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Battlestar Galactica (1978)
One of a kind...
That's right, one of a kind. When I first watched this show back a couple of years ago, it just caught me like no other had ever done before. The characters, the settings, the stories, all just magnificent.
One thing a lot of people pick on is the writing. I, myself, do not have a problem with it at all. In fact, I find that the stories make this show one of the most unique sci-fi's ever done. The 12 Colonies of Man all decimated by the Cylon Empire and the struggle of the refugees to survive, all escaping in some 220 refugee ships all being protected by the Galactica herself in search of the planet earth. And let's not forget the other memorable stories, such as the discovery of Commander Cain & the Battlestar Pegasus and when the Galactica found Kobol and discovered some of the origins of men. There's also the stories involving the Ship of Lights, Terra, and other ships from within the rag-tag fleet.
Another highlight of the show is the characters, especially Adama, Apollo, and Starbuck. One could say that Adama was the father figure, the wisest of the group. Then there's Apollo, just one of them good ole boys. And then we have Starbuck, probably the most memorable character from the entire series. And let's not forget the others: Boomer, Jolly, Athena, Cassiopeia, Boxey, Muffit, and last, but definitely not least, Baltar. Yes, this menacing figure is probably the 2nd most memorable face in the series.
And let's not forget the Cylons. These guys were probably one of the biggest money makers of the series back then. Menacing and powerful, they will stop at nothing until the destruction of the human race is complete.
One of the biggest highlights of this production is the music. Who can forget the opening theme? No doubt one of the greatest in all of sci-fi. We also have the Cylon music, very dark and menacing. In this production, Stu Phillips was a genius and he should definitely be commended.
Now, the special effects are something to be admired as well. Created by Star Wars' own John Dykstra, the effects in Battlestar Galactica greatly outshined the rest at that time. Though, the biggest drawback is the constant reuse of special effects footage over and over and over and over again. But it was done to save money, so it's understandable.
Another memorable aspect of the show are the ships themselves. The Galactica, herself, is a huge and powerful vessel, while retaining a charm that few other ships can keep. Probably the most popular ship was the Colonial Viper. While they may resemble the X-Wing Starfighters of Star Wars, the Vipers are unique and special in their own way. Probably the most unique ship in the show was the Cylon Raider. Bat-like in appearance, it was a fierce competitor for the Viper. Then there's the Cylon Basestar, just plain menacing is all that can be said about it. Then there are the other ships: The Rising Star, The Colonial Movers ship, The Celestra, The Prison Barge, The Livery ship, The Gemini Freighter, etc. They all were memorable in their own way.
This show is VERY underrated. A work of art, in my very honest opinion. I give it a 10/10. Extremely brilliant.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
A Disney masterpiece!
I've just seen this movie, and I must say the I was very, very impressed. The soundtrack is wonderful, the animation is beautiful, and each scene was beautifully acted out to the best of perfection. I enjoyed every scene of the movie and I definetly recommend this to all fans of Disney.
A perfect 10/10
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963)
The best monster clash of the millenium!!!!!!
As I stated above, this has got to be one of the best Godzilla movies (if not the best) out there! In my opinion, it rates up there with Destroy All Monsters and Godzilla 2000. The characters are very amusing and also serious in their roles. While some actors are not in the Japanese version (Eric Carter, etc.), they are also good in their roles. The Special Effects are top notch (for their time, of course) and Godzilla is just as kicken as he always is. King Kong on the other had had a few changes. In real life, Kong isn't even near the size of Kong. So TOHO sized-up Kong to almost Godzilla size. The also added an equalizer to Kong. He grows strength from electricity. The only complaint i have is Kong's suit. Though not horribly, awful, they could've done a better job. So all-in-all, King Kong vs. Godzilla is a must have for Kong and Godzilla fans alike (even for you regular monster movie lovers).