Galaxy Quest
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Movie Reviews of Galaxy Quest
Movie Review: Surprisingly funny and successfull.
Summary: 5 Stars
I guess part of the secret behind the success of this movie - on the artistic front - is that it's not really to say whether it wants to pay homage to Star Trek or make fun of it. A bit of both, I suppose. Hidden in what would be an unusually stupid and cheesy plot is a group of splendidly talented actors, completely out of place - and possibly therefore doing their characters perfect. Who would ever imagine Sigourney Weaver as the extremely blond crew member with extremely tight fitting suit showing her, well, very womanly forms - whoes only job on the ship is to repeat what the computer sais? The last detail was one I found priceless.
Another fine detail is the absolute irony in the extremely low-budget look of the equipment the main characters have and the aliens in their human forms - especially their ridiculous suites - and then the absolutely breath taking special effects used on the aliens when they are in outer space.
Against all odds, this movie just WORKS! If I should compare it to anything, it would be The Fifth Element, but unlike the former, this movie never really got the attention at the box office it desserved. Which is not to say that this movie is less good than the former! Don't miss it.
Movie Review: Beam me up Scotty!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even if you're not a Star Trek fan, you'll love this hilarious film starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman as washed up actors from the long-cancelled sci fi TV show "Galaxy Quest".The premise provides for some really amusing gags as the film pokes fun at sci fi cliché's and trekkie obsession. And Tim Allen, whose character is reminiscent of Buzz Lightyear, is great with a good script to work with after being in countless rubbish movies (Does anyone remember The Santa Clause?). And Sigourney Weaver is suitably feisty as the ...female on board.
But the really great standout performance is Enrico Colantoni, as one of the clueless aliens who thinks the team's TV show is real documentary footage of the group's adventures in space. The all of them get zapped up into outer space and uproarious mayhem ensues.
It's just such fun, and with a great ensemble cast, Galaxy Quest is an outstanding comedy that stands to repeat viewings in order to uncover all the subtle gags and jokes. Effects maestro Stan Winston's alien creations are fantastic and David Newman's score adds a heroic feel to the film. The DVD is great too, with excellent sound, picture and good extras. Top-notch entertainment.
Movie Review: Funny as all ...
Summary: 5 Stars
To me, this is one of the best comedies ever made, especially if you laugh at the fanaticism that Star Trek fans have. This is both and homage to Trekkies and a joke made at them. The cast is perfect and the acting is top notch by everyone, especially Sigourney Weaver as an aging sex bomb from the show with a hilarious job on the show. However, the best character is Guy, or Cremember 6, who died on show in Episode 82. He's damn funny when scary situations come up and some of his lines just make you laugh out loud. The story is quite good for this type of fish-out-of water film, and the cast plays it well.The CGI effects used in the film are quite good, but they never overshadow the actors or the story. Most of the dialogue is right on track and the supporting cast is very funny, especially the aliens who model themselves after the humans. They're incredibly funny to watch as they try to walk, talk, and act like humans.
If you like comedy with a satirical background, this film is definitely for you. It's funny, smart, and quite touching at points, and you'll want to get every single one of your Trekkie friends to watch it with you so they can see how big of idiots they look at times.
Movie Review: One fo the bst Stsar Trek (tm) spoofs ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Every trekkie has at one point believed that the Star Trek universe was real, (trekkers know better, and they move out of their mother's basements.) Picture the crew of a SF TV series, sick to death of conventions and the unwashed masses that adore them. Okay, the captian loves them but gets his kick in the pants... Now what would happen if the transmissions of the show were taken seriously by aliens? If they were in trouble and needed help... who would they turn to? Yes! They come to Earth and enlist the help of the less-than-sober captian who thinks it is some sort of amateur "shoot", but he descovers the truth on the return to Earth. The real fun begins when the aliens return because the badguy isn't defeated - just ticked off... One of my favorite films ever, if you were ever into sci-fi or think that scf-fi fans are head cases, it will probably entertain you. The fact that actors try to operate a fully-functional starship based on the one from the TV seris is a real hoot! Simply a 'must see' - hands down! Get a big bag of popcorn, kick back and be prepaired to laugh! (...and maybe cry - there are a few heart-wrenching moments, but they are necessary to the plot.)Movie Review: Great Parody and Tim A. to boot!
Summary: 5 Stars
Firstly - if you are a Trekker and you haven't seen it get it, don't hire it get because you'll be watching this one over and over. As a long standing Trekker (no conferences but every ep. of every show on tape) there are lots of gags and humor that will hit home and not offend.Secondly - if you're not a Trekker but you are a Tim Allen fan then get it. Not only is the humor classic and timeless you'll be actually impressed with Tim consistent character and the quality of the actual storyline. Yes it has a storyline - and for a parody of many different Sci-Fi series the story line is internally consistent and actually pretty good.
As for the rest of the cast Sigourney Weaver gets to play a completely different SciFi role as a blonde "something" I'm not exactly sure what her role was but she was great in it. Alan Rickman does a great wounded (mentally) actor in his twilight, Daryl Mitchell (ex. Veronica's Closet) get to show he can do something else and host of other people get to be some very funny aliens.
By the way, you will need to watch it at least twice so that you can get all the lines you missed the first time around.