Stargate SG-1 Season 1 Boxed Set

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Summary: The TV series starts off strong!
Review: Stargate SG-1 is the TV series that followed the Stargate movie. It does a very good job carrying over the story while introducing a lasting antagonist (The Goa'uld) to the fray.

This is Sci-Fi at its best; perhaps Sci-Fa. Science Fantasy. Stargate SG-1 does a brilliant job of blending the present, with a futuristic feel. It also brings in some ancient history, and feeds of the mythological gods of the Egyptians, Norse, etc.

The end of the first season really brings the "science fiction" feel to its utmost, primarily for the location it is set. Throughout this season, and seasons to follow, this series takes the Sci Fi genre to not only the mentioned historical and fantastical realms, but throw in a dash of cyber punk, paranormal/supernatural - and it even brings home some real pure emotions now and again.

The story weaves in and out of each episode like yarn in a quilt, sometimes bright and vibrant, sometimes dark and somber - but always promoting a singular ideal throughout and working towards the end (which, in its 8th season, hasn't yet been fully realized it would seem.)

A small warning, as the packaging does fail to aptly mention: The first episode, the "pilot" so to speak, has a few shots of full frontal nudity.

The season ends on a cliffhanger that will want you to run out and grab season 2 so you know what happens next.

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Summary: And people say there is nothing good on television
Review: This is one of the most well written, acted and directed shows on television. Since the first season, Stargate has given viewers interesting characters and compelling stories. While each episode stands on its own, the beauty of Stargate is truly realized when the consistency of the overall story can be seen. Each episode helps to make the Stargate Universe more complete. Plus it's a unique story, not simply a Hollywood Rehash. Also, the story telling has such a unique depth to it. After seven plus seasons, it's still going strong.

Along with the great story are the great characters. The same quality and consistency in the story telling also bleeds into character development. At the heart, Stargate is about people. Even with everything that happens, the stories are about the characters. The story is told through the characters and their experiences. This creates an environment where all the characters are so completely developed the audience empathizes with all of them. Whether it's one of the main characters or the supporting cast or a guest spot, the audience cares about all of them. This is something lacking in many movies and television shows.

Good writing and directing can only work if there is good acting to go with them. Richard Dean Anderson's wit, sense of humor, and professionalism lead the entire cast in this endeavor. The cohesion between all the cast members is what brings these wonderful stories to life. This cast is just as important as the show's writers and directors. All of these aspects work together the create one of the best shows on television.

Now-a-days there is too much emphasis on gimmicks and "one trick ponies" and "pushing the envelope" and all that stuff. Producers think they can only "wow" an audience with two things: crudeness or "flash and bang." How about wowing the audience with a decent product for once? If there was more quality programming on television and in the movie theater, then projects like Stargate wouldn't stand out as much. But that's a good thing. I'd rather have 100 stations with Stargate quality programming instead of the majority of garbage that passes for entertainment these days.

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Summary: I have seen my share of science fiction...
Review: But this series is the best I have encountered. The acting, the writing, the directing. The thing that seems to make it the best out there(and I have in my day been a rabid fan of everything from Star Wars to Buck Rogers to Andromeda) is that it is set in the present day. The episodes from the first season you could watch today and feel that they were just made. While there is advanced technology, we don't jump right into it like in most science fiction, and so the viewer does not have to suspend so much disbelief from the beginning. This could very well be a Black Project of the military right now, that is how realistically the series is presented.

Also, the acting is superb. Don S. Davis, Christopher Judge, Amanda Tapping, Michael Shanks, and last but not least Richard Dean Anderson were superb choices for the primary roles, and the supporting cast is excellent, with many recurring characters throughout all the seasons, not just this one. General Hammond is a down to Earth all-business, common sense sort of man who lets his people be themselves as long as they accomplish the mission. Jack O'Neill is a smart alec pain in the neck who would go to any length for his friends and is a seasoned special operations soldier who even facing death can crack a joke-and who is still grief-stricken. Teal'c is the perfect straight man for O'Neill's joker, being an excellent warrior in his own right, and the most eloquent speaker of the group. Samantha Carter is the astrophysicist who understands the mechanics of the Star Gate system, and the person O'Neill relies upon for technical expertise. A soldier and a scientist, she is the pure explorer, and is part of the teams conscience. Daniel Jackson is the linguist who originally translated the symbols to open the stargate, and along with Jack O'Neill was on the original mission. As a speaker of twenty-three languages and a historian, he is a valuable asset in understanding and deciphering both the ruins and technology that the team encounters. A civilian who also has suffered personal tradgedy and the scorn of his profession, he is not afraid to do what is right. His selflessness is the crowning of the teams skill compliment, giving him the ability to look from a view point different from those of the warriors with whom he serves while keeping their respect.

With this team as the flag of the SGC, we go to hundreds of worlds and encounter triumph and tradgedy, friends, foes and phenomenon galore. Having seen(and bought) the first six seasons, I personally recommend this as the best science fiction series made to date, and advance as evidence the fact that they have made eight seasons with a ninth to commence this spring. But this is the foundation with my two most favorite episodes to date being in this first season, the Torment Of Tantalus and There But For The Grace Of God. This season also has subtitles, and I have not encountered that on any other season. I highly recommend this series in general and this season in particular.
CSH

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Summary: Great series -- Above-average DVD
Review: If you like sci-fi, this series is the cream of the crop. Some of the villians are cliche and somewhat cheesy, but that adds to the storyline in an acceptable way. The CG is well-done and believable. The DVD elements are organized well but could have better flow, and there could have been more special features. The Series improves on features in later seasons. All in all, a good buy.

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Summary: The Best SiFi Series
Review: Stargate SG1 is the best sifi series I have ever watched. I have only one problem with this season, the first episode has a "R" rating becouse of nudity! I wish they would come out with a clean version. I do have little kids in the house.

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Summary: AWESOME
Review: The first boxed set is just awesome! I saw the original movie and the first pilot episode and just never bothered to watch the program on TV. Now I am absolutely hooked....time to get the other seasons!

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Excellent continuation of the movie. Great actors to take over for Jackson and O'Neill. Hammond is a nice addition, as is Teal'c. Carter and Fraiser too. Exploration, mythology, investigating the universe... A fine addition to your dvd collection!