Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series -- Blind Buy? - Blu-ray Forum

cvm · 03-30-2010, 06:49 PM

Does this show make for a good blind buy? If so? why or why not?

You can look at my collection to get an idea of what I like. I am a fan of sci-fi generally speaking. I am not afraid to blind buy, as i have blind bought about 25% of my collection (around 50 movies of 191).

Thoughts?

atexp80 · 03-30-2010, 07:18 PM

Yes, it makes a good blind buy. It's widely regarded as one of the better series of recent times. Well written and acted, with a unique visual style and an audio mix that puts some movies to shame. I've had a brief look through your collection and you seem to have some similar tastes to me in terms of genres of films. One thing to know about BSG is that just like Firefly, lumping it in the Sci-Fi category just doesn't do it justice. It has many other elements that make it more than just one genre. The price is good for what you get and the Blu-ray quality is top notch.

The best recommendation I can give: Just frakking buy it.

borninusa · 03-30-2010, 07:19 PM

Just do it! Frakking do it! Buy it I mean.

NyeX · 03-30-2010, 07:26 PM

I have watched the series twice through now and it really is frakking awesome. Even my wife likes it, more for the drama and story than for the sci fi elements. Based on your collection I think you would probably enjoy it. It is complex and I would consider it an epic. The acting and story telling is top notch. The only complaint I have heard about it concerns the ending, but I actually liked it pretty well. Hope that helps.

borninusa · 03-30-2010, 07:36 PM

I have to say...my wife also loved this show (and she is not a huge sci-fi person).

Q? · 03-30-2010, 07:38 PM

My gf and I both love it!
We haven't finished it yet though, we're waiting to get the Blu-ray so we can finish the series, but it is incredulous! I don't even know if that's a real word

Mr. J · 03-30-2010, 08:21 PM

This is one of my favorite shows of all time. Seriously! Just frakking buy it!

cvm · 03-30-2010, 08:25 PM

So far the feedback seems to be good..... I may have to bite. I know it has action and a lot of drama. Would this be appropriate most ages (generally speaking).

SteveLee · 03-30-2010, 08:27 PM

It includes the Mini-series (obviously), Razor, and The Plan all for $149.99 CAD (amazon.ca). No question! I am curious about this price as it would take well over $200 to buy the DVD sets plus Razor/The Plan separately.

Now I need to sell seasons 1-3

Lionel Horsepackage · 03-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Can't add much more to what's already been said above, but yes -- if you're at all into the grittier HBO dramas of recent years (The Wire, Rome, Deadwood), as well as FX's offerings (The Shield, Breaking Bad, Mad Men), pick this one up.

It's certainly one of the darker, bleaker TV series that's ever been on the air, SF or otherwise, and truthfully is really far more of a political allegory set in space than a proper science-fiction series. Even my mother -- who absolutely detests science fiction -- was instantly hooked after I persuaded her to watch the first season on DVD.

A prominent critic not long ago called the remade Battlestar Galactica "The Sopranos of science fiction," and he was absolutely correct.

Mr. J · 03-30-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionel Horsepackage

Can't add much more to what's already been said above, but yes -- if you're at all into the grittier HBO dramas of recent years (The Wire, Rome, Deadwood), as well as FX's offerings (The Shield, Breaking Bad, Mad Men), pick this one up.

It's certainly one of the darker, bleaker TV series that's ever been on the air, SF or otherwise, and truthfully is really far more of a political allegory set in space than a proper science-fiction series. Even my mother -- who absolutely detests science fiction -- was instantly hooked after I persuaded her to watch the first season on DVD.

A prominent critic not long ago called the remade Battlestar Galactica "The Sopranos of science fiction," and he was absolutely correct.

I completely agree!

chefazn · 03-30-2010, 09:22 PM

yea, it was pretty awesome series =). Just do it.

Blu Sun · 03-30-2010, 09:26 PM

Just buy it mate, it's probably the best sci-fi show of all time.

