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Battlestar Galactica: Season 4 | 
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| Director: Michael Rymer
Actors: Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Studio: Universal Pictures Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £34.99
Buy New: £24.98
You Save: £10.01 (29%)
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 21
Format: Box Set, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 519
EAN: 5050582565522
ASIN: B001CD9K9G
Release Date: October 6, 2008 (In 31 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Not yet released
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Actually, this is the first half of season four. August 16, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Calling this season four is a misnomer. It's actually only the *first half* of season four. (Season four was derailed because of the writers' strike last year, and remaining half of the season - the last 10 or 11 episodes - will screen in early 2009.) I'd rate the actual content of the episodes as a solid five stars ... but I wouldn't buy this box set. I'll happily wait until 2009 and get the whole of season four in one package.
Season 4 then The Final Season!! Exciting!! August 13, 2008
14 out of 21 found this review helpful
Ok so this is only 10 episodes due to the writers strike... but we've seen these 10 episodes on SKY and they're awesome. Its probably why it's so cheap too compared to previous releases.
The UK release is different to the USA... i.e. here in the UK they're calling the box sets Season Four and then The Final Season.
I'm positive that is how SKY is broadcasting the seasons so this release
is not deceptive at all.
The USA are calling the releases Season 4.0 and 4.1.
I can not WAIT for the final episodes to hit our screens February...
And I can't wait to get my hands on the 10 episodes in this boxset!!
It comes with Razor as well... AND includes trailer for what we're all waiting for in February!! Pretty sure there are some deleted scenes too. PLUS.. how good is the artwork?! Amazing.
Subversive, compelling, and taut, 8 Jan 2007. THIS IS HALF THE SEASON, LIKE I STATED BEFORE. July 22, 2008
58 out of 97 found this review helpful
Most people would be slightly weary of the idea of a new and re-invigorated version of the spectacle Science Fiction Drama series Battlestar Galactica (1978-1980) being up to the year in which the series became 'Galactica 1980', which lead to its thoroughly trashed downfall, was a bit of a surprise that a network had decided to re-fashion the show with a more updated and far more interesting story. Many fans would, should insist that this is a re-imagining not an intrinsic remake of a cheesy lovable, and to use a pun for a modern show, "That 70's Show". Many of the sci-fi fan-boys, and girls, were in need of a successful sci-fi drama series that had the ability to keep fresh interest and action with drama to top.
The show comes from that concept of a 2003 mini-series, a somewhat thorough and enjoyable close to 3 hr pilot. The principal point, machines are made by man, evolved, rebelled, and a war began.
Sci-fi rubbed off on this show, and it pays to respect it with homage's. With elements from novelist Philip K. Dick from his earlier works of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" now known as the film adaptation "Blade Runner" along with the dark twisted parallel of the humanoid Cylons, and that mirrored `skinjob' reference. It also manages to match the dark allegory of P. K Dick' "Valis" a unique exploration of plethora's and universal metaphysics.
The virtuous and glamoured imagery bears the likeness of Kubrick' "2001: A Space Odyssey" with cross-cut scenes of Baseships in the sunlight of a nearby star, with a score to match. The score itself is very cinematic, in that it mixes and mingles with the imagery of the show to great exertion; continuously trying new techniques and new ways to give the eye candy. The score feels very dark, operatic and at the same time very tautly tense; it again has mirrored Vangelis' score in "Blade Runner" with the deep drum sound to hard hitting acoustics.
Battlestar Galactica is the best character drama that has the real dexterity of raw emotion; the acting shapes plot and vice versa. The characters are flawed and they should be, the situation creates the drama and evidently shapes the characters actions. It perhaps is the only show to bludgeon the scene with taut and well crafted dialogue and sharpest whit, measured writing that current shows like LOST and Heroes could benefit from. The dialogued scenes are spot on quality, the actors all themselves have unique range; perhaps currently the best acting troupe on TV. They have unique ability to play different parts of their personas during the course of a single episode, and still bring a sense of morality, logic and whit to the role; very much unlike a "space opera".
The acting troupe has characters including Edward James Almos' brilliant depiction of Commander/Admiral Adama; easily being a favourite. His slightly depressed attitude yet experience make him capable, if not slightly down heartened. His display as a commander of the pride of the fleet does show why he is the best person to have control of a superior vessel. He is quick to think, act and knowing what the cost is with the troubles of his confounded life. Two other characters change form and gender, the two now female, where the Galactica predecessor had two male characters, (when fans should not complain) Katee Sackhoff as Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace, is born into the role of a hard-headed female Viper pilot. As well as the other female candidate played by Grace Park nicknamed 'Boomer'.
One thing this show does well is giving the most unexpected outcome possible, real credit to the writers that show they have a lot of grenades to go certain ways and that their bold spontaneity will either be accepted or rejected by audiences. The writers of this show are very clever, in that you might think they plan out the show years in advance a la "Babylon 5" or "Lost" however you could not be more wrong. The show is written by boldly engaging the big issues currently on TV. You wonder how does a rag-tag fleet survive in the most logical and pragmatic way, scripted to show you that the real evidence of this is present in stories inspired by recent history and current events.
Truth is that many aspects of futuristic life may well be reflected on the current stand stead of today's socio-political and ethical conflict, that's if we decide to create robots that want to kill us. The themes themselves also reflect the big issues: drama, love, personal betrayal, post-9/11 parables, death, rape, murder, greed, religious extremism, depravity and also the antonyms when the situation lightens up (there is humour). In addition, unremittingly keeps putting forth the notion of what is exactly human. It's about genocide, war and the abyss after the precipice.
The special effects are not the only thing that shows high production value, it would put some of the current Trek franchise to shame. Everything is luscious, from the pure spot-on script and unexpected plots to the character actions and the big explosions going on outside.
The imagery splits from sporadic to perpetual, the effects are full of ardour CGI and digital FX, 'in the mind of the pilot/documentary' shot sequences. The new breed of improved and scary Terminator influenced Cylon centurions and human-looking Cylon infiltrators who's brutal degradation towards mankind reflects the worst parts of humanity. Is it pure hate, spite, jealousy or maybe because they have found a god to kill for; sound familiar? Moreover, what you have been waiting for, yes it does have graphic scenes of a sexual nature, but it's not for everyone.
Verdict:
The World is over. The Fight has just begun. 10/10.
A little more information...after internet investigation September 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For those people (like me) who didn't realise this is half a season I have found out the following:
This is the first 10 episodes.
The last 10 episodes will be released in the UK under the title of 'Season 5' (hence the 'Season 4' title of this one).
This UK release will also include 'Razor' (although I can't find any confirmation of whether it will be the extended version of 'Razor'). It will also included deleted scenes and a sneak peak of the 2nd half of the season.
If, like me, you haven't bought Razor yet then this is still a good way of getting your BSG fix. Especially as I'm getting this as a birthday present.
Season 4, part one August 9, 2008
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
Yes, it's bound to be only episodes one to ten. Problem is, they know we'll want those episodes asap. The final part of season four will be shown from Spring 2009 onwards, so the full season won't be available until about October 2009.
BSG was originally released on DVD, season one at least, as two parts. The producers have also said that the last ten or so episodes may be well over the normal forty five minutes long. This said, when the whole of season four comes out, it may well be akin to a season and a half anyway.
But, that's just maybes and the future. The episodes one to ten on this DVD box set are excellent. Twists, turns, everything we've come to expect from BSG. So, buy this when released or wait another year for the full season, the choice is yours. But lets face it, you have to love the packaging they used!
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