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Stargate Atlantis - Series 3 - Complete [2006]
from MGM Entertainment
starring Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, David Hewlett, Rachel Luttrell, Paul McGillion
directed by Martin Wood, Andy Mikita

Features:

• PAL
• Subtitled

Editorial Review:

With Stargate SG-1 now permanently off the data screen (except for a TV movie or two) after ten productive seasons, it appears that the fate of the universe is now the responsibility of the Stargate Atlantis crew. Based on the latter's third season, whose 20 episodes (plus a wealth of bonus features) are made available here on five discs, we're in good hands.

Three years into it, Atlantis has retained numerous familiar elements while continuing to evolve steadily. The core cast is intact, with the cocky wiseacre-hero Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and the egotistical, neurotic genius Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) still the most entertaining of the bunch; as the series explores the characters' personal lives and backstories, we even meet (in "McKay and Mrs. Miller") the latter's sister, who's every bit the wiz that he is. On the other hand, the roles of team leader Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson) and members Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) and Ronon Dex (Jason Momoa) are neither especially well-written nor well-played. The return of Richard Dean Anderson (and his sense of humour) as General Jack O'Neill, the SG-1 mainstay during most of its run, for a few cameos is most welcome, as is the presence of the Wraith, the series' principal villains (SG-1 fans will also recognize the "sentient machines" known as the Replicators from that series). With their flowing white locks, cat-like eyes, pale, almost translucent skin, ultra-fine black leather dusters, and, in one case, shades that would make a Hollywood hipster envious, the Wraith remain the coolest bad guys on the sci-fi scene. We already knew that they feed on humans, but this season brings some startling new revelations, particularly in "Common Ground," an excellent episode that finds Sheppard and a Wraith (Christopher Heyerdahl) forming an unlikely alliance against a mutual enemy; we also witness the return of the Wraith known as Michael (Connor Trinneer), who was the subject of the Atlantis team's ongoing "retro-virus" experiment (designed to make Wraiths human) in Season Two and plays a significant recurring role in Season Three. Other developments are apparent as well, but most dramatic of all is the death of one of the team's key members.

Stargate Atlantis isn't the most original TV show ever created; in fact, elements of The Running Man, Alien, The Abyss, Enemy Mine, and other sci-fi works are sometimes so obvious that the characters themselves mention them in dialogue. But as always, the action sequences, special effects, models, and other technical elements are first-rate, as are the bonus features, which include episode commentaries, featurettes, and photo galleries. --Sam Graham, Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Stargate Atlantis
  Stargate Atlantis gets better and better every season, always jam packed with action, great characters and storylines to match.
  *****

• It gets better and better.
  Yet again Atlantis proves itself as one of the best sci-fi shows currently around. This season is even better than the others.

• Fantastic
  I think this the best of all the seasons so far, it is action packed, funny,heart tugging,it expands on existing story lines and leaves you wanting more. I found it very easy to watch. I would recommend this to anyone. It is well worth the money.

• Avoid the Ripoff! Get this Fantastic Box Set Cheaper!
  Stargate Atlantis Season 3 - Region 2 (UK & European) version is set to be released in the UK in Mid-January 2008 and is priced around £40. But the Region 1 version (USA & Canadian) was released in September 2007 and costs around £20!
  These differences are obviously due to the publishing studio's (in this case, MGM) profit maximizing tactics. But there is nothing preventing you from importing these DVDs to the UK from North America and gaining the benefit of the cheaper... more info

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