Battlestar Galactica
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) | Release Date: September 17, 1978 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
39
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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60
EmpireIan Nathan
Although evidently a rip-off — there were hints of Lucas even taking the matter to the courts — this spacebound wagon train, whose limits are readily apparent, is great fun. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Some good special effects, but with strictly tele-standard acting, straightforward space opera plot, grandiose sentiment and slushy love interest, it's really only meat for genre fans. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterStaff (Not Credited)
Battlestar Galactica is a poor man's version of Star Wars — poor in every detail, including writing, pacing, characterization and, above all, imagination. Read full review
25
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
This movie is a reedited version of the television series, with the addition of Sensurround. Just as bad as the failed series. Lorne Greene should never have sold the Ponderosa. Read full review
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