Stargate Atlantis - The Complete Third Season
starring: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa, Paul McGillion
directed by: Andy Mikita, Brad Turner, Brenton Spencer, Martin Wood, Paul Ziller
directed by: Andy Mikita, Brad Turner, Brenton Spencer, Martin Wood, Paul Ziller
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Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 01/13/2009Run time: 1048 minutesRating: Nr
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With Stargate SG-1 now permanently off the data screen (except for a TV movie or two) after ten productive seasons, it appears that the fate of the universe is now the responsibility of the Stargate Atlantis crew. Based on the latter's third season, whose 20 episodes (plus a wealth of bonus features) are made available here on five discs, we're in good hands.
Three years into it, Atlantis has retained numerous familiar elements while continuing to evolve steadily. The core cast is intact, with the cocky wiseacre-hero Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and the egotistical, neurotic genius Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) still the most entertaining of the bunch; as the series explores the characters' personal lives and backstories, we even meet (in "McKay and Mrs. Miller") the latter's sister, who's every bit the wiz that he is. On the other hand, the roles of team leader Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson) and members Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) and Ronon Dex (Jason Momoa) are neither especially well-written nor well-played. The return of Richard Dean Anderson (and his sense of humor) as General Jack O'Neill, the SG-1 mainstay during most of its run, for a few cameos is most welcome, as is the presence of the Wraith, the series' principal villains (SG-1 fans will also recognize the "sentient machines" known as the Replicators from that series). With their flowing white locks, cat-like eyes, pale, almost translucent skin, ultra-fine black leather dusters, and, in one case, shades that would make a Hollywood hipster envious, the Wraith remain the coolest bad guys on the sci-fi scene. We already knew that they feed on humans, but this season brings some startling new revelations, particularly in "Common Ground," an excellent episode that finds Sheppard and a Wraith (Christopher Heyerdahl) forming an unlikely alliance against a mutual enemy; we also witness the return of the Wraith known as Michael (Connor Trinneer), who was the subject of the Atlantis team's ongoing "retro-virus" experiment (designed to make Wraiths human) in Season Two and plays a significant recurring role in Season Three. Other developments are apparent as well, but most dramatic of all is the death of one of the team's key members.
Stargate Atlantis isn't the most original TV show ever created; in fact, elements of The Running Man, Alien, The Abyss, Enemy Mine, and other sci-fi works are sometimes so obvious that the characters themselves mention them in dialogue. But as always, the action sequences, special effects, models, and other technical elements are first-rate, as are the bonus features, which include episode commentaries, featurettes, and photo galleries. --Sam Graham
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Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 01/13/2009Run time: 1048 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
With Stargate SG-1 now permanently off the data screen (except for a TV movie or two) after ten productive seasons, it appears that the fate of the universe is now the responsibility of the Stargate Atlantis crew. Based on the latter's third season, whose 20 episodes (plus a wealth of bonus features) are made available here on five discs, we're in good hands.
Three years into it, Atlantis has retained numerous familiar elements while continuing to evolve steadily. The core cast is intact, with the cocky wiseacre-hero Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and the egotistical, neurotic genius Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) still the most entertaining of the bunch; as the series explores the characters' personal lives and backstories, we even meet (in "McKay and Mrs. Miller") the latter's sister, who's every bit the wiz that he is. On the other hand, the roles of team leader Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson) and members Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) and Ronon Dex (Jason Momoa) are neither especially well-written nor well-played. The return of Richard Dean Anderson (and his sense of humor) as General Jack O'Neill, the SG-1 mainstay during most of its run, for a few cameos is most welcome, as is the presence of the Wraith, the series' principal villains (SG-1 fans will also recognize the "sentient machines" known as the Replicators from that series). With their flowing white locks, cat-like eyes, pale, almost translucent skin, ultra-fine black leather dusters, and, in one case, shades that would make a Hollywood hipster envious, the Wraith remain the coolest bad guys on the sci-fi scene. We already knew that they feed on humans, but this season brings some startling new revelations, particularly in "Common Ground," an excellent episode that finds Sheppard and a Wraith (Christopher Heyerdahl) forming an unlikely alliance against a mutual enemy; we also witness the return of the Wraith known as Michael (Connor Trinneer), who was the subject of the Atlantis team's ongoing "retro-virus" experiment (designed to make Wraiths human) in Season Two and plays a significant recurring role in Season Three. Other developments are apparent as well, but most dramatic of all is the death of one of the team's key members.
Stargate Atlantis isn't the most original TV show ever created; in fact, elements of The Running Man, Alien, The Abyss, Enemy Mine, and other sci-fi works are sometimes so obvious that the characters themselves mention them in dialogue. But as always, the action sequences, special effects, models, and other technical elements are first-rate, as are the bonus features, which include episode commentaries, featurettes, and photo galleries. --Sam Graham
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- Stargate Atlantis S3
As a UK customer the service was excellent (less than 7 days from order to receipt) Condition of goods was great. Most impressed!
Rating: - Great Quality DVD series for a great price!!
The DVDs and case are in great condition and I have not been able to beet the price locally or on the web.
Rating: - Well worth it.
Stargate Atlantis Season 3 box set is a treasure for any Stargate Atlantis fan. A total must have!
Rating: - The series just keeps getting better and better!!
I am really enjoying this series and Season Three shows that it just keeps getting better and better.I love how creative the problems are, the ingenuity of the 'bad' guys.And the solutions are not the standard "we are evolved beings and can solve anything" mindset -- especially with Rodney MacKay, the know it all scientist, to solve them, well, almost always, it's a lot of fun.Good comedy mixed in with great drama and action.My suggestion would be to start the series from the beginning, as ... Read More
Rating: - Another great season.
An exciting Sci-Fi adventure for your collection. I now have seasons 1-4 and love watching them. The price was great and the shipping was quick. Thanks Amazon.
- Stargate Atlantis S3As a UK customer the service was excellent (less than 7 days from order to receipt) Condition of goods was great. Most impressed!
- Great Quality DVD series for a great price!!The DVDs and case are in great condition and I have not been able to beet the price locally or on the web.
- Well worth it.Stargate Atlantis Season 3 box set is a treasure for any Stargate Atlantis fan. A total must have!
- The series just keeps getting better and better!!I am really enjoying this series and Season Three shows that it just keeps getting better and better.I love how creative the problems are, the ingenuity of the 'bad' guys.And the solutions are not the standard "we are evolved beings and can solve anything" mindset -- especially with Rodney MacKay, the know it all scientist, to solve them, well, almost always, it's a lot of fun.Good comedy mixed in with great drama and action.My suggestion would be to start the series from the beginning, as ... Read More
- Another great season. An exciting Sci-Fi adventure for your collection. I now have seasons 1-4 and love watching them. The price was great and the shipping was quick. Thanks Amazon.
