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Videophile Bonus
All 3 episodes on DVD are actually high resolution, anamorphic/ 16:9 widescreen enhanced - the preferred format for High Definition TV sets. This was a special treat, as the storage case does not even list this! (the "technical info" notes here at Amazon incorrectly lists it as 4:3 aspect ratio).

The films themselves are a "must-have" for any Stargate or SG1 fan, & are a good way to introduce non-fans to the series.

The Jack O'Neil & Daniel Jackson characters are portrayed especially well, & are far more satisfying than their counterparts in the original 1994 movie. Richard Dean Anderson in particular brings a welcome bit of humour to the role - O'Neil isn't the one dimensional semi-suicidal tough guy of the 94 movie.

StarGate is right up there w/ X-Files!
I also have to admit that I haven't bought the video, but I have seen this 2 hr. episode. It was such a turn in Sci-Fi television for Showtime, that I haven't missed an episode since it's air date on June 27th, 1997! If you enjoy this movie, be sure to check out the rest of the series!! Their ideas are fantastic. Great add-on to the movie, with a stellar cast of WONDERFUL people, including Mr. Anderson, Michael Shanks, Chris Judge and Amanda Tapping. The only reason I haven't bought this video is the price. Mind knocking it down about $20?! What's the big deal w/ it?!? Is it imported?

A decent movie is turned into a pretty good TV series
I have stumbled across "Stargate SG-1" on cable television from time to time and so it was a real treat to go back to the beginning and see how Showtime was able to turn a moderately successful science fiction film into a very good science fiction television series. There is a special edition version of the 1995 theatrical film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader so even if you have seen it before you can refresh your memory as to what happened and get some added scenes as well.

The pilot movie, "Children of the Gods" (Written by Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright, Aired July 1997) has General Hammond (Don S. Davis from "Twin Peaks") dragging Colonel Jack O'Neill (Richard Dean Anderson in the Russell role) back for one "last" mission through the Stargate. Since the huge, shimmering ring of glowing matter that allows instant transportation between different worlds could be used by the evil Egyptian-like aliens to use to Earth, it was supposedly destroyed. But there is now evidence that Dr. Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks in the Spader role) might still be alive (a great use of Kleenex by the way). The pilot takes O'Neill and his team back to Abydos, where they have a confrontation with the Goa'ulds, who are now led by Apophis (Peter Williams), a Ra-wannabee. What makes this a good pilot is that not only does it assemble what will be the SG-1 team, adding Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping), a theoretical astrophysicist, and Teal'c (Christopher Judge), a high-ranking Jaffa for Apophis who defects to the humans, but it establishes several elements for the series that can be exploited down the line. 5 Stargates.

Consequently, the first season of "Stargate SG-1" offers a blend of episodes that have the quartet visiting new worlds through the Stargate and those that deal with the continuing evil efforts of Apophis and the Goa'ulds. Many times, even if the Jaffa are not running around, the have had an impact on the planet being visited.

Episode 1, "The Enemy Within" (Written by Brad Wright, Aired August 1, 1997) is basically a continuation of the pilot with one of O'Neill's officers and friends, Major Charles Kawalksy (Jay Acavone), the host of one of the Goa'uld larvae. The contrast here is between a friend being turned into a traitor against his will by one parasite while Teal'c has to prove his loyalty. The attempt to get the larvae out of Kawalsky continues the theme in the pilot of making the conflict with the Goa'uld extremely personal for O'Neill. 5 Stargates.

Episode 2, "Emancipation" (Written by Kathryn Powers, Aired August 8, 1997) sends the SG-1 crew back out through the Stargate and makes it clear that each trip to a new planet is usually going to confront them with a people who are not as technologically advanced (there are a couple of key exceptions in season one). This episode also establishes that most of the people they are going to encounter come form Earth stock, such as the Shavadai, a tribe related to the Mongols, on the planet Simarka. The Shavadai consider women to be inferior, which means Carter is in for a series of rude shocks. The plot is rather predictable, but the episode does have its comic aspects and shows that Carter can hold her own with the boys both in terms of cracking jokes and fighting her way out of duel to the death. 4 Stargates.

