Caprica
From the Executive Producer of "Battlestar Galactica"
An astonishing breakthrough is taking shape on the planet Caprica. The rapidly evolving spheres of human and mechanical engineering have collided, along with the fates of two families. Joined by tragedy in an explosive instant of terror, two rival clans led by powerful patriarchs, Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) and Daniel Greystone (Eric Stoltz) duel in an era of questionable ethics, corporate machinations and unbridled personal ambition as the final war for humanity looms. The latest phenomenon from the executive producers of Battlestar Galactica (Ronald D. Moore and David Eick), set in a time over 50 years earlier, Caprica is entirely its own world - provocative, thrilling and startling relevant to our own.
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Boring - sal33
A total waste of time. Poorly written, this film has all the appeal of a root canal. It bored the dickens out of me and I turned it off after the first half. The story was so confusing and uninteresting that I couldn't be bothered to see where the filmmakers tried to bring me.Sci-fi at its best - FlashWWest
If you're a sci-fi fan you're going to love this challenging and provocative take on the Battlestar Galatica universe.
It takes a more in-depth look at what it means to be a sentient being and examines the worth of a life. Those were pretty key themes from BSG but they seem to be put under a microscope in this pilot. Apart from the heady stuff it examines the creation of the Cylons and why they came to believe in one "true" god and hate humanity.Family Drama Crossed with Science Fiction - Gregg
A prequel to the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series, from the same creative team Ronald D. Moore and David Eick as well as new series co-creator Remi Aubuchon. Caprica is set in the twelve colonies some 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. The new series in addition to its human drama also chronicles the key steps in the development of what would become the Cylon race.
The pilot and the series are set to follow two families; the Graystone's which include Daniel (Eric Stoltz) a computer genius and corporate tycoon and his equally brilliant but rebellious daughter Zoe (Alessandra Toreson), while the Adama’s include Joseph (Esai Morales) a lawyer and his son William the future Admiral of Battlestar Galactica.
Like Battlestar Galactica the series includes some great experienced actors in Eric Stoltz, Esai Morales and Polly Walker as well as some very talented relatively new actors including Alessandra Toreson and Magda Apanowicz.
For fans of Battlestar Gallactica there are similarities and continuities with that series but it is also very different. In the pilot at least the science fiction elements are definitely present but are smaller part of this series. The scenes on Caprica while reflecting a more technologically advanced society also have retro feel, this is achieved through some of the architecture, the costumes and the way it is shot.
While the look and feel of the two series have some substantial differences some of the themes will seem very familiar, religion is again very important here, while the racial theme rarely touched on in BG is far more important. We also touch on terrorism the existence of a soul and whether or not a machine can have one, as well as issues related to crime and government.
The pilot has been released direct to DVD in an extended and unrated version prior to airing on TV, the series is set to start in 2010.
Like Battlestar Galactica this series is filmed in Vancouver
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Boring - sal33
A total waste of time. Poorly written, this film has all the appeal of a root canal. It bored the dickens out of me and I turned it off after the first half. The story was so confusing and uninteresting that I couldn't be bothered to see where the filmmakers ...Sci-fi at its best - FlashWWest
If you're a sci-fi fan you're going to love this challenging and provocative take on the Battlestar Galatica universe.
It takes a more in-depth look at what it means to be a sentient being and examines the worth of a life. Those were pretty key themes ...Family Drama Crossed with Science Fiction - Gregg
A prequel to the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series, from the same creative team Ronald D. Moore and David Eick as well as new series co-creator Remi Aubuchon. Caprica is set in the twelve colonies some 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. ...