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Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers (DVD, 2006)
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Leading Role: Andreas Katsulas,Dylan Neal,Mackenzie Gray
Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Mar 2006
Format: DVD
UPC: 012569757257
Product ID: EPID50426398
Description: In 1994 STAR TREK had to take a back seat to this science fiction series, created by Michael Straczynski. In the 23rd century, the Babylon 5 space station has become an interplanetary peaceful negotiation center where humans and aliens a...
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RangersReview created: 06/30/08
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To short.. but a fun ride...quality production values.. good pacing.. nice ending...All good..to bad more of the original actors were not available.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our The great story that never was.Review created: 06/16/08
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This movie was, in my opinion, a tragic lost opportunity for possibly one of the best spin-off series I've ever encountered. At first I thought it was just another stand-alone story to add to the already fascinating "Babylon 5 Universe", but as you watch it, it seems to be more like a pilot. If it were a book I'd describe it as a book that you pick up, and as you read you discover it's well written, (in a humorous sense nicely placed next to something that keeps you asking questions) carried out by characters with dimension all set on a path that promises a great view, only to discover that you only have the first three chapters of the book and it's not going to be re-printed. The Legend of the Rangers is definately something that stands well next Straczynski's prior efforts, I guess I just can't help but feel a little sad that this one will not be followed through with.
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The Legend of the Rangers is okReview created: 08/08/07
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What I like about the movie is the title: Babylon 5. The story was okay, not special. What I didn't like was the weapon officer going in a space were she was suspend like a doll and battling aliens. Give me a break! But it's Babylon 5 so I got it.
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Babylon 5 Legend of the Rangers1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This continuation of the Babylon 5 mythos is a must have for Babylon 5 fans . This movie sets the mood, and maybe even the cast for what we may find in the future of Babylon 5 releases . TNT did a good job of putting together a cast, and a story line which sets the stage for either a continuation of the series, and possibly a hollywood movie if they can do it justice . This movie takes place before the "A call to Arms" made for tv movie although it does not reflect it in the release dates , this movie sets the stage for the Legend of Babylon 5 to continue , and even possibly expand on the story lines, and the scope of what Babylon 5 was meant to be . Although most fans were dissappointed to see Crusade taken off the air after a very short run, this movie actually lets the creators of B5 explore a different angle and story line in the Babylon 5 Universe . Setting the stage for yet another unknown species to become a galactic threat , it pulls it off with enough mystery to keep you wondering, and wanting more ! As the Vorlon / Shadows war revealed a future we never suspected , this title sets the stage for something even beyond what that war gave us in suspense, and dramatic battles in space ! I highly recommend that any Babylon 5 fan should have this in their collection, as it one more jewel in the crown of the Babylon 5 Universe !
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The Legend of the RangersThe movie was in good condition. The sender sent it very quickly, I recieved it within a few days of paying for it.
The price for the movie was also well worth it.
The price for the movie was also well worth it.
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B5 - Legend of he RangersReview created: 06/29/09
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We live for the one, we die for the one. And so this needless attempt at another Babylon 5 spin off series begins, with Ranger David Martel (Dylan Neal) breaking the Anla'shok code of honor and fleeing from battle rather than needlessly dying. His superiors punish him with the command of an old starship that lost its previous crew in battle. This previous crew still haunts the ship. Martel gathers a small crew, and their first adventure involves a lot of dancing around, chewing scenery and saying "We live for the one, we die for the one" every few minutes.
The Rangers are nothing like their previous portrayal in B5. We remember Marcus Cole as the perfect blueprint of a Ranger, and none of the characters here compare. There is so little spirituality or nobility. The Rangers here are wise-crackin' gung-ho heroes. It's just not right. Oh by the way: we live for the one, we die for the one.
The weapons thing. Oh dear. The first time the weapons chick (Cantrell) jumped into her virtual reality chamber and started punching and kicking fireballs to control the space battle, I thought it was pretty unique. It's good to make weapon control more interesting than simply pushing buttons. But then there was ANOTHER of these scenes, then another, and another. The last one was full on CHEESE, with Cantrell having what can only be described as a laughable spaz-attack. And can I just add: we live for the one, we die for the one.
The "haunted ship" concept is very interesting, but it didn't work well here. There just wasn't room in the plot to squeeze it in. If the pilot went into a series I'd have loved to see more stories about the ghosts. But at the end of the episode the characters basically say: "Well, it looks like we've satisfied those ghosts and we won't be seeing them anymore." Damn!