Even if you never saw or were not overly enamored of the original "Stargate" film, if you make it through these first three episodes (keeping in mind the pilot is basically a movie) you will be impressed enough to move on to the next volume. I would encourage you to keep going because you should get seriously hooked on this series by the time you get to the fourth volume, let along the season-ending cliffhanger in volume five.

Let me put it to you this way. The first season of "Stargate SG-1" is a lot better than the first season of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and you know how good that series got. It is also helping me avoiding suffering serious withdrawl from the end of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

a must
If you love stargate, you must own this DVD with the pilot. What more is there to say?

A Must See for Late Comers
Not everyone who loves Star Gate has watched it from the begining. If you're one of those late comers then this DVD is a must-see. It answers numerous questions of the who-how-whys behind the characters and especially the ever-mysterious Te'alc. While none of these episodes are ones you'll want to see more than once, everyone needs to see them at least once.
1) Children of the Gods, the made for TV pilot, brings back Daniel's wife Shar-rae and O'Neill's (with 2 L's) friend Scara, and sets the stage for the Daniel's constant search in later episodes for his lost wife.
2) The Enemy Within, answers more questions about the symbiote/host relationship.
3) Emancipation, a typical shallow 1st season episode, assumeably meant to build up Capt(Maj) Carter's character. Good casual watching & one of the rare episodes that is safe for younger viewers. Bonus points if you can identify the actor in this episode who later played a major voice character in a Disney animated classic. ... Read more

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Okay, so Booty Call is trashy and often sophomoric. It is still funny. Tommy Davidson and Tamala Jones have been dating for almost two months and are pushed into that big romantic night by best friends Jamie Foxx and Vivica A. Fox (as the hysterically named "Lysterine"). The friends, of course, engage in a verbal war based on instant loathing and mutual attraction. The humor is low-brow and sometimes stereotypical, but this is worth watching just for the scene in which the two guys, concerned about "safe sex," cover themselves in plastic wrap. It pushes the envelope, which is fun, but the clearly homophobic tendencies cause it to lose ground. Still, there is chemistry between the players and plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes. --Rochelle O'Gorman ... Read more

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Great Fun Movie
A fun movie whose portrayals are not to be taken seriously. There are many memorable scenes and lines. Jamie Foxx is at his best and for the most part, all the main characters do a good job.

The scene where Jamie Foxx and Vivica Fox are speaking Chinese in the restaurant is classic.

A great movie but the stereotypes are so over the top it sometimes feels like you're watching a cartoon.

This would be average...
This would be your average "brothas gotta git some" stereotypical comedy of errors (see "Two Can Play That Game") but Jamie Foxx, damn that man. He's one of the funniest comics alive today, and that's no exaggeration. I love the guy's shtick and the "Bunz" character, which is 100% Jamie Foxx, just makes this a fun romp. I've heard some complaints about the DVD release of this (which I don't own) so be forewarned, the DVD could be a load of rubbish. Don't buy the DVD! There, I've done my public service announcement. Now read the rest of my review.

Fortunately, I had the pleasure of watching this on VHS a few years back.

I honestly don't remember laughing so hard in my life. And 99% of the time I was laughing at Bunz. The other characters, Lysterine (Vivica A. Fox), Rashon (Tommy Davidson) and Nikki (Tamala Jones) are just window dressing. Foxx simply steals every scene he's in. With the exception of the angry lady scene and Bernie Mac's HILARIOUS cameo, oh, and of course, the blatantly stereotypical convenience store clerks, they are just there to act as foils for the impossibly funny Bunz. You know, instead of that big butt on the movie sleeve, they should have put Jamie Foxx's face on the cover. Anyway, minor spoilers ahead. These are my favorite scenes.

