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Genre | Science Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Television, DVD Movie, Blu-ray Movie, Action & Adventure |
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Contributor | Edward James Olmos |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 52 minutes |
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The Cylons began as humanity's robot servants. They rebelled and evolved and now they look like us. Their plan is simple: destroy the race that enslaved them. But when their devastating attack leaves human survivors, the Cylons have to improvise. Battlestar Galactica: The Plan tells the story of two powerful Cylon leaders, working separately, and their determination to finish the task.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.68 ounces
- Item model number : 5823040
- Media Format : Blu-ray, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, Subtitled, Dolby, AC-3
- Run time : 1 hour and 52 minutes
- Release date : October 27, 2009
- Actors : Edward James Olmos
- Subtitles: : French, Spanish
- Language : English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1)
- Studio : Universal Studios
- ASIN : B002HRF7AW
- Number of discs : 1
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Adds To The BSG Universe, Best For BSG Fans (See The Series First At Least Through Seaon 2), Cylon Point Of View
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010I bought all of the Battlestar Galactica seasons separately as they first came out, including The Plan, and I highly recommend watching the entire television series through to the end. This was a fabulous show, and I think The Plan was a great addition.
While looking for the last piece of the series (see the end of the review), I came across some great deals (in terms of price), but was dismayed to see just how confusing things have become on Amazon. This review below is meant to help you wade through the mess in the marketplace, purchase the series, and enjoy it. I originally posted it for the combined Seasons 4.0 and 4.5 set, but someone kindly suggested I post it elsewhere as well. I hope you find it helpful.
DVD CONFUSION
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The show is incredible. However, the whole DVD thing has been a disaster. They released it in the worst way possible (see below), Amazon compounded the problem by lumping together reviews for DIFFERENT PRODUCTS, and the DVD manufacturers seem to be changing the contents of some products. I cannot imagine how someone who is not deeply familiar with it is supposed to purchase this wonderful show. Certainly, they would hesitate to give it as a gift! Let's hope this solves your problem.
In one sentence, I can say that here is what you want to get: Seasons 1, 2.0, 2.5, 3, 4.0, 4.5, and The Plan. I have links to them below. If you get these, then you will be sure to have it all.
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-Season One was released as (Battlestar Galactica - Season One) altogether with the pilot in one box.
-Season Two was released as Battlestar Galactica - Season 2.0 (Episodes 1-10) and Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.5 (Episodes 11-20) in two boxes. You can now purchase them together as Battlestar Galactica (2004): Seasons 2.0 & 2.5
-Season Three was released together in one box as Battlestar Galactica - Season Three.
-Season Four was released as Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.0 and Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 with the Razor episode. Those are now available together as Battlestar Galactica (2004): Season 4.0 & 4.5. Occasionally I come across things like "Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 - Limited Edition Gift Set (2009)." It seems like a lot of money for one part of the full season, but you get some dog tags with it, so if you are into collecting memorabilia, you might want to consider it.
-The Plan was released on its own as Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
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OPTIONS FOR PURCHASING THEM ALL TOGETHER: BAD TO GOOD
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-Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (with COLLECTIBLE CYLON). Not recommended. I do not own this, but according to the reviews, it is packaged poorly WITHOUT AN EPISODE LIST. That seems like a horrible idea for four seasons of a tv show. Apparently, it contains the same DVDs as the ones sold separately (explained above).
-Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (the one in the GRAY BOX). *Recommended*. I do not own this. Good reviews of it so far. Packaging problems were fixed. According to a comment from customer Leif Sheppard, it does include The Plan.
-Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (with COLLECTIBLE CYLON) [BLU-RAY] or the gray box [BLU-RAY] set. *Recommended*. I do not own this. Seems to include some extras, but not significant. It also has an episode list, according to the reviews. It might be worth buying if you wanted to get everything together.
BOTTOM LINE:
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As far as I can tell from the reviews, I think there are two choices:
(1) Buy either Blu-Ray set or the Gray DVD set.
(2) Purchase everything separately (make sure to get all of the stuff mentioned above).
NOTE:
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-The "Face of the Enemy" webisodes (episodes shown only online) have not been made available for purchase in any of the sets as far as I can tell. What a shame!
-Also, if anyone sees any mistakes in this review, please tell me and I will edit it. Frustratingly, the manufacturers seem to be changing the contents of some sets, so it is possible that my information has become outdated.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2009The Film
First off, this is NOT a clip show. If these reviewers even bothered to watch the movie, they would know that the majority of the film (at LEAST 75%) is entirely new footage. They only use old footage to provide the context to understand when the events are occuring. And the reused footage is often from different camera angles, and not exactly what was seen before. The integration of new and old footage is so well done that it gets hard to tell them apart. The visual effect shots are all entirely new (and absolutely stunning). The acting remains fantastic. There are entirely new music tracks, as well as a couple old familiar ones that are sometimes remixed and used at appropriate places in the time line of the story.
Secondly, this film is not really for newcomers to BSG. It might make limited sense to a newcomer, but there is no way you'd get the same appreciation for it, since this is the LAST installment of Battlestar, and spoils the entire preceding series.
