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Stargate SG-1 - Season 10 | 
 enlarge | Actors: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Claudia Black
Studio: MGM Domestic Television Distribution
Category: DVD
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Rating:  160 reviews
Sales Rank: 1818
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 871
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 1
MPN: MGMDM108064D
UPC: 027616080646
EAN: 0027616080646
ASIN: B000PMFRTC
Theatrical Release Date: July 27, 1997
Release Date: July 24, 2007
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Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 01/13/2009 Run time: 1036 minutes Rating: R
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If this five-disc, 20-episode, tenth season set really is the end of Stargate SG-1--and considering the number of reprieves the show has already had and the rumors of various movie spin-offs, not to mention the fact that the final installment is entitled "Unending," who knows?--then the folks responsible for this durable sci-fi series can be proud that they finished it off in style, with a run of episodes that are for the most part highly entertaining, exciting, and fun, offering resolution if not complete closure. And if sharks were jumped, at least they were small ones. As was the case in Season 9, and to a large extent in Season 8 as well, original series star Richard Dean Anderson is little in evidence here. Portraying Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell, Ben Browder, who came to Stargate SG-1 from the underrated Farscape, is now entrenched as leader of SG-1, the Stargate project's ace team in the field, joining series veterans Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Michael Shanks (as Samantha Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel Jackson, respectively). Most notably, fellow Farscape alum Claudia Black has an ever-expanding role as Vala, whose cheeky wit and irreverence bring a consistent spark to the proceedings. The big, bad villains known as Ori are back as well. We still can't see them--they are, after all, "ascended beings," represented by the blind, monk-like Priors, who roam the universe intoning "Hallowed are the Ori" and ensuring that all will submit to their will (the element of scary religious fanaticism remains as relevant as ever). But the Ori are also still the most implacable, irresistible force our heroes have ever encountered; nothing less than the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake (again)! And now there's an added twist: the Ori have a frontwoman, if you will, whose powers make the Priors look like pikers. Known as Adria (or "the Orici" to believers), this beautiful young woman (played by Morena Baccarin) also happens to be the daughter of Vala, whom the Ori chose to bring their demon seed into the world; the uneasy (to say the least) Adria-Vala relationship provides many intriguing moments. On the minus side, the show tends to break its own rules (for instance, for a character who's supposed to be invincible, Adria often seems awfully, well, vincible), and the commingling of Arthurian legend, Greek, Roman, and Egyptian myth, magic, and other sources is occasionally over-the-top, even for this franchise. Some episodes are plot-heavy, bogged down by too many characters (past bad guys like the Goa'uld, and Ba'al reappear, as do several Stargate Atlantis principals in one episode) or excessive techno-rap about time dilation fields, flux capacitors, and something called the Clava Thessara Infinitas (don't ask). Episodes in which the writers move away from the central Ori theme are less than stellar; "200" exists mostly as an opportunity to make fun of the TV business and is as irrelevant and silly as "Citizen Joe," the worst episode from Season 8. And finally, without revealing details, suffice to say that "Unending," which offers a possible fate for our heroes before totally pulling its punches, may frustrate some longtime adherents. By and large, though, Stargate SG-1 has all the elements--humor, action, great effects, good story-telling and acting, characters you care about--to more than justify its ten-year run. It will be missed. Special features are again bountiful, including audio commentary on all episodes, various featurettes, and five "directors series" entries devoted to particular episodes. --Sam Graham
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 The End of an Era July 2, 2007
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I remember the original Stargate SG-1 movie and while it was good, I think Richard Dean Anderson and Daniel Shanks made a better team than Kurt Russell and James Spader. Stargate offered an exciting journey to distant lands in a blink of an eye and the journey was usually quick, saving more time for adventure.
But after season 8, Stargate got too familiar, always fighting the Gu'ald. The addition of Ben Browder and Claudia Black seemed too reminiscent of Farscape. But the addition of the Ori as a new formidable opponent made the series sizzle again!
