STARGATE (1994) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | James Spader | Kurt Russell | Roland Emmerich

The hosts were consistently impressed by how well 'Stargate' (1994) held up visually, particularly its set designs, costumes, and overall aesthetic. They described it as having a 'classic adventure' vibe, comparing it favorably to films like 'Jumanji' and 'The Mummy,' suggesting its timeless quality.

The hosts repeatedly commented on the film's visual appeal and its ability to feel current despite its age, noting the 'beautifully constructed' pyramid sets and hieroglyphs. They also mentioned the 'sweeping' music and cinematic feel.

Daniel Jackson, played by James Spader, was a clear favorite among the hosts. They found his nerdy, yet determined, character to be incredibly 'cute,' 'lovable,' and 'endearing,' highlighting his role as the intellectual core of the expedition.

One host exclaimed, 'I'm obsessed with Dr. Daniel. He's so cute,' and another added, 'He was great. He was cute. Very very cute. I love when he was going into the all the hieroglyphs and like all the chalkboard action screen.'

While appreciating the film's premise, the hosts expressed a desire for more extensive exploration of the historical and alien backstory, particularly regarding Ra's origins and motivations. They felt the narrative moved too quickly from historical exposition to action, leaving some character arcs underdeveloped.

One host stated, 'I would have really liked to have gone more into the history side of things... I would have loved to have dived a little bit more although they did hit a lot of good points but it was also very quick.' Another added, 'I wish we were a little bit more afraid of him or her or them. It It should have been I think it was I think they they kind of they could have gone really interesting with the character development for Raw.'

The hosts discussed the inclusion of Colonel O'Neil's tragic backstory (the death of his son) and its role in providing emotional depth and motivation for his character. They acknowledged it served to explain his harshness and willingness to sacrifice, even if it felt somewhat 'added in' for emotional impact.

One host noted, 'I think they were just trying really hard to have like emotional something cuz when he was then bonding with the village kids, it was like, 'Okay, we get how much this means to him and that's why healing here.'' Another agreed, 'I feel like they were missing like some type of something that's going to pull in your heartstrings.'