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Eclipsing many of the rival shows it pitched itself against, Stargate SG-1 went on to become the longest-running North American science fiction show in history, with ten seasons and 214 episodes in all. This new release of Children Of The Gods, however, offers a chance to see where it all began. Spun out of the 1994 movie, Stargate, Stargate SG-1’s story picks up events a year afterwards, which is where Children Of The Gods kicks in. Originally broadcast as a two-part pilot episode, this new DVD release has been recut into movie format, with freshly added material, and brand new special effects. And a nice job has been done, too. Not that it detracts greatly from the adventure. It still acts as the kick-starting of the Stargate programme, as Colonel Jack O’Neill leads a team to the planet of Abydos, but while on his mission, stumbles across what turns out to be a map of Stargates around the galaxy. Yet, without spoiling it for those who haven’t seen it, Children Of The Gods takes this as a starting point for things really going wrong… Children Of The Gods is sometimes a little uneven, and for purists, it lacks the full frontal nudity that was shown when the episode was first broadcast, but has never been seen since. But no matter: the work done on boosting this opener into a TV movie has paid off, and it’s a handsome way to check out where such a long-running TV show got started… --Jon Foster
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62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Unless you live and breathe Stargate SG1 there is no benefit to buying this DVD, at all. There are a few changes but they do not alter the film enough for the casual watcher to notice or even care - in fact the new version does not introduce the series.
The biggest changes are in the O'Neill meets Hammond encounter and the Carter introduction, which moves along much better. The harem and nudity scenes are gone and a couple of scenes have been extended (and it is just a couple) and some have been reedited using the original 16:9 format so they appear wider (there is a nice two shot of Jack and Sam drinking the moonshine) and some unused footage has been introduced. The ending is different as well, meaning that this version is a standalone film and not an introduction to the series, as a result seven minutes of "unnecessary" footage has been removed. As the whole of the Kawalsky takeover is missing the next episodes in the series do not follow on, so I really fail to see the point of this "movie".
The music has completely been redone, and is better, as has the whole of Teal'c's dialogue. Other dialogue has been removed and a couple of lines have been added, but unless you watch the two versions side-by-side the changes are so small as not to be noticed.
There are, however, noticeable new CGI elements that add continuity to the series (the wormhole puddle and tunnel for example). The new gilder scene is nice, as is the "snake" coming out of Teal'c, but they are not worth buying a whole new DVD for.
If you are new to Stargate SG1 then it would be a good introduction, but if you own the original Children of the Gods don't bother with this new version; there is just not enough to make it worth it - a few new CGI effects and reedits do not make this anything more than a rip off.
The biggest changes are in the O'Neill meets Hammond encounter and the Carter introduction, which moves along much better. The harem and nudity scenes are gone and a couple of scenes have been extended (and it is just a couple) and some have been reedited using the original 16:9 format so they appear wider (there is a nice two shot of Jack and Sam drinking the moonshine) and some unused footage has been introduced. The ending is different as well, meaning that this version is a standalone film and not an introduction to the series, as a result seven minutes of "unnecessary" footage has been removed. As the whole of the Kawalsky takeover is missing the next episodes in the series do not follow on, so I really fail to see the point of this "movie".
The music has completely been redone, and is better, as has the whole of Teal'c's dialogue. Other dialogue has been removed and a couple of lines have been added, but unless you watch the two versions side-by-side the changes are so small as not to be noticed.
There are, however, noticeable new CGI elements that add continuity to the series (the wormhole puddle and tunnel for example). The new gilder scene is nice, as is the "snake" coming out of Teal'c, but they are not worth buying a whole new DVD for.
If you are new to Stargate SG1 then it would be a good introduction, but if you own the original Children of the Gods don't bother with this new version; there is just not enough to make it worth it - a few new CGI effects and reedits do not make this anything more than a rip off.
34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
like all stargate nuts the prospect of a difinative version of the pilot episode drew a mixture of exitment and anticipation - that is until you see the cover that rates the film "15" . On a dificult to get hold of " the best of season one " Children of the gods is rated "18" not because of the nudity but the sheer horror that hosts can expect at the hands of the all powerful bad guys - their contempt and brutality of thier human slaves is what gave the "18" rating its significance. So a final cut without these important scenes simpy dumbs down the classic original .
dont buy this - get the never aired original version on stargate sg-1 volume 1 cat number 2000dvdz1 or on the box set for season one volume 1 cat number 22059dvdz1
dont buy this - get the never aired original version on stargate sg-1 volume 1 cat number 2000dvdz1 or on the box set for season one volume 1 cat number 22059dvdz1
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I cannot see any point in this version of COTG even as a collector I would not want to add it to my collection.
it does not introduce the series and the extended scenes are pointless.
one to avoid.
it does not introduce the series and the extended scenes are pointless.
one to avoid.
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Suitable for Kids (certificate 15)
As an avid watcher of Stargate SG1, I have over time got my neices and nephews into the series. I own the original "Children of the Gods" (certificate 18) but this has a full... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. McLean
Adventures across the universe
Okay, I have seen it on TV when SG1 was first aired on Sky. Watching the re-runs of the series I decided to start collecting the series. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Robert
stargate sg1 children of the gods
it is very good but was included in the full series box set i purchased at the same time.
Published on 17 April 2010 by R. G. Pask
The children of the gods
Most TV shows spun off from movies are uninvolving and uninteresting ("Blade," anyone?), and hopefully die and are forgotten. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by E. A Solinas
not good at all
if was a stand alone movie it would be good but as it stands it's a rip off some stuff taked out so it no longer a 18 the storyline for the following epds been take out if you like... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2009 by D. E. Lovatt
At Last Children of the Gods on DVD
I was so glad that this was released again I missed it first time round and after buying the complete SG1 collection on DVD can now add this to my collection. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Linda Jean Craddy
We want more of this
Love Stargate and we want an 11th series. Why they are cutting it in pieces and issue one per year I do not know. Please give us more. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Anastasios Vazakopoulos
Children of the gods
I oridgaley bought this on VHS tape and now have finaley have got it on DVD. It has taken Fox about 8 years to bring it out on DVD. But if you are a Stargate fan its a must have.
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by G. Grossman
3rd Children Of Gods release
I have been a Stargate SG-1 fan since the beginning, in fact I saw the Kurt Russell Stargate film in the cinema when it was released and saw the potential of this sci-fi... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Gareth Davies
An unnessecary release, more 'cash-in' than 'classic'
As an early fan of SG1, I paid quite a bit for the original Stargate SG-1: Season 1 [DVD] [1997] box-set, but was rewarded with an uncut (and oddly 18 rated) 'Children of the... Read more
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