Babylon 5: The Movies, Ep. 4 "A Call to Arms"

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A new generation of freedom fighters inherits the peacekeeping mantle for the universe as they fight the ultimate threat to mankind--a deadly biogenetic plague unleashed on Earth by an evil race.
  • Starring: Bruce Boxleitner, Jerry Doyle
  • Directed by: Mike Vejar
  • Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
  • Original air date: January 03, 1999
  • Network: Warner Bros.
 
  
 
 

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4. A Call to Arms
  January 3, 1999
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Episode 4, "A Call to Arms"
Synopsis: A new generation of freedom fighters inherits the peacekeeping mantle for the universe as they fight the ultimate threat to mankind--a deadly biogenetic plague unleashed on Earth by an evil race.
Original air date: January 3, 1999
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
ASIN: B000TS73RQ
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,196 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
Babylon 5: The Movies Season 1
Synopsis: Babylon 5: The Movies
Starring: Bruce Boxleitner, Jerry Doyle
Supporting actors: Jeff Conaway, Carrie Dobro, Peter Woodward, Tony Todd, Tracy Scoggins, Tony Maggio, Michael Harris, Scott MacDonald, Wayne Alexander, Carlos Bernard, Burt Bulos, Ron Campbell, David Coburn, Mo Gallini, Valeria Ghiran, Marjean Holden, Endre Hules, Tim O'Hare, Tom Ramirez, LaRita Shelby
Season year: 2007
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Executive producer: Skip Beaudine
Network: Warner Bros.
ASIN: B000TS99DM
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Prequel to "Crusade" and the first "Lost Tales", June 6, 2011
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Unlike many "Babylon 5" fans, I didn't see "A Call to Arms" when it was first released on TV (because I didn't have cable at the time) nor on VHS/DVD (because I didn't have the spare change at the time)! However, I was able to purchase it on Amazon Instant Video for the low price of $7.99!

This film was one of several that could have taken place during the fifth season in that it was separate but continuous with the parent series in that The Station was one of the story locations and I had a chance to see the B5 regulars meet at least one of the future "Crusade" regulars (the scene where Zack convinced Dureena to "check in her weapons" was comedic gold!) while only Sheridan and Dureena met Galen. I also got to see another "familiar Crusade face" in a different role. While seeing her as a nameless character in this movie and later as a named regular character was a little confusing, I could understand Mr. Stracynski's casting decision. Good fictional characters can be well-written with a little luck and a lot of experience but compelling actors and actresses are very rare finds indeed!

While I had to remind myself why this story and the one that came after it existed, the ending came as a complete shock as I watched and it served as a reminder of the topsy-turvy but predictive (as opposed to predictable) genius that is JMS. While it pre-dated 9/11, I was strongly reminded of it after seeing this movie!

Top marks all around!
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