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4.0 out of 5 stars
Truth of the Ori, Jun 5 2009
The ending of the "Stargate SG-1" TV show left some threads dangling -- for one thing, the Ori were still threatening the world with conversion or death.
Fortunately that particular thread is decisively tied up in the direct-to-DVD movie that followed: "Stargate: The Ark of Truth" While it doesn't quite have the unique flavour of the TV series -- and the Ark seems like a rather pat quickie solution -- the movie does bring back all the favorite characters in a satisfactory ending.
"The Ark of Truth" is an Ancient device that brainwashes people -- and SG-1 is searching for it, where they run into Vala's ex-hubby Tomin (who ends up teaming up with them). But soon they have a lead on where the Ark might be, and head for Celestis in the hopes of finding a bloodless method of stopping the Ori once and for all.
Unfortunately they have a slew of new problems -- Ori motherships are approaching Earth with the intent to convert or destroy, a nasty IOA rep has created and loosed a very familiar enemy on the Odyssey, and Vala's malevolent daughter Adria has gained godlike power. Fortunately SG-1 has a powerful ally of their own.
Since "The Ark of Truth" is basically intended to wrap up loose ends, and as such they're not quite as satisfying as the television show was. Unfortunately it sometimes feels rather rushed and has a somewhat out-of-the-blue solution (hello magic fix-all!), as well as a subplot involving ANOTHER superpowerful villain race that seems likely but a bit misplaced.
But as half of the series finales, it's a solid piece of work -- lots of action, space battles, mysterious artifacts, and a way bigger budget that a TV episode would ever have allowed. Fortunately that budget doesn't mean it jettisons the intriguing twists (Adria has an unexpected new position) or the moral dilemmas raised by the Ark (and the question of fighting evil faux gods vs. their followers).
It also has excellent scripting: plot threads drawn from the TV series, "Star Trek" homages, witty dialogue ("Well, you don't expect me to remember." "With the fate of two galaxies hanging in the balance, yes, I expect you to remember the essential clue!"), and some nice quiet moments, such as Teal'c talking with Tomin about their bloodstained pasts.
And seeing the actors as their SG-1 characters is like putting on a comfortable old shoe. Amanda Tapping and Michael Shanks are suitably brilliant and courageous, and Ben Browder does a good strong, slightly quirky soldier. Christopher Judge gets to shine in as a powerful, wise warrior, and Black gets to be both funny ("I have broken every nail") and emotional.
While it's a bit rushed and contrived, "Stargate: The Ark of Truth" is a solid enough finale to the Ori storyline. Only half the ending to go.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Ark of Truth, Jul 5 2008
Excellent movie!!!
I was so afraid that this movie wasn't going to be as good as the series. But no, the whole crew and actors were the best as usual. I am eagerly awaiting for the next story coming up and will reserve it to make sure I have my own copy.
This is why I just love Stargate SG-1. I can always count on great entertainment.
Keep it up Guys!
Nicole
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4.0 out of 5 stars
There Are Reasons And Ways Around Them..., Jun 24 2008
We just got this disc for $12.50 at a WalMart store here in Canada. When it comes to the price differences between Canada and the US, well, if you're selling in the US, you will move a lot more product and you'll have to move it far shorter distances, than up here in our sparsely populated Dominion.
Now, there are ways of managing to get US ordered products without dealing with customs and international shipping costs, but they involve a bit of work and planning. If you travel to the US, place orders with US sellers - like amazon.com - about a month before you travel, ship the order to a US friend's place where you will be (Or, to a US friend who will also come to where you are going), and carry it back to Canada with you. The duty limits are pretty lenient these days. The other way is, if you know that a US friend will be visiting you here in Canada soon, order what you want from a US seller, ship it to that friend's place, and ask them to carry it up to you here in Canada. Either way, you get the benefit of the strong Cdn. $ when buying from the US. Good luck.
We still have to actually watch this disc, but I expect it will be fun. The 10th season certainly was, and the finale was quite surprising, in a good way.
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