Galaxy Quest (1999)

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• Film C

  
  Another one of my favourite Rickman movies, and i do like seeing Weaver and Rickman work together! A very enjoyable sci-fi comedy to love. Its funny and cringy at times but with great comic timing from all characters involved to make your stomach hurt with laughter! A very good… More
  Another one of my favourite Rickman movies, and i do like seeing Weaver and Rickman work together! A very enjoyable sci-fi comedy to love. Its funny and cringy at times but with great comic timing from all characters involved to make your stomach hurt with laughter! A very good sci-fi comedy with a fabulous cast!

• Unknown H

  
  I cannot help but love this movie because it is so integrally linked to my childhood. I was still in primary school when it came out and I remember going to see it with my Mum at the cinema. And as they say the rest is history. As a Trekkie now, as well as a sci-fi addict in general I… More
  I cannot help but love this movie because it is so integrally linked to my childhood. I was still in primary school when it came out and I remember going to see it with my Mum at the cinema. And as they say the rest is history. As a Trekkie now, as well as a sci-fi addict in general I have to say that I notice jokes watching this intelligently hilarious parody as an adult, that I completley missed as a child. Certainly a no brainer with very little integrity and some cringe worthy cliches, but Galaxy Quest manages to skate close enough to the truth, without ever letting you forget it is a lie. A very good film.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>""By Grabthar's Hammer, By The Sons Of Warvan, You Shall Be Avenged."!"</i> The alumni cast of a cult space TV show have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. <center><font size=+2… More
  <i>""By Grabthar's Hammer, By The Sons Of Warvan, You Shall Be Avenged."!"</i> The alumni cast of a cult space TV show have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> Galaxy Quest is a congenial goof on Star Trek, fanatical fans and showbiz--concerns a fictional TV series, "Galaxy Quest," which, though off the air for years, spawned a die-hard, costumed legion of followers known as Questarians. The stars, now mostly out of work, still pick up spare cash by signing autographs at conventions for nominal fees. Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) played Commander Taggert, and relies almost exclusively on convention adoration to massage his sizeable ego. Blonde Gwen DeMarco (Sigourney Weaver) provided the sex appeal on the show. Her character, Tawny, recited the on-board computer information while struggling to keep her bosoms in her space suit. Alexander Dane (Alan Rickman) played the Spock-like Dr. Lazarus, part Shakespearean actor/part lizard. Fred Kwan (Tony Shalhoub) was the obviously non-Asian Tech Sergeant Chen who kept the ship, the NSEA Protector, airborne. Things get complicated when some honest-to-goodness aliens show up and expect help from the Galaxy Quest crew in battling evil forces. The aliens (who have cute little pixie haircuts, jerky body movements and the ability to spout tentacles), take Earth's old TV shows and movies as historical documents, and the Galaxy Quest actors as authentic astronauts. Tim Allen makes an affable swell-head offered the opportunity to explore his own inner hero potential. According to historical documents, Ms. Weaver has ample experience kicking alien butt. She does so here with a healthy sense of humor, while making Tawny more than the predictable punchline of a blonde joke. Rickman is droll indeed as the consummate actor trapped in a role more Gila than Hamlet. The rest of the cast is right on target too, and the script, while never fall-out-of-your-seat funny, will keep a smile on your face throughout. Galaxy Quest also features creatures courtesy of Oscar-winning Stan Winston and the slickest visual effects conceivable from Industrial Light and Magic.

