Yesterday marked the release of the direct-to-DVD Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, directed by Edward James Olmos. Remember when the Cylons had a plan? Now you can see the events of BSG (especially seasons one and two), from the Cylon point of view. Here’s what the reviewers are saying:
- Wired says not to put too much hope in this mediocre coda, which would more aptly be titled A Tale of Two Cavils.
- Geeks of Doom loves the inner struggles among the Cylons, but feels that the flow is a bit off. However, they totally agree with Olmos’ proclamation that after seeing “The Plan”, you’ll want to re-watch BSG again to see how it all fits in. They also have a giveaway contest for “The Plan” DVDs.
- Ellen Gray at philly.com likes when the Cylons try to be human… but wishes there was more of that.
- Alan Sepinwall of the NJ Star-Ledger likes Dean Stockwell’s and Grace Park’s performances, but overall says, “As one small bit of bonus material tied to a classic series, it’s fun, but it doesn’t really stand on its own.”
- FilmThreat calls it “a mess” that ends up with epic fail, but also closure for Boxy.
- The Salt Lake Tribune gives it a brief C+, saying that diehard fans will enjoy it, and that’s about it.
Hyping “The Plan”, PopStar gets a few questions with Dean Stockwell about playing against himself and his views on a Quantum Leap reunion. UGO has a contest where you can win dinner with Admiral Adama, Edward James Olmos.
Overall, most reviews feel like “The Plan” is more like a series of deleted scenes than a coherent story.
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan is released today on DVD and Blu-Ray. Several reviewers note that it is unrated and contains sex and nudity, which will most likely be cut for the Syfy broadcast of it next year.
Well, sounds like I’ll be waiting for SyFy, then. I was very glad I got Caprica loaned to me, rather than buying that one.
A shame, as I was really hoping for continued brilliance.
I’ve been waiting for an excuse to watch all of Battlestar over again. It looks like this is it.
I don’t think people should have had high hopes about this one. It obviously wasn’t going to be a perfect movie or story. It was literally an afterthought, a bonus. We’re lucky to get anything.