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Dave · 18th October 2004, 11:03 PM

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Rowan · 18th October 2004, 11:21 PM

Waiting. What more can be said.

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Dave · 21st December 2004, 10:30 PM

I thought this was an exciting conclusion, and there were a couple of twists I wasn't expecting.

For a start, the Sora was not as easy to turn. She didn't actually help them until the final minute of the episode, after she had fought blades with Teyla, and when the Genii had already lost. I think that Commander Acastus Kolya was only wounded as he fell through the Stargate, so no doubt he will return.

Major Shepherd is a dark horse. He might need to cut his hair to meet regulations, but he is good at this special ops stuff as he fights the cat and mouse game with the Genii soldiers. He killed 60 Genii in total (though the shield took out 55.)

"I'm a medical doctor not a magician" -- that is straight out of classic Star Trek. Since they have mentioned watching Star Trek before, was it meant to be a joke by Dr Beckett? Just it was said seriously and no one laughed at it.

And Ford finally got some good lines and action in this episode:

Ford (on Shepherd): He'll be the dot killing the other dots.

Beckett: Are you telling me to shut up again?
Ford: Again.

And McKay stands in front of the gun to protect Weir. Weir even comments on it. I don't think you can say he is a coward after that.

I wasn't expecting this to be a very good episode, but IMHO it was one of the best so far. And the actors and actresses must have worked hard. Weir and McKay were drenched in water for almost all of the episode. In real time, I expect that must have been days on end.

Maria8475 · 21st December 2004, 10:43 PM

yeah, it was a good episode. And as you said, the characters all seemed to grow up - Sheppard, McKay and Ford. Pity Beckett still has a way to go - does he have to complain about everything?

It'll be interesting to see what happens to Sora now. Weir mentioned giving her back as a sign of goodwill, but Kolya doesn't strike me as the kind of person to take people not following his orders lightly.

RangerOne SG13 SOR · 21st December 2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
I wasn't expecting this to be a very good episode, but IMHO it was one of the best so far.

Agreed, what a cracking episode.

Shepherd to Ford: Your not gonna need that (Wraith stun gun) shoot to kill!!

Teyla to Sora: If you want to fight this way Sora, I will win, you will have avenged no one!

Oh yes take off the fluffy slippers and kick some ASS!!

I smack my wrists for thinking this was going to be the same old plot line.

Some great CGI too with the storm etc.

It will be interesting where the story heads now, whether they can make peace with the Genii or have another battlefront to face.

SG1 just sucks compared to Atlantis.

Big smiles from me.

Ranger

Steffi · 22nd December 2004, 12:14 PM

I agree this ep turned out to be a lot better than expected. The fight between Sora and Teyla was exiting.

Whole episode great..no more I can say

RangerOne SG13 SOR · 23rd December 2004, 08:01 PM

Screenshot of the Atlantis shield during tsunami.

I have bigger makes a great wallpaper

Ranger

Krystal · 23rd January 2005, 06:11 PM

This was a great episode, very entertaining and funny. We have a bit of everything, good special effects, action and funny moments. I really enjoyed how Sheppard play with Commander Kolya, and also enjoy seeing the interaction of Weir and McKay trying to gain time. It was interesting to see Dr. Beckett involved in a military action. That was hilarious.

Krystal

Bota99 · 24th January 2005, 09:21 AM

I don't know if I just had low expectations of Atlantis going into it, or if it is just that good to me, but I am finding the series quite entertaining so far. Seems like they did a fantastic job with casting.

beckmen · 25th January 2005, 05:07 AM

I thought it was an OK episode, with a few good parts but not as good as The Storm. There were just too many boring scenes, waiting around in the Jumper, McKay and Weir stalling, ect.

I hope we see Sora again. Erin Chambers is SO CUTE!

Sort of strange that there's a big Tsunami in these episodes and the same fury of nature recently ravaged Asia. The episode where wrote and shot FAR before the disaster happened, but I just find it strange how life imitates art.

imported_Sandman · 25th January 2005, 07:57 AM

I thought it was really rather good--one of the better of the eps they've shown us so far IMO.
The effects were pretty cool, and the characters all had something to do. I especially enjoyed McKay this time around.

wikiberry · 18th February 2005, 12:08 AM

I think The Quote of the ep for me is...

