Stargate: Continuum Reviews

• Yet Another Stargate Continuum Review...

  
  By ALK27PT9KT9B7 on 2008-07-14
  Several weeks ago, I was invited to a Special Viewing of Stargate SG-1 Continuum. I was, obviously, very excited and shocked that I was chosen to see the movie before it came out... Plus, with all the reviews stating that this would be a typical SG1 episode (With Rick), I couldn't wait! (What can I say, I'm a HUGE RDA fan!)...
  The beginning of the movie was perfect. To see the "Old Gang" together, again, made the opening that much more enjoyable! Plus, RDA was great with the character moments, and just him being himself! Trust me when I tell you that you will not be disappointed in the beginning...!
  After the beginning of the movie, it seems that the writers had to "cheat" to allow the main characters to keep their memory of the altered time-line! The other problem with the movie is that it seemed to be rushed to a certain degree!
  I will admit that is was extremely nice to see so many old faces, but the problem was that there wasn't enough time to spend "quality" time with all of them, and the fact of the matter is that the writers had to keep the story moving!! I will admit that they did, thankfully, have a few more character moments between the cast than in SG-1's "Ark Of Truth", but it still wasn't enough in my opinion.
  Please do not get the idea that this movie was bad... In fact, I'd recommend it to anyone that enjoys the Stargate show, but at the end of the movie, you will feel like something was missing, and you'll want more, but you'll have to wait for another Stargate movie to be made!! (BTW, don't forget to look at Col. Mitchell's locker... Something will have changed; can you see what it is?) What was it Jack O'Neil said, "Even us humans know time travel is nothing but trouble...!"
  In any case, I would still recommend this movie to any Stargate SG-1 fan, but in my opinion, I believe that "Ark of Truth" was a better movie, though not by much! However, I will be purchasing this movie, and hope you all do the same! Besides, if we all purchase this movie, then MGM may make more SG1 movies! (Or, perhaps they'll bring it back to T.V)
  
  

• Finally on Blu-Ray!

  
  By A106C8Z72W09OE on 2008-06-02
  Any Gate fan should be excited for this product because it marks several milestones in the Stargate franchise. First, and most obvious, it's the first of any of the television products to be released in Blu-ray. With SG-1 and Atlantis coming soon I'm excited to see what they're going to look like, but this will be Hi-Def out of the box. It's amazing to see how far this show has come in funding. Another reason why this is a milestone is because it's the 'last' official SG-1 title scheduled. Featuring Richard Dean Anderson and the closing cast of SG-1 it be an explosive finish to an explosive series. And finally, it's been rumored to introduce the idea of the third spin-off series - Stargate: Universe. It's a must have for any Stargate fan and a nice final conclusion to the longest running American Sci-fi show.
  
  **Spoilers**
  
  
  The plot centers around the exploits of the Ga'ould Baal and his final (?) attempt to stop Earth from ever interfering with the reign of the Ga'ould in the galaxy. He travels through time and takes Earth's gate, preventing the Giza expedition from ever unearthing it and the Stargate program from ever forming. Somehow, the members of SG-1 are immune to the time distortion and set-off to find T'ealc, who is still the first prime to Apophis. It's a literal race against time as SG-1 try to discover the location of the gate and restore the timeline to it's correct state.
  
  
  **Stargate: Universe Spoiler**
  
  As mentioned above, it should contain information on the third upcoming series, which was recently announced to revolved around a ship that the Ancients sent out possibly millions of years before Atlantis even left Earth. This ship was following an automated ship that was planting Stargates throughout the galaxy. Apparently the Ancients established the only way to this ship was through the use of the ninth chevron on Earth's gate, which is presumedly going to be discussed for the first time in this movie.
  
