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Movie Info

The advanced cyborg race of Cylons living secretly embedded among humans has a plot to wipe out the human race with a series of nuclear attacks, but things don't necessarily go as planned. Led by Brother Cavil (Dean Stockwell), the Cylons keep hitting obstacles in their genocidal conspiracy, not the least of which is the botched assassination attempt by Boomer (Grace Park) on human Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos), a shot led astray by Boomer's guilty conscience.

Genre:

drama, sci fi
Original Language:

English
Director:

Edward James Olmos
Writer:

Jane Espenson
Release Date (Streaming):

Apr 28, 2016
Runtime:

1h 52m

Cast & Crew

Edward James Olmos
Cmdr. William Adama

Dean Stockwell
Brother Cavil

Michael Trucco
Samuel Anders

Grace Park
Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii

Michael Hogan
Col. Saul Tigh

Aaron Douglas
Chief Galen Tyrol

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Critic Reviews for Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

The project might all be an exploitative departure from the ''Battlestar Galactica'' brand name, but it's hard not to like where the spacemen (and spacewomen) are going.

September 5, 2018 | Full Review…

Ned Martel
New York Times
It's a type of world-building best-suited to endless franchises-the multi-book series, the film trilogy, the serialized television show. The detail is there for richness, not for third-act plot expediency.

September 5, 2018 | Rating: A- | Full Review…

Sonia Saraiya
AV Club
And what is "Galactica," old or new? A high-flying trifle. Choice, cheesy adventure. Sci Fi pulp. So stop squeezing your thermoses, turn off your brain, and enjoy.

April 23, 2018 | Full Review…

Melanie McFarland
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Battlestar Galactica" takes a while to find its directional heading and build up steam, but once it does, this proves to be a surprisingly engrossing odyssey.

September 10, 2010 | Full Review…

Brian Lowry
Variety
...the picture improves immeasurably once the aforementioned conflict kicks into high gear...

October 9, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
The new "Battlestar Galactica" is joyless, somber and a little boring.

January 22, 2020 | Full Review…

Rob Owen
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The strength of this series is the way its characters each choose to react to this untenable situation.

September 5, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Will Wade
Common Sense Media
The result is surprisingly good, with a strong character driven story that leaves you wanting more.

September 5, 2018 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…

Rafe Telsch
CinemaBlend
The success of the miniseries gave momentum for the weekly series. I hope the series is as enjoyable as this.

September 5, 2018 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…

Andy Patrizio
IGN Movies
There's plenty more that could be picked out here, but the one other thing I wanted to focus on was the ending. This was scream-at-the-telly good, and what great cliffhangers are all about.

September 5, 2018 | Full Review…

Simon Brew
Den of Geek
As is appropriate for this more jaded era, the story is much more grim and edgy. Now if I can just get used to Starbuck being a girl . . .

May 14, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com
I think we were all perfectly content with our vague memories of shag hairdos... there will always be DVD to remind us how bad the original series was. We certainly didn't need a bad new series to drive the point home.

May 14, 2005 | Full Review…

MaryAnn Johanson
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Audience Reviews for Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Jul 14, 2012

this epic mini series leading up to the television show is by far one of the best sci fi movies ever created. the only problem I now have is that the show took a drastic turn and would never reach these heights again. The fighting scenes alone will keep you glued awaiting some impressive flight scenes. the casting of James Olmos clearly set the bench mark for quality and its he's strength that gives this film and the series a backbone.

Brendan N Super Reviewer
Dec 16, 2011

This breathtaking miniseries that started the exceptional TV series features a steady direction, great dialogue and elegant long takes, while also raises many moral issues with intelligence and keeps the focus always on the characters and on the human aspect of the battle.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Dec 30, 2010

This three hour miniseries is absolutely stunning in so many ways I don't even know where to begin. It puts us in the middle of a world with a complex history. It, unapologetically, launches the story straight away. I like the fact it assumes we know this fictitious world. It forces you to keep paying attention, as there is a lot going on. History, plot, characters, twists and turns are all crammed into 180 minutes, but it doesn't feel bloated or rushed. If anything, it has perfect pacing. To feel this connected and this involved with a large group of characters after just three hours is quite amazing. The large group of characters contains familiar but reliable archetypes, and more complex characters. My favorite would have to be James Callis. He portrays a selfish but conflicted man, somewhat responsible for the end of humanity. He is joined by a Jiminy Cricketesque subconscious, that takes the form of a very sexy Cyclon. Lots of terminology, politics, religious and technological debates abound. If you like your TV (or even movies) dense, well rounded, beautifully scripted, and utterly engaging, please check this out. Now if you'll excuse me, I have 4 seasons to be getting on with.

Luke B Super Reviewer
Sep 09, 2010

Partially funded by Mormon organizations. LDS subtexts. Adama = Adam. Borderline church propaganda. How the Earth was repopulated by "aliens', prophecies, martyrs etc. Strickly for the Sci-Fi aspect: not bad. I liked Firefly better.

Sean G Super Reviewer