A self-consciously epic sci-fi adventure of Cecil B DeMille-sized proportions, Stargate refreshes and combines several well-worn sci-fi and sword 'n' sandal genre conventions with some Erich von Daniken-style Biblical Egyptology. The directing-writing-producing team of Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin had previously collaborated on B-movies Moon 44 (1990) and Universal Soldier (1992), but handed a significantly bigger budget they were able to give their Steven Spielberg pretensions free reign here ("Indiana Jones and his Close Encounters with the Chariots of the Gods" might be a suitable subtitle). James Spader is endearingly dithery as the fish-out-of-water academic who finds himself teamed with taciturn tough guy Kurt Russell: the two excellent leads are largely responsible for imparting what depth there is to otherwise two-dimensional characters. British composer David Arnold makes his major studio debut in the grandest fashion with an outstanding score that pays suitable homage to epic film music (John Williams' CE3K and Maurice Jarre's Lawrence of Arabia in particular). It's all done with such unabashed enthusiasm that viewers will happily forgive the film's derivative elements and even overlook the high-camp theatricality of Jaye Davidson's bizarre bad guy. Despite subsequent huge box-office hits (Independence Day, Godzilla, The Patriot), Stargate remains Emmerich and Devlin's freshest, most satisfying film. On the DVD: This special edition version adds approximately seven minutes of additional footage, much of which is in the form of slightly extended scenes, but does also include an opening sequence in Ancient Egypt, a scene with Kurt Russell and the fossilised Horus guards, and Ra's bath scene. These are also collected in a bonus "Promo Reel". The anamorphic widescreen presentation of the 2.35:1 Panavision picture looks sharp and clear, although some of the additional footage is degraded; the sound is suitably spectacular 5.1 or DTS. Devlin and Emmerich provide a relaxed, chatty commentary ("We have nothing to do with the TV series"!), although you have to access this from the Set Up menu not the Special Features menu. There's a photo gallery and trailer, but sadly no "making-of" documentary. --Mark Walker
Inspector Gadget 2 sees the unlikely detective with higher-tech gadgets and more special effects. French Stewart (from TV's Third Rock from the Sun) replaces Matthew Broderick as the bumbling detective in a plot that revolves around the glitch-ridden Gadget being replaced by a completely robotised female. Parent Trap's Elaine Hendrix does what little she can with the one-dimensional role of "G2". Still, Gadget falls for his rival and the pair team up with his smart-as-a-whip niece Penny and her brainy beagle for a showdown with Claw. Where Broderick struggled to humanise the caricature of an inept detective in the 1999 original, Stewart doesn't even try. Instead he plays Gadget as a cartoon with endless over-the-top theatrics. The enhanced special effects may placate young viewers, but without the comedy of the original, that's small comfort. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Kevin McCallister's parents have split up. Now living with his mom he decides to spend Christmas with his dad at the mansion of his father's rich girlfriend Natalie. Meanwhile robber Marv Merchants partners up with a new criminal to hit Natalie's mansion with only Kevin left inside to fend them off in any devious and destructive way he can!
When young Owen rescues a lovable dog from a gang of jewel thieves, he's unaware that the dog is carrying a stash of stolen diamonds. The thieves will do anything to get their jewels back, but Owen is determined to keep his new found friend. A mixture of Home Alone and Marmaduke, Hot Dog is a feel good comedy that’s fun for the whole family.
Home Alone: Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) has become the man of the house overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays. But he's not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in and Kevin's rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them! Home Alone 2 - Lost In New York: Kevin McCallister (Macaulay
The multi-award winning comedy series stars John Lithgow as the High Commander of an investigative team of aliens sent to Earth on a mission to learn everything about humans and their so-called advanced civilisation.
High school student Zak discovers that his Father has invented a wristwatch with the ability to manipulate time, making the rest of the world seem frozen by comparison.
Dawn French casts off her 'Vicar Of Dibley' dog collar for some lurid rain-wearas she takes on a much talked about role as a lesbian in a close-knit coastal community. A quirky comedy set in the small picturesque yet rather odd coastal village of St Gweep. Mary always says what she thinks and is not averse to stocking the shop she runs with stolen goods while Angela's prim exterior masks an unhealthy obsession with some frilly frocks and strange phobias. And the village locals are every bit eccentric as the distinctively 'odd couple' in this charming and original series.