  

• Good sense of closure

  
  By A7QIHA3YGLOCV on 2008-07-04
  I enjoyed this more than The Ark of Truth. Looking back it makes a nice closing chapter in the 'trilogy' that includes the season 10 series finale, Ark of Truth and this movie. Each one gives a sense of closure to all major SG1 themes: the relationship between characters (Finale), the Ori(plus the replicators on AoT) and now the System Lords. The fist 30 minutes or so where a little boring for me because it has been reveled before but once the story gets going its a lot of fun. People who likes SG1 because it is set on earth in the present will probably like it. There where dog fights (F-15 vs Gliders) reminiscent of ID4 and a a few other things that reminded me of certain Season 5 episode of Babylon 5. There is a twist that I did not see coming that I enjoyed a lot. There are a lot of surprise guest stars and no-so-surprise ones. It suffers a little of been-there-done-that in terms of alternate time line stories but all in all a very enjoyable film for fans.
  
  

• Not as Good as I Expected

  
  By A1EYYNM3CWJ8R2 on 2008-08-01
  I was let down by this movie, I've read the other reviews and I can understand how people are excited by seeing their favorite characters back again, but personally I think they are over-rating this film and not being critical enough. Don't get me wrong, its ok but that's about it, it would have made a good two part episode but not a great movie. The problem here is they are adding a little extra for effects or going on location and just selling episodes as movies at $16 to $20. So what were my problems:
  
  Length - this was too short for what they wanted to accomplish. They could have added an hour to this and really added to the plot. If I'm going to buy episodes of Stargate, I at least want to feel like I'm getting enough for my dollar.
  
  Subplot - The subplots were stupid, Mitchell's grandfather just so happens to be the captain of the ship carrying the stargate in 1939. Yeah that's believable, your audience isn't stupid and that subplot added nothing to the overall film, it was a complete distraction. Oh, and of the entire Armed Forces to just happen to be at the North Pole training - It's Jack O'Neill, yeah ok again your audience is stupid and you're the smartest script writers in the world. Give me a break.
  
  From TV to Movie - I sense a lot of the problems with this film, and potentially future films is going to be coming from an overly excited crew that are getting to do more making a movie than they did making a TV episode. They seem to be more concerned with their locations and adding cursing to the script then they do about the quality of the plot and script writing as well as directing the acting. The whole "we filmed it in the artic" means nothing, you get one scene of Sam and Mitchell walking across the tundra and some aerial shots, big deal nothing makes up for a good plot or at least spend more on the special effects. This is even becoming a formula for the Stargate movies, let's pick a cool location, and then have one or two of the character just walk while we fly around filming them and we can add an orchestra piece and that's really going to impress the audience, or are we impressing ourselves while making the film. The problem is they are impressing themselves not the audience, it just slows down the film for the audience and the film is already too short for that, spend the time with plot development not impressing yourself with the location. They think if they can impress us with their cute stuff, but nothing, nothing can replace a well thought out script and thoughtful dialog. **spoiler** There are two examples of this that drove me crazy, one was when Jack is killed by Baal, don't you think after 8 seasons of building up the Carter/Jack relationship she might start crying or freaking out and then when Daniel falls through the ice is frost-bitten and they have to leave him behind to die, don't you think that might call for an emotional moment or some great final words before you leave a beloved member of the team to his death. No we only get Daniel saying, "Bye," that's it...great script writing, well thought out. This is why this movie needed to be longer, this why they shouldn't focus so much on location and cute curse words, so you could fully develop the plot and script.
  
  Richard Dean Anderson - OK most of us thought he was going to be a major part of the story, hello, why wouldn't you make him a bigger part of the story; he was the bedrock of the series. Instead we get a couple of unremarkable cameo appearances, with goofy dialog and no substance. That was a let down, especially since you advertised him so heavily as being in the film.
  
  Effects - I really was expecting more effects then what we got. I thought there was going to be a great battle scene in space or cities getting blown up, but not really. It was a big let down for a short movie without much action, just the film makers trying to impress us with location, or planes and subs, etc. It wasn't great.
  
  I'm getting ripped off - Bottom-line, I love SG-1, I've seen every episode, but I really want thee show back... I'm not going to keep running out to buy these extremely short films. It's a marketing scheme. I'm sure they are making a lot more selling these DVDs then producing the show. I'm done buying the films. They just aren't worth it. Put the show back on the air or why don't the "movie makers" just make a sci-fi stargate mini-series at least you would have time to fully develop the plot. Anything is better than making your fans buy these films, or make better planned out films.
  
