As a fan of Stargate SG-1 (I get the "year behind version" shown on late-night FOX TV after the X-files reruns), and as a fan of epinions. I thought it only suiting that I procure a copy of the movie that started it all Stargate and provide the first review of the first Stargate film.
Note: if you are looking for this film, request the 1994 movie Stargate, otherwise, you are likely to end up with the 1997 Showtime Movie and Series pilot "Stargate SG-1"
This film reminded me of a review I had read about the movie Dune by member buffoonery in that unless you are a fan of the current show, there are too way too many critical details and holes left in the movie. It would be hard to place myself there, but I do not think the film would have been nearly as enjoyable. The only fault with this logic, is that in 1994, the TV show did not yet exist, and these holes may very well explain the lukewarm reception this film received from the public.
The film reminded me of Dune in another way as well, the beautiful scenery, especially the Desert scenes, and use of "alien animals" had much the same feel to them.
Kurt Russell's portrayal of Jack O'Neil seemed strange and underdeveloped. However James Spader's Daniel Jackson was right on target for what a fan of the current show would expect. In any case, it was refreshing, or at least interesting to see the different casting.
Recommendation
To cut to the chase, if you are a fan of the series, you owe it to yourself to watch this movie; If not, I think you can take it or leave it:
* The 1997 Stargate SG-1 takes off right from where this film leaves off, except with the cast of the current TV show.
* The origins of the Characters: Daniel Jackson, Colonel O'Neil, Jackson's wife, and Ska'ar are chronicled.
* The film is the story of the decoding of the Stargate & the maiden voyage.
* The film is also the story of Ra, often referred to in the TV show.
* The ground work for the conjoined civilizations and parasitic aliens is set, but not fully developed.
* It's kind of like watching old film of your ancestors, you may not get exactly what was going on, but you know you somehow relate to these people and find comfort in that.
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