The multi-award winning comedy series about human existence as seen through the eyes of four aliens visiting Earth whose mission is to sample life on this planet. Episode titles: Brains and Eggs Post Nasal Dick Dick's First Birthday Dick Is From Mars Sally Is From Venus Dick Smoker Green-Eyed Dick Lonely Dick Body & Soul & Dick Ab-Dick-ted Truth or Dick The Art of Dick Frozen Dick Angry Dick The Dicks They Are A-Changin' I Enjoy Being A Dick Dick Like Me Assault Wi
The complete second series of the Emmy award winning comedy series about alien beings studying life on Earth and experiencing everything for the first time. All 26 episodes of the Emmy award winning show. Episode titles: See Dick Continue to Run Part 2 See Dick Continue to Run Continued Hotel Dick Big Angry Virgin From Outer Space Much Ado About Dick Dick the Vote Fourth and Dick World's Greatest Dick My Mother The Alien Gobble Gobble Dick Dick Dick Jokes Jolly O
All 20 episodes of the final season of the super-funny award-winning sitcom that's out of this world! Includes cameos from John Cleese and Elvis Costello. Episodes comprise: 1. Les Liaisons Dickgereuses 2. Fear And Loathing In Rutherford 3. InDickscretion 4. Dick'll Take Manhattan Part I 5. Dick'll Take Manhattan Part II 6. Why Dickie Can't Teach 7. B.D.O.C. 8. Red White And Dick 9. Dick Digs 10. There's No Business Like Dick Business 11. A Dick Replacement 12. Dick's Ark 1
The complete third series of the Emmy award winning comedy series about alien beings studying life on Earth and experiencing everything for the first time. Episode titles: Dick and Janet Part 1 Fun with Dick and Janet Part 2 Tricky Dick Dick-In-Law Scaredy Dick Moby Dick Eleven Angry Men and One Dick A Friend in Dick Seven Deadly Clips Tom Dick and Mary Jailhouse Dick Dick on a Roll The Great Dickdater 36! 24! 36! Dick! Part 1 36! 24! 36! Dick! Part 2 Pickles
Selected episodes from the hit comedy series. Episodes included are: Brains And Eggs Dick And Taxes I Enjoy Being A Dick
Whether you're swingin through the trees in Africa or groovin to the gods in Ancient Greece you're always in good company when you join your favorite Disney Heroes - Tarzan and Hercules - on their coolest adventures ever! Watch Tarzan race to the rescue as he takes on everything from a ruthless gang of crooks to a seemingly unstoppable giant python! Then hang out with that 'zero to hero' legend Hercules and see if Herc can reverse a nasty curse and save the day when a fierce Titan
All the episodes from the multi-award winning comedy series about human existence as seen through the eyes of four aliens visiting Earth whose mission is to sample life on this planet.
Hard to love... harder to kill. Give 'Em Hell Malone tells the tale of a tough Private Detective named Malone (Thomas Jane). Malone is tasked with getting a mysterious briefcase. Along the way he runs into various gangsters and people of the criminal element who also want the briefcase. Bad news for them since Malone is renowned for his brutal brand of justice!
Featuring all 22 episodes from the fifth season of Third Rock From The Sun. Episodes comprise: 1. Episode I: the Baby Menace 2. Dick for Tat 3. The Fifth Solomon 4. Dial M for Dick 5. Dick and Tuck 6. Dick Who's Coming to Dinner 7. Sex and the Sally 8. Charitable Dick 9. The Loud Solomon Family: A Dickumentary 10. Gwen Larry Dick and Mary 11. Dick Puts the Id in Cupid 12. The Big Giant Head Returns 13. Rutherford Beauty 14. This Little Dick Goes to Market 15. Youth is Was
All the episodes from Season Four of the multi-award winning comedy series about human existence as seen through the eyes of four aliens visiting Earth whose mission is to sample life on this planet. Episode titles: 1. Doctor Solomon's Traveling Alien Show (2) 2. Power Mad Dick 3. Feelin' Albright 4. Collect Call for Dick 5. What's Love Got To Do Got To Do With Dick? 6. I Am Dick Pentameter! 7. D3: Judgement Day 8. Indecent Dick 9. Happy New Dick! 10. Two-Faced Dick 11. Di
The multi-award winning comedy series stars John Lithgow as the High Commander of an investigative team of aliens sent to Earth on a mission to learn everything about humans and their so-called advanced civilisation.
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