The Chinese restaurant! Bunz exchange with the waiter, Bunz speaking Chinese (he learned it from watching Kung Fu movies with...ah, I won't even spoil the joke!)

Bunz doing impressions spot on of William Shatner and Martin Luther King while er...you'll see!

Bottom line: Jamie Foxx is a genius. Don't mind the critics who pass this off as sophomoric. Well, of course it is! But like the editorial review says, it's funny. This will most likely become a cult classic now that Foxx's career is starting to really take off.

Extremely funny
This movie is SOOOOOO funny! You absolutely must see this film. Jamie Foxx and Tommy Davidson (alumni from "In Living Color") have a series of hilarious mishaps on the way to scoring with their girlfriends. Don't miss it!

This is it right here!!!
If your looking for a thoroughly entertaining comedy...look no further. Jamie Foxx...the man!!!!!!!! This movie made me laugh so much....it induced a asthma attack.
Funniest part in the movie - Jamie's accident with the glad wrap.......hilarious!!!

Perfect comedic chemistry lead by Jami Foxx
Comedy is context specific and thus culturally bound, however "Booty Call" taps into universal themes about differences between guys and gals in terms of "us" vs. "them." It's a hoot! I don't like any other movies that get lumped into the same category of "Booty Call" with young black men sworn to "Get Some," but the chemistry between the characters, lead by Jamie Foxx, is so perfect. I would have loved to watch them making this film--there must be some hysterical outakes. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it's a little too preachy on the "safe sex" message. Besides that message it's a perfect laugh riot. ... Read more

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Remembrance lovely movie
I love Daneille steel books and in return i love to watch the movies for these books and Remembrance is a wonderful lovely story and i really loved watching the movie for it .

Be prepared to laugh, love and cry while watching this movie
Beautiful Serena is the dashing italian princess who finds herself coming to a new land with her loving new husband. She soon becomes pregnant after fleeing from her husbands mother who hates Serena. Soon after Serenas pregancy her husband dies at war. She is left with a child and a will to survive. When she starts off her modeling career she finally seems to be happy until she meets a photagrapher. He will soon change Serenas and her now two daughters lifes forever, ending one and leaving the girls motherless. All the girls can now cling to is the remembrance of there mother. ... Read more

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Great Family Film!
Veary cute movie. Its family friendly and a joy to watch. Great for any age. Its one of the best movies.

Funny !Heartwarming ! Great Family Film !
This is a Great movie cause it is so Heratwarming I like it mostly cause Russ cared for Molly more than he did Brandon and Kyle ! Pepole will say that's a pretty crazy Reason too like it but that's what I like about most movie's you know Men caring for girls .I also Like this movie cause it is so funny I was cracking up when I first saw this ! This is Defintely one of the top family Fulm's of the year ! You Must see it

our favorite family movie
since the first time we saw this film, we are addicted! we laugh and tear up every time we see it. leslie nielson is so wondeful as is all the cast.it is so nice to find a film that all the family can watch, without someone being offended. we , as a family,always tell other family`s to watch this movie. it truly is a heart warming,funny and worth it! ... Read more

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PARADISE BY THE TRUCKSTOP LIGHTS
We've had THE HITCHER, HITCHER II, BREAKDOWN and others focusing on the plot of this movie. HBO films brings us Meat Loaf Aday (what a strange last name)in the role of a psychotic trucker who seemingly had a rather difficult youth. He overhears a couple having a slight argument regarding commitment and capitalizes on this when the woman decides she's not staying with her traveling comic boyfriend. Meanwhile studly boyfriend finds out that Meat Loaf may be responsible for the disappearance of a young girl. Hmmm...from hereon, it's a chase movie with some unusual dialogue between Meat Loaf and his captive, and some pretty scenery.
Meat Loaf, known for his bombastic career singing overwrought Jim Steinemann songs, does a commendable job in his role, but toward the end, he goes over the top, even if he is a psychotic. Kristin Davis as Sylvia is one of the movie's problems; she doesn't have the charisma to pull her role off. Lochlyn Monroe, who was so good in SCARY MOVIE, is lame in this role, trying so hard to be a studly Charles Bronson character. For a thriller, the movie is also very slow, in between the inevitable action scenes. The climax seems to borrow directly from BREAKDOWN, but it does maintain its suspense. I think BREAKDOWN is a far superior movie, but this one is okay.