For those who have seen BSG, the film itself is not pointless, and not just a reliving of earlier days on Galactica. It has it's own narrative and a plot. It's mainly a study of the motivations of the Cylons, as led by Cahvil, and how their plan (kill all humans) fell apart because of obsession and love. We already knew that they had hated the colonials enough to purge them from the universe, but not enough of an understanding of what precipitated the Cylon Civil War, and why they would ever ally with the Colonials, or why the Occupation wasn't just a wholesale slaughter of humans.
The only real faults of the film was it's pacing, which at first is too quick, and then it becomes too slow. And then there was too much that was glossed over, scenes that felt underplayed, and events that I couldn't help feel like should have been in the film (Olympic Carrier anyone?). And it only covered the time line of the first two seasons, still leaving a lot to be inferred. With so much left out and rushed through, I feel that it might have worked better, and have been more clear to it's purpose as a longer piece. Although there may yet be another BSG movie, since EJO has strongly alluded to that possibility.
Overall I find it a satisfying addition and enhancement of the story.
The Product
The packaging on this one is fine. I saw a lot of people have package issues with the full series box set, but that is not the case here. And in fact I was impressed the seal was surprisingly easy to remove (I've had many bad experiences with these on other DVDs). The disc has some rather nice extras. Unfortunately EJO and Espenson aren't nearly as good as Moore when it comes to commentary, yet they still share some interesting insights on their work.
Rating
Normally I'd give it 4 stars, since the film has it's faults. But I'm giving it 5 to offset the morons who say it's a clipshow, when it's not, and give it only one star on that basis alone, neglecting all it's good stuff. Sure it aint perfect, but I wouldn't have even reviewed this (I'm lazy) if it didn't irk me so badly how some people are bashing it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022I wanted to write something about this film in view of the fact that I read a lot of mixed reviews and was not sure what to expect. I have to agree that you need to be a fan of Battlestar Glactica to rave about this film, but it is obvious that it was intended to be that way. It has to carefully choose scenes previously seen and interweave them with the new footage shot. There's no mystery to what the plan is, the joy is in seeing a story already told, fleshed out to give greater depth and motivation to actions you are already aware of. To appreciate BSG, you have to enjoy the depth of character that is explored for both protaganists and antagonists. It is not a simple good vs. evil excuse for a lot of battles and special effects production. Some say that classic tales involve an arc wherein the protaganist undergoes trials that challenge enough to cause change, enlightenment...a dynamic shift. The Plan focuses on characters that had less screen time when BSG originally aired, and I think that is the major reason is gets so much flak. The fact that these characters were all Cylons speaks to the strength of the writers and actors in creating a series so successful that a fan appreciation film like this was made. So, yes, the one thing I will agree with the detractors is that if you are not fan of BSG, don't watch this movie...you will be lost. Given that, the debate comes to execution...well, in my opinion, all the characters were interesting enough to warrant how this was presented. I was actually surprised how much I liked this film given how divided opinions were.
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- kevinReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Revenge on a racial scale...contains spoilers
firstly do not view until you have watched up to season 3
having watched the series 1-5 there are many unanswered questions you will have.
The plan goes out to clear the answers or at least give you an idea on how the cylons were thinking and what they wanted to acheive.
focusing on Cavil, his dedictation to the work he has taken on this exploration of his mind shows his absolute hate of humanity, why he wants us destroyed.....in ways one has to feel to sorry for him. he can see everything going on, but is blinded by his prejudice.
it also shows us that the cylons do have a heart, a moral code, and question their decisions, they are not machines humans think they are...it could be the reverse is true that adama, roslin and the fleet are more of a killing machine than the very race they created.
the plan is essential part of the BSG collection, and one that all lovers of the reimagined battlestar require..
as said dont watch this until you have done at least season 3, if you have never watched BSG75 still dont watch it until you have done what i have advised..
I tip my hat to Jane espenson and Edward james olmos and the cast in the expansion, it makes things all connect..
so say we all....
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A. HaenelReviewed in France on January 9, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars un bon plus pour explication
On comprend le pourquoi du comment de l'invasion pour les fans comme moi
- Dave KReviewed in Canada on July 14, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Tied up loose ends.
The movie explained why the machines revolted with such hatred. It was a good movie for BSG fans. It fleshed out many characters (no pun intended) and showed their relevance deleted or not shot during the series. You might say it was an afterthought by the producers who needed a final word. Good movie.
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BMReviewed in Spain on December 17, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Para ayudar a comprender la saga
Una de los mejores series de la tv y de la ciencia ficción, indudablemente. Una ciencia ficción para adultos, compleja y para hacer pensar.
Ésta película, dentro de la serie, es un paréntesis que sirve muy bien para interpretar y completar datos, saber más de la trama y del hilo argumento, del "plan" maestro que tenían ciertos personajes de la historia.
Muy buena factura. Merece la pena tenerlo.
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ElokoyoReviewed in Spain on September 1, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena edición
Esta edición UK la verdad es que sigue la estela de calidad de la serie, tanto a nivel de imagen como de sonido. La imagen luce genial y con mucha definición. El sonido también es muy bueno y con un rango dinámico que me ha sorprendido gratamente.
En cuanto al audio, viene en inglés y con subtítulos en castellano por lo que seguir el argumento de la película no sera complicado para un usuario medio.
No puede faltar en tu colección de Galactica si quieres tener la serie completa y ver el conflicto desde el punto de vista de los "malos".