"What would McKay do?"

That just cracked me up.

18th October 2004, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,421	1.11: The Storm, Part 2 ----------------------------- Creating topic, remember you can only discuss this episode inside this topic. Reviews of the episode are encouraged -----------------------------

18th October 2004, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rowan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the wilds of Puget Sound. Near Seth and Cascade, WA. Posts: 2,480	Waiting... Waiting. What more can be said. Rowan

21st December 2004, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,421	second part of The Storm I thought this was an exciting conclusion, and there were a couple of twists I wasn't expecting. For a start, the Sora was not as easy to turn. She didn't actually help them until the final minute of the episode, after she had fought blades with Teyla, and when the Genii had already lost. I think that Commander Acastus Kolya was only wounded as he fell through the Stargate, so no doubt he will return. Major Shepherd is a dark horse. He might need to cut his hair to meet regulations, but he is good at this special ops stuff as he fights the cat and mouse game with the Genii soldiers. He killed 60 Genii in total (though the shield took out 55.) "I'm a medical doctor not a magician" -- that is straight out of classic Star Trek. Since they have mentioned watching Star Trek before, was it meant to be a joke by Dr Beckett? Just it was said seriously and no one laughed at it. And Ford finally got some good lines and action in this episode: Ford (on Shepherd): He'll be the dot killing the other dots. Beckett: Are you telling me to shut up again? Ford: Again. And McKay stands in front of the gun to protect Weir. Weir even comments on it. I don't think you can say he is a coward after that. I wasn't expecting this to be a very good episode, but IMHO it was one of the best so far. And the actors and actresses must have worked hard. Weir and McKay were drenched in water for almost all of the episode. In real time, I expect that must have been days on end.

23rd December 2004, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
RangerOne SG13 SOR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 215	Screenshot of the Atlantis shield during tsunami. I have bigger makes a great wallpaper Ranger Attached Images

21st December 2004, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Maria8475 It goes on..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,690	yeah, it was a good episode. And as you said, the characters all seemed to grow up - Sheppard, McKay and Ford. Pity Beckett still has a way to go - does he have to complain about everything? It'll be interesting to see what happens to Sora now. Weir mentioned giving her back as a sign of goodwill, but Kolya doesn't strike me as the kind of person to take people not following his orders lightly.

22nd December 2004, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steffi Sexy & Sassy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wales Posts: 586	I agree this ep turned out to be a lot better than expected. The fight between Sora and Teyla was exiting. Whole episode great..no more I can say

23rd January 2005, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	This was a great episode, very entertaining and funny. We have a bit of everything, good special effects, action and funny moments. I really enjoyed how Sheppard play with Commander Kolya, and also enjoy seeing the interaction of Weir and McKay trying to gain time. It was interesting to see Dr. Beckett involved in a military action. That was hilarious. Krystal

24th January 2005, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bota99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Midwestern U.S. Posts: 52	I don't know if I just had low expectations of Atlantis going into it, or if it is just that good to me, but I am finding the series quite entertaining so far. Seems like they did a fantastic job with casting.

25th January 2005, 05:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
beckmen First Prime of Burgstrom Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fredonia, NY Posts: 275	I thought it was an OK episode, with a few good parts but not as good as The Storm. There were just too many boring scenes, waiting around in the Jumper, McKay and Weir stalling, ect. I hope we see Sora again. Erin Chambers is SO CUTE! Sort of strange that there's a big Tsunami in these episodes and the same fury of nature recently ravaged Asia. The episode where wrote and shot FAR before the disaster happened, but I just find it strange how life imitates art.

25th January 2005, 07:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
imported_Sandman confused Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,222	I thought it was really rather good--one of the better of the eps they've shown us so far IMO. The effects were pretty cool, and the characters all had something to do. I especially enjoyed McKay this time around.

18th February 2005, 12:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
wikiberry DOYLE! and HARPER!!! Join Date: May 2001 Location: uk Posts: 858	I think The Quote of the ep for me is... "What would McKay do?" That just cracked me up.