• Jeff "

  
  Galaxy Quest is a terrific Sci Fi comedy that parodies Sar Trek. What makes Galaxy Quest such a great film is that it's a smart comedy where the comedy actually is witty and brings on good laughs. Not only that, but the acting is wonderful and every actor delivers memorable… More
  Galaxy Quest is a terrific Sci Fi comedy that parodies Sar Trek. What makes Galaxy Quest such a great film is that it's a smart comedy where the comedy actually is witty and brings on good laughs. Not only that, but the acting is wonderful and every actor delivers memorable performances. The film boasts great special effects and the sets are simply wonderful. I was a bit apprensive about watching Galaxy Quest, but I finally saw it, and was pleasantly surprised. This film has something for everyone, and is a lot of fun from start to finish. Whats great about Galaxy Quest is that it parodies Star Trek, but it's not insulting to the fans and pays tribute to fans of Sci Fi. What makes Galaxy Quest so much fun is all the fun, witty popular Star Trek references, and it's done so well, that you can't help but love this film. This film has something for everyone, sharp comedy, terrific acting and wicked special effects. Galaxy Quest is much better than your run of the mill Sci Fi comedy. Where most parody films fail, Galaxy Quest succeeds in delivering something special to the viewer. This is a wonderful comedy that is a lot of fun from start to finish. If you love Sci Fi films or a smartly crafted comedy, then give this film a viewing, it is defintely worth it.

• xGary X

  
  An alien race recruit the crew of the NSEA Protector to aid them in their fight against a galactic tyrant, unaware that they are just a bunch of washed up actors from a cancelled TV show. I'm not the biggest fan of Tim Allen, but he is spot on as the drunken egotistical has-been… More
  An alien race recruit the crew of the NSEA Protector to aid them in their fight against a galactic tyrant, unaware that they are just a bunch of washed up actors from a cancelled TV show. I'm not the biggest fan of Tim Allen, but he is spot on as the drunken egotistical has-been bickering with his equally well-played supporting cast in this surprisingly well made sci-fi spoof. The film is stolen out from under him (ironically, considering it's similarity with the target of the parody!) by Alan Rickman's Spock-like Dr. Lazarus, a Shakespearian actor pained by what his career has come to; the look of horror on his face when he has to utter the line "By Grabthar's hammer, what savings!" is priceless! With a knowing and witty script and effects and action sequences that shame most sci-fi that's meant to be taken seriously (including most of the Trek films themselves), this film really is great fun.

• Wildaly M

  
  It's a sci-fi parody... what's not to like? Funny and entertaining. When I first saw it I had no idea it referenced Star Trek.

• Dan S

  
  A flat-out hilarious mockery of "Star Trek" and how a very similar show fools an entire race of aliens who mistake the show for "historical documents", and need the crew's help to escape a menacing villain. While it is undoubtedly corny and geared for the… More
  A flat-out hilarious mockery of "Star Trek" and how a very similar show fools an entire race of aliens who mistake the show for "historical documents", and need the crew's help to escape a menacing villain. While it is undoubtedly corny and geared for the "PG" crowd sometimes, this movie is superbly acted (Sam Rockwell especially is a blast), and the characters really couldn't be better imagined. Definitely re-watchable too, I never tire of it.

• Tim S

  
  I love this movie! Funny, touching, terrific performances from everyone...and just all around a really enjoyable story.

• KJ P

  
  I succeeds with it's comedy, i'll give it that, but when it comes down to it, it's a bit better than average! The comedy is hilarious for about half of the movie, but then it seems overused. I do find it very entertaining, but very average exspecially for the comedy in… More
  I succeeds with it's comedy, i'll give it that, but when it comes down to it, it's a bit better than average! The comedy is hilarious for about half of the movie, but then it seems overused. I do find it very entertaining, but very average exspecially for the comedy in it!

• Wahida K

  
  Funny Funny Funny, but there are tiny bits in the Movie tiny bit iggit.

• Jens S

  
  Really funny Sci-Fi-comedy. While the story of actors being mistaken for their characters and stumbling into an unlikely adventure is not entirely new, the gags and stabs at the Star Trek universe, TV show stereotypes and the fans are fresh and simply really funny. The great cast adds… More
  Really funny Sci-Fi-comedy. While the story of actors being mistaken for their characters and stumbling into an unlikely adventure is not entirely new, the gags and stabs at the Star Trek universe, TV show stereotypes and the fans are fresh and simply really funny. The great cast adds to the pleasure, especially Alan Rickman is fantastic and Sigourney Weaver couldn't be further away from her "Ripley"-image. Just an all around enjoyable film that is ridiculing geekiness as much as praising it.

