I'd like to start this thread with everyone thinking back to the very first Stargate movie. Personally, I liked it. It was something different, something of which hadn't been done before, something science-fiction based, and something that was based around a theoretical idea.
For those that are unsure what I mean by theoretical idea, I mean the theory that aliens came to Earth long ago, and helped construct the Pyramids and such. Anyway, the original movie was one of a kind. I didn't expect to see a series follow on from it, though was drawn to the series from day 1.
Ark of Truth, quite simply, was a finalisation to the Ori storyline. I didn't find the Ori all that great an enemy to be honest, but they did their part, and some aspects of their storyline I liked. Ark of Truth was only developed to finish them off (being that season ten could / did not).
Continuum, in a way, again was to finalise a storyline. This one being based around the Goa'uld, more specifically Ba'al. The Goa'uld have been the main enemy of Earth since the original movie, and the first SG-1 days.
They should both now remain finished, with the execution of Ba'al, there is little need for anymore Goa'uld storylines, nor are there any need for the continuation of any Ori storylines.
Ark of Truth was mostly based in the Ori galaxy, and had (I think) some nice character developments. We got to see how Teal'C felt about serving the Goa'uld (his talk with Toman), and we got to see a fair bit of action. There is also the Replicator twist, which I think is fair to say, nobody saw coming. Personally, I loved that part.
The major problem with Ark of Truth was that it didn't involve O'Neil. It was nice to see the end of the Ori in the way that they went too.
Continuum was completely different. We had O'Neil (great start), we also had the Goa'uld back, and we had multiple special-guest appearances. However, on the other side of that, we also have the famous "Reset". Having a movie of which results in one of these, I feel is pointless. It is like watching a film, or reading a book, where the person at the end wakes up, and realises all was a dream. What is the point?
I am also highly disappointed with the lack of involvement the Goa'uld were involved in this movie, moreso the other System Lords.
For a movie based on an Alternate timeline by Ba'al, there could (and should) have been some serious Goa'uld character developments, especially with Ra (of whom we know little about).
I think it is a fair assessment by me, to say that both movies were generally a disappointment. Both movies had a massive amount of hype, first with Ark of Truth. That was released, and people were disappointed (overall). We then got to find out a few things about Continuum, and again, there was so much hype, but yet again, the movie was released, and it wasn't all that brilliant.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the films, I am a fan of Stargate, and will continue to be so for many years to come. I just had hoped for a lot more in these two films, especially Continuum. Ark of Truth (like I said), was to tie up loose ends. Continuum was different, it was based in an alternate reality, and we could have had a movie based on so much more.
Ultimately, Ark of Truth and Continuum are totally different movies, about totally different events. One can't really compare them, at least, I don't think so. Both had their flaws, but likewise, both had their good parts. It is a shame that both had so much hype, yet were seen as a letdown by Stargate fans.
For those that are unsure what I mean by theoretical idea, I mean the theory that aliens came to Earth long ago, and helped construct the Pyramids and such. Anyway, the original movie was one of a kind. I didn't expect to see a series follow on from it, though was drawn to the series from day 1.
Ark of Truth, quite simply, was a finalisation to the Ori storyline. I didn't find the Ori all that great an enemy to be honest, but they did their part, and some aspects of their storyline I liked. Ark of Truth was only developed to finish them off (being that season ten could / did not).
Continuum, in a way, again was to finalise a storyline. This one being based around the Goa'uld, more specifically Ba'al. The Goa'uld have been the main enemy of Earth since the original movie, and the first SG-1 days.
They should both now remain finished, with the execution of Ba'al, there is little need for anymore Goa'uld storylines, nor are there any need for the continuation of any Ori storylines.
Ark of Truth was mostly based in the Ori galaxy, and had (I think) some nice character developments. We got to see how Teal'C felt about serving the Goa'uld (his talk with Toman), and we got to see a fair bit of action. There is also the Replicator twist, which I think is fair to say, nobody saw coming. Personally, I loved that part.
The major problem with Ark of Truth was that it didn't involve O'Neil. It was nice to see the end of the Ori in the way that they went too.
Continuum was completely different. We had O'Neil (great start), we also had the Goa'uld back, and we had multiple special-guest appearances. However, on the other side of that, we also have the famous "Reset". Having a movie of which results in one of these, I feel is pointless. It is like watching a film, or reading a book, where the person at the end wakes up, and realises all was a dream. What is the point?
I am also highly disappointed with the lack of involvement the Goa'uld were involved in this movie, moreso the other System Lords.
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I think it is a fair assessment by me, to say that both movies were generally a disappointment. Both movies had a massive amount of hype, first with Ark of Truth. That was released, and people were disappointed (overall). We then got to find out a few things about Continuum, and again, there was so much hype, but yet again, the movie was released, and it wasn't all that brilliant.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the films, I am a fan of Stargate, and will continue to be so for many years to come. I just had hoped for a lot more in these two films, especially Continuum. Ark of Truth (like I said), was to tie up loose ends. Continuum was different, it was based in an alternate reality, and we could have had a movie based on so much more.
Ultimately, Ark of Truth and Continuum are totally different movies, about totally different events. One can't really compare them, at least, I don't think so. Both had their flaws, but likewise, both had their good parts. It is a shame that both had so much hype, yet were seen as a letdown by Stargate fans.
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