SGU Mini-Review

Going into the premiere of Stargate Universe, I held three truths: I love the Stargate franchise, David Blue (Ugly Betty‘s Cliff) is awesome, and Robert Carlyle seems like a dick.

Well, after this week, one of my truths is clinging to life while the other two are overstated. With the exception of a few cameos (*Hi, Sam! Hi, Jack, Daniel, Walter!*) and a gate, this is not Stargate. SG-1 and SGA had fun and never really took themselves too seriously. Stargate Universe has no heart, no joy, no interesting characters (yet), and the ones I *thought* would be favorites, quite frankly, suck.

Eli Wallace is played by the aforementioned David Blue. I made the mistake of following David on twitter for a couple of days around the premiere. His constant posting and ranting turned me off so much that now I don’t even think I’ll like Eli that much (not that I cared for the character AT ALL in the two-hour premiere). The other big surprise was how much I wanted Robert Carlyle, as Dr. Rush, to kick everyone’s shins and show them all what’s up. Easily my favorite character of the show, largely because he’s the only one with more than 1/2 of a dimension, but still, a favorite. I’m still not sure what Lou Diamond Phillips’ role is, but I’d like to see more of him, too.

The overacting of two cast members was so atrocious that I can see them being the reason I tune out if they don’t get it together. Jamil Walker Smith is Master Sgt. Ronald Greer and acts like he’s never been on camera before. His pacing and volume elicited laughs and groans during the premiere, and I hope he was only overacting because he was directed to, and not that this is how it’s going to be all the time. Elyse Levesque as Chloe Armstrong was ridiculous as well. First off, she needs bangs. I said it because it needed to be said. Now, she gets a pass because I believe my true annoyance with her truly was script-based. That crying scene went on way too long; literally, MINUTES too long. We get it, she’s sad. We understand. It’s not some foreign concept to be sad if your parent dies. Sad. OK. We didn’t need to see the snotting and the nasal flaring. Sick. She reminds me of ANTM Cycle 5 Winner, Nicole, but with no charm.

Overall, I’m going to watch at least a few more episodes because the two-hour premiere and next week’s episode are actually considered a multi-part arc, but if we don’t get some fun or interest in the characters, I’m out.

8,383 thoughts on “SGU Mini-Review”

  1. It’s really a cool and useful piece of information. I am happy that you simply
    shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us informed like this.
    Thanks for sharing.

  2. hi!,I really like your writing very a lot! share we keep in touch extra approximately your article on AOL? I need an expert in this space to unravel my problem. May be that is you! Having a look forward to peer you. |

  3. Just want to say your article is as surprising. The clearness in your put up is just excellent and that i can suppose you are a professional on this subject. Fine together with your permission allow me to clutch your RSS feed to keep up to date with approaching post. Thank you a million and please continue the rewarding work.|

  4. When I originally left a comment I appear to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I receive four emails with the exact same comment. Perhaps there is an easy method you are able to remove me from that service? Many thanks.

  5. After looking at a number of the blog posts on your blog, I truly appreciate your technique of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back soon. Take a look at my website too and tell me your opinion.|

  6. My spouse and I stumbled over here different website and thought I should check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking into your web page again.|

  7. Howdy would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a hard time deciding between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!|

  8. Hello I am so grateful I found your blog page, I really found you by accident, while I was browsing on Google for something else, Anyhow I am here now and would just like to say thanks for a tremendous post and a all round entertaining blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to browse it all at the minute but I have bookmarked it and also included your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a great deal more, Please do keep up the fantastic job.|

  9. I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly very often inside case you shield this hike.|

  10. Wonderful article! That is the type of info that should be shared around the internet. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this submit higher! Come on over and talk over with my site . Thanks =)|

  11. Appreciating the time and effort you put into your website and in depth information you offer. It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same out of date rehashed information. Excellent read! I’ve saved your site and I’m adding your RSS feeds to my Google account.|

  12. Currently it appears like WordPress is the preferred blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?|

  13. Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I get in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I will be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently fast.|

  14. whoah this blog is fantastic i like studying your articles. Keep up the great work! You recognize, lots of individuals are searching round for this info, you could aid them greatly. |

  15. Remarkable things here. I am very glad to see your article. Thank you a lot and I’m looking forward to touch you. Will you please drop me a mail?|

  16. Hey there! This post could not be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this page to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!|

  17. Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after reading through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and checking back often!|

  18. Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re using? I’m looking to start my own blog soon but I’m having a difficult time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique. P.S Sorry for getting off-topic but I had to ask!|

  19. Hey would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m going to start my own blog soon but I’m having a difficult time deciding between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique. P.S Sorry for being off-topic but I had to ask!|

  20. Your style is very unique compared to other people I have read
    stuff from. Thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this web site.

Leave a Reply to uus77 Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *