Battlestar Galactica: Razor

What is the most intriguing in this extended episode is the developement of Helena Cain's character; we are shown in vivid detail why she never, under any circumstances whatsoever, should have been promoted above the rank of ensign. There are plot spoilers to follow, folks. If you don't want your good time ruined, stop ready this review right now. At one point Helena demands the sidearm of her XO, who is taking a moral stand and refusing to obey one of her illegal orders. He (rather foolishly) accepts that order, surrenders his sidearm, and is summarily shot in the head by Cain. So now she's shot a man in cold blood. But wait, there's so much more! It is discovered that Helena's love interest, a woman working on Pegasus' computers, is really a Cylon. Since Helena is obviously wounded and angered by this betrayal, she proves to all observers that she is no better than the Cylons who exterminated the vast majority of the colonials. How does she achieve this? Simple:... Read more

"Battlestar Gallactica" is Ronald Moore and David Eick's contemporary science fiction series that combines elements of the original 1978 television program with new themes relevant in today's society. In particular, the show addresses the very nature of what it means to be human, exploring whether or not life from another world could exhibit the qualities that make people what they are. By doing this, the program sheds light on how people should treat one another, making it an enlightening and enjoyable watch. Under this primary focus, portions of the series address key military themes that few other television programs call attention to. "Razor" is one example of this. A full-length film, "Razor" explores events taking place during the show's second season that were not depicted in those episodes. Included in the series' season four box set, the movie is designed to be viewed after watching seasons one, two, and three. "Razor" addresses an extremely difficult subject matter, and... Read more

This is yet another outstanding production of the Battlestar Galactica team. Besides being loaded with drama, action, and superb special effects, this particular episode (movie) fills in some transformational data which was not covered during the regular seasons. It gives information about how the Cylons developed into their present state.

Okay, so Razor came when Season Four came...and Season Four had its own DVD Razor inside. So, my purchase ended up going to a friend. The placing of Razor within the Season Four boxset was odd to me, but I guess it was because of production and it's just sort of where it got placed. I thought that Razor was interesting, but I wasn't overall thrilled with it. Perhaps, it was because I didn't appreciate it as others may have when they were waiting for more BSG to air. There were some parts were I really appreciated it, but mostly I just was disgusted with the Pegasus and Cain in general. So, unfortunately I really didn't get a lot out of this purchase. I do think it is necessary for the BSG collection, though maybe that's why it's boxed with Season Four?

Imagine one moment you're staring at your computer screen and the next Sir Im Getting Colonial recognition codes four three zero one one third. The other sentients dont like one third only humans use it. Imagine the Pegasus represents a lead and diamond shielded sip that sends a fertilized egg over 11 light years to Earth. No one knows what to do with the Tau Ceti terra Ambassador who wants to help his fellow humans. The left hemisphere onethird Mao One Third Stalin One third Moshe Dayan due to faster than light genetic code like a phone book sent back through time. Now if we can use this script in Caprica and write in the ar ki patrons so benevolent humans cry. Imagine an ancient library of the universe that never lies similar to the colonial mainframe on caprica. Razor is a solid installment in the Galactica franchise. Michelle Forbes as Admiral Cain is always interesting. It is nice to see Edward James Olmos Bradama on the cover skipper of the Battlestar and Admiral depending on whe... Read more

While not as a good as the original BSG miniseries, this one is pretty solid. Razor is an in season movie that tells the story of how the Pegasus survived the Cylon attack, and adds some character development to the key Pegasus characters who would later encounter the Galactica. While the Galactica had civilian influence in the form of an elected official, the Pegasus did not, and Razor tries to show the difference between a military culture acting unchecked in a time of war versus the Galactica, which had a few checks in place. Admiral Cain comes out looking slightly less like a monster, and there are some pretty good plot twists. At times, the movie feels like a bit of a showcase for sci-fi babe Stephanie Chaves-Jacobsen, but other than that, it's pretty well done.