132 of 133 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Purchase only for the novelty!, March 10, 2004
This review is from: Stargate Infinity - The Adventure Begins (DVD)
As an avid Stargate SG-1 fan, I decided to spend a few dollars and purchase this DVD. My expectations were low, and were definitely never challenged by the episodes. My young siblings (ages 3-8) enjoyed the show, and found it more entertaining than Stargate SG-1.
This is not Stargate SG-1 canon. The producers of the hit sci-fi show have nothing to do with this DVD or cartoon series. MGM owns the rights, and decided to make a cartoon. As such, they not only ignore the story lines made in Stargate SG-1, but also the continuity laid down in the feature film! After only thirty years, the Goa'uld have apparently been wiped out, replaced with beasts resembling Bebop and Rocksteady from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Staff weapons only stun, rather than cauterize. Stargates can be entered from either side, rather than the restriction of being allowed to enter only from the side the glyphs were pressed.
The animation was at par with most other cartoons striving for realism on a budget. I don't notice many corner being cut in terms of animating the characters on the screen. Lips are shown quite often, and body movements are overall fluid. Voice acting is hit and miss: most are typical cartoon fare.
The title sequence is painful to watch. It's definitely low budget: the wailing man singing the lyrics for the theme doesn't help much either. The music is definitely forgettable (or scarring, as in the case of the theme song).
Where this show fails most is in the pacing. The editing of scenes is horrible in these episodes. Characters take too long looking at each other before responding, and the action is broken up quite a bit with scenes of useless dialogue and body animation. Things don't mesh well together. Quite often there are scenes of the cast simply staring at each other. I suppose this is intended for children to grasp what is being said, to avoid losing their attention.
What bothered my sisters were the way the women are portrayed in this show. Most have shaved heads, facial tattoos, and multiple piercings. My sisters wanted to identify with the characters, and were unnerved that most looked quite strange.
In the end, none of these problems really affected the viewers (my siblings). They sat in front of the television entranced by a show similar to my favorite, yet geared for them. As for the adults, don't purchase it to be entertained. It's definitely a novelty, and should be considered as such.
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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
this animated series has been rated CRAP, June 26, 2004
This review is from: Stargate Infinity - The Adventure Begins (DVD)
As an HUGE fan of the series, I have to warn you that this is nothing more than a cheap attempt to make a quick buck on a popular series. Its apparent from the very begining that the producers & writers for this cartoon series have NEVER seen a single episode of Stargate SG1. They DONT stick to the story line, the team looks like they escaped from the Galaxy High cartoon series from the mid 80s. The intro theme song could be used to torture prisoners & small animals. MGM should be ashamed of itself for allowing this series to be made. & heres a final fact about this series: the ONLY things it has in common with the Sci-Fi channel series, is A: the name Stargate, & B: the Stargate itself. & on a final note. for those of you who said this cartoon series features great animation, characters & stories, your either A: Employees of MGM, or B: Dont know what good animation is.
Final Verdict:
SG-1 Fans should AVOID THIS LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Just terrible, March 10, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Stargate Infinity - The Adventure Begins (DVD)
Compared to other cartoons that are out, this is just a terrible show. The production levels of this are just plain bad and the animation is lousy, it really is your average bad cartoon show that only lasts a season. Compare this to anything current such as Jackie Chan Adventures, any of the Batman cartoons, etc, and it just doesn't come close. Even the new Ninja Turtles, and Sherlock Homes shows are way better. I'd even rather watch that cartoon on PBS on sunday mornings about the kids who travel back to the Revolutionary War, seriously, its more entertaining that Stargate Infinity.
And that's just comparing it to cartoon shows. Compare it to Stargate SG1 and it really is a mockery of the show. At the very least it could of had good stories even if they couldn't pull off decent animation. I mean, Star Trek, the Animated Series even managed to have entertaining stories... I think I made it through about three episodes of this show and then decided that Saturday infomercials were a better usage of my time.
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