Stargate Movie
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It Will Take You A Million Light Years From Home
Sealed and buried for all time is the key to mankind's future.
It will take you a million light years from home. But will it bring you back?
A giant structure found in the desert has studied by various scientist for nearly fifty years and are no where near discovering what it is. Until Daniel jackson, a language expert deciphers and reveals that it's a Stargate. He also discovers how to make it work. They then learn that it's some kind interstellar transport device. Now a group of soldiers led by despondent Colonel Jack O'Neill go to the planet, also accompanying them is Jackson, who said that he can reactivate the Stargate to send them back but he forgot to mention that he needs to find the symbols and they can't find anything, so it appears that they are trapped. And if that isn't enough, some aliens arrive and capture them and have nefarious plans for Earth.
| James Spader | Dr. Daniel Jackson |
| Kurt Russell | Col. Jonathan 'Jack' O'Neil |
| Mili Avital | Sha'uri |
| John Diehl | Lieutenant Kawalsky |
| Viveca Lindfors | Catherine Langford, Ph.D. |
| Alexis Cruz | Skaara |
| Leon Rippy | General West |
| Carlos Lauchu | Anubis |
| Djimon Hounsou | Horus |
| Erick Avari | 'Good Father' Kasuf |
| French Stewart | Lieutenant Ferretti |
| Gianin Loffler | Nabeh |
| Jaye Davidson | Ra |
| Christopher John Fields | Freeman |
| Derek Webster | Brown |
| Roland Emmerich |
6.40 out of 10 (19937 votes)
Visitor Reviews
The Stargate has been opened.
posted on 13 Jul 2009How would you feel if you got contacted by the government to solve a puzzle that's almost ten thousand years old, find out that they needed you to do it to unlock an alien device that'll take you to the other side of the galaxy, find a society that's almost as old as the device, and find out that the basis for the Egyptian belief system of the gods was established by an alien race who abducted humans to other planets to be their slaves?Or what if you were an airforce Colonel who just lost his son due to an accident with your gun, and right after that get contacted to lead a team through a device, seek out and destroy any potential threat that you might encounter, all while you're so depressed you're ready to commit suicide.This is what happens to two men, Archaeologist Daniel Jackson and Colonel Jack O'Niel. It's a great story that starts out in Giza in 1928 unearthing the alien device known as the Stargate, ending up with an airforce team going through the Stargate and meeting a primitive culture who still believe in the old Egyptian gods. It all seems to be going good thanks to a little pendant given to Daniel Jackson, then the pyramid where the second Stargate is begins to glow a little. There's a low hum, a spaceship lands on the pyramid, and we meet Ra, an alien who rules the planet as a tyrant.Anyone who enjoys sci-fi movies will like this one. great action, funny moments, interesting effects and great music. If I were you, I'd be eager to jump through the Stargate
This movie sucks
posted on 07 Jul 2009This movie is terrible. Unfortunately a short review usually indicates ignorance, however the reason for the brevity of this comment is because the movie isn't worth the effort required to enumerate its flaws. Halfway through the movie we watched it in 1.5 speed, and I'm glad. The movie is extremely poorly written, and the dialog seems to be written for children. It is long and is composed mostly of explanations for obvious plot points. Everything is mediocre. I am amazed that this movie even earned a 4.NOW TO FILL UP SPACE:Don't WASTE YOUR TIME!HONESTLY, AFTERWARDS YOU ARE GOING TO WISH YOU PLAYED MONOPOLY OR SOMETHING
Stargate
posted on 01 Jul 2009Stargate, A movie about saving a world. With great actors and the best story line trough the movie. I don't think you'll fall asleep while watching it. The movie is from 1994 but you'll see good transformations from for example the guards ho can let their helmets disappear in view seconds by pushing a button. The story is about a gate from the past, refound and rebuild. Standing by the military. They discover how it works an can go through the stargate to a world that is on the very end of our wellknown galaxy. There are other people with a (what they think) evil god Ra.
Great movie!
posted on 04 Jun 2009Stargate is a great movie!Although not Kurt Russell`s best but he performs good enough.James Spader was good and Viveca Lindfors was very good.Jaye Davidson was very surprising with the role!The film has a great score by David Arnold.The story about Ra and what he really is,is a scary one and what he arrived in is so neat.The film is very good and is action packed and is a must see!
"There can be only one Ra..."
posted on 23 May 2009The real quality of this film lies in the creative theory that stands as the backdrop for the plot, and by this I mean the idea that the human race was spurred towards advancement by the introduction of a highly advanced and superior alien race, which the early humans naturally worshiped as gods. The story is done fairly well, though compromised with an overtly unrealistic fast pace which obviously is due to the fact that nobody wants to watch a five hour film, so the whole story had to be compacted. I must admit that I had watched the television show long before I even knew there was a movie, but was highly confused. When I found out there was a film pilot I figured that if I watched it all my questions would be answered, but instead became even more confused. Therefore, my suggestion is to regard the film as a separate entity (especially with the introduction of the disgusting new "Atlantis" series) even though MacGyver makes a better Colonel O'Neil. Also if you're like me and wondering whether that IS a buff French Stewart, it is.
I agree..
posted on 11 May 2009I absolutely agree with you. The movie for me moved at such a comfortable pace. It didn't even feel too long because I was really immersed within the idea. I think what highlighted the movie for me though was, as I'm watching it I am thinking to myself what is a great way to end this movie. I thought to myself I will love this movie that much more of if they finish off with the trip through the gate and seeing the path through space. Surely enough it did that and I was so shocked that I got my wish. I gotta tell ya, left me with a big smile on my face. Very enjoyable movie, I'm glad the series did so well and was able to move onto 10 seasons.
Some good science fiction/fantasy.
posted on 14 Apr 2009This movie totally inspired my imagination. Action, science, Ancient Egypt, and romance. How wonderful!This movie is one of my very favorites. Early on in college, my thirst for ancient Egypt was stoked. My studies of ancient religions, beliefs, and rites combined with my love of archeology, sociology, anthropology, and science fiction literally came to life with this movie. I loved every aspect of this work.This movie had enough imagination to inspire Disney writers, so it would seem. The opening of their "Atlantis," was very similar to the opening scenes of "Stargate." At least, I found them to be nearly identical in feel, and very much alike in content.The entire concept concerning the origins of our civilization were reminiscent of Erik von Dankien's "Chariots of the Gods," creatively presented, and stunningly executed.The pace was good without being plodding. The story line was beautiful and the dialog was natural. Wonderful CG-Eye-Candy, beautiful sets, designs, and wonderful story more than entertain you.I highly recommend the 2 disk Ultimate Edition with added scenes, featurettes, and a beautiful presentation.It rates an 8.8/10 from...the Fiend :.
Could it be better?
posted on 05 Apr 2009This must be one of those "must see movies". It has it all.The first time I saw it I was amazed of how well done this movie was. And now when I have become a Stargate SG-1 lover, I can't help but to love this movie even more! Too sad it's probably going to end after the sixth season, but there is a rumor that it will come another movie to end the whole Stargate...let's hope so! But till then! This is one of the best movies ever made!
Fun, silly, frothy
posted on 02 Apr 2009Let's face it: you could drive a MACK truck through the holes in this plot.If you are a history buff in any way, the fact that the film uses the Eye of Horus and calls it "the eye of Ra", and that "Ra" wears the lunar horns of Hathor will just grate on your nerves.Nevertheless, this movie is one of my guilty pleasures. James Spader, for the first time, is not smarmy or snobbish. The effects are nice, the story moves quickly along, and you're left with the sensation that you've eaten a bowl of whipped cream. Tastes delicious, but no substance whatsoever...yet, you just don't care.
CLASSIC. Without a doubt.
posted on 02 Apr 2009Stargate is one of those great movies that hasn't got the respect it deserves. At first I thought the movie was about time travel since they go to a place that is like Ancient Egypt, which didn't really interest me at all. Then I caught an episode of the T.V. show and got curious. When I saw the movie I was blown away. The special effects were ones I had never really seen before (such as opening the Stargate for the first time). I was getting tired of seeing sci-fi movies where every alien race spoke perfect English and I thought I would experience that until the team met with the villagers which I thought was better. It's always cool to see Kurt Russel kicking ass in films. It was also different to see James Spader play the semi-nerdy guy instead of the asshole he mainly plays. I was also amazed when Roland Emmerich chose one of the simplest villains for a movie, an ancient Egyptian god. I watch this movie every week and I never get tired of it.
Would See It Again
posted on 17 Jan 2009Would See It Again - A gateway that transports you instantaneously across the galaxy makes for an okay sci-fi movie. Add a revolutionary discovery about the true history of the world on the other end of the trip, and you've got the makings of a great movie. Then cast it horribly and dwell too long on stupid action, and you've got a headache. Overall, I love the premise of this just-average movie so darn much that it ends up being an enjoyable watch. Then again my love for the superb TV Series based loosely on the movie might be making me biased.Similar Movie: It's similar to any 90s action movie with a sci-fi twist. Which isn't saying much. However, I will defend it by saying it would have to go down a notch before Jean Claude Van Damme could star in it.