• Anthony L

  
  As a Trekkie I?m insulted but I appreciate the joke.

• Jason O

  
  "Galaxy Quest" is a hilarious parody that will probably remind most people of Star Trek The Original Series. Tim Allen stars as the commander of a popular television sci-fi series that is a lot like Star Trek, and he has a crew to go along with the show that includes… More
  "Galaxy Quest" is a hilarious parody that will probably remind most people of Star Trek The Original Series. Tim Allen stars as the commander of a popular television sci-fi series that is a lot like Star Trek, and he has a crew to go along with the show that includes Sigourney Weaver. After seeing the popular show on television, some real aliens who have a real spaceship come to earth and want Tim Allen to be their new commander. But what the aliens don't understand is that the Commander and the rest of the people that star in the sci-fi series aren't real commanders, crew, etc., they're just actors. Now it's up to Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and the rest of the crew from the sci-fi series to try their hands at being real space crew, managing a real spaceship, and even fighting real enemies. "Galaxy Quest" is a great movie, it was even better than I was expecting it to be. A lot of parts of it are hilarious, it has great special effects, and believe it or not, parts of it are even a little bit suspenseful. All in all, it's a captivating and hilarious movie that I recommend anybody who likes science fiction or comedy movies to get. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. Tim Allen's always awesome.

• Thomas B

  
  good film if you're up for a bit of fun without much thinking involved.

• Drew S

  
  Good-natured fun. I think it's funny that I'm suddenly noticing Sam Rockwell in everything.

• Dean !

  
  A fun comedy which makes fun of Star Trek as the stars of a former sci-fi show end up on a real space mission.

• Aaron N

  
  Gwen DeMarco: Fred, you had a part people loved. I mean, my TV Guide interview was six paragraphs about my BOOBS and how they fit into my suit. No one bothered to ask me what I do on the show. Fred Kwan: You were... umm, wait... Gwen DeMarco: I repeated the computer, Fred. Fuck Star… More
  Gwen DeMarco: Fred, you had a part people loved. I mean, my TV Guide interview was six paragraphs about my BOOBS and how they fit into my suit. No one bothered to ask me what I do on the show. Fred Kwan: You were... umm, wait... Gwen DeMarco: I repeated the computer, Fred. Fuck Star Trek. Tim Allen stars as a former actor on a popular sci-fi series back in the day known as Galaxy Quest. He along with the other former actors played by Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tony Shalhoub frequently attend conventions, as they still have a fan base, i.e. nerds. One day, Allen and eventually the others, are kidnapped by actual aliens, who have come across TV signals and have interpreted them as actual documentaries of reality, so believing Allen and his crew to be actual astronauts/space adventurers, they have come to earth in an attempt to have them pilot a recreation of the Galaxy Quest space ship in order to fight off an evil alien trying to wipe out their race. This concept works wonderfully to satirize sci-fi (mainly Star Trek) culture, and provide some very good entertainment. Tim Allen takes a step back from terrible Christmas films to make a very funny new role for himself as an ego obsessed former star now tasked with being a real captain. The rest of the cast is also very good. I particularly liked Shalhoub as the guy who kind of excepts the situation and embraces everything and Sam the man Rockwell as a former extra on the series who frequently thinks he's gonna die. Guy Fleegman: I'm not even supposed to be here. I'm just "Crewman Number Six." I'm expendable. I'm the guy in the episode who dies to prove how serious the situation is. I've gotta get outta here. The movie boasts some good special effects as well and works very well at using some of the sci-fi logic to make some very funny scenes work. A lot of fun. Guy Fleegman: I don't like this. I don't like this at all. Gwen DeMarco: They are *so* cute. Guy Fleegman: Sure, they're cute now, but in a second they're gonna get mean, and they're gonna get ugly somehow, and there's gonna be a million more of them.

