Rating: Summary: A grand Tradition Review: I'm not sure if it's me or not but it seems to me on the eve of the release of "Evolution" that there seems to be a resurrgence of sci-fi comedys in the vein of "Ghostbusters", I.E. "Men In Black" and the reviewed movie here "Galaxy Quest". I had missed the theatrical release of "Galaxy Quest" with little interest in the movie. However I am a fan of the genre and when it came out on DVD in early May of 2000 I decided I would give it a chance and was pleasently surprised. Shows Like Star Trek and it's numerous offsprings have created a wealth of pop culture arguably as much if not more than "Star Wars" and Galaxy Quest takes these items and runs with them. The actors themselves as washed up have beens squelching off of a show which not only was cancelled 20 odd years ago but whose mainstream popularity long but died. Its rather depressing. However more than lively as the movie picks up with a plotline that would make any Star Trek Hack writer proud as the actors are confused for their characters by aliens who the actors mistake for fanatical fans. I make it a bit more confusing than it actually is. The characters are more than fleshed out in the beginning of the movie and are very likeable. The only problem I have with this movie is that some of the jokes are a bit to much of an in joke...take for istance the "red shirt", which any Star Trek fan can tell you is a character without a last name who is expendable and who usually dies within the first few minutes of the show. I found that bit hilarious however wondering if other family audiences , which this film is geared for, would understand it. However with that being said I do belive the film acomplishes it's goals and hopefully more films like it will follow.
Rating: Summary: Better than Star Trek Review: This movie is about a show which was aired in the beginning f the 80's, but was taken off the air due to low viewer ratings. Now the actors from the show travels from sci-fi convention to sci-fi convention. But one day real aliens need their help to save their world. They think the tv-show is an actually documentary of what they have done and not just entertainment for us earthlings. Whenever i watch STAR TREK TNG, i always get annoyed because the aliens talk oerfect english, and they act like human beings (but look a little bit different). Here we get an explanation on why the aliens look like humans, and they're language isn't even close to perfect. This is tip-top entertainment and i totally reccomend it! Not to Star Trek fans though, they'll be offended...
Rating: Summary: Great Scifi parody, fun for the whole family Review: This movie is alot of fun and the whole family should enjoy it, but the adults will probably find it funnier than the kids will. Parents will especially appreciate the theme of the obsessed teenager who never goes outside and devotes his entire life to his favorite TV show, as well as the parody of the classic Star Trek series. Many of the comic sequences are more adult-oriented, but kids will also appreciate it. Another aspect of the film that classic Trek fans will appreciate is the reference to Crewman #xx, the extra-cast crew member who died in every episode of the series. A fun family comedy with the parents in mind!
Rating: Summary: Funny but not a classic Review: This film is a funny film in it`s own right, but to a long term sci fi fan who has avoided the depths of nerdyness by keeping away from the treky conference circuit. this hits the target. If you speak Klingon this movie is very definitely for you. ( or maybe about you ? )The only thing wrong is that it isn`t a DVD you are going to watch over & over again, it hasn`t got much repeat appeal and the extra feature of a sound track in Thermian, sounds an amusing idea , but in truth is excruciatingly irritating.
Rating: Summary: Quest for good DvD's, This is ONE! Review: Tim Allen is an absolutly great actor. This film is so good, he deserved an oscar! The features aren't limited. The deleted scenes tell you aload of info on the film. It is really engoyable and worth alot, that's how good it is funny and worth watching again and again! 5 out of 5 is putting it mildly: 10 out of 5 is more like it. My complements to the chef!
Rating: Summary: Crusher dialog altered Review: As in the cable release, one word of Sigourney Weaver's dialog is dubbed (as they are about to enter the crushers). The original expletive would have been much funnier, but sadly, they wimped out. Otherwise it would have rated 5 stars!
Rating: Summary: just as good the second time Review: I saw this in the theater and enjoyed it immensely, finding it to be a sweet, light hearted comedy, as much a tribute to Trek fandom as a satirical version of it. I just watched the DVD last night and found myself laughing out loud repeatedly- it was even funnir than I remembered it being. Is it funnier if you know Star Trek? Sure, but so much of the humor is derived from the fish-out-of-water set-up that you will be laughing even if you have never heard of William Shatner or seen anyone ever give a Vulcan greeting. Don't deny yourself the joy of seeing this film beause of some dislike for (Tim Allen, Star Trek, Sci-Fi, Silly Comedies). Watch especially for Tony Shaloub, whose constant laxidasical understatement made me laugh every time he opened his mouth to speak a line. Tony is the true gem of this movie.
Rating: Summary: Hilariously funny Review: Hilariously funny, Galaxy Quest boldly takes you on a spoof of the classic Star Trek TV series. An evenly distributed team effort by the talented cast will make your sides ache. Should appeal to kids of all ages.
Rating: Summary: So much fun to watch! Correction!! Review: I can't believe I called Tony Shalhoub "Tony Maloob." I have a friend named this who's also a talented actor. Sorry. Freudian slip. I hope I spelled Freudian right.
Rating: Summary: So much fun to watch! Review: As a closet purist 60's Trekkie - I rolled my eyes when I "had" to watch this movie on a long plane trip home. I giggled all the way through it and it made the flight go a lot faster! There are so many things you miss if you just watch it once, kind of like a Mel Brooks movie. So I had to buy it. I just saw it again yesterday and chuckled some more. There is one fellow in the "Galaxy Quest" cast - Guy something (he doesn't have a role important enough to rate a last name) who just KNOWS he's expendable and will be the first to die. Sigourney Weaver has the funniest line in the movie: "Oh my God! Let's get out of here before they kill Guy!" This is a funny and sweet movie. Alan Rickman (my favorite actor - wait'll you see him!) steals every scene he's in. But Tim Allen, Ms. Weaver, Tony Maloob and the rest of the cast are just as excellent. The "good" aliens you pretty much want to cuddle. I love this movie.
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