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Summary: "Uh, good movie, guys -- y'know, F.Y.I."
Review: Much, much better than I expected. Interesting, funny and almost believable film about washed-up actors of a long-cancelled, kitschy space opera being pressed back into service to save real aliens. The actors are forced to play the roles of their lives and seek help from their most rabid fans to save the day.I don't need to go much more into the plot since it's been covered very well by other reviewers. Some really good laugh-out-loud scenes from Alexander Dane (Alan Rickman), a Shakespearean-trained actor whose career has been relegated to a single catch phrase from the "Galaxy Quest" show("By Grapthar's Hammer...") and Fred Khan (Tony Shaloub), the dimbulb actor/"engineer" who falls for one of the kindly aliens. The film pokes gentle fun at (and homage to) sci-fi conventions and their fans, especially those of the original Star Trek series. Very little to offend anyone, except for the occasional strong language and suggested sexual situation (and even THAT is funny!) In a way, this might have been an interesting vehicle for the original Star Trek series members to tackle although DeForest Kelley ("Dr. McCoy") recently passed. But perhaps that would have damaged the the thing that keeps those conventions packed -- the belief somewhere in the back of our minds that these adventures are real.
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Summary: Funny Movie, especially if you're a Star Trek Fan
Review: When the previews for this movie came out, I wasn't interested. It looked like it was going to be a dumb spoof of Star Trek. Luckily, I decided to see it anyway, because it is an excellent comedy. I believe Star Trek fans will get the most enjoyment out of it (particularly fans of the Original Star Trek). Some of my friends who don't watch Star Trek felt it was too slow and didn't get many of the jokes. The video quality on this DVD is stunning. Dreamworks is quickly becoming one of the better studios in terms of DVD quality. I could not see any real flaws in this transfer. The sound quality is good as well. Unfortunately I picked up the Dolby Digital release instead of the DTS release. If you have the equiptment, pick up the DTS release. There are a few extras on the disk, including some interesting deleted scenes and a making-of documentary. The Thermian audio track is funny...for about 10 minutes. I couldn't watch the whole movie with all that screeching. I only wish the cast and/or director had done a commentary on this film. I would have appreciated their incites into the comedy/spoof genre. Bottom Line - If you are a fan of comedy and Star Trek, you MUST watch this movie. Not only is the plot good, but the DVD is top notch as well.
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Summary: Galaxy Quest.....treking.
Review: Borrowing many snipets from classic 60's+ sci-fi series and flicks Galaxy Quest is a comedy for all treky fans and alike. Starring Home Improvements Tim Allen as Commander Taggart, and Alien's Sigorney Weaver as Gwen DeMarco, as the actors who have been called apon by aliens to be saved by their heros (above mentioned) unaware of their heroic exploits are no more real than Weavers hair colour. If you're looking for a good laugh, this is where you look no further, its a fun movie. Picture and Audio quality on this DVD were equally enjoyable with both doing justice to the format. This DVD also contains a hidden feature worth looking out for, visit ... for the details.
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Summary: Rare Hollywood Comedy -- It's Clever and Fun!
Review: This is a welcome change of pace from the stream of really insipid, gross-out, and scatalogical comedy movies that Hollywood stamps out like so many cookies these days. "Galaxy Quest" not only gives us an inspired parody of Star Trek and other SF series, but it manages to create a story that, in many cases, will surpass those found in the very SF series that it seeks to poke fun at. The last time I saw this so effectively done was in "Little Shop of Horrors," where an opening "Broadway song" sequence not only lampooned those kinds of productions, but had impressive production values in its own right (gosh, maybe there's a term for this sort of thing, but I'm at a loss here). "Galaxy Quest" is a big hit because it will appeal to: 1) those who have a fondness for "Star Trek" and similar SF shows. 2) those who have wondered about the seemingly obsessive devotion to such shows 3) those who may not be all too familiar with such SF series, but nevertheless would enjoy a well-developed script, suspenseful action, and even a few subtle moral lessons (note how Commander Taggart, at the end, invites his fellow crew to "share the stage" with him, and how some lessons on leadership slyly sneak into the story). This is also a movie that an entire family can enjoy, with humor working on different levels so that even very young kids can find something to laugh about. There are various inside jokes, that those who are even minimally familiar with past SF television and movies will find amusing (listen for Sigourney Weaver's comment alluding to her "Aliens" roles). So all in all, an extremely likeable movie that has enough clever humor that it does not readily wear thin. Probably worth a video purchase if you've ever had any affection of a SF series or movie dealing with outer space. "Never give up..." Hollywood sometimes finds a way to hit all the right buttons (even blue ones)!
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Summary: Heroes that kids can look up to
Review: A group of dysfunctional personalities must learn to become more than a team. Each person must learn trough trials and tribulations to overcome his or her shortcomings; this requires each to rely on the unique abilities of others to survive. They must realize the dangers in lies and deceit; then they must repent. There is death and destruction. This is a rare instance where revenge is a motive for a good outcome. They could not have picked a better cast. I have the feeling that they were playing themselves. And the chemistry that usually is between one or two people was between them all. Tim Allen plays the Commander that, while relieving himself, comes to the realization that the other actors consider him a joke. When he gets second chances visa-vie the intrusion of an alien war, he invites the other actors to join him on the "Galaxy Quest". After you get over the initial shock of Sigourney Weaver's appearance, she makes you feel that she is Gwen DeMarco. She take the job that life has handed her and turns it in to a positive. Move over Gene Roddenberry. I Cant wait for the series.
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Summary: Great Movie - a Keeper!
Review: I rented this movie on DVD, and now I have to buy it. My wife and I tend to only get movies on DVD that we know we will watch many times, and for me, this is one of them. Best scene? I busted a gut over the Thermian reaction when Tim Allen tapped one of them in the stomach to make a point about getting a limo.
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Summary: SURPRISINGLY AND REFRESHINGLY FUNNY!
Review: this movie was very unexpectedly funny. has a lot of comedic moments that will make u laugh out loud. alan rickman in particular is very good. good ensemble cast and a snappy script make this movie into a comic firecracker!
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Summary: Aliens. Aliens!
Review: This was a terrific movie....it and "Mystery Men" were my two favorite recent movies. I can't help laughing at everything. Even my brother-in-law, who hates this movie, laughed long and hard when Fred (terrific Tony Shalhoub) fell for the alien girl. (He went like this: hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha) Anyhow, my point is that I love this movie and most people do...even my mother loves this movie. I most of all love Sam Rockwell and Tony Shalhoub and he (Tony) has a lot to do with aliens in his movies... have you noticed that?
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Summary: Manages to both lampoon and enjoy the Trekker fantasy
Review: GalaxyQuest managed to both make fun of and fully participate in the bizarre hubbub around all science fiction, and Star Trek in particular. The fact that it can mock without being mean makes it a particularly nicely balanced movie. Very funny performances by all concerned, though Sigourney Weaver got less character development than the two leading men. Maybe that's just part of the homage to traditionally sexist s/f. Alan Rickman and Tim Allen both do very well, and I may even forgive Tim for the horrendously unfunny Home Improvement. :)
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Summary: For heaven's sake don't take it so seriously!
Review: If you have ever been forced to sit and watch even one episode of Star Trek or the like, you can appreciate this movie! It's funny because it is making fun of real people who get obsessed with this sort of thing! Too many viewers watch it with the wrong intentions. Don't take it so seriously and you will surely enjoy this fine flick!
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