Babylon 5: The Lost Tales
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Movie Reviews of Babylon 5: The Lost Tales
Movie Review: A Large Step in the Right Direction!
Summary: 5 Stars
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales is a blessing in disguise. This was a great opportunity for Creator J. Michael Strazynski to give the fans what they've been dying for. Something New. The movie starts off where the series ends (literally) then backtracks to tell what exactly the title says; a "Lost Tale"
We find new ship designs, new methods of travel, and the most talked about: Updated Special Effects, which compliment the tone of the movie well and are handy considering set designs are not cost effective. Budget aside, The first part of these "Lost Tales" provoked my thoughts to another new perspective, and kept me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see the wonderful, albeit short, ending. Acting is great and it was wonderful to see some familiar faces compliment the series with their presence (Alan Scarfe and Teryl Rothery).
The Second part is definitely the Fan service. from a plot line thought dead in season 4 giving a new seed (practically literally) to glimpses of these updated effects in a battle scene. With another story that was simple, yet effective. Not as provoking as the first, but the message was clear and effective. The chemistry between characters was felt well, and the pauses tried to make the film seem longer.
In Summary, aside from "Budget" arguments and "complaints" of time and acting, I felt Babylon 5: The Lost tales was a simple, yet effective DVD that shows us while we "Cannot create life;" we can "breath upon the remaining embers" and give this DVD our full support in hopes of Longer, and more powerful DVD movie from the Babylon 5 universe.
Movie Review: Welcome back Babylon 5
Summary: 5 Stars
If the objective of "Babylon 5: The Lost Tales" was to tell small, intimate, character based stories then this DVD must be considered a success.
The "Lost Tales" is an anthology set in the Babylon 5 universe. It consists of two stories. The first involves Col. Lochley and deals mainly with how religion and spirituality in general, cope in a universe that is increasingly becoming ever more secular. It is thought provoking and adds another layer of depth to the ongoing dialogue that the show has had with religion. It leaves a few questions unanswered (I won't spoil anything). But that did not detract from my enjoyment of the show. Of the two stories the second one stands out. This story deals with a moral dilemma that ISA President Sheridan must face as he travels back to Babylon 5 for the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the ISA. Both Bruce Boxleitner and Peter Woodward do an excellent job breathing life back into their old characters of Sheridan and the Techno-mage Galen. The dialogue is great and features several moments of humor and sarcasm. The actors must have had fun with it. The conclusion of this episode is especially satisfying.
On the negative side, it is apparent that this production did not have a huge budget. One could argue that the small cast suited the tone of the stories; however it would be nice to see more money in any future installments. However the CGI was excellent. Babylon 5 itself never looked this good before(especially on a 52" LCD widescreen).
As a long time fan of the Babylon series I came away from this wanting more
Movie Review: Different-Reborne with CLASS!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Lost Tales allows JMS to explore the sides of Sheridan and company that we never saw. The series was committed to certain "story arcs" that required closure (except, I am sad to say, Crusade). To understand the whole impact of what is going on and why, you really need to get the whole series, which was one of the premier series ever made on TV. The depth of characters is added to in both these story's, and I felt both of them were classic B5 material. The CG is outstanding, as Lightwave has advanced tremendously in the years since, and it shows. The details of the new B5 version, the scenes of the attack on Earth, all show that the CG support they got was top notch. This is a wonderful show,but some questions remain that did not get addressed, such as how did earth escape the Drakh plague loosed upon it, at the end of the original series in the prequel movie for Crusade? How does Galen (the technomage) fit in with his supposed journey on Excalibur in Crusade, to being a contact of Sheridan? It could be another story, as it is 10 years in the future from the start of Crusade, and though the series never finished, it could be answered in another tale. Also, maybe a whole new series could be devised to fit in between them. It is very nice to be back in the B5 world, although it was sad to not see G'Kar or Londo, the two deepest characters in the series, but all in all, a worthy addition to my (complete now) B5 library. Highly reccomended, but need to watch the series to fully get involved in it. Great Job B5 cast and staff! Thank you! Fast delivery by Amazon as well, I had it 01 Aug!Movie Review: What do people look for out of B5?
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm very confused by some of the reviews that I have read here about the Lost Tales. Having just completed viewing, and being a long time fan of the B5 stories, I can not disagree more with the negative reviews posted. This was an excellent addition to the B5 universe!
I'd like to question the negative reviewers on their overall attraction to the show. What did you like about the preceding adventures? If you only watched for the sci-fi aspects then I can agree that this was not the DVD for you. Although, the CGI was fantastic. My eyes widened in amazement at the new models for B5 and the other ships. I also loved how the windows of the rooms had more depth than previous installments. Also, the lone space battle was great to watch with the improve art work. I checked to see who had done the CGI work on the DVD, and it turns out that the company responsible for the stellar art work on Stargate SG1 and Atlantis were the Technomages. Bravo!
These two stories were designed to capture the emotions and character of the B5 universe. A goal that JMS is well adept at accomplishing. Once again he has mesmerized me with his ability to draw the depth and mystery of real life into this fictional world. Without discussing the plot, I would like to say that the stories are very thought provoking and at times moving.
If you're a fan of B5 or of good drama in general, I highly recommend B5 Lost Tales as an excellent addition to your DVD collection. Here's to many more great stories in this wonderful universe that JMS has created!
Movie Review: A small, perfect jewel, on a paste jewel budget
Summary: 5 Stars
As children, we look for the easy solutions, the brass band, and the cavalry coming to the rescue. even of the cavalry are Mimbari warrior priests.
As adults, we see the world as much greater, much more complex, and carrying with it responsibilities beyond the wildest imaginings of small children, or even not so small children.
This is a perfect jewel, obviously, yet cleverly, done, on a very tight budget. The common theme is a spiritual theme worthy of warrior priests, or technomagi, and that is to see the Light in the Darkness, to resolve the false duality be seeing unseen aspects hidden in the duality before you.
Allow a computer-controlled Star Fury to kill a prince, who will one day run the next Centari Empire, or try to make his dreams compatible with your visions of a common destiny, a destiny much greater than he could imagine elsewhere?
Scoggins has a quiet beauty, rather like an American Catherine Deneuve, and she gives a marvelous soliloquy at the end of her dealing with Satan; again, on her terms, and not the false duality offered by the Adversary.
Her point of view, like Boxleitner's as Sheridan, reflect Straczynski's strongest held belief; that our true home is among the stars, and we shall have to see the world around us, and in time, ourselves, in a much greater, grander frame of reference than we can now imagine.
Woodward, as always, is perfect; Buckminster Fuller as Angelic Counselor.
"Plese, Sir, I want some more!"