Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Fifth Season |  | Actors: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
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Discs: 5
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 873 Minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.9
MPN: 883904140412
UPC: 883904140412
EAN: 0883904140412
Release Date: June 30, 2009
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After the secret base of the Ancients, originators of the stargates which allow for interplanetary travel, is discovered, Stargate Command leads a mul
As the curtain is drawn on the first of the 20 episodes that comprise this fifth (and apparently last) season of Stargate Atlantis, we’re assured that “the threat level is down” across the universe. The “sentient machines” known as the Replicators have been defeated; The Wraith, the white-haired, translucent-skinned, cat-eyed vampire dudes who have been our heroes’ principal nemeses all along, are in disarray; And while the character known as Michael, who was the subject of the team's ongoing ""retro-virus"" experiment (designed to make Wraiths human) in Season Two and played a significant recurring role in Season Three, is still around, he too no longer inspires much dread. So, “the threat level is down,” right? Yeah, right. You don’t need to be an astrophysicist to know that rosy analysis is mere wishful thinking. Indeed, Michael’s human-Wraith “hybrids” are a serious menace almost immediately; and by the end of the season, not only have the Wraith pulled themselves together, they have constructed the mother of all “hive ships,” located Planet Earth, and begun attacking it. In between, regular Atlantis fans will witness a few significant developments: among other things, Samantha Carter (Stargate SG-1 veteran Amanda Tapping), who took over command of Atlantis in Season Four, is soon replaced by the by-the-book civilian Richard Woolsey (Robert Picardo); team member Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) has a baby; and Rodney McKay (David Hewlett), the kvetching genius scientist, and medical doc Jennifer Keller (Jewel Staite) kindle a romantic relationship. Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks), another SG-1 veteran, appears in two mid-season episodes. Story-wise, Season Five offers considerable variety; “The Daedalus Variations” is heady sci-fi filled with technical mumbo-jumbo about parallel universes, while “Whispers” is a zombie jamboree straight out of Night of the Living Dead, and Vegas, an “alternate reality episode” in which Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan, in what is still the show’s most appealing role) plays a beleaguered homicide detective, takes place almost entirely in that city. As usual, the best stories are the ones involving the Wraith, including “The Queen,” in which Teyla temporarily transforms into one of those villainous creatures. Also as usual, the visual effects are first-rate, and the bonus material is copious (including commentaries for every episode and all manner of featurettes) and impressive. If this is indeed the end of Stargate Atlantis as a series (a feature-length movie is already in production), it will certainly be missed--but at least they’re quitting while they’re ahead. --Sam Graham
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 Stargate Atlantis got better with age! April 18, 2009
Marc Marsella
55 out of 60 found this review helpful
Stargate Atlantis entering it's 5th season was filled with a lot of suspense, action, drama, and even the good ol Stargte comedy like Rodney delivering Teyla's baby. The show had a solid first part with the brilliant special effects of "Daedalus Variations" and the heart-felt tear jerker "Ghost in the Machine" and "The Shrine". Our friendly or foe wraith Todd makes a great appearance in "The Queen" where Teyla goes through a transformations.
The mid-season 2 parter was epic with a special guest appearance by Michael Shanks to fufill his role as Daniel Jackson. If you are a SG-1 and SGA fan it was an epic episode with a shocking discovery.
As the 2nd half progresses we get epic eps like "The Prodgial" which features an epic scene with Sheppard, Michael, and Teyla fighting on the balcony outskirt of the city Atlantis. Another worthy nod was "Outsiders" which features another episode of the returned Carson Becektt and gives a classic SGA feel with the character interactions. Best line, Mckay: "It's not a volkswagon Carson". Also a shot out at "Remnants" which dives into 3 characters, Woolsey, Sheppard, and Mckay, and features a clever plot twist.
The 2nd half dragged a little with the fueled shipping and relationship of Mckeller. I think that was the only downfall to the season. It felt a little rushed and forced but was not overkill in the season.
