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Summary: Though it went on
Review: Though this film went on to spawn a series. I was never impressed by it. I thought it was dumb with so many glossing over historical inaccuracies and inherent racism that I was offended by the film. I like Kurt Russell as an actor and I worry abotu James Spader findign credible roles for his acting ability but this film is really bad and unfair to the historical truths of what races would look like. Like a Woody Allen film, it glaringly tries to removes people of color to make it more marketable and gentler.
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Summary: STARGATE-THE ULTIMATE EDITION????????
Review: What the hell happened to the picture in this DVD release? Looks a little blurry or fuzzy, and seems to have a yellow haze in most scenes. The only thing this release has going for it is the awesome sound. BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
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Summary: ALIENS ANSWER ANCIENT MYSTERIES?
Review: STARGATE - Ultimate Edition is the third version on DVD of this visually striking and sometimes hokey tale about an ancient artifact that can zap explorers to a distant Mars-like world. It's a little misleading to call this the "Ultimate Edition) as it merely transfers the director's cut of the film from the previous "Special Edition" (but now in anamorphic and not letterbox widescreen) which includes nine additional minutes cut from the theatrical and subsequent first DVD version. Got that straight? Cool extras abound, however. There's a spooky documentary in which Erich Von Daniken discusses his "Chariots of the God's" theory of extra-terrestrial visitations in ancient times. The sound on the feature has been remixed in a thunderous 6.1 DTS ES track. There are commentaries and a nice 23 minute making-of featurette.
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Summary: Just A Great Sci-Fi Film
Review: Being a huge fan of Science Fiction, I have to say this film is one of the best out there. I don't understand why so many people think it's second rate. Personally, I think the last few Star Wars theatre releases are terrible, containing some of the worst acting and unimaginative plots I've seen in some time, so perhaps there's a different audience praising those and leaving Stargate in the dust. The acting in this film is fantastic, the plot is complex and compelling, the special effects are quite adequate for the story, and the musical score is nothing short of tremendous. But essentially, this film is not entirely about far out adventure and action, although the characters are obviously brought through significant experiences. The film is about the puzzle of language and understanding, communication being the predominant message here. And with the solving of messages on many levels, the humanity of this film is perhaps it's greatest value.
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Summary: STARGATE The Ultimate Artifacts Edition
Review: Come on Artisan how can you say that this new STARGATE (Ultimate Edition) DVD has a Newly Remastered Picture. The picture quality is loaded with ARTIFACTS. What kind of 35MM Negative did they use for remastering? All the dark indoor sceens show heavly artifacts and the outdoor lighted shots are beautifully crisp? See for yourself! The Sound is unbeatable. The best sounding DVD I own. But there is no way that this picture quality was remastered. Buyers Beware!
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Summary: Why do so many people dis this film?
Review: I don't understand why so many critics say this film is hokey, cheesy, etc. It's a great story. One of my favorite movies ever. I don't like the TV series, but this movie is very well done. The "editorial review" person above who calls the movie a senseless bunch of explosions and action scenes probably couldn't even describe what happened in the film. Don't listen to these [people].
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Summary: Too Wide for My Taste
Review: Yes this is a magnificent re-mastering of the film.
Yes, the directors cut is superb. No, I am not happy with this DVD at all and here's why: But all that falls short when I pop the DVD in the machine and it shows T A R G A T across the screen. What is this? A cruel joke by TARGET? Is this subliminal advertising? Just kidding of course, but just how many people can play 16:9 movies in their homes yet? Is this the way all movies are going to go soon, and force us to spend thousands of dollars on an HDTV set? I hope not. The DVD is missing both sides folks, and if you don't have a 16:9 set, stick with the widescreen special edition, and save yourself the bucks and the anger. D
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Summary: 3rd time released & Artisan finally gets it right 16:9 DVD
Review: This review is primarily explaining this Remastered HDTV 16:9 5:1 Dolby digital Ultimate Edition / Directors Cut, 2 DVD Set presentation!! Artisan is notorious for re-releasing their DVD over & over again each time giving us more fluff in its DVD package (not necessarily the picture or sound quality). Case in point "STARGATE - Ulitmate Edition Director's Cut. This is their 3rd release of "STARGATE" and they FINALLY got it right! (what takes Artisan so long to release the movie right??? Never the 1st time (SO BUYER BEWARE) NOW on their 3rd try they have provided us with a worthy outstanding presentation!!!! Note: If you are a Home Theatre Owner with HDTV WideScreen 16:9 you must be cautioned about your DVD purchasing. First WideScreen (Letterbox) DVD's are not going to be true WideScreen on your 16:9 HDTV. Letterbox means just that - horizontal & vertical black bars around a very small centered WideSceen picture. Second true WideScreen as this "STARGATE - Ultimate Edition" is indeed a true HDTV 16:9 (as noted on the DVD Ultimate Features)picture giving the complete expanded presentation. Finally remember the only true HDTV WideScreen DVD will be noted on the Extra Features Section as 16:9 WideScreen Enhanced or Anamorphically Enhanced (DVD will automatically adjust to TV size). "STARGATE" the movie itself is a scifi classic weaving ancient Eygptian theories with scifi. Brought to us by Erich von Daniken, author of the renowned book "Chariots of the Gods". A very imaginative movie with great screen acting (Kurt Russell & James Spader), outstanding special effects and a very fascinating complex story. This "Ulitmate Edition" is awesome!! Here is what you get; Newly REmastered 16:9 WideScreen - the picture is absolutely fantastic), A "DIRECTOR'S CUT" - additional extended scene footage allowing us to know more about this fascinating world of "STARGATE", Original Theatrical Cut - so you get two versions to compare!! (Director's Cut wins hand down), Digtially ReMastered Sound - 6.1 DTS & 5.1 Dolby Digital - Awesome, Featurettes: Is this a STARGATE? - a great explanation of aliens visiting earth etc., The Making of STARGATE - includind never before seen behind the scenes video, Audio Commentary - great backgound information about "STARGATE", Production Notes, Cast & Crew Information & Theatrical Trailers. Wow, what a great DVD package. Artisan finally gets it right so now I can pass on my old inferior versions to friends so they can at least get a taste of this great scifi epic. Now I can say buy "STARGATE" and sit back & ENJOY the ride over & over.
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Summary: Super sound catches up with a super movie..
Review: After two previous DVD's for this movie and the powers that be finally got it right. This is one of the greatest action adventure movies ever made. Adding DTS Surround Sound has put this film in a league of it's own. Superb sound and picture quality are well worth purchasing. WOW!
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Summary: The Greatest Stargate Re-release On DVD!
Review: Ok, let's put it this way: faster than you can say "lightspeed", the movie itself will take you into a fantastic journey of Egypt Ancient world and the next thing you know you'll be sucked into a void. That said, this movie has been given a nice "touch-up" or re-release if you will. Making this the perfect movie to own on DVD for the first time after many years of "selling grapes". Boasting a DTS-ES 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX 5.1 sound, I'd suggest caution when playing it on your home theater cause chances are, you're gonna blow your roof down. And finally, it's been given a 16x9 anamorphic widescreen transfer, a great news for projectors and widescreen plasma TV owners. As for me, I just can't wait to get a hold of this "crown jewel". Stargate truly stands away from the crowd when compared to it's TV series spin-off. This is a great recommendation for those who are yearning for this version since the last time. Two thumbs up! Full speed ahead!
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