And if it's not to your taste, you can sell it on for pretty much what you paid...you'll have plenty of buyers.

dcowboy7 · 03-30-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionel Horsepackage

A prominent critic not long ago called the remade Battlestar Galactica "The Sopranos of science fiction," and he was absolutely correct.

I never saw them once eat spaghetti on BSG.

acosmichippo · 03-30-2010, 09:35 PM

Just want to echo the other comments here. BG is my favorite series ever.

Blu Sun · 03-30-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

I never saw them once eat spaghetti on BSG.

They were big on noodles though...

cokelover · 03-30-2010, 10:03 PM

I must disagree with u guys, while the ideas behind the story were great, the series was, in my opinion, boring...

SleeperAgent · 03-30-2010, 10:05 PM

Best Sci-Fi series ever. Hands down. I blind bought the set when it came out and there's no looking back. I watched through the entire series twice in the last year. It's that frakkin good.

styl3s · 03-30-2010, 11:19 PM

Hell yeah! BB has it for 150$ this week im biting on it, i don't care what people thing about the packaging i like the look and as far scratching goes im not concerned about the BR discs getting scratched, it has that coating on it.

cvm · 03-30-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by styl3s

Hell yeah! BB has it for 150$ this week im biting on it, i don't care what people thing about the packaging i like the look and as far scratching goes im not concerned about the BR discs getting scratched, it has that coating on it.

Why would the Disc's get scratched?

03-30-2010, 06:49 PM	#1
cvm Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah Blu-ray collection:461 PS3 collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:8	Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series -- Blind Buy? Does this show make for a good blind buy? If so? why or why not? You can look at my collection to get an idea of what I like. I am a fan of sci-fi generally speaking. I am not afraid to blind buy, as i have blind bought about 25% of my collection (around 50 movies of 191). Thoughts? Blind Buy Count: 172 PSN ID: cvm0305 Sometimes we hear of people who are “very” honest, “mostly” honest, or even “a little” honest. Should we even use modifiers with the word honest? I don’t believe so. There are no degrees of honesty. Either we are honest or we aren't.

03-30-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
atexp80 Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Central Coast, NSW, Australia Home Theater Gallery:198 Blu-ray collection:1156 DVD collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Yes, it makes a good blind buy. It's widely regarded as one of the better series of recent times. Well written and acted, with a unique visual style and an audio mix that puts some movies to shame. I've had a brief look through your collection and you seem to have some similar tastes to me in terms of genres of films. One thing to know about BSG is that just like Firefly, lumping it in the Sci-Fi category just doesn't do it justice. It has many other elements that make it more than just one genre. The price is good for what you get and the Blu-ray quality is top notch. The best recommendation I can give: Just frakking buy it. --\| Sale/Trade thread - Steels & regular Blus! ...big update April 23! \|-- --\| Blu-ray Reviews: 12. Most recent: Dead Man (AU) - June 22 \|--

03-30-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1245 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:20	Just do it! Frakking do it! Buy it I mean. Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny

03-30-2010, 07:36 PM	#5
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1245 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:20	I have to say...my wife also loved this show (and she is not a huge sci-fi person). Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny

03-30-2010, 07:38 PM	#6
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	My gf and I both love it! We haven't finished it yet though, we're waiting to get the Blu-ray so we can finish the series, but it is incredulous! I don't even know if that's a real word formerly known as Q! ”All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.” <--- psst click the link

03-30-2010, 07:26 PM	#4
NyeX Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1 PS3 collection:20	I have watched the series twice through now and it really is frakking awesome. Even my wife likes it, more for the drama and story than for the sci fi elements. Based on your collection I think you would probably enjoy it. It is complex and I would consider it an epic. The acting and story telling is top notch. The only complaint I have heard about it concerns the ending, but I actually liked it pretty well. Hope that helps.

