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- Featurette: "Is There a Stargate?" includes an interview with Erich von Daniken, author of Chariots of the Gods?
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Before they unleashed the idiotic mayhem of Independence Day and Godzilla, the idea-stealing team of director Roland Emmerich and producer-screenwriter Dean Devlin concocted this hokey hit about the discovery of an ancient portal capable of zipping travelers to "the other side of the known universe." James Spader plays the Egyptologist who successfully translates the Stargate's hieroglyphic code, and then joins a hawkish military unit (led by Kurt Russell) on a reconnaissance mission to see what's on the other side. They arrive on a desert world with cultural (and apparently supernatural) ties to Earth's ancient Egypt, where the sun god Ra (played by Jaye Davidson from The Crying Game) rules a population of slaves with armored minions and startlingly advanced technology. After being warmly welcomed into the slave camp, the earthlings encourage and support a rebellion, and while Russell threatens to blow up the Stargate to prevent its use by enemy forces, the movie collapses into a senseless series of action scenes and grandiose explosions. It's all pretty ridiculous, but Stargate found a large and appreciative audience, spawned a cable-TV series, and continues to attract science fiction fans who are more than willing to forgive its considerable faults. --Jeff Shannon
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Newly re-mastered 2-disc ulitmate edition, starring Kurt russell and James Spader. Includes "The Making of.." featurette, including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes video and archival photos, interviews with design and production team members, a featu
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152 of 159 people found the following review helpful
By MediaMogul
Format:Blu-ray
After all the poor releases of this film, Lionsgate has finally stepped up and given the fans the REAL Ultimate Edition. This is a new 1080p VC-1 film-to-disc transfer (~25 Mbps peak), with an all-new 7.1 DTS-HD MA audio track (7 Mbps peak) which literally shakes the floor and sounds more alive and active than I've ever heard. I can't compare this to the 2006 blu-ray since I never purchased it (after reading that it too was subpar), but it's a massive upgrade from my 2003 Artisan disc. Rounding out this release is 4+ hours of bonus content, none of which is contained on the previous blu-ray. The best part of the deal was the fact that I was able to purchase this for $9.99 from a local big box retailer due to some confusion over which version was on sale. If you haven't purchased the 2006 blu-ray (and even if you have!) this is a must-own for fans.
74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
When MGM first released this film on Blu-ray (see Stargate (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]), I bought it because it claimed to be 1080p picture quality with enhanced sound. The sound on that version was quite good, but the video quality was as if they just copied a VHS tape to Blu-ray: it was grainy, had all kinds of pixelation issues, and had no extras at all. I'm not sure what they did with all the space on the Blu-ray because they certainly didn't use it for the film.
So, I was a little leery purchasing this release because of the bad experience with the previous release. I am so glad to be proven wrong this time.
The video quality on this one is amazing! All of the images are very clear and crisp, the blacks are very black and there is none of the graininess as in the previous release. There is no pixelation that I can find. The audio quality has been boosted as well. They also spent a little time making a decent intro and menu this time as well. They have finally "done right" by this film and released it in what appears to be a new transfer from the film.
They also included all the extras found on the various releases, something completely missing from the first Blu-ray release. This kind of film demands "making of" specials, and the specials included are very interesting. They explain the sources of the film. You get to meet the director, the producers, and some of the actors as well. It's always very interesting to hear from the people who made the movie why they made the movie, what they experienced while making the film, and what they were thinking when they chose do one thing instead of something else.
If you have been waiting for a GOOD Blu-ray release, you don't have to wait any longer. This is the one to get.
So, I was a little leery purchasing this release because of the bad experience with the previous release. I am so glad to be proven wrong this time.
The video quality on this one is amazing! All of the images are very clear and crisp, the blacks are very black and there is none of the graininess as in the previous release. There is no pixelation that I can find. The audio quality has been boosted as well. They also spent a little time making a decent intro and menu this time as well. They have finally "done right" by this film and released it in what appears to be a new transfer from the film.
They also included all the extras found on the various releases, something completely missing from the first Blu-ray release. This kind of film demands "making of" specials, and the specials included are very interesting. They explain the sources of the film. You get to meet the director, the producers, and some of the actors as well. It's always very interesting to hear from the people who made the movie why they made the movie, what they experienced while making the film, and what they were thinking when they chose do one thing instead of something else.
If you have been waiting for a GOOD Blu-ray release, you don't have to wait any longer. This is the one to get.
149 of 164 people found the following review helpful
By chemikalguy
Format:DVD
I'm not sure what makes the ultimate edition much different from the special edition, as both include the director's cut and theatrical version. The ultimate edition does include a 'making of' featurette, as well as a 'Is there a stargate' featurette that isn't included on the special edition. These are both interesting, but nothing to write home about. One big difference is the audio. The ult. ed. includes DTS 6.1 audio, as well as dolby digital 5.1.
Good: Being a fan of Stargate SG-1, I wanted to own the original movie as well, and when the ult. ed. was released, knew it was time to buy. I watched the director's cut, and was amazed. There were added scenes, as well as extended existing scenes. These changes really gave me a better understanding of how things in the tv show came to be the way they are, such as the relationship between Jack O'Neill and Daniel Jackson. In the director's cut, we see more interaction between them. We also get more into the head of Jack, and better understand just how messed up he really is after the loss of his son.
Bad: The only disappointment I have with the ult. ed. is that there were no 'gag reels' or bloopers, or other deleted scenes included. I enjoy watching these on other DVDs I have, and would have loved to have seen them for Stargate.
Overall, I'm glad I added this DVD to my collection. My only wish is that the Stargate SG-1 DVDs included behind the scenes or blooper reels as well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stargate
Stargate was one of the best movies ever made and SG1 the best television show followed closely by SGA. Then it was all down hill. I have them all. Richard Dean Anderson Rocks.
Published 2 hours ago by 45th_Johnny
4.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Awsome!
If you are a Sci-Fi fan, you certainly don't want to miss this one. The movie was first rate. The acting was phenominal. Plenty of action to keep you riveted to your seat. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Bill Miles
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic piece of movie history
i saw this movie when i was a kid and i must say it really sparked my imagination the possibility of other worlds and explanations to some of the mysteries of our own. Read more
Published 5 days ago by J. Miera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stargate (15th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]
For those who love this film, the picture is sharp and the sound outstanding. Watch the extended version to get more of the story. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Michael Ashby
5.0 out of 5 stars
stargate bluray
I liked the movie when it first came out, I never really watched the series. The movie looks even better on bluray.
Published 7 days ago by joao c.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
It was just what I was looking for and needed. Product was exactly as described above. Would recommend to others.
Published 10 days ago by Dustin Madden
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Gods WERE Crasy!
Kurt Russell and James Spader star as total opposites in this Sci-Fi wonder. The series, none of them, never quite married up with the film's powerful feel. The cast included. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Endora Aphrattos
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Order
This movie arrived as advertised in excellent condition and during the established time frame. It is also the pilot for all of the series if you are a Sci-fy and a fan of Stargate... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Benjamin J. Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Science Fiction
I like this movie and especially how it begins: a mysterious object that the world's greatest Egyptologist can't figure out what the final symbols mean that will make the this... Read more
Published 14 days ago by K. V. Wimmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
It's a great movie and a blu-ray. Either you like this movie or you dont. Got a good price so bought it.
Published 15 days ago by rdkmco
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