  
  

• This Is Stargate SG-1 As It Should Be!

  
  By A1EMEF846A1LO0 on 2008-07-17
  Excellent production and story. The cast from season 10 is all there and we get a bonus with Jack O'Neill in two roles. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, as usual. Stargate Sg-1 has always maintained the highest standards and never disappoints its fans. I only wish the series had continued since Ben Browder and Claudia Black were such excellent additions to SGC. This movie can stand alone and be enjoyed by anyone with only a limited knowledge of the Stargate. For those of you who are fans of the show, it completely delivers. I have watched several times and love every minute of it!
  
  
• Jack's Back, and He is Double the Fun
  By A28OB1QLXN5BM6 on 2008-07-30
  I really enjoyed the first DVD, STARGATE - THE ARK OF TRUTH, but felt it was lacking in two areas: 1. no Jack and 2. the "movie" was no more than a standard two- or three-part episode. Well, in STARGATE - CONTINUUM, Jack is back, in not one, but TWO roles! And the story itself is more than satisfying. It is bigger and better than episode, has all the stops pulled out, and retains all of the great elements we have come to know, expect, and love from Stargate.
  
  In STARGATE - CONTINUUM, we find our friends called back from their various exploits around various galaxies to witness the execution of the last of the Ba'al clones, thus the final destruction of the System Lords. But, as always, Ba'al has a trick up his sleeve, and the twists, turns, and fun begin. This movie is classic Stargate at its finest, with timelines changed, history rewritten, and our heroes needing to save the day and put everything right.
  
  Richard Dean Anderson is perfect in his reprisal of Jack. I really miss Jack when he isn't there. Anderson's timing, ingenuousness, and droll repartee are archetypal Jack, and just what we wanted. Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, and Christopher Judge are all together again as SG-1. Cliff Simon out does himself as Ba'al. There are special appearances by Beau Bridges, the beloved Don S. Davis, William Devane, and pretty much anyone who has played a character over the last 10 years. It was wonderful to see them all together again, bringing the story full circle and putting a nice, neat, exciting bow on the entire package.
  
  STARGATE - CONTINUUM is fast-paced, action-packed and tons of fun. The special effects are terrific, and definitely a cut above a typical episode (which are pretty good to begin with). The settings and scenery are beautiful to watch, and are mostly shot on location. You will find yourself cheering for our heroes, and wondering how they are going to get out of this mess and save the world, as always. But, as always, they do. And we wouldn't have it any other way.
  
  
• The best stargate so far...
  By A39ESIV3LTIZNV on 2008-07-05
  After 10 seasons stargate was still going strong. The Arc of Truth which finnished up the Ori story line was just ok in my opinion but this one was amazing... The effects, story and acting was perfect. It was exciting to see my favorite team back in action allong with Baal the last of the system lords. If you ever liked the original feel to stargate you will love this. I am amazed at how well they did and it even had Jack back too. Two words... "Buy This!" Bluray is even better! I only wish this came to theaters........
  
  
• Every Stargate Fan Will Love This One
  By A1PY4BCMI543EX on 2008-07-03
  A real action-packed adventure. There's never a dull moment in Stargate Continuum. I'd love to tell give you more details but seeing how it hasn't been released yet, today is July 3rd, I don't want to spoil it for my fellow Stargate brothers and sisters.
  
  This is definitely a must have for your collection. You won't be disappointed, at least not by much. However, I didn't like how one character had to make a sacrifice in the end. Aside from that, I'm very happy with this movie.
  
  
• Not bad, but a little rehashed.
  By ACWIM9AKC6YI5 on 2008-07-13
  It's not that Continuum is bad, it's just like you're watching a familiar, but much longer, episode that you've already seen.
  
