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ntluser · 19-11-2004, 09:58

I'm afraid that Battlestar Gallactica has suffered the same fate as a lot of series that have been "remade"..it has been modernised to the point where it bears little relation to the original.

The new series spends so much time off-topic with unnecessary sexual scenes and trivia. The rewriting of the characters has introduced features and problems that were not there in the original series and the way it has been filmed gives an almost Playstation 2 feel to it.

It's quite possible to update a series while remaining true to the essential essence of the original characters.

The original series tackled practical & social issues of a community seeking a new home, while being pursued by a hostile enemy.

This one spends too much time exploring the intimate relationships of the crew.

Another feature of "remade" classics is that they are often not as well received as the original.

The younger generation may enjoy this version but I'll stick with my memories of the original series.

19-11-2004, 09:58	#39
ntluser Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Age: 79 Services: Virgin Media XL Telephone,TV with Tivo box & Superhub3 upto 150Mb Broadband, Sky World, & Freeview+ Posts: 1,901	Re: Battlestar Galactica I'm afraid that Battlestar Gallactica has suffered the same fate as a lot of series that have been "remade"..it has been modernised to the point where it bears little relation to the original. The new series spends so much time off-topic with unnecessary sexual scenes and trivia. The rewriting of the characters has introduced features and problems that were not there in the original series and the way it has been filmed gives an almost Playstation 2 feel to it. It's quite possible to update a series while remaining true to the essential essence of the original characters. The original series tackled practical & social issues of a community seeking a new home, while being pursued by a hostile enemy. This one spends too much time exploring the intimate relationships of the crew. Another feature of "remade" classics is that they are often not as well received as the original. The younger generation may enjoy this version but I'll stick with my memories of the original series.