What's this here Stargate Atlantis all about? by chrisisall

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What's this here Stargate Atlantis all about?

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
UPDATED: Sunday, August 14, 2005 14:18
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Friday, August 12, 2005 9:47 AM

Any SGA fans wanna go off on what it's about and how great it is in an attempt to get me to buy the pilot dvd that's out? I know nothing about it, other than the name keeps popping up all over, like it's good or something.

Always lookin' for a cool show Chrisisall

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Friday, August 12, 2005 2:01 PM

CHRISISALL

Okay, I read some reviews on the internet, and most seem to say it was okay, but I need the recommendation of a BROWNCOAT gorram it!
I ain't trusting them reviewers I don't know...

Itchy Chrisisall

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Friday, August 12, 2005 2:48 PM

GUNRUNNER

Ok here is a brief plot summery:
Stargate Command discovers how to send an expedition to an abandoned Ancient Outpost (Atlantis) in another galaxy. The team discovers that a hostile alien race called the Wrath who survives by sucking the life out of people. The 1st season of the show follows the expedition as the try to find a way to defend Atlantis from the Wrath.

Now for the recommendation part:
If you’re new to the Stargate universe you’ll find the show much easier to follow than the newest seasons of SG-1. The characters and writing is funnier than SG-1. The bad guys on the show start off dangerous and stay that way unlike some of the enemies from SG-1. Those first two hours left me wanting more, and I’ve watched every episode twice ever since. I’ll be buying the complete DVD set once it comes out latter this year (I hope).

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Friday, August 12, 2005 2:55 PM

DROPPYMCCOOL

I agree with Gunrunner. I never got into SG-1, but my wife turned me onto Atlantis. I dig it and try not to miss it during the season even though I have a DVR.

"This is not a time for extraordinary men."

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Friday, August 12, 2005 3:33 PM

CHRISISALL

Thanks guys, I'm in. I'll drop my review of Rising here on ya tomorrow.

Man from Atlantis Chrisisall

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Friday, August 12, 2005 4:38 PM

CHRISISALL

Whoah, Joel Goldsmith did the music, that alone is worth the price of the dvd!!!
47 min. into it and I like it.
Time to cook the pizza...

Jerry's son is Golden, too Chrisisall

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Saturday, August 13, 2005 5:28 AM

CHRISISALL

Okay, very well done! It had a strangely familiar feel- sort of like Voyager... even the nervous fella is a little like Neelix, hmmm, a similar set up, I guess. Characters were instantly likeable, FX no Zoic, but very high quality.
Outstanding for me was the music. Jerry Goldsmith's son Joel is a master in the making, no copy of his dad, just a similar ability to mix instruments and combine melodies- a little like John Williams, too.
All in all a good show, when does the box set come out?

Instant SGA fan Chrisisall

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Saturday, August 13, 2005 7:36 AM

GUNRUNNER

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
All in all a good show, when does the box set come out?

Glad you like the show. Rumors say the 1st season box set will be out around November. Beware there have been some cheap fakes (high quality rips from TV put on DVDs) available around the Internet, Amazon had one listed but has since pulled it.

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Saturday, August 13, 2005 7:42 AM

NIKNAK

SG-1 - mediocre. Atlantis - rocks. Nuff said.

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Saturday, August 13, 2005 12:27 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by niknak:
SG-1 - mediocre. Atlantis - rocks. Nuff said.

And did I mention Joel Goldsmith?

Music man Chrisisall

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Saturday, August 13, 2005 3:15 PM

THRAWN

I really don't like Atlantis at all (I was never an SG-1 fan either). I've seen all of them so far this season, and I just don't get it. McKay (I think) is funny and irritating in about equal parts, and every other character is completely useless. I can't STAND the commander, whatever her name is, or Tayla or the new guy. I've seen more acting skill in Babylon 5 guest stars (which, if you've ever seen Babylon 5, is really saying something.) The bad guys may be evil, but they're not INTERESTING - I don't like Evil Killing Machines Of Death That Kill And Kill And Kill. I like characters with some, well, character to them.

I honestly can't stand to watch it; I'm pretty sure I'm stopping now. SG-1 too - I don't understand how they can hire Ben Browder as the new lead, then give him NOTHING TO DO for the first five WHOLE EPISODES of the season (not to mention getting Claudia Black, too, and giving them all of one scene together the whole time). It's just frustrating.

I'll stick with Battlestar, which continues to amaze me with every episode aired. I have no complaints at all this season.

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Saturday, August 13, 2005 6:13 PM

3HEADEDMONKEY

well you see, stargate atlantis is about a group of people who go through this large ring called a "stargate", which transports them to another galaxy and there they have wild and crazy adventures.

>_>

<_<

....yup....

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Sunday, August 14, 2005 1:18 PM

CHRISISALL

And did I mention: JOEL GOLDSMITH ?

You can SEE the music Chrisisall

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Sunday, August 14, 2005 1:20 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by 3HeadedMonkey:
well you see, stargate atlantis is about a group of people who go through this large ring called a "stargate", which transports them to another galaxy and there they have wild and crazy adventures.

>_>

<_<

....yup....

And they do all this to the music of a very talented composer.

Fixated Chrisisall

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Sunday, August 14, 2005 2:18 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Thrawn:
Battlestar, which continues to amaze me with every episode

I'm with you there Thrawn, it has become my third favourite show (right behind Firefly and Dark Angel!!).

Chrisisall

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