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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780792867180 Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 0792867181 Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Languages: Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) MPN: D1008477D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD) Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 07, 2005 Running Time: 88 minutes Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Theatrical Release Date: July 16, 2004 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: There are those who may regard it as old wine in a new bottle, but that doesn't mean that Stargate Atlantis doesn't have something to offer to both newcomers and fans of Stargate SG-1, the franchise from which it evolved. Co-creators and executive producers Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, both of whom worked on the earlier show, have concocted an appealing premise for this spin-off, in which the so-called Ancients abandoned Earth millions of years earlier, taking their city (i.e., Atlantis) with them. Now, a new team has gained access (via the Stargate, the "wormhole" our heroes use to travel to different worlds) to the legendary sunken city, where new adventures and deadly new enemies await. Stargate SG-1 stars Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks make appearances in this series premiere, but the focus is on the new characters. Of these, Joe Flanigan excels as the insouciant Major John Sheppard, an Air Force pilot unexpectedly recruited for the new mission because of his preternatural ability to interface with the Ancients' wondrous technology. The new leader is Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson), a role that is neither especially well-written nor well-played. The new monster-villains, replacing the trusty old Goa'uld, are the Wraith, whose name is actually cooler than they are; they may eat humans, in addition to being all-powerful (natch), but they tend to come off like refugees from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Overall, the production values and special effects remain top-notch, especially for television, and the story itself is OK. But while Stargate Atlantis is certainly promising, it has a ways to go to equal its predecessor, which remains one of the best-made, most compelling sci-fi programs on television. --Sam Graham Description: When SG-1 discovers what it believes to be the remnants of the Lost City of the Ancients ? the originators of the Stargates ? Stargate Command launches an investigation. A new team of explorers, headed by civilian Dr. Elizabeth Weir, travels to the distant Pegasus Galaxy, where it discovers an advanced but deserted city on the ocean floor, a group of nomadic humans and a deadly enemy that feeds on humans as an energy source! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Holds true to the Stargate universeI've been a longtime SG-1 fan, and never even thought to give Atlantis a try until SG-1 finished its 10th season. Despite owning all 10 seasons and now the 2 SG-1 movies, it's nice to have the universe and franchise continue. Since I began watching Atlantis when SG-1 finished its 10th season, I didn't begin with the first season. Season 4 was where I started, and, despite being lost for the first several episodes, I really started getting into the show. I eventually picked up seasons ... Read More Rating: - Stargate Atlantis RisingI have never been able to see the whole movie when it's been on TV - but I am a big fan of the series. So it was wonderful to sit down and watch "how it all began"! It is even better to know what the characters were like at the very beginning, and to see how friendships have evolved (tho being friends with McKay has got to be a challenge!!) And when the city rises from the ocean? Magic!! So obviously I think this is a great way to start the series. Rating: - Stargate Atlantas Pilot & season 2 & 3All are great as I am a real si-fi buff and love all si-fi. Stargate and Stargate are my favorites. I am a Trekie from way back and this is what has got me hooked on all forms of si-fi Rating: - EnjoyableI have enjoyed the Stargate series and was intrigued when Atlantis came out. I found out that I enjoyed as much as the Stargate it is just a different version. Five stars! Rating:  - The lost city... found againOne of the big arcs of the "Stargate SG-1" series was finding the Lost City of the Ancients, also known as Atlantis. It also turned into fertile fodder for a spinoff series (come on, you KNEW they had to make one eventually). While the first two-parter is a bit awkward in places, it's a solid enough action-thriller that introduces some likable new heroes, a legendary city, and a new race of alien parasites. At the Antarctic base, Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) has finally ... Read More |
