Stargate

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Judith K A little late to the party, but I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I have long been a fan of both Kurt Russel and James Spader, and neither disappoints. Visually the movie is a treat, the special effects have aged well, and the musical score is quite thrilling. Back in the day it must have greatly pleased the "pyramids were built by aliens" contingent. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Robert M From the moment the colossal ring whirred to life, Stargate launched audiences into an adventure that transcended typical science fiction, creating a truly exhilarating cinematic experience. Far from a mere special effects showcase, the film, helmed by the visionary Roland Emmerich, masterfully blended ancient myth with futuristic concepts, crafting a narrative that was both intellectually stimulating and undeniably thrilling. Kurt Russell, as Colonel Jack O'Neil, delivered a wonderfully nuanced performance, portraying a man wrestling with personal grief while stoically facing an impossible mission. His understated heroism provided a grounding force amidst the otherworldly spectacle. James Spader, as the quirky and brilliant Dr. Daniel Jackson, brought an infectious enthusiasm to the discovery of the Stargate's secrets, making his character's journey of understanding genuinely engaging. The interplay between these two disparate personalities, one a seasoned military man and the other an academic, formed the heartwarming core of the film. The production design was simply breathtaking, transporting viewers to a meticulously crafted alien world that felt both ancient and utterly convincing. The visual effects, groundbreaking for their time, have aged remarkably well, especially the iconic wormhole sequence which remains a marvel of cinematic engineering. Beyond the technical achievements, Stargate succeeded in building a rich mythology, hinting at a vast universe waiting to be explored. The concept of ancient civilizations being influenced by extraterrestrial visitors was presented with a captivating blend of wonder and intrigue, sparking the imagination and leaving audiences eager for more. Even Ra, the primary antagonist, despite his imposing presence, contributed to the film's overall mystique, serving as a formidable, almost god-like, obstacle. This film was a triumphant blend of action, discovery, and genuine human emotion, proving that big-budget science fiction could be both intellectually satisfying and profoundly entertaining. It's a journey well worth taking, leaving you with a lasting sense of awe and the irresistible urge to explore the stars. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Mark J Strong sci-if which only falls with a lower score due to a bit of aging. Also I’m not sure how the people believe the headgear of the “gods” are real heads. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review K K One of Spader's other movies really interested me and made me pull up his body of work. I saw this movie when dating someone. Sci-fi and football were not really my thing so much, but I went to plenty of sci-fi movies, including watching at home as well as football. The things we do for love or when in love and young and dumb. At the time, I didn't connect to this genre but gave re-watch and, for what it is, it works. A larger-budget, commercial sci-fi movie with movie stars. Action and fantasy come in to play along with sci-fi. A unique story line really and I liked tying in with Egyptian and Egyptian hieroglyphs and not in a mummy sort of movie. Worth a watch but take it or the type of movie it is. Good special effects, visuals, sounds for the time and not to be compared to today, but what they had back then. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Michael P I was very surprised with this. Yes, there are some writing issues, mainly with the villain and there's pacing issues at the beginning and parts of the 2nd act but wow, the mythology and idea was great and really entertaining. The acting was mostly pretty good and I thought the VFX looked really good for a movie that's 30 years old. If the rest are similar, I look forward to watching more Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review nick s A fairly decent adventure/action movie. Lots of big sfx and nice world building. The story concept was good although the execution could have been better. A little too heavy on space opera tropes and plot conveniences. Still, I think younger viewers would enjoy it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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