The series ends with the last 2 eps. A CSI feel Atlantis taking place in Vegas, titled, um "Vegas". Cool and interesting music selections from Producer Robert Cooper featuring, "Marilyn Manson", "The Rolling Stones", and "Johnny Cash". A very unique episode that really captures the heart and personality of one John Sheppard.
The series/season finale was rushed because of MGM's decision to replace Atlantis with Stargate Universe. A lot of fans were upset because Atlantis was still performing very well in ratings. So the producers, with no slots in their eps, had to quickly come up with a 100ep/Season finale/Series Finale all in one. Did they do it? Well not all the way. It should of been a 2-parter for a lot of fans taste, but it was a very good episode. Felt more like a season finale.
Season 5 was not the best season, but it was up there. Now with a Stargate Atlantis movie in the works and scheduled for a 2010 release it should be interesting how they continue the story where Season 5 left off this past Winter.
They don't have a 4 1/2 option so I'll just give it 5 stars!
Stargate Atlantis and SG-1 May 24, 2009
Harley Howard (Santa Ana, California USA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I really do not watch too much TV anymore because of lack of quality and/or story telling. Certain series however are the exception and Stargate is that exception for me. I have always had a liking for good Sci-fi, but that's rare for me also. I think a LOT of Sci-fi is as worthless as much of the other nonsense that is on TV.
I didn't start watching any of the Stargate series because I thought that the original movie "STUNK". But many years later I caught an episode of Stargate Atlantis and began watching the series from that point on the Sci-Fi channel. Needless to say that I began to really enjoy the Atlantis series (Rodney Mac - really takes time to endure his annoying character!). Seasons 4 and 5 were outstanding. Sooooo, I watched the entire five seasons and was not disappointed!
Soooooo, I started to watch the Stargate SG-1, just to see what all of the references, terminologies, etc, were that I did not understand in Atlantis. I began with season 1 and I am now in season 3. I'm truly enjoying the Stargate world. My brother, if he were alive, would really enjoy SG. He really loved sci-fi and turned me on to it many years ago.
enjoy!
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Great show... lousy decision to cancel it July 20, 2009
Amber M. Whalen (VA Beach, VA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This season may not have been the best, but there is no blaming the actors. The producers and writers are at fault at trying to wrap everything up in 20 or so episodes. I think it was a huge mistake to cancel this show for SGU, and I miss looking forward to Friday nights.
Even so, Atlantis was a great show and season five had several good episodes in it. The effects, as usual, were off the charts and even though the story lines were hastily put together, at least they ended it so that a movie could be made for us fans. If you did not get to see the season five, I recommend buying it and watching it.
Great Entertainment September 14, 2009
Egalitarian (California, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Once again the writers and actors for this series have created marvelous entertainment, plots, and visual pleasure. This has to be one of the best choreographed science fiction series on the viewing market. It seems that the ingenious writers never run out of ideas that entertain. The respective actors have also grown into their roles wherein their interaction is second nature. The new additons to the character base are also interesting; such as the former character from Star Trek Voyager, the intrepid Hologram Doctor, and the former character from Firefly, the female Mechanic the ship Serenity, and others as well. They seem to have incorporated some of the most illustrious characters from all sorts of Science Fiction series. This is well worth while viewing.
After long reviewing... September 15, 2009
C. E. Grier (Colorado)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Oh, I was so disappointed that this series was terminated just when it was really taking off, and had several jumping-off points that could have been explored! Frustration! Glad to hear that there will be a movie. Having the entire series really helped me to follow the plot lines better, and had my annoyance confirmed at how crappy Todd, a noble beast so to speak, was treated. He could have dumped on Atlantis and its personnel many times over. Looking forward to the movie indeed!
More on a reviewing-type note, this season is a must-have to set up a movie, and complete a truncated set of stories.
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