SGA - DVD Verdict: Review of Rising
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DVD VERDICT: Truth, Justice, The Digital Way
Case Number 7183
STARGATE ATLANTIS: RISING (PILOT EPISODE)
MGM // 2004 // 88 Minutes // Not Rated
Reviewed by Judge Mac McEntire // July 13th, 2005
The Charge
A lost city will rise again.
Opening Statement
After enjoying seven successful seasons, it was time for the creators of Stargate SG-1 to branch out with a new series. The resulting spin-off, Stargate Atlantis, took the concept of the series and set it in a new environment with new characters.
The Atlantis pilot was created with the partial purpose of drawing in new viewers, and to further that cause, that introductory episode is now out on DVD. Die-hard Stargate fans already know their feelings about this new series, but how does it fare for a newcomer, stepping into the gate for a first time?
**snippage**
For a cable series with a small but viciously loyal fan base, the production values are excellent. There is an enormous amount of detail in every set, some of which are clearly gigantic. Adding to this feast for the eyes are the costumes, makeup, and special effects. We've got space battles, gun battles, Goth aliens, disembodied limbs, and an entire underwater city on the move.
The Verdict
This version of Atlantis stays afloat.
copyright © 2005 Mac McEntire
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Oooohhhh...we're small and viciously loyal fans!
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Morjana
http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/stargateatlantis.php
(Please follow the link for the complete review.)
DVD VERDICT: Truth, Justice, The Digital Way
Case Number 7183
STARGATE ATLANTIS: RISING (PILOT EPISODE)
MGM // 2004 // 88 Minutes // Not Rated
Reviewed by Judge Mac McEntire // July 13th, 2005
The Charge
A lost city will rise again.
Opening Statement
After enjoying seven successful seasons, it was time for the creators of Stargate SG-1 to branch out with a new series. The resulting spin-off, Stargate Atlantis, took the concept of the series and set it in a new environment with new characters.
The Atlantis pilot was created with the partial purpose of drawing in new viewers, and to further that cause, that introductory episode is now out on DVD. Die-hard Stargate fans already know their feelings about this new series, but how does it fare for a newcomer, stepping into the gate for a first time?
**snippage**
For a cable series with a small but viciously loyal fan base, the production values are excellent. There is an enormous amount of detail in every set, some of which are clearly gigantic. Adding to this feast for the eyes are the costumes, makeup, and special effects. We've got space battles, gun battles, Goth aliens, disembodied limbs, and an entire underwater city on the move.
The Verdict
This version of Atlantis stays afloat.
copyright © 2005 Mac McEntire
|*|(*)|*|(*)|*|
Oooohhhh...we're small and viciously loyal fans!
|*|(*)|*|(*)|*|
Morjana
