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Stargate Atlantis - Series 4 - Complete [2007]


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Good but I still miss Carson
Review date: 2008-08-29 Rating: 8 out of 10

Of all the characters that they killed off within the first three series' Paul McGillion's character Dr Carson Beckett was the one I missed most of all. He was in at the very beginning and although Jewel State's character Dr Keller is engaging and credible Carson was the sort of character you could laugh at but still empathise with. It's a real tribute to the writers and to Paul that the character is so interesting and entertaining to watch.

One character I could do without is Ronan Dex. For some reason despite the writers attempt at putting in a history he always comes off (to me) as one dimentional. You can sum him up in just three words, violent, impulsive and uncommunicative. There's an episode when Teal'c and Ronan are paired up and the difference in the depth of characters are apparent. His apparent lack of discipline makes you wonder how he acquired so much martial art prowess. Maybe the writers for his character need to do more than just default to stereotypes

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A Welcome Improvement
Review date: 2008-08-13 Rating: 8 out of 10

After what I felt to be a disappointing third year, `Stargate Atlantis' considerably ups its game with season four. But it's not with particularly clever or imaginative stories that the shows writers and producers manage to bring about this change; it's actually in the areas of character development and action that this season really excels. Events simply move too fast to criticise and before I was even aware- the season had ended and I found myself in eager anticipation of yet another action-packed season.

With the (implied) deaths of inarguably my favourite two characters in season three, I wasn't expecting their replacements to integrate perfectly, or right away into the Atlantis team, but both actors are given such great material to work with that it's impossible not to be engaged with their individual story-arcs. Sam carter is (of course) as brilliant as always, but unlike Doctor Weir, doesn't appear in nearly as many episodes, or seem to be involved as deeply in the decision-making processes on the base. She just feels like any other member of the team and fits right in almost immediately. Doctor Keller is initially unconvincing in her role as chief medic, but before long she too blossoms into a really intriguing and multi-layered character. Where as fans of Ronan Dex will be relieved to know that his character develops not one iota in season four, but remains as infuriatingly/reassuringly dense, rude and one-dimensionally violent as always.

While there are more than a handful of solid Replicator and Wraith-based episodes to enjoy in this twenty-episode season, it's the character-based stories that stand-out for me as the best examples of this season. Episode 7- `Missing' (8/10), episode 13- `Quarantine' (9/10) and episode 16- `Trio' (9/10) are each so gripping that it's hard to believe you're probably watching the three most cheaply made episodes of the season. The action largely takes place on only one set per episode, but it's just fantastic to see the main characters doing what they do best i.e. acting-out in their familiar personas, but slowly coming to realize their own short-comings and question their relationships with one another. `Missing' has two characters stranded on a single planet for the duration of the story in an episode that finally sees Teyla awarded some meaty material to enrich her character, while Keller becomes a much more well-rounded character along the way. `Quarantine' imprisons each member of the Atlantis expedition into their own unique hell, allowing them to develop in satisfying ways. While the third is all about characters (who are supposed to be geniuses in their particular fields) being forced to think outside the box, literally!

The final stand-out story for me would be the concluding episode- `The Last Man' (9/10), which finally breaks out of the mould of the finale's of previous seasons and doesn't involve an unprovoked attack on the city, or a multi-episode build-up. It's pretty self-contained on the whole and mixes well themes of time-travel, action and season four's despicable mystery nemesis.

Miscellaneous comments- the Genii appear hardly at all (good thing), Teal'c puts in an appearance in the episode `Midway' (9/10) (great thing) and characters who you thought dead & gone for good...may not be (awesome thing)!!

language options???
Review date: 2008-08-12 Rating: 10 out of 10

Can anyone who bought the DVD box 4 through amazon tell me more about the language and subtitles possibilities?? I want to suprise a friend and it would be helpfull if i knew what those language options contained!! Thanx for your time :)

Greetings,
Jennifer


Stargate Atlantis season four
Review date: 2008-08-04 Rating: 10 out of 10

I have been waiting for this DVD boxset since they finished showing this season on tv. I have really enjoyed Stargate Atlantis from the beginning and generally believe that the series gets better all the time in terms of characters and plots.I loved the addition of Col. Sam Carter this year as I am a huge Stargate SG1 fan. I believe that this year was more focused on the long running story line through-out this season, compared with the more 'stand-alone' episodes of the three preveious seasons. So even though this season is slightly different to the previous three, I still think it was an excellent season which I enjoyed as much as the others.

Stargate ownes me.
Review date: 2008-07-06 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is actually a very good show to watch, i only recently started watching it. Season 4 is very well written and its very entertaining just like the other 3 seasons. It's worth buying as every time you watch it gets better.

P.S. Amazon are selling it at a far better price than HMV who are ripping you off.

Product Details/Specifications


Artist(s):
Stargate Atlantis

Actor(s):
Joe Flanigan
Amanda Tapping
Rachel Luttrell

Creators:
Amanda Tapping (Primary Contributor)
Joe Flanigan (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: MGM Entertainment
Manufacturer: MGM Entertainment
EAN: 5039036037891
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 5
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-08-04
Audience rating: To Be Announced
Region code: 2
Running time: 864 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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