Movie Review: Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2025)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)

After years of silence in the Battlestar Galactica universe, Razor (2025) arrives like a long-awaited signal from deep space—and it doesn’t disappoint. Serving as both a standalone chapter and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed series, the film dives back into the morally grey, high-stakes world of survival among the stars.

Katee Sackhoff reprises her role as the legendary Kara “Starbuck” Thrace in what can only be described as a fierce, haunting return. Though Starbuck’s fate was left ambiguous in the original series, Razor boldly reimagines her legacy through flashbacks, lost transmissions, and a parallel storyline involving a new fleet commander faced with impossible decisions.

Directed with grit and reverence by Ron D. Moore, Razor blends the series’ philosophical undertones with modern, high-octane pacing. Themes of sacrifice, identity, and what it means to be human still resonate—especially in a storyline involving a rogue Cylon hybrid that forces the crew to confront their darkest instincts.

Visually, the film is stunning. The updated effects enhance—but never overshadow—the gritty realism that fans loved in the original series. Space battles are sharp, tense, and beautifully choreographed. The score, a fusion of Bear McCreary’s iconic themes and new compositions, elevates the emotional weight of every scene.

If there’s one complaint, it’s that the film leans heavily on lore. Newcomers may feel lost in the references and flashbacks, but longtime fans will be rewarded with Easter eggs, returning characters, and answers to long-debated questions.

Battlestar Galactica: Razor isn’t just fan service—it’s a powerful, smartly written sci-fi drama that proves there’s still fuel in the tank for this beloved franchise. So say we all.