thriller genre at its best
Best thriller since i know what you did last summer. watched it the other day. at first i thought they were making fun of joy ride with the character played meatloaf.in the end awesome thriller with a cool ending

the best thriller ever
the movie at first i thought was making fun of a hooror story because of the character played by meatloaf. in the end great awesome thrilling action movie that any person on the face of the earth should see.

A definate must-see
I remember first seeing Blacktop on Thriller Max on the 7th of this month. It was on at about three in the morning. I tell you, it was the best I've seen in the longest time. I had never thought of Meat Loaf as anything but a musician until I saw this movie. Jack was one of the meanest and scariest bad guys to date, and Meat really brought the character to life.

I saw it again late late last night (about 11:15) and it hasn't changed, thank God. A "must-see".

-Joshua Underwood, 15
July 19, 2002

Very good
for the man who couldn't handle a Harley back in '75! Someone tried to talk me out of getting this movie, but I'm glad I did anyway! The plot was interesting, and watching Meat and Kristin's characters connect in the beginning made me wonder what was going to happen next. Of course, the "deep dark family secrets" sequence made me wonder exactly what drove Jack to make friends with girls, take them out in Goliath, and eventually chop them up with a chainsaw and stick 'em in the freezer. ... Read more

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Great Fun Movie
A fun movie whose portrayals are not to be taken seriously. There are many memorable scenes and lines. Jamie Foxx is at his best and for the most part, all the main characters do a good job.

The scene where Jamie Foxx and Vivica Fox are speaking Chinese in the restaurant is classic.

A great movie but the stereotypes are so over the top it sometimes feels like you're watching a cartoon.

This would be average...
This would be your average "brothas gotta git some" stereotypical comedy of errors (see "Two Can Play That Game") but Jamie Foxx, damn that man. He's one of the funniest comics alive today, and that's no exaggeration. I love the guy's shtick and the "Bunz" character, which is 100% Jamie Foxx, just makes this a fun romp. I've heard some complaints about the DVD release of this (which I don't own) so be forewarned, the DVD could be a load of rubbish. Don't buy the DVD! There, I've done my public service announcement. Now read the rest of my review.

Fortunately, I had the pleasure of watching this on VHS a few years back.

I honestly don't remember laughing so hard in my life. And 99% of the time I was laughing at Bunz. The other characters, Lysterine (Vivica A. Fox), Rashon (Tommy Davidson) and Nikki (Tamala Jones) are just window dressing. Foxx simply steals every scene he's in. With the exception of the angry lady scene and Bernie Mac's HILARIOUS cameo, oh, and of course, the blatantly stereotypical convenience store clerks, they are just there to act as foils for the impossibly funny Bunz. You know, instead of that big butt on the movie sleeve, they should have put Jamie Foxx's face on the cover. Anyway, minor spoilers ahead. These are my favorite scenes.

The Chinese restaurant! Bunz exchange with the waiter, Bunz speaking Chinese (he learned it from watching Kung Fu movies with...ah, I won't even spoil the joke!)

Bunz doing impressions spot on of William Shatner and Martin Luther King while er...you'll see!

Bottom line: Jamie Foxx is a genius. Don't mind the critics who pass this off as sophomoric. Well, of course it is! But like the editorial review says, it's funny. This will most likely become a cult classic now that Foxx's career is starting to really take off.

Extremely funny
This movie is SOOOOOO funny! You absolutely must see this film. Jamie Foxx and Tommy Davidson (alumni from "In Living Color") have a series of hilarious mishaps on the way to scoring with their girlfriends. Don't miss it!

