Stargate Review
by Mark Shapiro (mshapiro AT csc DOT com)November 10th, 1994
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STARGATE
A film review by Mark Shapiro
Copyright 1994 Mark Shapiro
All ratings are on a scale of 1 (bad) to 10 (good)
Originality: 7
Design: 8
Effects: 10
Authenticity: 10
Overall score: 9
Though this movie took bits and pieces from other movies/shows, it put a unique twist into the plot. The design, in terms of continuity and plot, was somewhat lacking, but I give it an 8 because I can't quite say what should have been changed. Effects and authenticity both get a 10. Effects because of the costume design and "scientific" phenomena. Authenticity because of how well it stuck to ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs. One key contributing aspect giving it a score of 10 was the languages. In many movies, (STAR TREK rings a bell or twelve) everyone speaks the same language. Even cultures that are newly found speak English. When the characters met the other culture in this far away world, they did not know how to communicate. It was not until the geek professor realized they were speaking a language similar to an ancient Egyptian dialect (Which was realistic considering the background of the culture), he was able to communicate. Until then, not only were they unable to communicate, but we the viewers were not able to know what they were saying--no subtitles! For the greater part of the movie, we were only given what the Earthmen were given. Language, sights, etc. were limited to what the characters could hear, see, etc. Overall, an *excellent* movie, well worth the ticket price, and one I intend to get as soon as it's available on videotape or in .MPG format. <grin>
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