03-30-2010, 08:21 PM	#7
Mr. J Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:On One Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:348 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 4 PS3 reviews:11 Trading Score:152	This is one of my favorite shows of all time. Seriously! Just frakking buy it! 3D TV: Panasonic Viera 55" 3D Full HD Plasma TCP55ST50 / 3D Receiver: Pioneer VSX-821 / 3D BD Player: Sony PS3 Slim Front Towers: polkaudio T90e / Center: polkaudio CS10 / Surround: polkaudio Monitor 30s Subwoofer: polkaudio PSW110 *Angelina Jolie = My Life*

03-30-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
cvm Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah Blu-ray collection:461 PS3 collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:8	So far the feedback seems to be good..... I may have to bite. I know it has action and a lot of drama. Would this be appropriate most ages (generally speaking). Blind Buy Count: 172 PSN ID: cvm0305 Sometimes we hear of people who are “very” honest, “mostly” honest, or even “a little” honest. Should we even use modifiers with the word honest? I don’t believe so. There are no degrees of honesty. Either we are honest or we aren't.

03-30-2010, 08:27 PM	#9
SteveLee Junior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Vancouver, Canada Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:6	It includes the Mini-series (obviously), Razor, and The Plan all for $149.99 CAD (amazon.ca). No question! I am curious about this price as it would take well over $200 to buy the DVD sets plus Razor/The Plan separately. Now I need to sell seasons 1-3 40" Toshiba RV525R 1080p LCD Panasonic DMP-BD35K 267 Blu-ray movies owned 395 DVD movies owned

03-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#10
Lionel Horsepackage Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Glen Ellyn, IL USA	Can't add much more to what's already been said above, but yes -- if you're at all into the grittier HBO dramas of recent years (The Wire, Rome, Deadwood), as well as FX's offerings (The Shield, Breaking Bad, Mad Men), pick this one up. It's certainly one of the darker, bleaker TV series that's ever been on the air, SF or otherwise, and truthfully is really far more of a political allegory set in space than a proper science-fiction series. Even my mother -- who absolutely detests science fiction -- was instantly hooked after I persuaded her to watch the first season on DVD. A prominent critic not long ago called the remade Battlestar Galactica "The Sopranos of science fiction," and he was absolutely correct. "Pablo, please take Chet's corpse into the other room, and then fix Mr. Hallenbeck a drink."

03-30-2010, 09:22 PM	#12
chefazn Power Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:308 Trading Score:33	yea, it was pretty awesome series =). Just do it.

03-30-2010, 09:26 PM	#13
Blu Sun Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:England Blu-ray collection:38	Just buy it mate, it's probably the best sci-fi show of all time. And if it's not to your taste, you can sell it on for pretty much what you paid...you'll have plenty of buyers.

03-30-2010, 09:35 PM	#15
acosmichippo Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just want to echo the other comments here. BG is my favorite series ever. We just don't need the snakes anymore. We got the music.

03-30-2010, 10:03 PM	#17
cokelover Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:College Park, MD Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:103 DVD collection:2 PS3 collection:5 Trading Score:1	I must disagree with u guys, while the ideas behind the story were great, the series was, in my opinion, boring... The cold, harsh truth: Free The cold, harsh truth with smiley face: $5.00 Advice, plus pity: $10.00 Exactly what you want to hear: call for an estimate Cokelover's (Buy, Sell, Trade) Thread

03-30-2010, 10:05 PM	#18
SleeperAgent Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:LV-223 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:202 Trading Score:208	Best Sci-Fi series ever. Hands down. I blind bought the set when it came out and there's no looking back. I watched through the entire series twice in the last year. It's that frakkin good. "Fire and Blood" My Trade Thread

03-30-2010, 11:19 PM	#19
styl3s Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:31	Hell yeah! BB has it for 150$ this week im biting on it, i don't care what people thing about the packaging i like the look and as far scratching goes im not concerned about the BR discs getting scratched, it has that coating on it.

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