Season 10 continues Stargate SG-1's battle against the Ori, one of the most powerful enemies ever concocted. The search for Merlin's weapon against the Ancients that would also destroy the Ori leads one on a quest where even the Gu'ald team up with the SG-1 team to help defeat the Ori. The Ori can transform humans into their oracles and spokesmen and it is interesting to see Daniel Jackson as an Ori. But buy the DVD and see what happens next!
Stargate SG-1 may not be the cleverest series, but it offered quality entertainment to the family for 10 years. I doubt if StarWars could continue as good a series for 10 years. Even though the 100th and 200th episodes were campy and goofy, the 200th episode did have references to Farscape and a tongue-in-cheek view of the show. Stargate offered a look inside each character and although we hoped something would happen between Jack O'Neal and Samantha Carter, it was nice to see Daniel Jackson and Vala as a couple. The show's ending was bittersweet but it's nice to know that there will be movies following.
The series finale did not go out in a bang, or a whimper. It was tastefully done and unexpected. There was a LOT of loose ends and I hope the movies will resolve these. I will get Season 10 to finalize my box set collection. You should too because it will become a SciFi classic!
STARGATE-SG1 July 15, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
How can anywone deny the greatness of this series from the beginning to it's end.. Yes i know i sound like too much of a fan, however to a lot of guys out their like me it was memorable series one in which i spent every single year of it's existence looking forward to the next episode true they did a lot of parody's of themselves and quite frankly parts of the series did at times seem to languish in it's own greatnes... I know, I know it sounds too much of a ringing endorsement of this series, but truth be told the series was pretty consistent and most of it's theories seemed to be based on plausible theories... Well for the most part, it did everything one could imagine for a series it had a great beginning, well put together center and by that i mean the middle years of the entire series. To which it develloped all the possible characters of that particular universe...Also it had the sort of ending fitting that of a great series... Leading one to want more... Unlike another famous series that ended, well horribly to say the least... Hmm let me think which one could that be that ended horribly during that period...
P.S.. A mark of a truely great series is to be able to generate a spin off series while the main series is still on going.....
I can honestly say i was completely satisfied, I just wanted more...and by that i meant another season, I really wanted to see the entire thing resolved or something from the other sides perspective.... Sort of like what if they actually won and by that i mean the ORI.
Spectacular final season of a great series May 24, 2007
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Season 10 marks the final trips through the Stargate for our beloved characters. Season 9 marked a change to the series with the departure of a major cast member and the addition of three. As well as a new enemy. It's a shame we won't have any more regular adventures on Fridays with SG-1 but you won't be disapointed in these final 20 episodes. Many series arent given a proper ending, (Farscape anyone?) but SG-1 got it. You won't be disapointed. It has been one hell of a ride.
More real then most June 15, 2007
17 out of 23 found this review helpful
This show was the best scifi show ever, I am not one for science fiction, it's boring and unrealistic; however Stargate was something of anomaly it was actualy entertaining and seemed realistic. I think it had a lot to do with the Air Force's influance on the show and how the characters were writen. Stargate SG-1 will be missed Immensely by many people including me. I hope that the dvd movies are a success so there will be more in the future.
A noble end to a great SF series September 6, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's hard to believe that the science fiction channel cancelled Stargate in favor of shows like Who Wants to be a Super Hero, or the geeky Dr. Who. Stargate was one of the best SF series, ranking with Babylon 5, because of its humanity. People came first, after which the stories were dramatic, exciting, and always tied in to our best human values. They had great villains, excepting the Ori which took the series in too spiritual a direction. If you watch from year one to the end, the character development is incredible. Of course, when RDA left the series, it wasn't the same. The newcomers from Farscape weren't able to take his place -- which was obvious when the producers had to bring two characters, Cam and Vala, to replace one. The series ended well, although I do think that Daniel and Vala should not have gotten together. They were too much of a mismatch on a moral scale. However, it was all done well, and I will miss it. Occasional TV movies just aren't enough. I think now that the original Stargate is off the air, fans will realize how poor a spinoff is the Atlantis series. This DVD set was very high quality, as usual, with a crisp colorful picture and great sound. Very enjoyable.
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