Battlestar Galactica: Razor

A Sci-Fi Channel special event, Battlestar Galactica: Razor is a thrilling, action-packed adventure. When Lee Adama takes command of the Battlestar Pegasus he chooses Kendra Shaw, a protégé of the late Admiral Cain who’s haunted by the things she and the Pegasus crew have done to survive the war with the Cylons, to be his XO and help restore the crew’s dignity and honor. Stephanie Jacobsen gives an excellent performance, making Shaw one of the most compelling characters of the series, and Michelle Forbes returns to reprise her role as Admiral Cain. Most of Battlestar Galactica’s main cast make appearances, and there are subtle references to several Season 2 episodes that place the story in context. Unfortunately the CGI isn’t up to the film’s ambitious vision, as some of the Cylon Centurions and space ships are a little video game graphicy. Still, the action sequences are intense and exciting, and the writers do a good job at interweaving the backstories into the main plot. Battlestar Galactica: Razor is a powerful sci-fi drama that enriches the series and fills-in some of the missing pieces.

I watched it years after watching the show. I forgot a great deal but it was not necessary to get the movie. Other than that, great movie.