• Bobby H

  
  All the actors are great in this movie. The plot is one of the most creative plots ive seen in a long time, and it's seriously a great fun movie to watch. I would like to go on record to say, I dislike Sci-Fi, but I loved this. If that tells you anything, it's you should… More
  All the actors are great in this movie. The plot is one of the most creative plots ive seen in a long time, and it's seriously a great fun movie to watch. I would like to go on record to say, I dislike Sci-Fi, but I loved this. If that tells you anything, it's you should watch it!

• Stephen M

  
  Aliens monitoring our television broadcasts mistake the cast of a rubbishy Star Trek-ish sci-fi show for a genuine band of intergalactic adventurers, recruiting them for a perilous mission. The central idea, though partially suggested by Joe Dante's "Explorers", is… More
  Aliens monitoring our television broadcasts mistake the cast of a rubbishy Star Trek-ish sci-fi show for a genuine band of intergalactic adventurers, recruiting them for a perilous mission. The central idea, though partially suggested by Joe Dante's "Explorers", is ingenious, as is the crew's reliance on their nerdy band of obsessive fans for technical assistance. The cast is brilliant, especially Alan Rickman and Enrico Colantoni, and some of the gags hilarious, but the storyline of their actual adventure is a dud. Such a shame. I loved the fact that Rickman's alien make-up was starting to look a little ragged by the end of the film, though.

• Craig S

  
  <u><b>Directed by:</u> Dean Parisot.</b> <u><b>Starring:</u> Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni.</b> Ever since this film was released, I loved it, I remember seeing it in theaters… More
  <u><b>Directed by:</u> Dean Parisot.</b> <u><b>Starring:</u> Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni.</b> Ever since this film was released, I loved it, I remember seeing it in theaters when I was 11 years old and loving it, thinking it was a whole lot of fun, since then I watched it continuously up until a few years ago when I never saw it again....thank god I rewatched this classic, as I now see so much more in it. The story follows the cast of an 80's low budget, cheesy show called Galaxy Quest that was canceled, for 18 years, they have been trying to do as many gigs as possible to keep there status as actors alive while trying to deal with personal issues between them. They soon realize that the show is all they ever had and its wearing thin. One day at a convention for the show, a group of aliens, known as 'Thermians' arrive, who mistaken the show as 'historical documents' and have built everything they know about the documents around their technology. When they are in trouble, they send for the team in search for help and they must once again 'act', but as a matter of life and death. That major sense of irony, wit and overall, satire makes the film work so brilliantly. The writers have put brains and thought into creating this film and brilliantly parodying many different movies, one in general being Star Trek. It is never done in a disrespectful way, but with a kind heart and a good nature to just make you laugh at the sheer silliness of it all. The large cast are a very strong part of the film and some of it wouldn't have worked without a lot of them. Aside from a few cast members, such as Daryl Mitchell, who just seems to tread over clichéd waters with a typical black comedic role, he just doesn't seem to connect with the 'parody' well. Tim Allen, who is usually absolutely terrible in any film role he does, proves to be more worthy than expected, although weaker than other cast members by not always delivering, he proves himself. Sigourney Weaver is still a stunning beauty and delivers her intentionally thin 'character of a character' very well. Alan Rickman hits all the right notes, from his tone of voice to his attitude and pulls it all off with such comedic brilliance. Sam Rockwell is now a brilliant actor and this is where I saw his great essence, his sheer and intentional stupidity and cheekiness for the role is perfect....and Enrico Colantoni completely steals the show by creating one the few hilarious roles in years, it is truly memorable. Top notch special effects and creature design and with amazing set design among everything else I just mention makes this film more than many think it is. It is good hearted and never disrespectful when it comes to parodying many films and does so with cleverness, sharp dialogue, great one-liners and even surprisingly heartbreaking and heartwarming in parts. Galaxy Quest is the surprise hit of 1999 and will remain a classic for years to come....I don't think a film like it has ever come close.

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