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Special Features
- Exclusive extended version of the pilot episode “Air”
- Chatting with the cast of SG-U
- Stargate 101: Presented by Dr. Daniel Jackson
- Kino Video Diaries including 5 DVD exclusives
- Audio commentaries by cast and producers on all episodes
- Creating a New Universe — Over 40 minutes of Blu-ray-exclusive
Editorial Reviews
A group of soldiers, scientists and civilians, fleeing an attack, find themselves stranded billions of miles from Earth on an Ancient ship known as the Destiny. Locked on an unknown course, they must fight to survive and find a way home. The danger, adventure and hope they find on board the Destiny will reveal the heroes and villains among them.
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63 of 73 people found the following review helpful
This show surprised me in a good way at the half-season finale, "Justice". Before that point the show usually had all the excitement of watching a glacier melt. But that episode was pretty ballsy, and gave some hope that the series really is different from other Stargate shows. I enjoyed the previous shows for what they were, but the formula needs shaking up.
But this nonsense the sales idiots came up with -- "Hey let's jedi mind-trick everybody into thinking half seasons are actually full seasons, and charge them full season prices" -- is just sad. ~$40 for a half season is $80 per season guys, and people aren't even paying that for shows that have proved themselves far superior. (Despite the stylistic overtures, so far this show is not even close to BSG when it was at its best. Then again, neither was the BSG finale, but you get the idea.)
Apologies to those who believe you can't review a product without owning it -- but I'm sorry, if you own this set at this price, *you* have been pwned. I did watch every episode when they aired, but don't own the set -- and won't, until somebody at MGM realizes that lowering, not raising, prices in a recession will increase sales. Of course I can't comment on the extras, but there aren't any extras that could possibly make this a good deal.
So here's my suggestion to MGM: go over the minutes of whatever "How can we screw customers?" meeting in which it was decided to try this approach for SGU DVD/Blu-Ray sales. Pull the name of the guy who suggested it. And then send him back to Wendy's or McDonalds where he belongs.
But this nonsense the sales idiots came up with -- "Hey let's jedi mind-trick everybody into thinking half seasons are actually full seasons, and charge them full season prices" -- is just sad. ~$40 for a half season is $80 per season guys, and people aren't even paying that for shows that have proved themselves far superior. (Despite the stylistic overtures, so far this show is not even close to BSG when it was at its best. Then again, neither was the BSG finale, but you get the idea.)
Apologies to those who believe you can't review a product without owning it -- but I'm sorry, if you own this set at this price, *you* have been pwned. I did watch every episode when they aired, but don't own the set -- and won't, until somebody at MGM realizes that lowering, not raising, prices in a recession will increase sales. Of course I can't comment on the extras, but there aren't any extras that could possibly make this a good deal.
So here's my suggestion to MGM: go over the minutes of whatever "How can we screw customers?" meeting in which it was decided to try this approach for SGU DVD/Blu-Ray sales. Pull the name of the guy who suggested it. And then send him back to Wendy's or McDonalds where he belongs.
41 of 48 people found the following review helpful
I really wish studios would stop this obnoxious habit of releasing "half" seasons at full price. Yeah, I can understand that this release will tide fans over until the series resumes in 2010, but $70 for 10 episodes on the Blu-ray is excessive. And of course there's always the possibility that there will be a full season set released at some point for a double-dip later on. Some credit is due for including high-res audio.
As far as the series is concerned, it has possibilities, but I struggle to find any of the characters likable (except for Eli, who's clearly there to appeal to the nerd herd) and the stories have little action of consequence. The show is suffering an identity crisis as it doesn't know whether to be Battlestar Galactica (big shoes to fill) or a soap opera.
I think I'll sit this one out for the moment and see what happens next!
As far as the series is concerned, it has possibilities, but I struggle to find any of the characters likable (except for Eli, who's clearly there to appeal to the nerd herd) and the stories have little action of consequence. The show is suffering an identity crisis as it doesn't know whether to be Battlestar Galactica (big shoes to fill) or a soap opera.
I think I'll sit this one out for the moment and see what happens next!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Why do these studios keep trying to rip us off? This is half of a season, so to get the whole season you have to make two purchases. That is stupid, so please do not support there decision to rob us.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Grown Up Stargate
This series is a one of a kind show with spectacular graphics. It's more grown up than the 2 Series before it, and brings the Stargate Lore to the forefront. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Thomas Marushia Jr.
rocky start to a great show
this show started out pretty rocky, and too many people didn't give it a chance, because in it's second season it's quite good actually. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Michael P. Dobey
Not bad, but could be better
The biggest plus that this Universe has over SG1 and Atlantis is it's much more serious.The biggest down side (at least as far as seasons one and two go), is their is no main... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Scott Scott
Dont let the haters fool you!
This show is fantastic. Dont pay much attention to all those 1 star reviews because they would have you missing out on one hell of a ride! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Borat's Bad Brother
Not enough bang for your buck
As I write this on 8/24/10, the COMPLETE SEASON 1 Blu-ray set has been posted on Amazon for $41. This half set is still listed at $35. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Bryan J. Longobardi
Good first half.
I get that people are upset that SGU is not like SG-1 or SG-A but as the show has continued, it is beginning to go back to the formula that made the other Stargate shows great. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Michael C. Grooms
A whole new level
We were hesitant to watch SGU because of all the negative reviews but we gave it a try anyway and are glad we did. The most important part of any show is the story. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Susan M
This Is Not The Stargate You Know and Love
If you like SG-1 or SGA you will not like SGU. Just because it has a "Stargate" in it does not make it Stargate. The Stargate is just used to "beam them on and off the ship". Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Bentley
More like BSG than any SG
The show is a dark mostly humorless and actionless soap opera. It has none of the charm of the first two series. Read more
Published on May 17, 2010 by C. Meyer
Amazing show and now that the price has lowered better buy!
I agree the price was steep but I am glad it is down to 30 dollars for the blu-ray set now. I love this show and will buy this set to help keep it on the air and also so I can... Read more
Published on May 7, 2010 by J. Harrison
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