'Battlestar Galactica': Read THR's 1978 Review — hollywoodreporter.com

On Nov. 17, 1978, The Hollywood Reporter appraised a movie version of Glen A. Larson's Battlestar Galactica. While the franchise would eventually attract an enduring fan base, THR's critic initially unfavorably compared the theatrical version of Galactica to another sci-fi blockbuster, Star Wars. Read the original review below: If anyone still thinks that the extraordinary boxoffice success of Star Wars was due solely to its spectacular special effects, Universal's Battlestar Galactica will probably put that notion to rest for all time. Reduced to 125 minutes from Lord knows how many hours of TV serial, this Glen A. Larson production has already appeared in European and Canadian theatres— enough to encourage a domestic release, augmented by Sensurround. I find it highly unlikely that it will find much favor, even with the least critical audiences. 

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