Post by koenigrules on Dec 31, 2004 0:29:03 GMT -5
After viewing the entire miniseries on DVD, I have to say this is a damn good show!
It shows to viewers the horrors of war & its effects on the characters.
The emotions of all the the main players are very visible. You find yourself laughing & crying with them.
And the special effects are great, in the tradition of Space: Above & Beyond & Firefly.
For those who have criticized Bamber for being wooden, it ain't so. I really like him.
For those who say Starbuck's an ass, well- she is, but at times she gives Apollo just that smirk that makes you say, "Hey, she's a pretty cute ass at that!"
O'Donnell gives a knock-out performance as the President who somewhat reluctantly assumes the reins of power- but when she does, watch out Adama!
And Olmos as Adama- well, here's a commander who is a great military figure but a lousy communicator with his son. In time, he starts correcting that flaw, but there is an arrogance in the man (even when dealing with Roslin) that you just have to admire. That arrogance will make him strong enough to fight the enemy wherever it might rear it ugly head.
For me, two of my favorite scenes are the following: first, when Adama beats the crap out of the Cylon on Ragnar with a pipe until he gets a bloody face due to the impact of the blows he is making on the enemy's body. He really shows a disgust & hatred for the enemy and will never weaken in his resolve to wipe them out; and second, when Adama & Apollo reunite after the Ragnar incident and Adama hugs his son. Apollo at first does not know what to do, but then almost naturally, he reciprocates the action to the pleasure of the old man, but more importantly, to himself. Apollo is very much like Adama, only a younger version. This scene shows there is hope for humanity!
One of the funnniest scenes is how Apollo saves Roslin & the ragtag fleet of survivors. RDM gives a nod to the Star Trek: Next Generation series here where Wesley Cusher typically saves the day; and then there's the appropriate techno-babble explanation which Apollo delivers afterwards. All in good fun!
What RDM has given us with this miniseries is the proper balance between story, special effects and characterization.
And in a sci-fi show that's hard to do.
I for one am looking forward to the series in a few weeks.
Hopefully, others will too.
KR
It shows to viewers the horrors of war & its effects on the characters.
The emotions of all the the main players are very visible. You find yourself laughing & crying with them.
And the special effects are great, in the tradition of Space: Above & Beyond & Firefly.
For those who have criticized Bamber for being wooden, it ain't so. I really like him.
For those who say Starbuck's an ass, well- she is, but at times she gives Apollo just that smirk that makes you say, "Hey, she's a pretty cute ass at that!"
O'Donnell gives a knock-out performance as the President who somewhat reluctantly assumes the reins of power- but when she does, watch out Adama!
And Olmos as Adama- well, here's a commander who is a great military figure but a lousy communicator with his son. In time, he starts correcting that flaw, but there is an arrogance in the man (even when dealing with Roslin) that you just have to admire. That arrogance will make him strong enough to fight the enemy wherever it might rear it ugly head.
For me, two of my favorite scenes are the following: first, when Adama beats the crap out of the Cylon on Ragnar with a pipe until he gets a bloody face due to the impact of the blows he is making on the enemy's body. He really shows a disgust & hatred for the enemy and will never weaken in his resolve to wipe them out; and second, when Adama & Apollo reunite after the Ragnar incident and Adama hugs his son. Apollo at first does not know what to do, but then almost naturally, he reciprocates the action to the pleasure of the old man, but more importantly, to himself. Apollo is very much like Adama, only a younger version. This scene shows there is hope for humanity!
One of the funnniest scenes is how Apollo saves Roslin & the ragtag fleet of survivors. RDM gives a nod to the Star Trek: Next Generation series here where Wesley Cusher typically saves the day; and then there's the appropriate techno-babble explanation which Apollo delivers afterwards. All in good fun!
What RDM has given us with this miniseries is the proper balance between story, special effects and characterization.
And in a sci-fi show that's hard to do.
I for one am looking forward to the series in a few weeks.
Hopefully, others will too.
KR
