one coming, which immediately makes one relationship seem even more intricate and layered than before. While most of the first half does seem to drag, it is at it's darkest here and so is quite difficult to watch, even for a die-hard. However, the build up is needed as insurrection is afoot and the mid way 2 parter 'The Oath/Blood on the Scales' knocks the competition away with ease. This is how all TV should be. It may be a sci-fi show but there is very little within these 2 episodes. They are concerned with loyalties, courage, chance, the strength of the many, the mob and its stupidity and struggle for survival and the need to express opinion on others. Truly breathtaking.
When the finale comes, in 3 episodes, it cannot match the pure bravura of the mid season 2 parter. However it is one of the most satisfying endings to a series I have seen. It leaves certain threads unanswered, but hinted at and most of the other character narratives are ended and begun anew (cannot explain without spoilering). And what a great sci-fi way to end. It was like an inversion of the ending from Planet of the Apes and was extremely satisfying.
In its 5 year run, BG was mostly flawless and essential viewing. There were occasional lulls but that's to be expected in any show. As a complete whole I would go so far as to say it will be many years before we see a series that betters it.
List Price: £9.99
Our Price: £3.99
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Kevin Costner, Rodney A. Grant, Mary McDonnell, Gordon Tootoosis, Graham Greene
Director:
Kevin Costner
Dances with Wolves is the film that sent director-producer-actor Kevin Costner on his hubristic way; yet it is such a resonant and powerful film that we can almost forgive him for inflicting upon us his later "epic" The Postman. Here Costner plays a Union solder stationed at the far edges of the West, and left there to rot at his post. He finally sees the wisdom of the Lakota Sioux and finds peace within their community. But his decision to "go native" is greatly frowned upon by his military commanders, and the subsequent culture clash forms the backbone of the narrative. The story is told simply, and wastes not one word of dialogue, while the South Dakota locations provide a magnificent backdrop. Costner is sympathetic and accessible as an American Everyman who awakens to himself and the world around him... --Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon.com
DWW, 2010-07-20
This title in my opinion,is the best film I have seen,that gives the viewer an upclose view of the daily lives of the Indian tribes of the time. While there is the opinion of some that it is an unfairly romantic shaded prism,at least it does not go the route of the usual western in betraying the Indian people as totally barbaric. In short,because we are given this prolonged insight,we can at least understand why it was so dificult for them to trust the White man. Overall,this film offers some eye opening views into this country's past and the scenery is breathtaking as well!
List Price: £17.99
Our Price: £1.38
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch
Director:
Roland Emmerich
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
enjoyable movie, 2010-06-29
i went to see independance day when it was out in the cinemas i thought it was enjoyable then and it still is.Happy with the double disc edition and also the added footage
List Price: £34.99
Our Price: £13.99
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber
There was an understandable mix of emotions bubbling to the surface when the final episode of Battlestar Galactica was finally broadcast in the first half of 2009. On the one hand, this has proven to be vintage science fiction television, easily one of the most ambitious, daring and flat-out successful TV projects in recent times. And on the other, it’s all over, with this box set bringing together the final episodes of the show. Inevitably, this final season wraps up many of the mysteries and narrative questions of Battlestar Galactica, none of which we intend to spoil here. The fate of humanity, the hunt for the fabled earth and the further revelations about the Cylons are packed in, and the standard throughout this final season remains sky high. The actual ending itself, as it happens, proved quite divisive, but arguably that’s part of the strength of Battlestar Galactica. Because this is a show that, right to the end, doesn’t take the easy road, and delivers some of the most intelligent, dark drama of recent years. It’s a staggering achievement, and this final season, along with the entirety of the show itself, is set to still be talked abou...
Twinkle, twinkle little star..., 2010-09-01
All lament at the end of one of (if not THE) greatest televisual events of the decade, nay century! Not everybody clicked with the updated, rebooted, violated remake of the rather tame by comparison original. But those who did could not shake it. It was like a virus or a drug that would ravage you but you couldn't wait to be ravaged. More! More! I exaggerate. But these 5 seasons of pure genius TV did feel very special - like I was watching something worthwhile, of note.
After the finale of season 4, we're plunged straight into the dilemma of Earth being completely dead and full of human-shaped cylons. The final fifth cylon is revealed in true BG style: I did NOT see that one coming, which immediately makes one relationship seem even more intricate and layered than before. While most of the first half does seem to drag, it is at it's darkest here and so is quite difficult to watch, even for a die-hard. However, the build up is needed as insurrection is afoot and the mid way 2 parter 'The Oath/Blood on the Scales' knocks the competition away with ease. This is how all TV should be. It may be a sci-fi show but there is very little within these 2 episodes. They are concerned with loyalties, courage, chance, the strength of the many, the mob and its stupidity and struggle for survival and the need to express opinion on others. Truly breathtaking.
When the finale comes, in 3 episodes, it cannot match the pure bravura of the mid season 2 parter. However it is one of the most satisfying endings to a series I have seen. It leaves certain threads unanswered, but hinted at and most of the other character narratives are ended and begun anew (cannot explain without spoilering). And what a great sci-fi way to end. It was like an inversion of the ending from Planet of the Apes and was extremely satisfying.
In its 5 year run, BG was mostly flawless and essential viewing. There were occasional lulls but that's to be expected in any show. As a complete whole I would go so far as to say it will be many years before we see a series that betters it.
List Price: £49.99
Our Price: £8.95
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Battlestar Galactica's Edward James Olmos wasn't kidding when he said "the series is even better than the miniseries." As developed by sci-fi TV veteran Ronald D. Moore, the "reimagined" BG is exactly what it claims to be: a drama for grown-ups in a science-fiction setting. The mature intelligence of the series is its greatest asset, from the tenuous respect between Galactica's militarily principled commander Adama (Olmos) and politically astute, cancer-stricken colonial President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) to the barely suppressed passion between ace Viper pilot "Apollo" (a.k.a. Adama's son Lee, played by Jamie Bamber) and the brashly insubordinate Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff), whose multifaceted character is just one of many first-season highlights. Picking up where the miniseries ended, season 1 opens with the riveting, Hugo Award-winning episode "33," in which Galactica and the "ragtag fleet" of colonial survivors begin their quest for the legendary 13th colony planet Earth, while being pursued with clockwork regularity by the Cylons, who've now occupied the colonial planet of Caprica. The fleet's hard-fought survival forms (1) the primary side of the series' three-part struc...
excellent series, 2010-06-22
Came to this show very late and seeing the series cheap on Amazon decided to take a chance. First thing to keep in mind is....that episode one starts with "previously on BSG". Yes, because while this is series one there had been a mini series that acted as a sort of extended pilot episode. I would advise that you see this first before getting this season.
Unlike most sci-fi series, BSG episodes act as one long narative traversing the course of the series and does not have individual adventures that can act as stand alone episodes. Thus everything needs to be seen in order if you want to enjoy the series to its maximum advantage.
The episodes are all excellent and the large number of main characters are all well acted and well crafted. The series cannot be rated highly enough. With the price now quite low it is certainly worth getting this series if you have not seen it.
But if you have seen it and feel tempted to buy it for the "special features" then you should think twice. Their are two bonus features. The first is a collection of deleted and extended scenes. None of these will leave you wonderring how they could have been cut. The second feature however defies description as a "bonus" as it is a quick trailer for the 80s series "Buck Rogers in the 25th century", and makes that series look worse than it actually was. Not really a bonus that will be devoured by BSG viewers.
In closing, excellent series that you will definitely enjoy, and it is now at a good price. Excellent special effects, acting, sound, and picture. Buy if you love Sci-fi but have not seen the show on TV.
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