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Reviewed by Andrew Mogford, 16th November 2009
The Plan is perhaps not the revelatory conclusion to the Battlestar Galactica story that some were expecting. It adds no great insight, and provides no clear answers to any of the questions that were left unanswered in the show. What it does do, however, is explore the conflicted nature of the humanoid Cylons in far more depth than was ever done in the show. Stockwell delivers a superbly layered performance as the two facets of Cavil’s character and he is ably supported by a host of superb performances. The direction is assured and confident and the disc makes an excellent supplement to a superb TV series.

The picture is an accurate rendition of the director’s intentions, with artifical grain and crushed colours being the norm. It fits in perfectly with the rest of the series. The soundtrack is also excellent, being wide and expansive, offering thunderous action and subtle moments with equal flair. The extras package is not as extensive as first may appear, as most of the featurettes are brief, but there is an excellent commentary included as well.

If you are one of those who feel that the series should have stopped after the middle of series three, and if you disliked the more philosophical moments of the show, then you are not likely to get much out of this. If, however, like me you were glued to the series from the first moment to the last, and revelled in the ambiguous universe that Moore created – then you are going to love this film. If you have not seen the series then you should avoid this like the plague (due to spoilers) and start at the very beginning. Get to the end of the series, and then you will know whether you want to add this to your collection or not.


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