All in all it was ok, If your a B5 fan then its worth it, it just sad that the rangers didn't have a better movie cause they are a great concept.
The Rangers are nothing like their previous portrayal in B5. We remember Marcus Cole as the perfect blueprint of a Ranger, and none of the characters here compare. There is so little spirituality or nobility. The Rangers here are wise-crackin' gung-ho heroes. It's just not right. Oh by the way: we live for the one, we die for the one.
The weapons thing. Oh dear. The first time the weapons chick (Cantrell) jumped into her virtual reality chamber and started punching and kicking fireballs to control the space battle, I thought it was pretty unique. It's good to make weapon control more interesting than simply pushing buttons. But then there was ANOTHER of these scenes, then another, and another. The last one was full on CHEESE, with Cantrell having what can only be described as a laughable spaz-attack. And can I just add: we live for the one, we die for the one.
The "haunted ship" concept is very interesting, but it didn't work well here. There just wasn't room in the plot to squeeze it in. If the pilot went into a series I'd have loved to see more stories about the ghosts. But at the end of the episode the characters basically say: "Well, it looks like we've satisfied those ghosts and we won't be seeing them anymore." Damn!
All in all it was ok, If your a B5 fan then its worth it, it just sad that the rangers didn't have a better movie cause they are a great concept.
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A must have for all B5 fans!Another great potential spin off of the B5 series is down the tubes. This dvd is meant for only the biggest B5 fans. A great story that had me wonder of what could have been.
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rangersReview created: 01/03/09
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this was a gift for my husband who is a B5 fan and he thought it was boring. Nothing is as good as the B5 series.
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Plot summary and my opinionIn the overall Babylon 5 (B5) saga, this movie is optional. Does not add nor detract from the B5 series. Having a minimal background knowledge of the B5 series helps some, but not necessary. I do believe this was supposed to be the pilot movie for another spin-off series from B5, but that didn’t work out. I bought this DVD as I wanted to see the entire set of B5 movies.
After being punished for retreating from combat, Ranger Dylan Neal (David Martell) is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race.
Takes place sometime after the year 2280 when the wars are over and a new age of space exploration has begun. The Interstellar Alliance has been organized to establish and maintain peace among its member worlds, including Earth. The Rangers are an elite military force made up of hand-picked young, smart, dedicated human and alien members who combine the high-tech elements of space travel with the idealism and honor of the knights of old. While escorting Ambassador G’Kar and other dignitaries to a conference, they encounter a previously unknown alien race whose lethal power is far greater than any force previously known to Earth or any other world in the Interstellar Alliance.
This is the ultimate against-all-odds movie. The two ships are escorting some dignitaries to a conference. One ship is top-of-the-line, hot off the press. The Liandra is so decrepit, it is barely hanging together. They are attacked by an unknown enemy who is massively superior. The top-of-the-line ship is destroyed by the enemy. The Liandra not only survives the attack, but due to cunning strategy and refuse-to-give-up attitude, the rag-tag crew and ship end up winning the battle. The classic good-always-triumphs-over-evil story.
The story is a bit slow at times, but overall, it is a good movie and worth seeing.
After being punished for retreating from combat, Ranger Dylan Neal (David Martell) is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race.
Takes place sometime after the year 2280 when the wars are over and a new age of space exploration has begun. The Interstellar Alliance has been organized to establish and maintain peace among its member worlds, including Earth. The Rangers are an elite military force made up of hand-picked young, smart, dedicated human and alien members who combine the high-tech elements of space travel with the idealism and honor of the knights of old. While escorting Ambassador G’Kar and other dignitaries to a conference, they encounter a previously unknown alien race whose lethal power is far greater than any force previously known to Earth or any other world in the Interstellar Alliance.
This is the ultimate against-all-odds movie. The two ships are escorting some dignitaries to a conference. One ship is top-of-the-line, hot off the press. The Liandra is so decrepit, it is barely hanging together. They are attacked by an unknown enemy who is massively superior. The top-of-the-line ship is destroyed by the enemy. The Liandra not only survives the attack, but due to cunning strategy and refuse-to-give-up attitude, the rag-tag crew and ship end up winning the battle. The classic good-always-triumphs-over-evil story.
The story is a bit slow at times, but overall, it is a good movie and worth seeing.
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