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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 (Spader) uncovers an ancient portal to another planet and is dispatched there forthwith--along with blundering, clodfooted government troops (led by Russell). The .. Read more

Starring	French Stewart, Mili Avital, Kurt Russell, Djimon Hounsou
Director	Roland Emmerich
Genres	Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- "...For kids, there are relentless special effects....For adults, there is a smartly designed parallel universe....Plenty of enticing moments..."
- 9468
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  - 8
  Too corny by half
  
  A truly corny plot that stretches the bounds of belief, this film will appeal to those who will accept anything to escape real life. I usually do, but this was ... read more »
  
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  - OakForest
  - 16 reviews
  - Gloucestershire
  - 28 Jan 2008 at 06:39
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  - 0
  fantastic film
  
  lots of amazing special effects and really good story line
  
  enough said no more to be said watch it and be glad you did
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 768 reviews
  - uk
  - 04 Mar 2012 at 00:13
- - 2
  - 1
  Great SyFi Television
  
  The plot and story was well thought out and got me thinking a great deal about the possibilities of aliens on earth centuries ago. It was done in such a way ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 19 Sep 2011 at 21:36
- - 2
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  brill film
  
  A Brilliant film that spawned a brilliant legacy,
  
  a film to really make you think what if this was real.
  
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  - 15 Sep 2011 at 20:19
- - 2
  - 1
  Star Gate
  
  Good sci-fi film with archaelogical content in Egypt, exposing the difficulties with communication with cultures of none speaking english, but found common ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Sep 2011 at 11:20
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  Sands of time
  
  I remember seeing this originally on video when my children were younger. I still enjoyed it as much, years later.
  
  I love the mix of ancient Egypt ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Aug 2011 at 09:11
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  Star Gate
  
  Enjoyed this DVD. If you enjoy science fiction like the TV series Farscape, then you will certainly like this one.
  
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  - 31 Jul 2011 at 19:37
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  Go-'hold this up as a classic!
  
  Excellent classic sci-fi, pulled together from classic archeological facts. You've just got to dig it!
  
  Traditional big screen action, with a ... read more »
  
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  - Turriff
  - 05 Feb 2011 at 18:59
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  The First Modern Blockbuster
  
  The modern classic that rebooted the summer blockbuster. It might not seem like a big deal now, but when this film came out doing a big budget scifi action film... read more »
  
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- - RX78
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  - London
  - 04 Dec 2010 at 19:50
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  Alien.. Yes It Is !
  
  There are some amazing scenes, a few bits of really good acting, one or two very puzzling of fight scenes. Overall it was a little bit above the average in ... read more »
  
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  - bearbare
  - 19 reviews
  - Grimsby
  - 05 Sep 2010 at 21:17
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  - 3
  s***gate cometh!
  
  Horse-s**t.
  
  From start to finish this is just simply awful. Somewhere underneath the wigs, hideous kurt russell acting and ridiculous spaceship there... read more »
  
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- - DaiBoy81
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  - Barnet
  - 10 Aug 2010 at 20:57
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  - 8
  Too corny by half
  
  A truly corny plot that stretches the bounds of belief, this film will appeal to those who will accept anything to escape real life. I usually do, but this was ... read more »
  
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  - OakForest
  - 16 reviews
  - Gloucestershire
  - 28 Jan 2008 at 06:39
- - 8
  - 1
  Great Friday Night Movie
  
  Read the above Time Out review then toss it out the window. This movie is great. Good chemistry between the leads, nice story and effects but you don't have... read more »
  
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- - willhems1
  - merseyside
  - 23 Mar 2005 at 09:02
- - 5
  - 0
  Higher budget than the TV spin-off
  
  I liked this film, the missus loved it. Good, fast paced, sci-fi action. The missus is a bit of a fan of the TV series, but had never seen the film. It was ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 31 Jul 2006 at 12:23
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  The Beginnings
  
  After watching the TV series episode after episode the film finally helps everything click into place. This film maybe a little more slow moving then the TV ... read more »
  
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- - kcuk
  - 44 reviews
  - Bournemouth, England
  - 09 Jun 2005 at 10:59
- - 4
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  Star view
  
  Loved every monute of this film. A great evening's entertainment
  
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  - Aylesbury
  - 29 Oct 2008 at 18:16
- - 4
  - 0
  Don't waste your time
  
  An ok plot which was executed very poorly. Cheesy sets and acting. Nonsensical scripts, an effeminate child ruler. Boring as hell if you ask me. I wonder what ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 02 Dec 2008 at 16:58
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  - 0
  Start of a Generation
  
  What can i say about Stargate... Thought provoking in many ways and allows the imagination in all of us to run wild.
  
  History, Gadgets, Aliens, Nukes... read more »
  
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- - Davester
  - 9 reviews
  - Swindon
  - 10 May 2008 at 17:58
- - 2
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  The First Modern Blockbuster
  
  The modern classic that rebooted the summer blockbuster. It might not seem like a big deal now, but when this film came out doing a big budget scifi action film... read more »
  
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- - RX78
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 04 Dec 2010 at 19:50
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  Star Gate
  
  Good sci-fi film with archaelogical content in Egypt, exposing the difficulties with communication with cultures of none speaking english, but found common ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Sep 2011 at 11:20
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  brill film
  
  A Brilliant film that spawned a brilliant legacy,
  
  a film to really make you think what if this was real.
  
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  - 15 Sep 2011 at 20:19

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Critics' reviews
- "...For kids, there are relentless special effects....For adults, there is a smartly designed parallel universe....Plenty of enticing moments..."
- 9468
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Approached with a generous spirit and a vacant mind, this bombastic sci-fi epic is hugely enjoyable. Having deciphered... read more on Time Out
- 44404
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- An old-fashioned gung-ho space opera, recycling threadbare themes, which unexpectedly found favour with the public.
- 31188
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...Panache....[A] spectacle which crosses LAWRENCE OF ARABIA with STAR WARS..." -- Rating: B
- 9467
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Impressive-looking..."
- 9469
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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