I’m going to take a slightly different approach than Kate’s spoilerific review of Razor and hit some of the plot-crucial things that I thought were interesting.

First of all, would Adama have been as brutal and cold as Cain without civilian authority? I think you have to answer a resounding “maybe.” Adama has demonstrated compassion and loyalty to both his people and the human race time and again. Initially, he wanted to prosecute the war against the Cylons, but later we find him invested firmly in the survival of the human race. I’d like to believe that Adama would still have found himself the shepherd of a fleet of civilians.

I’m starting to get really tired of the mystery surrounding Starbuck’s character. Destiny is great and all, but being the subject of prophecy and of a dubious pedigree (cylon or not?) wears a little thin after a mini-series, three seasons, and a feature-length movie. I want to see her resolve some of her issues and mature as a character, and I just feel as though she’s stuck. Perhaps the opening of Season Four will help me overcome some of my doubt in this direction.

Lee Adama needs to figure out who he is. Is he a hot-shot CAG? A brilliant staff officer? A commander of a Battlestar? A lawyer? A politician, perhaps? I’m watching his character with the most interest because he is the most conflicted. Razor shows him as a commander, which is the side that we’ve seen the least of so far.

So was the movie good? It was. In fact, I think it was excellent. It is a must-see for any fan of the series, and I think it will provide valuable information for those eager for the fourth season.