One of my favorites...
posted on 11 Jan 2009I love this movie! I remember seeing it when it first came out and how much I wanted to see it again. I thought the cast and the acting were great. Kurt Russell was excellent and James Spader is always great. Sadly the series is just ridiculous. I have a real problem seeing new actors trying to replace the ones in the movie. I thought the story was great and really can't see how anyone wouldn't like it. It is even pretty plausible. I tend to think though that this is one of those movies that is meant to stand on it's own and not have any sequels made unless they use the same actors. I also definitely think the series is pretty bad compared to this great movie.Keith
Why didn't they just show the first 20 minutes.
posted on 21 Dec 2008The first twenty minutes of this movie were extremely promising. Then the whole thing fell apart and seemed like a 'prequel' to 'Independence Day'. I would like to thank our Swedish contributor. I don't speak Swedish and thought that the language used was another 'made up' language that is used in 'alien' films. It's most annoying that these languages are always spoken in sharp, short bursts which have no flow. Why Swedish? If one is going to use an alien language, just make it up or find a language which is less-known. Viveca Lindfors was sadly wasted as were the other actors in the beginning of the film. They just disappeared. I would have much rather seen a movie about Lindfors life from the first discovery of the Stargate. I wonder if she was the Swedish coach? The premise was interesting but the behavior on the 'parallel' world was ridiculous. The cliches flew quick and fast. James Spaders falls in love with dusky native maiden. How many times has this 'instant cross cultural love' been used? What is really offensive about this plot device is that 99% of the time, it's always a white MALE who gets the 'native'.The other cliches were just as bad. When a problem can't be solved, the Americans 'get out the guns'. Guns solve everything. (I am an American.) Jaye Davidson was very good in 'The Crying Game', but his character in 'Stargate' was as weak as the plot and gave no sense of the immense power he was supposed to wield. James Spader was, in my opinion, playing the 'cliche' genius, with a lot of little 'absent-minded' mannerisms which were supposed to make him 'cute'. I didn't mind his hair. Kurt Russell was another cliche. The way to bring him back from a deep and suicidal depression was to send him out on a mission.Then he gets to kill a lot of people, which makes him feel much better. Something that the army would never risk. In the process,he finds a surrogate son in the Bedouin boy. Give us a break!
Illegitimate Child of Indiana Jones?
posted on 18 Dec 2008Stargate is a science fiction film starring James Spader as a cunning linguist and Kurt Russell as a military action hero with the worst haircut imaginable. After the government has Spader decipher an ancient Egyptian writing, they are able to open a portal which leads to the great unknown. This unknown turns out to be another planet millions of light years away, which mysteriously looks exactly like Egypt.As far as science fiction goes, this one is pretty entertaining. It's not technical enough to scare off the casual viewer, but is original enough to attract even the most reserved of science fiction purists. Are there flaws or plot holes? Of course. Most movies have these things. But you won't find them unless you're looking for them. And besides, where else will you get to see James Spader looking like the kid from those 1980s Encyclopedia Britannica commercials but getting a woman no geek deserves. You know the commercial I mean, where the kid has a report due on space? If you're a conspiracy theorist or believe in aliens as the creators of the pyramids, you're a complete nutcase. But also, this might be the film for you. Because they get to explain the connection between aliens, Egypt and the dawn of civilization. Those plot holes I mentioned above? Your love of conspiracies will help fill those in.But seriously, overall this film had a great plot, good acting, and moved at a respectable pace to keep you in the flow. Unless you have some serious aversion to science fiction or Kurt Russell, you won't have a problem watching this film. Recommended.
Great Movie, especially for those into Egypt.
posted on 09 Dec 2008This movie is great, but it is geared more toward those with previous knowledge of ancient Egypt. It shows a possible alternate background for the origins of the human race while also showing how the sudden introduction of technology can play with ancient civilizations. The movie has good graphical effects for its time and nice sub-plots. Overall it is a movie that can be watched over and over again without getting bored.