  It's the SG-1 "old reliable" with time travel and parallel worlds. The exploration of Bahl's character is interesting, but doesn't really focus on the interesting questions. The movie sets up scenarios that aren't resolved to satisfaction. It's the usual, "hey, let's create an alternate reality where we can kill off everyone or make a good guy into a bad guy, because it'll all get changed back at the end!"
  
  I have always enjoyed the SG-1 series. But, I had to watch this movie in two sittings, because it dragged so much. Stargate fans deserved a little better than this reheated left-over.
  
  
• Great Movie
  By A862JHHLQLM9N on 2008-07-11
  I have seen the movie. This one is WAY better than the Ark of Truth. Maybe I was just sick of the Ori, but Continuum flows better, there are fewer holes, and it doesn't build up for 1.5 hours just to end in 5 minutes. Absolutely worth buying!
  The worst thing about the movie is that Jack is getting fat. I know, doesn't really have much to do with the movie per se, but it was depressing nonetheless. You'll get to see a few old familiar faces, some of whom were killed off long ago, and the alternate timeline thing works really well. The special effects are top-notch. I was highly critical (to myself) of The Ark of Truth, but this is a far more believable story and is interesting from beginning to end. I miss the original Stargate series, and if you do too you will be pleased with Continuum. 7 stars out of 5!
  
  
  
• 3.5 Stars Big Improvement Over Ark of Truth
  By A7QOSDQY0U04D on 2008-07-30
  
  Spoiler Free Review
  
  The Good:
  This movie is much better than The Ark of Truth. The special effects are first rate. It was nice to see the old characters. You see a little more grit ie. blood and bad language. Overall it was enough to get my "Stargate Fix". But not enough to recommend a buy. Buy if you want to complete your Stargate dvd collection. Otherwise, rent it.
  
  Ben Browder is finally hitting his stride. His performance was much better in this movie. I stopped thinking of him as John Crichton and thought of him as Cam Mitchell. Claudia Black and Beau Bridges were outstanding.
  
  The Bad:
  The story felt very rushed and like a long tv episode. There could easily have been a Continuum 1 and 2 if the writers would stop and develop the characters a bit more. I think most fans prefer quality over quantity.
  
  As much as love Richard Dean Anderson, his performance wasn't that great. He is self aware on camera and his timing is slightly off. You could tell he's simply out of practice. I wonder if they were just too afraid to tell him.
  
  The Ugly:
  The amount of Botox used was incredible! RDA and AT have the same flat faced mask look thru most of the show. The result is that RDA seems sad and AT seems bored. We all know the whole cast is older. Stargate has been on what 13-14 years? Why do they have to stay young?
  
  
  
• My least favorate episode,or movie of any stargate
  By A3HTAFZQBLXVXU on 2008-07-31
  I've seen every Stargate SG1 and Atlantis Episodes and movie.
  The reason I didn't like it was the one thing I loved about the shows that for the most part, they were clean. This one had a couple almost gory
  scenes. Not to mention the swearing was like star trek 4 and 5, were all of the sudden your Heroes of many years start having potty mouths, it's so unnecessary. I was looking forward to an all new sg1 were they tackle something new, not a rehash of the same old thing. It seems like The industry is turning to the Dark side again with the success of an over the top Dark Knight being so succesful, the feel good adventure will need a comeback. Please bring the SG1 team back for a good adventure!
  
  
  
• Tired and reheated
  By A25JGDIHS2FFZF on 2008-08-06
  when I first read about this Movie's plot I thought that it sounded familiar, I mean after all changing the time line so the gate was never found had been done before in the series, in fact not too many years ago. they just put a different spin on it. I watched anyway not expecting much and gladly I was not disappointed.
  
  The movie was rushed and it was flat, it felt like they wanted to make a movie but had no idea what to do. my Wife who has been watching the series since the very fist episode, walked out 20 minutes before the ending, when I asked if she wanted to see the end she asked "would it make a difference?" and I have to agree with her.
  
  besides the story being unremarkable and tired there are the usual array of nits. I wont get into all of them because I dont have enough minutes in my life to recount them all but the crux of it for me is: Bal changes time and SOMEHOW our heroes are unaffected so they go about trying to fix things. when I read that originally I figured it would be explained in the film, nope no such luck. apparently the writers decided that SG1 was unaffected and that was that, no explanation as to why the entire universe changes and only our heroes are spared. the movie just goes downhill from there.
  
