CapricaSet against the backdrop of a society close to our own, 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.
Caprica will "[ponder] ethical dilemmas that we as a human race are going to have to face very shortly."
ReleaseCaprica DVD: 21 april 2009 (VS)
Caprica Series: Early 2010 (VS)
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Home Media Magazine's John Latchem states that Caprica has "all the same dark overtones and richness of character that fans have come to expect from Galactica." He notes that Caprica "[evokes] a feeling similar to Gattaca in its depiction of a potential near-future, while infusing elements of the Matrix and Terminator movies to set up a bridge to the events viewers know will unfold."
The Futon Critic's Brian Ford Sullivan finds the first 15 minutes:quote:
"A weird mix of teen angst, hedonism and virtual reality ... once established, the world of Caprica has the potential to be just as compelling, interesting and multi-faceted as its "sequel" - minus of course the cool shit blowing up in space. In just 92 minutes, Caprica manages to dish out a surprisingly dense, but not too overwhelming, array of plot threads."
WORTH IT? You bet your frakking ass. BSG fans won't be disappointed, and those new to the franchise may find themselves surprised by the depth and complexity on display. The only downside is having to wait another year before the series shows up.
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