The Epic Movie that laid the Foundation to two Awesome Series!
posted on 27 Nov 2008Dear Readers,I love Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. Both series had a beginning though, and that Beginning was Stargate. I had watched the series before the movie so I had some understanding of what happened in the movie but I still found it cool. Kurt Russell and David Spader lay the foundation for the heroes that Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks embody. Small-time Director Roland Emmerich does his best directing this masterpiece and it's just as good as his amazing Space Epic: Independence Day.Dr. Daniel Jackson has the crazy notion that Aliens influenced the race of Mankind. After being laughed out of a seminar, he's hired by the US Military to translate a tablet and a gigantic ring that was found 100 years ago. He discovers that the Ring is a Gateway to making a wormhole to another planet on the other side of the galaxy. Along with Colonel Jack O'Neil, Daniel leads a team of soldiers into a desert planet with a gigantic pyramid on it. After meeting the locals, who worship the ancient Egyptian God of the Sun, Ra, aliens known as the Goa'uld arrive and begin kidnapping slaughtering the people of the desert planet. To their shock, Ra is their leader. The Egyptian gods were named after Goa'Uld warlords who are currently tearing up the Galaxy and forcing its people to worship them. O'Neil and Jackson, along with a party of locals, lead an attack on Ra's Pyramid Fortress to defeat him once and for all. Signed, The Constant DVD Collector
You gotta love this film.
posted on 27 Nov 2008It insults me how many people don't appreciate the Nerd Revolution and what films like Stargate have done for it. The idea of a story like this is wonderful. For every person who felt he didn't belong on this world or never thought of himself or herself as beautiful, you can travel with Daniel Jackson through the Stargate. There you will experience untold adventure and fall for a beautiful and sexy slave chick. (only in hollywood) And for every person who has felt like they lost someone special and felt they just could move on. You can find a reason to live again behind Colonol O' Niell. As Daniel says "We don't want to die why are you in such a hurry to." This film also drives home the value of education and writing in a civilization.
Totally Unoriginal
posted on 06 Nov 2008***Lots of Spoilers***The story is unoriginal: Taking age old esoteric fantasy of aliens building the pyramids is boring. Re-enacting the archaeological dig from Indiana Jones - Raiders of the lost Ark is definitely not new. Getting a suppressed tribe to rebel against their evil oppressor is so old. Transferring some destructive device to the evil mother ship has been reused by Emmerich himself: here it's a bomb, in ID4 its a virus (Ok, maybe we should call ID4 unoriginal for this one).The characters are unoriginal: everyone of them is a total cliché. Colonel O'Neil, suicidal at first because of a garden variety personal tragedy, then stony faced soldier trying to blow up everything (has been done much better in 'The Abyss'). The egyptologist 'dweeb' Jackson, goofy but brilliant, and his obligatory love interest are templates, not characters. The roles are only remotely more interesting than the cardboard cutouts the producers apparently used as extras in some of the mass scenes. Alright, it's supposed to be an action movie. Why, then, is the final battle so detached? Shooting with rifles at laser equipped fighter planes (and surviving it) is so unbelievable that the viewer disconnects. Having a thousand tribesmen beating up two lonely soldiers of the opposite side is laughably unengaging as well.The umpteenth movie knuckle fight is a big yawn.This movie is lost in genre, there are frustratingly few original ideas here to keep your attention. Emmerich's apparent nickname 'little Spielberg' is well deserved ('little Lucas' would also be adequate).
Tedious
posted on 27 Aug 2009One of the handful of films to emerge from the sterile gates of MGM in recent years, "Stargate" was a surprise hit at the box-office, even beating more high profile items like "Mary Shelly's Frankenstein." In Hollywood, the verdict was that science-fiction was much hotter than anyone had believed, and a s/f flick needn't be associated with the "Star Wars" or "Star Trek" franchises to rake in the dough. Then again, maybe Kurt Russell is more popular than anyone thought. But let's not overlook the possibility that some filmgoers were simply curious to know how androgynous Jaye Davidson, Dil from "The Crying Game," fared in his second major film role. Davidson plays Ra, the virtual ruler of a distant planet to which a crew led by Russell travels for reasons that may make sense to regular viewers of "Star Trek" (any version), but will likely baffle anyone else.The conflict is provided by the mismatched pairing of the macho, by-the-book Russell and a nerdy archaeologist (or something) played by James Spader who is interested in accomplishing more than his superiors want him to on this strange pyramid laden planet. It is Davidson, who appears only in the film's last half-hour or so, who commands the screen with his curious presence, but the soft English accented voice that perfectly matches his appearance never made it onto the soundtrack. Instead, Davidson is dubbed with a guttural voice apparently meant to accent his other-worldly manner."Stargate" has the kind of special-effects you'd expect from a big budget s/f epic, though none of them are particularly unique. The sets, especially those pyramids, are an eyeful, however. Science-fiction fans may rate this higher than those who, like me, are as enthusiastic about the genre as they are about musicals. Then again, they might not. I found it tedious.