  I don't know why they bothered to make this film, it is obvious that they really didn't have an idea of what to do so they just ran film and ran with it.
  
  
  
• Great Quality but Nothing New
  By A1ZDDOTG44GJNM on 2008-07-27
  In Stargate Continuum, several actors from the past ten seasons of the show make an appearance, including the much anticipates Richard Dean Anderson guest spot. The movie does several things to separate itself from the the long running TV show such as adding a bit of spice to the language(there is some cursing) and give us a little bit more blood when it comes to the violence. Other than that, it really isn't that different from any 2-part or 3-part story arc from the episodes in the seasons. So essentially, instead of watching a movie, you are really watching a 3-part series finale without the restrictions put on it by a cable network for ratings purposes, which is actually kinda nice. The problem however, is that this story has been done before. If you have seen the SG-1 season finale of season 8, then you have seen this movie already, just with different characters in some spots. My problem with this movie is that it really isn't a movie it's just another episode, although I love the series, so of course it is fun to watch our favorite characters do what the do. But after awhile you begin to realize, as I have, that MGM has actually done nothing new with any of the Stargate franchises for about the last 3 years. The writers seem to suffer from "copy & paste" syndrome, or sheer exhaustion and can't give us anything new. It is hard, as a die-hard fan to notice this until you take the time to look back and see how you have gotten where you are. The perfect example of this? Star Wars Episode I. The first time I saw it after waiting in line for 36hrs I thought it was the best and coolest movie ever made. My anticipation of its release however, clouded my judgment. When I saw it the 3rd time I realized I hated Jar Jar Binks. I haven't watched that movie for almost 4 years now. I am fearful of the same happening with the Stargate SG-1 movies and the most recent season of Atlantis as well. I love watching and re-watching the first 8 seasons of SG-1 and first 3 of Atlantis but with these movies I don't think I will. They are enjoyable, but they have lost their magic and the awe that I felt at the end of seasons 6 and 7 when I though that SG was the best show on TV-and it was. But when You have a budget ten times greater than you did for the season finale of season 7, why can't you do more on screen? Many fans who are awaiting that ever elusive "epic space battle" will be disappointed because, despite the millions they spent on this film, it's not there. Like the title says, great quality with the sets, acting and effects, but there is nothing new. I guess the actors are getting paid too much now for the extra flair, but that's why I keep coming back, and that's why I will still buy this film, because I still have hope that the writers can give me not only a new and fresh story line, but something more grand and majestic than I've ever seen in outer space. (And with lots of explosions!)
  Final thoughts:
  Mildly Disappointed, yet entertained.
  Grade: C+(I really hate to give this grade b/c I love SG-1 sooo much, but lets be real, it's just really not that great. Someone from Gateworld commented that this was the best story line ever for SG-1, but that makes me wonder if they ever watched any of the other time travel episodes. It's really NOT that different, if even at all. Unfortunately disappointed)
  
  
• A Decent Story, But Minimal Budget and Lack of Action Drag Down
  By A18X373AHAZ8K5 on 2008-07-17
  I watched this movie hoping for closure to the franchise, and it delivered. But it still lacked that typical SG-1 zing to it that leaves a philosophical thought or critical sequence in your head for days. This movie shows great potential, but ultimately it acts as only a closer, giving no real satisfaction to the watcher. Hardcore SG-1 fans will enjoy this movie, but if you're not a long time fan or only watch the show occasionally, may as well give this one a miss. Due to a seemingly crammed together and rushed storyline.
  
