In this visually creative space adventure from the team that would go on to give the world INDEPENDENCE DAY and GODZILLA, a timid, glasses-wearing Egyptologist (James Spader) uncovers an ancient portal to another planet and is dispatched there forthwith--along with blundering, clodfooted government troops (led by Kurt Russell). The downtrodden populace they encounter, ruled by godlike, androgynous King Ra (Jaye Davidson, in his first role after becoming a star in THE CRYING GAME), must be led to literacy and freedom; Ra must be defeated; the intellectual must find his machismo; and our boys must return to Earth.
Rating: Unrated Rating Reason: n/a Runtime: 128 minutes DVD Code: Region 1 US, CA Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy Color: Color Extended Cut Rating: Blu-ray Disc Features:
Blue BD Case
1080P High Definition Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
DTS HD High Resolution ES Audio - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound EX - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Commentaries: 1. Roland Emmerich - Writer/Director, Dean Devlin - Writer/Producer
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Roland Emmerich
In this visually creative space adventure from the team that would go on to give the world INDEPENDENCE DAY and GODZILLA, a timid, glasses-wearing Egyptologist (James Spader) uncovers an ancient portal to another planet and is dispatched there forthwith--along with blundering, clodfooted government troops (led by Kurt Russell). The downtrodden populace they encounter, ruled by godlike, androgynous King Ra (Jaye Davidson, in his first role after becoming a star in THE CRYING GAME), must be led to literacy and freedom; Ra must be defeated; the intellectual must find his machismo; and our boys must return to Earth. () "...For kids, there are relentless special effects....For adults, there is a smartly designed parallel universe....Plenty of enticing moments..."
New York Times (10/28/1994) "...Impressive-looking..."
USA Today (10/28/1994) "...Panache....[A] spectacle which crosses LAWRENCE OF ARABIA with STAR WARS..." -- Rating: B
Entertainment Weekly (03/17/1995) "...Spader is surprisingly funny and resilient..."
Los Angeles Times (10/28/1994) |
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