Stargate
When Professor Daniel Jackson (James Spader) innocently accepts the offer of a mysterious woman to decode an ancient Egyptian artifact know only as the Stargate, he unwittingly takes the first step on an epic adventure that will span the galaxies and decide the fate of an entire planet.
Colonel Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell), a true soldier with nerves of steel and a tragic past, is brought back to active duty to commandeer the first trip through the Stargate. On a desert planet on the far side of the universe, Jackson and O'Neil must battle the powerful alien Sun God, Ra (Jaye Davidson). At stake: the freedom of an ancient civilization from slavery and any chance of ever getting home!
"Think Star Wars meets Ben-Hur." Chris Hicks, Deseret News
"Production design, costumes and special effects are superb and they all make the alien world very convincing." Dragan Antulov, Rec.Arts.Movies.Reviews
"The effects conjured up...are inventive, often even thrilling." Hal Hinson, The Washington Post
"Interesting odyssey, impressively mounted and jammed with visual effects..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"An instant camp classic." Stephen Farber, MovieLine
Editor's Note
In this visually creative space adventure from the team that would go on to give the world INDEPENDENCE DAY and GODZILLA, a timid, glasses-wearing Egyptologist (James Spader) uncovers an ancient portal to another planet and is dispatched there forthwith--along with blundering, clodfooted government troops (led by Kurt Russell). The downtrodden populace they encounter, ruled by godlike, androgynous King Ra (Jaye Davidson, in his first role after becoming a star in THE CRYING GAME), must be led to literacy and freedom; Ra must be defeated; the intellectual must find his machismo; and our boys must return to Earth.
Features Audio Commentary With Director Roland Emmerich & Producer Dean Devlin
Audio: English DTS HD 5.1 Surround Sound, DD-EX 5.1 Surround Sound
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Subtitles: English, Spanish
This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound
Technical Info
Release Information
Studio: Lions Gate
Release Date: 1/8/2008
Running Time: 128 minutes
Original Release Date: 1994
Catalog ID: 19155
UPC: 00012236191551
Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen 2.35:1
Cast & Crew Alexis Cruz
Djimon Hounsou
French Stewart
James Spader
John Diehl
Kurt Russell
Richard Kind
Viveca Lindfors
David Arnold - Original Music By
Dean Devlin - Writer
Dean Devlin - Producer
Derek Brechin - Editor
Frank Bollinger - Art Director
Karl Walter Lindenlaub - Cinematographer
Mario Kassar - Executive Producer
Michael J. Duthie - Editor
Peter Murton - Art Director
Roland Emmerich - Writer
Roland Emmerich - Director
Colonel Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell), a true soldier with nerves of steel and a tragic past, is brought back to active duty to commandeer the first trip through the Stargate. On a desert planet on the far side of the universe, Jackson and O'Neil must battle the powerful alien Sun God, Ra (Jaye Davidson). At stake: the freedom of an ancient civilization from slavery and any chance of ever getting home!
"Think Star Wars meets Ben-Hur." Chris Hicks, Deseret News
"Production design, costumes and special effects are superb and they all make the alien world very convincing." Dragan Antulov, Rec.Arts.Movies.Reviews
"The effects conjured up...are inventive, often even thrilling." Hal Hinson, The Washington Post
"Interesting odyssey, impressively mounted and jammed with visual effects..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"An instant camp classic." Stephen Farber, MovieLine
Editor's Note
In this visually creative space adventure from the team that would go on to give the world INDEPENDENCE DAY and GODZILLA, a timid, glasses-wearing Egyptologist (James Spader) uncovers an ancient portal to another planet and is dispatched there forthwith--along with blundering, clodfooted government troops (led by Kurt Russell). The downtrodden populace they encounter, ruled by godlike, androgynous King Ra (Jaye Davidson, in his first role after becoming a star in THE CRYING GAME), must be led to literacy and freedom; Ra must be defeated; the intellectual must find his machismo; and our boys must return to Earth.
Features Audio Commentary With Director Roland Emmerich & Producer Dean Devlin
Audio: English DTS HD 5.1 Surround Sound, DD-EX 5.1 Surround Sound
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Subtitles: English, Spanish
This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound
Technical Info
Release Information
Studio: Lions Gate
Release Date: 1/8/2008
Running Time: 128 minutes
Original Release Date: 1994
Catalog ID: 19155
UPC: 00012236191551
Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen 2.35:1
Cast & Crew Alexis Cruz
Djimon Hounsou
French Stewart
James Spader
John Diehl
Kurt Russell
Richard Kind
Viveca Lindfors
David Arnold - Original Music By
Dean Devlin - Writer
Dean Devlin - Producer
Derek Brechin - Editor
Frank Bollinger - Art Director
Karl Walter Lindenlaub - Cinematographer
Mario Kassar - Executive Producer
Michael J. Duthie - Editor
Peter Murton - Art Director
Roland Emmerich - Writer
Roland Emmerich - Director
Lions Gate
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Review
DVD Maniacs 8 of 10
DVD Maniacs 8 of 10
Science fiction has always drew upon the legends and tales of history. It seems that if we are to fully understand the future, we need to look back to the past. Back to the Future did it most effectively, as I'm sure you'll agree. Roland Emmerich's 1994 blockbuster Stargate is a perfect example of the breed, and brings the myths of ancient Egypt into the present, with a neat and compelling twist. Marking the director's first major collaboration with Dean Devlin, this action-packed thrill-ride was a pleasure to revisit on DVD...The more I see this flick, the more I realize that it is Emmerich's best work. The plot (though far from totally original) is compelling and certainly interesting, and is light years ahead of his next sci-fi "masterpiece" Independence Day...Well, bowl me over - who would have thought a cheesy Hollywood movie could be entertaining? Stargate has aged well, and it really does prove that they don't make them like they used to. If you love science fiction, you'll want to pick up this film, and if you haven't seen it, I urge you to take a look. - D.J. Nock
Science fiction has always drew upon the legends and tales of history. It seems that if we are to fully understand the future, we need to look back to the past. Back to the Future did it most effectively, as I'm sure you'll agree. Roland Emmerich's 1994 blockbuster Stargate is a perfect example of the breed, and brings the myths of ancient Egypt into the present, with a neat and compelling twist. Marking the director's first major collaboration with Dean Devlin, this action-packed thrill-ride was a pleasure to revisit on DVD...The more I see this flick, the more I realize that it is Emmerich's best work. The plot (though far from totally original) is compelling and certainly interesting, and is light years ahead of his next sci-fi "masterpiece" Independence Day...Well, bowl me over - who would have thought a cheesy Hollywood movie could be entertaining? Stargate has aged well, and it really does prove that they don't make them like they used to. If you love science fiction, you'll want to pick up this film, and if you haven't seen it, I urge you to take a look. - D.J. Nock
