Babylon 5 - The Lost Tales (2007)

One of the best shows EVER on television

Stories of developing characters were theaded and interwoven as the seasons progressed. This series was simply one of the best written shows ever aired on broadcast television. Of course it had to be cancelled. Wise, smart, funny, passionate, complex; it was just too good for the [...]-tube. The sci-fi format created safe space to explore contemporary moral and ethical issues without arousing an instant political backlash.
June 29, 2008

A Worthy Addition

Most Babylon 5 fans probably come into this movie expecting far too much. There is no new story to be written (yet at least), the original arc was completed in the 5 season series. These stories are just meant to be gravy for B5 fans; some 'Lost Tales' to fill in the gap between Season 5 and the Series finale 'Sleeping in Light'.

The 2 stories themselves are well written and contain some trademark JMS dialogue. The first story has not been well received due to the fact that it is very wordy and a bit slow paced. But, the underlying message of the tale is pure B5 and revisits some of the themes of 'ancient' evil that arose in the B5 universe. The second story is more action packed and opens a new door in the story line for future volumes.

I can understand why some fans might be disappointed in this release, but people really need to be more realistic. These stories aren't meant to create a new B5 universe but to add to one that millions have grown to adore. Finally, and most importantly, B5 fans need to support this release so we might see future volumes which sport bigger budgets. Don't forget, it was the fans who through their support brought the 5 seasons of B5 to DVD in the first place. June 26, 2008

A Mixed Bag of Entertainment

Somewhat uneven not only from clip to clip but within each of the three vignettes. Probably only recommended for real fans of the series who want to see more. The good parts are really very good and stand up against any other body of sci-fi. The less good parts are just that, less than good.

It mad us want to watch the whole series again. June 23, 2008

Disappointing

After waiting years for JMS to dazzle us once again with his brilliant stories and scripts the 2 episodes on this DVD were disappointing to say the least. As others have already stated the stories were a huge letdown and I feel it's a pity that Ms Furlan didn't have the grace to forgo huge fees to be a part of the anniversary story which was after all DeLenn's story as much as John Sheridan's.

In my honest opinion both stories felt incomplete especially Voices in the Dark. I actually did a search through the menu to look for the rest of the story thinking there had to be a part 2. But no that was it.

It was a poor substitue to what B-5 fans grew to love when the show was on the air. Under the circumstances JMS did the best with what was available to him especially as some of the cast have literally passed beyond the rim. To the rest of the cast that are still around I guess we can truly see it was "just a job" and there's no loyalty beyond that.

It's worth buying but only if you're a true B-5 fan and don't expect too much. Many of the season episodes were better. June 23, 2008

Babylon 5

I love Babylon 5, all of it. The movie was great and I keep wanting more. June 20, 2008

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