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| Stargate: Continuum | 
 enlarge | Actors: Ben Browder, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black
Studio: MGM Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  267 reviews
Sales Rank: 369
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 98
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
MPN: FOXD2252846D
UPC: 024543528463
EAN: 0024543528463
ASIN: B0017MO10U
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 29, 2008
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 Jack's Back, and He is Double the Fun July 30, 2008
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed the first DVD, STARGATE - THE ARK OF TRUTH, but felt it was lacking in two areas: 1. no Jack and 2. the "movie" was no more than a standard two- or three-part episode. Well, in STARGATE - CONTINUUM, Jack is back, in not one, but TWO roles! And the story itself is more than satisfying. It is bigger and better than episode, has all the stops pulled out, and retains all of the great elements we have come to know, expect, and love from Stargate.
In STARGATE - CONTINUUM, we find our friends called back from their various exploits around various galaxies to witness the execution of the last of the Ba'al clones, thus the final destruction of the System Lords. But, as always, Ba'al has a trick up his sleeve, and the twists, turns, and fun begin. This movie is classic Stargate at its finest, with timelines changed, history rewritten, and our heroes needing to save the day and put everything right.
Richard Dean Anderson is perfect in his reprisal of Jack. I really miss Jack when he isn't there. Anderson's timing, ingenuousness, and droll repartee are archetypal Jack, and just what we wanted. Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, and Christopher Judge are all together again as SG-1. Cliff Simon out does himself as Ba'al. There are special appearances by Beau Bridges, the beloved Don S. Davis, William Devane, and pretty much anyone who has played a character over the last 10 years. It was wonderful to see them all together again, bringing the story full circle and putting a nice, neat, exciting bow on the entire package.
STARGATE - CONTINUUM is fast-paced, action-packed and tons of fun. The special effects are terrific, and definitely a cut above a typical episode (which are pretty good to begin with). The settings and scenery are beautiful to watch, and are mostly shot on location. You will find yourself cheering for our heroes, and wondering how they are going to get out of this mess and save the world, as always. But, as always, they do. And we wouldn't have it any other way.
The best stargate so far... July 5, 2008
14 out of 23 found this review helpful
After 10 seasons stargate was still going strong. The Arc of Truth which finnished up the Ori story line was just ok in my opinion but this one was amazing... The effects, story and acting was perfect. It was exciting to see my favorite team back in action allong with Baal the last of the system lords. If you ever liked the original feel to stargate you will love this. I am amazed at how well they did and it even had Jack back too. Two words... "Buy This!" Bluray is even better! I only wish this came to theaters........
 Every Stargate Fan Will Love This One July 3, 2008
11 out of 30 found this review helpful
A real action-packed adventure. There's never a dull moment in Stargate Continuum. I'd love to tell give you more details but seeing how it hasn't been released yet, today is July 3rd, I don't want to spoil it for my fellow Stargate brothers and sisters.
This is definitely a must have for your collection. You won't be disappointed, at least not by much. However, I didn't like how one character had to make a sacrifice in the end. Aside from that, I'm very happy with this movie.
 Not bad, but a little rehashed. July 13, 2008
11 out of 24 found this review helpful
It's not that Continuum is bad, it's just like you're watching a familiar, but much longer, episode that you've already seen.
It's the SG-1 "old reliable" with time travel and parallel worlds. The exploration of Bahl's character is interesting, but doesn't really focus on the interesting questions. The movie sets up scenarios that aren't resolved to satisfaction. It's the usual, "hey, let's create an alternate reality where we can kill off everyone or make a good guy into a bad guy, because it'll all get changed back at the end!"
I have always enjoyed the SG-1 series. But, I had to watch this movie in two sittings, because it dragged so much. Stargate fans deserved a little better than this reheated left-over.
Great Movie July 11, 2008
9 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have seen the movie. This one is WAY better than the Ark of Truth. Maybe I was just sick of the Ori, but Continuum flows better, there are fewer holes, and it doesn't build up for 1.5 hours just to end in 5 minutes. Absolutely worth buying!
The worst thing about the movie is that Jack is getting fat. I know, doesn't really have much to do with the movie per se, but it was depressing nonetheless. You'll get to see a few old familiar faces, some of whom were killed off long ago, and the alternate timeline thing works really well. The special effects are top-notch. I was highly critical (to myself) of The Ark of Truth, but this is a far more believable story and is interesting from beginning to end. I miss the original Stargate series, and if you do too you will be pleased with Continuum. 7 stars out of 5!
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