This is it right here!!!
If your looking for a thoroughly entertaining comedy...look no further. Jamie Foxx...the man!!!!!!!! This movie made me laugh so much....it induced a asthma attack.
Funniest part in the movie - Jamie's accident with the glad wrap.......hilarious!!!

Perfect comedic chemistry lead by Jami Foxx
Comedy is context specific and thus culturally bound, however "Booty Call" taps into universal themes about differences between guys and gals in terms of "us" vs. "them." It's a hoot! I don't like any other movies that get lumped into the same category of "Booty Call" with young black men sworn to "Get Some," but the chemistry between the characters, lead by Jamie Foxx, is so perfect. I would have loved to watch them making this film--there must be some hysterical outakes. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it's a little too preachy on the "safe sex" message. Besides that message it's a perfect laugh riot. ... Read more

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Great Family Film!
Veary cute movie. Its family friendly and a joy to watch. Great for any age. Its one of the best movies.

Funny !Heartwarming ! Great Family Film !
This is a Great movie cause it is so Heratwarming I like it mostly cause Russ cared for Molly more than he did Brandon and Kyle ! Pepole will say that's a pretty crazy Reason too like it but that's what I like about most movie's you know Men caring for girls .I also Like this movie cause it is so funny I was cracking up when I first saw this ! This is Defintely one of the top family Fulm's of the year ! You Must see it

our favorite family movie
since the first time we saw this film, we are addicted! we laugh and tear up every time we see it. leslie nielson is so wondeful as is all the cast.it is so nice to find a film that all the family can watch, without someone being offended. we , as a family,always tell other family`s to watch this movie. it truly is a heart warming,funny and worth it! ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Great Fun Movie
A fun movie whose portrayals are not to be taken seriously. There are many memorable scenes and lines. Jamie Foxx is at his best and for the most part, all the main characters do a good job.

The scene where Jamie Foxx and Vivica Fox are speaking Chinese in the restaurant is classic.

A great movie but the stereotypes are so over the top it sometimes feels like you're watching a cartoon.

This would be average...
This would be your average "brothas gotta git some" stereotypical comedy of errors (see "Two Can Play That Game") but Jamie Foxx, damn that man. He's one of the funniest comics alive today, and that's no exaggeration. I love the guy's shtick and the "Bunz" character, which is 100% Jamie Foxx, just makes this a fun romp. I've heard some complaints about the DVD release of this (which I don't own) so be forewarned, the DVD could be a load of rubbish. Don't buy the DVD! There, I've done my public service announcement. Now read the rest of my review.

Fortunately, I had the pleasure of watching this on VHS a few years back.

I honestly don't remember laughing so hard in my life. And 99% of the time I was laughing at Bunz. The other characters, Lysterine (Vivica A. Fox), Rashon (Tommy Davidson) and Nikki (Tamala Jones) are just window dressing. Foxx simply steals every scene he's in. With the exception of the angry lady scene and Bernie Mac's HILARIOUS cameo, oh, and of course, the blatantly stereotypical convenience store clerks, they are just there to act as foils for the impossibly funny Bunz. You know, instead of that big butt on the movie sleeve, they should have put Jamie Foxx's face on the cover. Anyway, minor spoilers ahead. These are my favorite scenes.

The Chinese restaurant! Bunz exchange with the waiter, Bunz speaking Chinese (he learned it from watching Kung Fu movies with...ah, I won't even spoil the joke!)

Bunz doing impressions spot on of William Shatner and Martin Luther King while er...you'll see!

Bottom line: Jamie Foxx is a genius. Don't mind the critics who pass this off as sophomoric. Well, of course it is! But like the editorial review says, it's funny. This will most likely become a cult classic now that Foxx's career is starting to really take off.

