
Movie spotlight
Stargate: History Made
Divided into three segments, "Deciphering the Gate: Concepts and Casting" (7:50), "Opening the Gate: The Making of Stargate" (10:11) and "Passing Through the Gate: The Legacy" (4:29), the shows look at the film's origins and development, cast and performances, locations and effects, visual and set design, the use of the Egyptian language, and the movie's success/legacy.
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Plot Summary
In the distant past, the Ori created a powerful weapon known as the Ark of Truth, capable of showing the Ori's divine nature to all sentient beings, thus ending their holy war. The Ancients hid the Ark, and SG-1 must race against time and the Ori to find it before the Ori can discover its location and destroy it, or worse, use it to their own advantage. This film serves as the conclusion to the Ori arc of Stargate SG-1.
Critical Reception
Stargate: The Ark of Truth was generally well-received by fans of the series, serving as a satisfying conclusion to the Ori storyline. Critics noted its return to the core themes and character dynamics of Stargate SG-1, though some found the plot predictable and the special effects less impressive than contemporary theatrical releases.
What Reviewers Say
A fitting and action-packed conclusion to the Ori saga.
Delivers on the promise of Stargate SG-1's established lore.
While not groundbreaking, it's a solid entry for dedicated fans.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Stargate: The Ark of Truth' was largely positive, with viewers appreciating the continuation of the beloved SG-1 storyline and the closure it provided to the Ori conflict. Many fans found the character interactions and action sequences to be in line with what they expected from the series.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be released theatrically but was instead released directly to DVD and Blu-ray in North America and other regions due to MGM's financial difficulties at the time.
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