  
• exceeded my expectations
  By A7NV0EDXYYVVO on 2008-07-17
  In my humble opinion, this movie welcomely outshines Ark of Truth. And I hope that further SG movies are of this same caliber or better. While the Ark of Truth was simply too pat a solution to the problem of the Ori, Continuum has a manageable plot that can be dealt with satisfactorily in a hour and a half. Even considering this, the one downside to Continuum to me is that it felt edited down, that is, while watching I got the sense that they cut out footage/story development to maintain the pace of the plot or to meet some time limitations. Personally, this irritates my movie tastes. I like character development/plot development just as much as action. And I felt that an additional 10-15 mins to the movie to amplify some plot issues or highlight some interesting scenes would have been optimal.
  
  I hope this doesn't give too much away, but there are some good, novel action scenes. Particularly, there is a jet plane dog fight at night emphasis night, which I think adds novelty and an aesthetic appeal that cliched day time dog fights don't have. In general, production values were much better than the TV series.
  
  Cliff Simon was excellent as Baal. The Goa'auld haven't been this cool since Anubis. This really comes out in the Baal, Katesh, Teal'c relationship triangle that was very well acted and takes some unexpected twists. Kudos to Claudia Black and Christopher Judge who was great as always. Incidentally, Cliff Simon was really ripped. I think this physicality added something to the character. It gave Baal a physical embodiment of his mental, youthful flexibility that has always contrasted him with the other more arrogant, stagnant System Lords. I wouldn't mind further movies finagling Baal back into the stories.
  
  
• Fun movie, bad Blu-Ray
  By A26PXT2T01LBSF on 2008-08-05
  I should have gone with the DVD. The image quality on this is the worst of any Blu-Ray in my collection. It looks like a DVD, actually. That said, it bogs down my HTPC more than any other Blu-Ray in my collection. It stops, lurches, and the sound gets really out of sync. It also flips out completely for a few frames here and there and displays a randomly colored pixelated image.
  
  The movie itself is a good rompin' episode of the sci fi classic. But save your money and get the DVD.
  
  UPDATE: I upgraded the firmware on my LG drive and it solved most of the issues with this disc. The lurching/stuttering/syncing problems are gone. It still goes bonkers with the pixelated image from time to time. For the most part, the disc is now watchable. But it's still a very disappointing Blu-Ray.
  
  
• Shades of Stargate SG1: the grandfather paradox
  By A126KX6FVI4T66 on 2008-07-07
  They went back and killed your grandfather.
  The Time-line changed and the Gould are back in force
  taking over Earth.
  This movie is answer to how do you get a new episode
  when you have completely won.
  It also brings back Richard Dean Anderson much like a Captain Kirk
  guest shot for a future Star Trek.
  My beef is that there is plenty of good sci fi
  to make movies of, why try to make Rocky XX out of
  Star Gate SG1?
  
  
• Stargate SG-1 Reunion
  By A2VEN8YP5JGGGQ on 2008-07-30
  They should change the title to "Stargate Reunion". Re-hash of old story lines and return of many SG characters. It's like compiling several scripts form different episodes. Dissapointed with the writers and I feel the price I paid is not worth watching. If you can get it cheaper, buy it, if not rent it. It's one of theose "watch it once" movies.
  
  
• Stargate Continuum Outstanding!
  By AQQX6TSMGUNYD on 2008-08-02
  Loved this second full-length feature about SG-1, with the huge bonus that Richard Dean Anderson is in it! It's outstanding, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. As far as I'm concerned, they can keep these two-hour beauties coming. Hope there is a third, a fourth, a fifth, and ? in the works. Didn't realize how much I missed the series! The whole cast is fabulous in this one, and I'm particularly partial to time-travel SF anyway. Surely Ben Browder must be considered for more SG-1 related shows -- either in movies or in a new series. He's great, and so is Claudia Black, in this one. See it. You won't be disappointed in the least. And, I refuse to pick any nits about it. Great flick!
  
  
• History Repeats Itself... In a Great Way
  By A24ZMNWTW8AQUR on 2008-08-08
  While performing an Extraction Ceremony on what SG-1 hopes is Baal's last clone, something goes terribly wrong. And people start disappearing. When Baal travels back to Earth's past, he ensures that the Stargate program doesn't happen. Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Cameron Mitchell arrive back on Earth in a different reality and must figure out how to correct the timeline before the Goa'uld invade Earth and destroy all hope.
  
