A movie that parallels the series Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009), showing the attack on the 12 Colonies of Cobol, the aftermath and the human fleet's odyssey from the Cylon perspective. In particular we see it from the point of view of the humanoid Cylons, especially Brother Cavil / Number One.
A movie that's neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Battlestar Galactica series but rather shows key events in the series from a Cylon-perspective. It adds nothing to the story so is quite pointless, other than a means for the producers to squeeze some more dollars out of the Battlestar Galactica brand. Being from a Cylon perspective it's not that engaging and it's not filling any gaps in the storyline you were wondering about. Did we really need to know who caused the explosion that destroyed Galactica's water supply, say? No.
It's behind-the-scenes Cylon goings-on that nobody cares about.
This said, the graphics are great, better than the series, and there are some interesting sub-plots and themes. The fact that many of the Cylons gain a conscience and can't go through with their missions is particularly interesting. The fact that most of the flashbacks are from the best part of the series - Seasons 1 and 2 - also beings back fond memories.
A movie that's neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Battlestar Galactica series but rather shows key events in the series from a Cylon-perspective. It adds nothing to the story so is quite pointless, other than a means for the producers to squeeze some more dollars out of the Battlestar Galactica brand. Being from a Cylon perspective it's not that engaging and it's not filling any gaps in the storyline you were wondering about. Did we really need to know who caused the explosion that destroyed Galactica's water supply, say? No.
It's behind-the-scenes Cylon goings-on that nobody cares about.
This said, the graphics are great, better than the series, and there are some interesting sub-plots and themes. The fact that many of the Cylons gain a conscience and can't go through with their missions is particularly interesting. The fact that most of the flashbacks are from the best part of the series - Seasons 1 and 2 - also beings back fond memories.