Stargate - The Ark of Truth

This review is spoiler free!!I have to preface this review with the statement that I am an avid Stargate fan, and as such, my review may be biased (but I think not!)After enduring season 4 of Atlantis this year, it is nice to get back to the show I truly love, Sg-1. Opposed to Atlantis, SG-1 takes place on earth, spends time on the explorations, and takes into account ancient mythologies, opposed to Atlantis, which is more action oriented, with dumbed down dialog, and shooting anything that moves.I have been awaiting this release since it was announced, it finally came to my home yesterday, I watched the movie, then the extras (comic con conference which was really cool! and a behind the scenes which was great as well (this is almost 1 hour of material), I then watched the movie again, this time with commentary (again, I love SG-1).This dvd has a "prelude" which basically goes over everything you need to freshen up on to fully enjoy and prepare for this viewing. As someone who has seen each episode of stargate countless times, I found this prelude a great review, as it has been a while since I watched it all.The movie then follows, and it is a great movie. The scenery in this movie is astounding, it looks much better than we are used to seeing on the TV show. The pacing is slower, more akin to when the show aired on Showtime, which works well, as the aspect of stargate that i enjoy most, is the interactions between the characters, the explorations of new worlds and civilizations, and how everyone reacts to the culture.This brings the conclusion to a satisfying end. I think several of the cliffhangers are drawn out a bit much (putting a tad too much tension near the end), but all in all, I enjoyed the movie.This reminds me of why I love this show, I know they are coming out with another movie soon (this one will have Richard Dean Anderson in it), and word on the streets is, it should arrive this July.I truly hope people are not just downloading bootleg copies of this dvd, and I really hope everyone will buy this dvd, and the next one. I really want this show to continue on, if the studios do not get the results they are looking for, this could be the end.I really hope the dvds do sell well, maybe they can continue to do movies throughout the year, and maybe even a mini series or another season. There are many aspects of the Stargate world that have gone unexplored, and unfinished.I hope the producers read this review, and understand that what make stargate work is not the snappy dialog, the wonderful interactions, the brilliantly designed enemies, sound design, artwork, and constant tension, but the exploration of new worlds, the ability to learn something (ancient history, see ancient figures, the Egyptian gods) and the exploration of these foreign cultures. Something Stargate Atlantis completely misses, which is why I do not enjoy it as much.I truly hope everyone will buy this dvd, enjoy it, and more get made.I also must comment on the beautiful video quality and sound design, the show has never looked or sounded this good (they did use 35mm film) and it shows.Please keep up the great work, and I hope everyone enjoys this fantastic dvd.(note, if you are a fan of the movie, and haven't watched too much of the series (last 2 seasons--9 and 10) this dvd is likely not for you, do yourself a favor, and buy the complete series collection, and catch up, then enjoy this fantastic dvd, as you will not be able to understand much of what is going on)Also, the creators of the show, are working on a third show, that deals with the ninth chevron, tentatively called "Stargate Universe" which is set in present time. I really hope this will be the return of intellectual Stargate, and I eagerly await its arrival on TV.

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This film, the baby of Stargate franchise writer and producer Robert C. Cooper, proves that direct to DVD is a viable second life for Stargate SG-1. While the film manages to just reach "big screen" production values, it really feels like an extended length episode - and that's not a bad thing. It feels good, and familiar.Regular viewers know the plot line of this story arc, and want to see the resolution that the Sci-Fi cable channel preempted by canceling the show. The movie does not disappoint here. The loose ends are tied up, with a couple of new twists added to the mix to keep the audience on their toes. All of the character relationships are intact and the canon of the show has not been violated in the slightest. For viewers who know Stargate SG-1, but aren't familiar with the arc of this story line, a "Previously on Stargate SG-1" extended prelude sequence is provided. As a regular viewer of the franchise, I even found it helpful in jogging the memory of a few plot points from season 9 of the series.With the actors being completely comfortable in their characters, the performances are just what the Stargate viewer wants. Cooper does a very good job of directing actors and a story he's very familiar with. The movie was made using film cameras, as opposed to the more recent use of the Hi-Def video format of the series. As good as Hi-Def "film" is, there IS something about 35 mm film resolution that lends to the big scale feel of the movie. The visual effects, having been completed by Stargate's in-house facility, are familiar and comfortable. But, their scale is wider and more time has obviously been invested in ensuring the visuals live up to "movie" standards.The only criticism I would make is that the pacing occasionally DID feel like this was an episode, rather than a movie - a bit ironic in as much as much was made by the producers and cast about how liberating the "2 hour" format was. Two particular sequences seemed a bit glossed over, with one character setting off without a solid explanation of "how," while the situation three other characters find themselves in doesn't get treated with enough depth. But, that is minor, because the third act sets up a scenario that places most of the leading characters into great danger. Even though we know that the resolution will be successful, it doesn't take away from the jeopardy because of the earlier mentioned completely unexpected plot twist. Act 4 resolves the story and set SG-1 up for further adventures in this direct to disc format.The disc itself has wonderful "special features," including the treat of watching the actors, as themselves, at the ComicCon convention in San Diego. Having attended one Creative produced Stargate convention, with the opportunity to meet and hear stories from Michael Shanks and Christopher Judge, I know how much fun the folks at the San Diego convention had.I feel that my enthusiasm and money was well spent on this film, and that it was worth the wait. I certainly don't find paying such a small price for more SG-1 movies, and I think MGM and the Stargate brain trust at The Bridge have found a wonderful way of keeping the shows alive. I'm looking forward to the upcoming "Stargate Continuum" release in July, and hope that the production team can get another film in the pipeline soon.