  Fans of the record-breaking Stargate SG-1 series are in for a treat. Many characters from the show's past make brief appearances, as well as the late (and sorely missed) Don Davis. But the highlight for me was the featuring of my favorite Stargate bad guy: Baal, played by Cliff Simon. Baal's character has a wonderful blend of sarcasm and condescension, which has led to some wonderful scenes with the SG-1 team. And of course, all of SG-1 is back, including Richard Dean Anderson as Jack O'Neill.
  
  Unlike the previous movie, The Ark of Truth, this movie is a stand-alone. And with the incredible special effects, this would have been great to watch on the big screen. From filming in the below-freezing temperatures of the Arctic to back in Vancouver, the scenery and backdrops are exceptional. I also had high expectations regarding the storyline, since it included time travel, one of my favorite subgenres of science fiction. I wasn't disappointed. Though there were some convenient loopholes, the plot was fun and exciting.
  
  Loads of humor, adventure, flashy future technology, and wonderful characters make this direct-to-dvd movie a must-see.
  
  
  
• Like it better than The Ark of Truth
  By A357I4NUD8UHHU on 2008-07-08
  Watched the movie. I enjoyed it very much. It's like the old time Stargate. Grandfather paradox and Goa'uld. I wished the movie was longer. I pre-ordered one for my collection.
  
  
• Good enough
  By A36LRLX8DLBF0X on 2008-07-09
  "This is not really a review about the product per say.
  
  I just have one question, I have read the other reviews and I was wondering when have any of you people have seen this movie.
  
  Has it been released somewhere else or something?"
  
  To answer this question: We've all been through a Space Time Continuum, saw the movie and miraculously made it back to this timeline.
  
  As for the content of the movie. It was ok enough. Nothing spectacular but just a solid story. SG1 lost its edge a long time ago. It should've been killed at season 6 but what do I know.
  
  
• If you have ever enjoyed a single episode of Stargate you will love this!
  By A2C5LMJT0JCH1P on 2008-07-29
  If you have ever enjoyed a single movie or episode of Stargate you will love this. Like everything Stargate you need to at least be familiar with the basic premise of the TV show to grasp it. That said, even if you haven't seen an episode in close to 9 years you will understand it enough to know you are in for a treat. It is dramatic, funny, and most of all a fun ride. My only complaint is its length. The 98 minutes goes by all too fast. I'd have been happy with another 10minutes, and ecstatic with an extra 20 to fully soak in the characters and story. Make no mistake in what time there is has been used well, but a few climactic scenes could have been lengthened a bit to stress the true direness of the situation.
  
  The BD transfer is overall very good especially many of the arctic scenes. There was no doubt on those it was all on location. There are a few shots interspersed that look as if came from a standard definition stock most notable a couple of the airplane shots. The rest of the footage is standard fare for a BD transfer. The arctic shots truly are what sets the BD above and beyond the DVD copy. I just wish there was a digital copy included is my only real gripe.
  
  
• Did I get a bad DVD of Stargate Continuum
  By A3O55MP6PF24YH on 2008-07-31
  I loved the story and thoroughly enjoyed the story. The one problem I had was the sound mix. The volume of the music and special effects was 4 times that of the voice tracks. When the music came on I couldn't hear the actors. If I turned up the volume to hear the actors, the music was hurting my ears. I had to ride the volume control all through the movie and turn on closed caption to get what the actors were saying. I hope no one else has the same problem.
  
  
• fantastic!
  By A34KQ9ZVWFNHLU on 2008-07-31
  Wow! This movie has a great plot, amazing effects, big action sequences, and dozens of familiar guest-star faces. I would have liked a few extra minutes of focus on the main characters' emotional moments, but otherwise it's just about perfect. Think "tv movie" for realistic expectations. But it's just as if we never left the show. Makes me feel like I'll get to sit down next Friday night and see another. Great job, Stargate team! Looking forward to more!
  
