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Movie Reviews of Galaxy Quest
Movie Review: Hilarious Parody of Sci-Fi TV
Summary: 5 Stars
Galaxy Quest is a charming and good-hearted parody of the old sci-fi television shows we know and love, particulary the original "Star Trek." Tim Allen plays the bombastic, Shatneresque lead star of an old Sci-Fi series ("Galaxy Quest") that has developed a cult following. Allen and the rest of the crew haven't had a decent part since the series faded 18 years ago, and subsist by making paid appearances at Trekkie-like fan conventions. Life goes on, until one day, REAL aliens appear and whisk the Galaxy Quest stars off to lead an intergalactic war with an evil invader.(The aliens have intercepted TV transmissions of the old series and believe them to be "historical documents" recording the exploits of an actual spaceship and crew.) Plenty of laughs and sci-fi in-jokes abound as Allen and his castmates stumble through their alien adventures, trying hard not to disappoint their adoring alien hosts -- who've thoughtfully constructed a spaceship for them to operate that's an exact replica of the one on the show. Allen is more than adequate as the posturing star who suddenly has to become a real hero, and Sigourney Weaver is terrific as a bosomy blond crew-mate who always leads with her "best pair." Alan Rickman plays the Spock-like "Dr. Lazarus" with hilarious disdain. The real stars, however, are the naive, hero-worshipping aliens -- the way they talk and walk is both hilarious and heart-breaking. I can't imagine anyone not liking this film; there's enough here to entertain even people who don't normally like sci-fi films or TV shows. The DVD "extras" include out-takes and dialogue translated into "Thermian" (the aliens' helium-like language.)Movie Review: Wonderful movie..MUST SEE
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my all time favorites, with the exception of maybe 10 minutes total, I laugh through the entire movie, every single time that I see it (30+). As long as you've seen even a few episodes of any of the Star Trek series and are a fan of laughing this movie is a MUST see/have, this is one of those movies you want to watch over and over, when I first saw it in the theater, the 3 people I was with and I all wanted to see it again immediately, though that was already the last showing :(
Even the concept is funny, (mostly based on the original Star Trek series) the actors from the tv show "galaxy quest" haven't done any acting, except for that show in a long time, they just attend the 'trekkie' conventions signing autographs, but at the convention is a small group of actual aliens who ask the captian to come with them and help fight off the bad guy endangering their species, unfortunately the captian is drunk and thinks it is just "a gig" in a overly big fans basement. He doesn't realize that it was all real until he gets 'beamed' back to earth and then trys to convice his costars that it is all real. The aliens come back for more help and they the whole crew gets beamed aboard, much to their shock and amazement. Now the crew who doesn't want to admit that the "historical documents" (the galaxy quest tv show) were not really historical documents but just entertainment, must try to help the aliens fight the bad guys based on their memory of what they did on the show.
A great line-up of characters--including Guy -- "crewman #6" who is scared the whole time knowing that, "crewman #? " is always put on the show so he can be the first to die.
A must see/own.
Movie Review: Why isn't there a Quest for a Sequel?
Summary: 5 Stars
Most times I think movies stand on their own and should not be sequelized. This movie however is a great parody of SciFi and Star Trek in particular. The cast is superb and will have you laughing throughout the movie. Top notch special effects and music. Directing can't be beat either. This winning combination made it a hit with most audiences, not just SciFi fans. So I ask again why no sequel? For fans of drama only, you may want to see something else since this is excellent comedy done by those that have done marvelous drama as well. THIS IS COMEDY, NOT DRAMA! I would be especially surprised if anyone that has gone to a SciFi convention didn't find this hysterically fun.
If by chance you have not seen this movie the story goes that a group of actors/actress that starred in a series like Star Trek are appearing at a SciFi convention. At the convention a group of aliens approaches the Commander played by Tim Allen. He thinks they are just convention goers in costume that want him for a gig at another place. When he finds out they have have modelled their spaceship and lifes after the TV show, life gets weird and very funny. The cast must have had a blast doing these roles. Tim Allen and Tony Shalhoub we expect in comedy, but Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman have usually played more dramatic roles. They all do wonderful jobs of making you laugh.
The DVD quality is excellent and includes a documentary and deleted scenes you will love. Picture and sound were sharp and no problems with playing. Nice menu interface that matches the theme of the movie. I highly recommend adding it to your collection.
Movie Review: Put Galaxy Quest to the Test
Summary: 5 Stars
Galaxy Quest is another space-age movie but with a comedic twist. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman head the cast of actors who starred as astronauts in a cult Television series over twenty years ago called Galaxy Quest.Loyal fans still flock to Sci-Fi conventions to pay homage to their adventurous heroes. It is at one of these conventions that Commander Taggart (Allen) meets the Thermians, a race of aliens from the Klatu Nebular. They have misinterpreted episodes of the series as 'historical documents' and arrive on earth to whisk the actors into space, thinking that they can use certain 'documents' to help them defeat a deadly adversary.
After a string of hilarious events, the crew are convinced that the Thermians plight is genuine and the actors are beamed up on a mission to help save them. Now it is time for them to put on the performance of their lives!
All ends well when the actor Jason Nesmith (Commander Taggart) gets in contact with a fan on earth and he along with his friends who are fellow Questrian fans, guide the crew back home after they save the Thermians.
Once Galaxy Quests gets you laughing, it will keep you in hysterics. In addition to the humor, this movie is full of great special effects, action, excitement and an unpredictable romance.
I loved Galaxy Quest because it appealed to me as a Star Trek fan. A must see for Space Cadet fans alike. You are guaranteed to love it even if you are not into Sci-Fi films. It constantly pokes fun at this genre but at the same time, pays tribute to it without insulting its audience.
Never Give Up! Never Surrender!
Movie Review: Quality satire
Summary: 5 Stars
Some actors think they are acting in a scenario where they fight some baddies but actually its real! Robert Downey Junior pretends he is a black character and Martin Shortt is a former childstar with a famed "quick draw." Ok, well, its Tropic Thunder and 3 Amigos which features the same plot, but this spoof out does them both. The humour is dry and the character observation spot on. I wonder if Bill Shatner has seen it and if he recognised himself in it. Rickman is wonderful as cynical "Dr Lazarus". The whole film is a little lads' fantasy and one that I'm sure appeals to us chaps in our adult world, who wouldn't want to be suddenly in command of a real star ship tasked with saving the Galaxy?
What I particularly like is the reluctance of most of the actors to be associated with their work. I remember attending a conference and hosting Blackadder star Tony Robinson some years ago. The PR people had one word of instruction, we were under no circumstances to refer to him as "Balders" or "Baldrick" as he is particularly un-humorous when it comes to being associated with one of the best comic creations of recent times. Well, what else are you going to say to him? Its true, je doesn't like being called Balders! He should have got a job on a checkout if that is his attitude! Humph.
This is one of those brilliantly watchable films you can safely add to your dvd collection as it can be watched many times and still be funny. Would highly recommend a double bill of Galaxy Quest and "Mystery Men" for an enjoyable "beers in/wife out" evening of entertainment.