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Battlestar Galactica confuses "subtle" with "the cast forgot to act".
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2004 · Sci-Fi / Adventure / Drama
Battlestar Galactica
BURN INDEX · PLATFORM AVG
LOCKED18%
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SALT SHAKER · PLATFORM AVG
LOCKED24%
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
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2004
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PLOT SUMMARY
When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
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Why is Battlestar Galactica rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Battlestar Galactica (2004) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 18/100. When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
What streaming era or audience vibe does Battlestar Galactica fit best?+
Battlestar Galactica works best as a modern catalog staple for sci-fi fans. With a Burn Index of 18/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Battlestar Galactica worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Battlestar Galactica scores 18/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/flicks · u/BoomMicBoomer🔥 2.8k points
Hot Take: Battlestar Galactica's third act ruined what could have been a masterpiece
Just got out of Battlestar Galactica and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/boxoffice · u/ScriptDoctor99🔥 3.4k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in Battlestar Galactica actually is?
Director clearly thought Battlestar Galactica was deeper than it is. There's a difference between ambiguous and unfinished, and this leans hard into the second.
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r/movies · u/JumpCutJunkie🔥 0.5k points
The cinematography in Battlestar Galactica is doing all the heavy lifting and it shows
Honestly, Battlestar Galactica would be a tight 95-minute movie. Instead we got a bloated runtime padded with B-roll and lingering shots that add nothing.
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r/TrueFilm · u/CinephileCynic🔥 2.3k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in Battlestar Galactica?
Everyone praising the Battlestar Galactica performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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