  
• From J. Kaye's Book Blog
  By A10IKHRUSMKP46 on 2008-09-26
  My thoughts on this are really simple. Go to Google and type in "SG-1 Movie Sneak Peak". Watch it. That's all you'll need to know. I sat through this DVD when the lights were out during Gustav. We'd been without power for three days and watched it from a laptop computer. The whole family loves Stargate and we were desperate for entertainment.
  
  During the movie...
  
  We. Were. Bored. To. Tears. I actually stopped watching at one point. Since I post my reviews on Amazon, I have to give it something. One out of five and again, that's only because I have to cough up something.
  
  
• YES! The gang's in. GREAT MOVIE
  By A2VFDVH1R6GLZB on 2008-07-30
  This movie is great! What's not to like? The cast is all back together. You think it's the end of the world, but it really isn't. I kept thinking, "I CAN'T believe they killed JACK!" Then as the movie progressed, I kept thinking I can't believe they killed.. this person.. and that person... Let's all be happy that the producers are even making movies for Stargate fans. Be appreciative or they will forget about us and we won't have any more movies. So STOP COMPLAINING people! Be happy!
  
  
• OK - I opened it and watched it the minute it arrived from UPS.....
  By A2GPNMVPY1CZWM on 2008-07-31
  I enjoyed this movie just like I would have enjoyed ANY ONE-HOUR EPISODE of Stargate SG1. The plot was nothing spectacular. It could have been just another episode. A good episode, but nothing more. It was better than the first SG-1 Series Movie - Stargate Ark of Truth. Just about anything would have been better than that first movie.
  
  And where was the romance with Jack and Samantha? We've all waited light years for something long-term to FINALLY happen between these two before one of the actors dies in real life.
  
  Will we have to wait until the actors are in their 80's or 90's to see a real relationship bloom with these star-crossed and formerly military-restricted sweethearts where they can get it on for the long term?
  
  The possibilities for comedy and creativity are endless if the creators of these series/movies take this next giant step.
  
  If you make another movie please let Carter have a life with her beloved Jack. It is just getting to be so one-dimensional. The possibility of adding the depth of a real relationship between these two would really add to the dimension of this series.
  
  Please don't let SG-1 go down in history like the real people in Washington, DC. They have no lives. I just moved away from there. I spent the last 52 years of my life there. I was born there and was enmeshed in the politics and workaholism of the Washington, DC mindset.
  
  When I wanted to stop being a workaholic I searched for a Workaholics Anonymous in the DC area and NO ONE HAS STARTED ONE. GO FIGURE!!!!!
  
  Please let the SG-1 Characters have more of a life than their real governmental counterparts in the Washington, DC based government and military. It's about time!!!! There is more to life than power and prestige. Jack and Samantha need to get it on.
  
  It was great to see Teal'C and Daniel and the other regulars. I marvel at Christopher Judge's physique each time he is on screen. He is a wonderful actor also. Best wishes from me to all of the actors, crew, writers, etc.
  
  I do have a technical observation of the first half of the movie. It was shot too dark. It was far too difficult to see what was going on for most of what was happening at first in the Antarctic. If a new printing is made of this movie you might want to lighten it up a bit.
  
  It was with sadness that I read of the recent passing of Don S. Davis. I hope he is smiling down from up above as so many of us enjoy seeing him once more in this movie. May God Bless him and his family as they mourn his passing.
  
  Thank you to Richard Dean Anderson and the rest of the team. My family and I have Seasons 1-10 and we enjoy watching them over and over again. The SG-1 Series has so much depth and creativity packed into each episode that I am sure it is hard to top the episodes with a movie. But I hope you take my advice and add that missing component - Jack and Samantha together - and we want to watch :)
  
  
• Where's O'Neil?
  By A3GA7T1CNSW09L on 2008-07-31
  TV ad led me to believe O'Neil (Anderson) would be "Leading the SG Team..." - false advertising at the least! Story is better than "Ark" but I was expecting more from my favorite character!
  
  

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