Stargate (1994)

The Stargate-a Portal through Time&Space
"Stargate" is a fun film,for all its wacky cheesiness. Kurt Russell stars as a Marine, Jack, who's mourning his wife's death&is suicidal. James Spader stars as the geeky Egyptologist Daniel. The androgynous Jaye Davidson (from "The Crying Game") is Ra,a tyrannical alien who recalls Michael Jackson with his delicate voice&retinue of boys.

"Stargate" has an interesting premise. Daniel finds the stargate&thinks it's from outer space. His fellow academics laugh at him.. but it turns out to be a portal to ancient Egypt. There,Ra is lording his power over humans. Daniel romances a native girl (it's not as kinky as Spader's usual ventures,but may be disturbing to some viewers),finds out Ra's true nature,while Jack raises a revolt. Good triumphs (of course). Ra turns out merely to be an evil parasite,somewhat like the fake gods in Star Trek (think of "Who cries for Adonis?")

"Stargate" is good cheesy fun. See how the Stargate series originated. Watch the geek get the girl&walk like an Egyptian!

Excellent version
This version has some uncuted scenes and a good extra.

Nice version for collectors.

Excellent version
This version has some uncuted scenes and a good extra.

Nice version for collectors.