Babylon 5 - The Lost Tales

The first story was more than a little forgettable. It was not good, largely I think because it featured the female Captain who was never really good even in the series. I also thought the religion in this one was a little over the top, there has always been a religious undertone to the series which is ok, but this one was far more blatant and to me didn't really feel like it fit in with the universe.

The second story with Galen and Sheridan, I thought was a gem and is really what this disc is worth having for. I might not rate the episode as good as some of the better B5 episodes, but I did think it was above par. And the person who played the prince in the episode was really good IMHO, looked and sounded like a Minbari when many other actors never even tried.

I thought the features on the disc were weak as well. It seemed like they took short interviews while on a break in the set or something and kind of chopped them up to make 3 or 4 different features. So some of the features tended to look and sound the same, often repeating what was said in another one which was sad. I didn't expect much in features though so this is sort of ok.

Yes some of the animations, sets, extras, and action scenes made this disc look cheap, but still I thought it was better than other live action straight to DVD movies that I've seen. I think it is unfair to compare it to the working show. Some of the animations may not have been great, but others were better than the original series so it wasn't all bad either.

Overall I thought it was a decent buy. It was more than anything nice to see a couple new episodes of B5 even if one wasn't worth watching. I hope that they come out with a couple more. I d

What can I say - Like all B5 fans around the world I could not wait to watch the long awaited "Lost Tales". In the past the Babylon 5 series and movies have been outstanding in story line, visuals, and acting.
Disappointment and confusion. Those are words that come to mind after watching this DVD and this has been the same for other B5 fans I know.
I understand that the production budgets are tight and as a result the visuals are a let down. All I can say is that every B5 fan should purchase a copy so that the revenue can go into future B5 projects.

I first saw this at a convention and was glad to see it for sale. Anyone who misses Bab 5 and needs just one more story will be glad with these two tales. I must admit that the writting and effects are not as polished as they could be, but if you just sit back you'll enjoy the ride.

The stories keep to the Bab 5 tradition of thoughtful, passionate storytelling and resonate with current events. With three main characters returning in leading roles we can skip most introductions that eat too much time. This means more narrative with classic dialogue.

Like most DVDs this comes with wonderful extras. I cried during the tributes, and I probably will again.

If you have all of the series, the movies, and shelves full of tie in novels and you don't have this, why? You're just the people this was made for.

The movie is wonderful! It adds a few more tales to the B5 world. Tales that I really enjoyed. It also has some wonderful cast commentary and discussions. My favorite's were the memorial discussions for the actors who played J'Karr and the Doctor.

It's a must have for B5 fans and I highly recommend it! I wish there were more like it.

You know how in some B5 episodes the main plotline is a talky, cerebral one, supplemented with a couple of sub-plots featuring more action? That's what these are, minus the subplots. The 2nd one is a little more ambitious, but still a little thin. So don't expect a regular B5 episode and you won't be disappointed.