Worked as expected no issues!

"Stargate : L'Arche de Vérité" est un film qui ravira tous les fans de la série emblématique Stargate SG-1. Ce long métrage est une conclusion épique qui clôt de manière magistrale l'intrigue développée tout au long de la série."L'Arche de Vérité" poursuit l'histoire captivante des membres du SGC dans leur quête pour trouver l'arme ultime contre les Oris. Les enjeux sont élevés et les rebondissements ne manquent pas, offrant une intrigue palpitante et pleine de suspense. Les fans de la série seront ravis de retrouver leurs personnages préférés dans de nouvelles aventures, avec des moments d'action intenses et des développements émotionnels.Le film est fidèle à l'univers de Stargate SG-1, avec des décors soignés, des effets spéciaux impressionnants et une ambiance visuelle captivante. L'histoire se déroule de manière fluide et cohérente, offrant aux spectateurs une immersion totale dans cet univers de science-fiction riche et complexe.Les performances des acteurs sont remarquables, avec des interprétations convaincantes de tous les membres du casting. Les relations entre les personnages sont approfondies, offrant des moments touchants et des interactions mémorables. Les fans apprécieront de retrouver leurs héros préférés, comme Daniel Jackson, Samantha Carter et Jack O'Neill, dans des rôles clés de l'intrigue."L'Arche de Vérité" est également un film qui fait honneur à l'esprit de la série. Il aborde des thèmes profonds tels que la liberté, la loyauté et la lutte contre l'oppression. Les fans de Stargate SG-1 apprécieront les références et les clins d'œil qui leur rappelleront les moments marquants de la série.En conclusion, "Stargate : L'Arche de Vérité" est un film incontournable pour tous les fans de Stargate SG-1. Avec son intrigue palpitante, ses performances convaincantes et son ambiance visuelle captivante, il offre une conclusion épique à cette série emblématique. Plongez dans l'univers de Stargate une dernière fois avec ce film qui saura satisfaire les attentes des fans les plus exigeants.

Attention le dvd est hors zone et ne fonctionne pas en Belgique

Perfetto

"Stargate - The Ark of Truth" ist ein Film aus dem Jahr 2008. Der Film ist der erste von zwei DVD Filmen die einzelne Handlungsstränge der Serie "Stargate - Kommando SG1" weiterführen. In diesem Film werden die Handlungsstränge rund um die Ori abgeschlossen. Für die Regie war Robert C. Cooper verantwortlich.SG1 ist noch immer auf der Suche nach der Waffe mit der sie sich erfolgreich gegen die Ori verteidigen können. Auf der Suche danach werden sie immer wieder von den Ori angegriffen. Bei einem dieser Angriffe gelingt es ihnen die Kräfte des Prior mit Hilfe der Antipriorwaffe zu unterdrücken. Aufgrunddessen entschließt sich Tomin SG1 anzuschließen.Zurück auf der Erde gelingt es Ihnen mit Tomins Hilfe den ungefähren Standort einer Waffe herauszufinden mit dieser sie die Ori besiegen könnten. Kleines Problem, diese Waffe liegt in der Ori Galaxis.Als Fan der Serie "Stargate - Kommando SG1" war ich natürlich nachdem Ende der Serie traurig. Und das nicht nur weil die Handlung mit den Ori offen zurück blieb. Sondern auch einfach weil es einfach Spaß gemacht hat der Serie und den Schauspielern zu zu schauen. So habe ich mich, seitdem ersten mal als ich gelesen das die Serie in Form von Filme fortgesetzt wird, riesig gefreut.Und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Beide Filme sind toll und schaffen es von Beginn an den Spaß den man als Zuschauer / Fan der Serie beim schauen dieser hatte mit rüber zu nehmen. Von Beginn an ist man wieder drin und ist froh bei der Erwartung was als nächstes passiert.Die Geschichte von "The Ark of Truth" schließt direkt an das Ende der Serie an. Der Nachteil dabei das man die Serie, oder die letzten Staffeln, verfolgt haben um zu verstehen worum es geht. Man kann trotzdem spaß an dem Film haben wird aber immer wieder mit Sachen / Dingen konfrontiert die man nicht versteh weil einem der Background fehlt.Die DVD Veröffentlichung ist eher mager. Es gibt einige Extras wie einen Kommentar vom Regisseur und einigen Darstellern, eine Einleitung zu The Arm of Truth, die Enthüllung von The Arm of Truth und Stargate auf der Comic Con.Schon Interessante Einblicke doch was mir fehlt sind mal richtige Blicke hinter die Kulissen. Und da dieser Film nach zehn Jahren "Stargate Kommando SG1" erscheint hätte ich mir als Fan auch nochmal einen Rückblick zur Serie und den zehn Jahren mit den Darstellern und den Machern gewünscht. So etwas wie eine einstündige Doku über Stargate vom Beginn der Serie bis zu diesem Film. Ein Wunsch mehr aber auch nicht.Es ist sicherlich immer schwierig eine erfolgreiche und beliebte Serie in einer Film Form fortzuführen. Doch hat man hier gezeigt wie man es macht. Indem man den Geist der Serie bewahrt, und natürlich auch die Darsteller, und die Geschichte der serie gekonnt vorführt. Wie schon erwähnt haben es Fans der Serie leichter der Handlung zu folgen als jemand der gar keine oder eher weniger Folgen der Serie gesehen hat. Trotzdem kann man auch so seinen Spaß haben da "Stargate - The Ark of Truth" ein gelungener Sci-Fi Film ist und der erste (von zwei) würdige Abschluss einer tollen Serie.