Odelecol
Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Cheryl
A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
B Decker
I still enjoy watching this fantasy. Campy, yes. Cheesy, yes. I will be the first to concede that retro-TV isn't for everyone. But actually the artwork and special effects kind of hold their own in a classic way even after almost thirty years. Stories and script were kept interesting in season one. Script was cleverly coded for appeal to then-audiences of all ages ("I've got to go easy on re-entry..").The cast couldn't have been better - classic Gil Gerard, Erin Gray (OMG), Pamela Hensley, Mel Blanc ("The Man of 1000 Voices"), what was probably the best supporting role of Tim O'Connor's career, and narrated by then-ubiquitous voice of William Conrad. Music was top notch for the time, none other than Stu Phillips of BSG fame. There was just so much talent put into this show.In my opinion, watching BR25 is like watching Rocky Horror or reading pulp paper classics, where Buck Rogers ironically once again reminds us of a time when life was a bit simpler for some of us. Sadly, NBC took a good formula and screwed with it. Mel's voice and personality for "Twiki" was sadly changed (changed back later due to actual fan outrage). By season two the show seemed to loose its mojo. I did like Thom Christopher's later contribution as "Hawk".BR25 will always have its place, next to Dukes of Hazzard, Airwolf and Tom Baker's Doctor Who - all of which were household icons for their day. PS - As a bonus - it has been brought to my attention that there was a limited theatrical release, which combined episodes one and two with a saucy intro and the only release to include the musical vocals from Kipp Lennon. Find this little gem on the web as "Awakening"..
jefffisher65-708-541158
I was always on the watch for science fiction in the 1970s, and thanks to the late, lamented Starlog magazine, it wasn't hard, really, to do so even in that "stone age" period. So, I was able to see the pilot film in its theatrical release, and was quite eager for the series to begin. I wasn't disappointed in the show as Gil Gerard made a fine Buck, Erin Gray a beautiful, sexy Wilma Deering, and Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardela was a dream come true for teenage guys in 1979, I can assure you. The episodes which featured Ardala always resulted in the most comments among the guys at school, not surprisingly! I've often wondered how NBC got by with the outfit(or lack there-of) which Ardala usually wore, as it wasn't much above being nude, really.The episodes of the first season can't compare to Star Trek by any means, but were fun adventures which had the good guys disposing of the bad on a regular basis. The show also featured numerous other beautiful women in quite revealing outfits(if of a disco-like nature), and few guys complained about this, either. I did find Twkii quite annoying at times, especially the way his voice was usually done, no fault of Mel Blanc's.The second season I found interesting as well if not quite as enjoyable as the first - I did like Thom Christopher's character Hawk. Feel he added a needed "male buddy" for Buck something like Kirk & Spock. Suspect the series would have found a firmer- footing had it ran longer, but NBC's track record with fantastic genre television has never been exactly first-class.One note many here don't seem to be aware of concerns the Star Gates used in the first season so often. In the mid-1970s, an author named Stephen Robinett, now deceased, wrote a novel called Stargate. It can be found in a hardback from St. Martin's, and some Ace paperback editions also. I read the magazine version, and the concepts are almost identical as best I can recall, although I don't believe there was ever any lawsuit over it. Quite possibly, Mr. Robinett was unaware of the use of the device in this show, although it could have simply been coincidental, of course.All in all, a good series fondly remembered, and recommended for any who are fans of 1970s-era science fiction
djray65
I loved watching this with my dad on TV back in the late 70's. Good clean family fun. I know I watched every episode. I recently got the DVD box set. It really brought back some memories. Mostly of how hot Princess Ardala was. wow, what a fox! Even at 11 years old I didn't get why Buck just didn't run off with her. I would have. Yeah, stay here in the future and be your love slave on this space ship, OK I can do that. Go ahead and enslave the earth, I'll just slip into some space spandex for your highness; plus every one I know from 1979 is dead any way. All in all it was a fun show for the most part. Robots, lasers and space battles, pure 70's goodness. Also it had a lot of sexy girls running around in spandex; a big bonus for young boys of the day. I have to agree with most fans here about the 2nd season not being as good as the first. You think with all the re-makes the Sci-fi channel is doing they could do a really good one of this.
MuggySphere
When I found this on DVD on the net I got excited. I have some fond memories of the TV show when it was first on in the 80s here in Australia.I have to admit though that the second season was not as much fun as the first. The stories tried way too hard to be "serious" and cutting back the other cast ruined it for me.The best episodes in the series were "Time Of The Hawk" and "Testimony Of A Traitor" IMHO. Loved the show, the sets and even the many goofs in the episodes themselves.6/10