Extremely funny
This movie is SOOOOOO funny! You absolutely must see this film. Jamie Foxx and Tommy Davidson (alumni from "In Living Color") have a series of hilarious mishaps on the way to scoring with their girlfriends. Don't miss it!

This is it right here!!!
If your looking for a thoroughly entertaining comedy...look no further. Jamie Foxx...the man!!!!!!!! This movie made me laugh so much....it induced a asthma attack.
Funniest part in the movie - Jamie's accident with the glad wrap.......hilarious!!!

Perfect comedic chemistry lead by Jami Foxx
Comedy is context specific and thus culturally bound, however "Booty Call" taps into universal themes about differences between guys and gals in terms of "us" vs. "them." It's a hoot! I don't like any other movies that get lumped into the same category of "Booty Call" with young black men sworn to "Get Some," but the chemistry between the characters, lead by Jamie Foxx, is so perfect. I would have loved to watch them making this film--there must be some hysterical outakes. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it's a little too preachy on the "safe sex" message. Besides that message it's a perfect laugh riot. ... Read more

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I liked it.
I just saw this movie on WGN superstation from chicgo,Ill. I liked it it was interesting and fun.Well my family are fans of sci-fi anyway.DR.Who,Stargate SG-1tv show,Highlander Movies and TV shows,The Tribe any way you get the picture. Amanda Tapping and Adrian Paul in the same movie together they were great a lot of fun. Very edge of the seat stuff. Shades of Dr.Quartermass 5 million miles to earth you didn't know what would happen next. p.s. The First thing I saw Amanda Tapping in and I think it was her first credited role in film/TV. Is an episode in the second season of Due South with Paul Gross and David Marciano. The title of the episode No.33 is Starman (or as many of you who have allready seen it on tv might gess CALLING ALL OCCUPENTS of INTERPLANTARY CRAFT.)Amanda Tapping is a scientest who disappers after being proposed to by a travel tour bus guy who tours theretical U.F.O. sights. A lot of fun SEE IT. Thank you Happy New Year 2004!

This movie will suck you into a void!
I think that this movie is more suited for the Lifetime Channel because the movie concentrates more on Amanda Tapping's personal love life than it does on the "black hole" problem that the characters in the movie face. OK, the movie features two very good-looking characters, played by Tapping and Adrian "Highlander" Paul, but "The Void" feels more like 90 hours than 90 minutes long. I gave it two stars because it has Malcolm Macdowall, who always plays a great villian. However, you should avoid this movie at all costs.

Amanda is beautiful, but this movie is not
First, just to make it clear to those thousands and thousands globally who see an R-rated movie starring Amanda Tapping and expect to see more of her than usual, the answer is yes and no. The shots that merited an "R" use a body-double who is listed in the credits and is not artfully edited into the scene.

Second, expecting an understandable plot about "black hole" physics is asking a lot more than a 90-minute made-for-TV (?) can deliver. Still, it moves along as well as can be expected and gives a somewhat different Amanda than appears on Stargate SG-1.

Disappointments include the effects, which appear cheap, and the music, which comes off cheaper.

All that said, as an AT fan, I'm glad I bought the movie. Adrian Paul comes off well and Malcom McDowell again plays a villian, although not an entirely unsympathetic one.

I just wish to see Amanda Tapping in a better film in addition to the oft-discussed Stargate SG-1 feature.

"The Void" not devoid of entertainment value
While I originally watched the movie because I enjoy Amanda Tapping on Stargate SG-1, I was pleasantly surprised. The plot is pretty typical: Will anyone ever invent an alternate energy source that doesn't threaten to blow up the earth?

Though Adrian Paul isn't overly believable as a nerd, with or without glasses, that doesn't take too much away from the overall enjoyment of the movie. Tapping does a pretty good job of playing her save-the-world-scientist character differently from her Stargate SG-1 Major Carter. The two are fairly believable as a couple. Malcolm McDowell gives a standard performance as Adrian Paul's boss, the guy Tapping suspects is responsible for her father's death.

