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Battlestar Galactica - The Plan

Format: Blu-ray
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,495 ratings
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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1, 1.77:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.39 x 0.59 x 6.3 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD, PAL, NTSC
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, German
  • Language ‏ : ‎ German (DTS-HD 5.1), English (DTS-HD 5.1)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003UYPFQW
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,495 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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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
5 Stars
Adds To The BSG Universe, Best For BSG Fans (See The Series First At Least Through Seaon 2), Cylon Point Of View
And they have a plan... But only one? I'm a BSG fan and I loved the series and have noticed that the Cylon "plan" evolves dramatically through the seasons. The Plan I think attempts to give more depth to the Cylons by presenting the it from their point of view from before the mini series through the second season.For me The Plan provides supplemental background for the BSG universe. Unless you're a fan or knowledgeable about the BSG universe this probably isn't so interesting. BUT, I think most BSG fans will find it interesting and entertaining when considered a background feature. It can feel like a rehash of events from already seen episodes. Still I found this look at the series through the end of season 2 interesting.The Plan is formatted as a standalone feature length video (1h 55m) and it kept my attention for the whole time. I don't think it's a good as the main series on it's own, but as I said, I see it as a supplement adding depth to the main series arc.I liked The Plan and I'm giving 5 stars because it was just what I was expecting and added to my picture of the BSG universe.
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beckteachr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Are You Confused about What to Buy? Here Are Some Answers
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010
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I 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.
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James Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Not a boring clip show
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2009
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The 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.
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Daniel Chin
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not about figuring out the plan...it's about the execution
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
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I 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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Luca Yuri
5.0 out of 5 stars Obbligatorio per i fans
Reviewed in Italy on February 2, 2023
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Obbligatorio l'acquisto per tutti i fans della serie. Rappresenta un emozione unica anche se più che un film, la qualità è la regia sembra più legata a una serie. Per me comunque è un must!
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Dave K
5.0 out of 5 stars Tied up loose ends.
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2020
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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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Lachasse Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars surprise
Reviewed in France on July 25, 2014
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là, ça démarre un peu lentement, mais le déroulement est prenant et nous surprend...
Très bon épisode qui donne aussi du sens au reste de la série et complète bien la mini série Caprica par exemple, qui pour moi m'a laisser sur ma faim... et faisait envisager une suite dense et pleine d'aventures inattendues.
Donc pour "Le Plan" c'est, c'est une réussite.
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