Stargate: The Ark of Truth
Stargate: The Ark of Truth

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Stargate: The Ark of Truth

2008
Movie
101 min
English

SG-1 searches for an ancient weapon which could help them defeat the Ori, and discover it may be in the Ori's own home galaxy. As the Ori prepare to send ships through to the Milky Way to attack Earth, SG-1 travels to the Ori galaxy aboard the Odyssey. The International Oversight committee have their own plans and SG-1 finds themselves in a distant galaxy fighting two powerful enemies.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users85%
Director: Robert C. CooperGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

The Tau'ri discover that the Ori have a secret weapon, the Ark of Truth, capable of turning Ori followers back to the Ancients. SG-1 embarks on a dangerous mission to find the Ark before the Ori can use their own weapon against them. This leads to a desperate race against time across the galaxy, confronting both Ori forces and the power of the Ark itself.

Critical Reception

Stargate: The Ark of Truth was generally well-received by fans of the Stargate SG-1 series, serving as a satisfying conclusion to the Ori storyline. While it received a mixed reception from critics, many praised its action sequences and the closure it provided to long-running plot threads. It was seen as a strong entry in the Stargate film franchise, offering a grander scale than typical television episodes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for providing a conclusive ending to the Ori saga.

  • Appreciated for its action-packed sequences and return to the core SG-1 team dynamics.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable, but enjoyed the visual effects and character resolutions.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Stargate: The Ark of Truth,' with many appreciating its role in wrapping up the Ori storyline from the television series. Viewers praised the action and the familiar characters, finding it a fitting send-off. Some noted that while it wasn't groundbreaking, it delivered on the expected Stargate experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a multi-part arc within the final season of Stargate SG-1 before being reworked into a direct-to-DVD movie.

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