The movie has almost as much violence as one of Adrian Paul's "Highlander" movies, and even a little sex, if you like that sort of thing. ... Read more

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black market organs
First, it's one of his KIDNEYS that's removed. (He couldn't be alive if
his liver were taken out.) Second, the woman who drugs him is NOT
the one who removes his kidney. I guess other reviewers were not
paying attention.

Bck to his Canadian roots!
Jeff Wincott returns to Canada for this Suspence not martial arts movie. He plays a stuntman who is drugged while with a woman, who removes his liver for the Black market. It was filmed in and around the city I live, which is rare because films mostly prefer to use the Downtown Toronto areas. Worth a look.

worth the rental fee.
there was not alot of the martial arts action scenes that one would expect to see from jeff wincott, but it was an interesting movie to watch. ... Read more

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I liked it.
I just saw this movie on WGN superstation from chicgo,Ill. I liked it it was interesting and fun.Well my family are fans of sci-fi anyway.DR.Who,Stargate SG-1tv show,Highlander Movies and TV shows,The Tribe any way you get the picture. Amanda Tapping and Adrian Paul in the same movie together they were great a lot of fun. Very edge of the seat stuff. Shades of Dr.Quartermass 5 million miles to earth you didn't know what would happen next. p.s. The First thing I saw Amanda Tapping in and I think it was her first credited role in film/TV. Is an episode in the second season of Due South with Paul Gross and David Marciano. The title of the episode No.33 is Starman (or as many of you who have allready seen it on tv might gess CALLING ALL OCCUPENTS of INTERPLANTARY CRAFT.)Amanda Tapping is a scientest who disappers after being proposed to by a travel tour bus guy who tours theretical U.F.O. sights. A lot of fun SEE IT. Thank you Happy New Year 2004!

This movie will suck you into a void!
I think that this movie is more suited for the Lifetime Channel because the movie concentrates more on Amanda Tapping's personal love life than it does on the "black hole" problem that the characters in the movie face. OK, the movie features two very good-looking characters, played by Tapping and Adrian "Highlander" Paul, but "The Void" feels more like 90 hours than 90 minutes long. I gave it two stars because it has Malcolm Macdowall, who always plays a great villian. However, you should avoid this movie at all costs.

Amanda is beautiful, but this movie is not
First, just to make it clear to those thousands and thousands globally who see an R-rated movie starring Amanda Tapping and expect to see more of her than usual, the answer is yes and no. The shots that merited an "R" use a body-double who is listed in the credits and is not artfully edited into the scene.

Second, expecting an understandable plot about "black hole" physics is asking a lot more than a 90-minute made-for-TV (?) can deliver. Still, it moves along as well as can be expected and gives a somewhat different Amanda than appears on Stargate SG-1.

Disappointments include the effects, which appear cheap, and the music, which comes off cheaper.

All that said, as an AT fan, I'm glad I bought the movie. Adrian Paul comes off well and Malcom McDowell again plays a villian, although not an entirely unsympathetic one.

I just wish to see Amanda Tapping in a better film in addition to the oft-discussed Stargate SG-1 feature.

"The Void" not devoid of entertainment value
While I originally watched the movie because I enjoy Amanda Tapping on Stargate SG-1, I was pleasantly surprised. The plot is pretty typical: Will anyone ever invent an alternate energy source that doesn't threaten to blow up the earth?

Though Adrian Paul isn't overly believable as a nerd, with or without glasses, that doesn't take too much away from the overall enjoyment of the movie. Tapping does a pretty good job of playing her save-the-world-scientist character differently from her Stargate SG-1 Major Carter. The two are fairly believable as a couple. Malcolm McDowell gives a standard performance as Adrian Paul's boss, the guy Tapping suspects is responsible for her father's death.

The movie has almost as much violence as one of Adrian Paul's "Highlander" movies, and even a little sex, if you like that sort of thing. ... Read more