Stargate SG 1: The Ark of Truth

The first of the direct to DVD movies that Stargate has jumped medium to. This film is intended to wrap up those loose threads left unresolved at the end of the series. I don;t want to spoil it for you, as it's something you probably want to see first time yourself, but I can say it's very good. It starts well, keeps up the pace throughout and has a satisfactory conclusion. The character interaction is still an important part of the mix, and no-one is sidelined. Each character is used well and nothing feels out of place or forced. There's also the usual comedy moments, which I realised I had missed terribly from the TV show.

Overall, the look and feel is exactly like an episode from the series, albeit a little longer with a bit more budget for special effects.

Personally I hope that this new business model works for them. It would be a great wake up call to the Hollywood TV producers that the DVD market can more than cover your production costs, if the show is good quality with a loyal fan following. Hell it could even pave the way for cancelled shows to make a comeback in a new format. Here's hoping.

Score: A But then, I'm a huge Stargate fan.

OQ: .... Ahh...now that would be a spoiler, wouldn't it?