Galaxy Quest

I must admit I was initially really wary of this movie. From what I saw on the Pay Per View Trailers, I envisioned basically what it's been made out to be, and that was some sort of childrens' screwy Disney-esque space adventure Harsh enough? Don't worry, I turned out to be 100% wrong-o! In fact, as a loyal Trekkie, I had such a blast watching this movie. The inside jokes and references to unnecessary plot complications that have been duplicated down to the last detail on the real-life NSEA Protector scream Star Trek, but it's been so lovingly parodied that no Trek fan could possibly be offended. A total classic, much much funnier than it's given credit for being. I especially enjoyed the pre-teen fans who had the entire ship schematics on their PC at the age when most people are still playing with Power Rangers figures and Barbies, which is an all-too real phenomenon in the Trek fan community. The acting is top-notch, (Tim Allen plays the scene-stealing hack down to the last detail, Sigourney Weaver is hilarious as the token female on the ship, Alan Rickman adds wonderful conflict as a furious Shakespearian actor who is convinced his role on the show ruined his career) the special effects are just fabulous, and the few poignant moments are done so well that it's damn near tear-jerking. Do yourself a favor and buy this movie. Don't even rent it first, just buy it!

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I love this movie, super funny. Tim Allen & alot of great actors. I will watch this over & over again.

I wasn't going to comment on the movie until I read some of the complaints that it wasn't "Airplane" or "Naked Gun." God forbid a movie should stake a claim of its own rather than following set routine. And, by the way, the Airplane/Naked Gun space story has already been done; and we all know how memorable "Spaceballs" wasn't. My wife and I delayed seeing this movie because we thought it might be okay, but nothing to rush out and see. WRONG. This is the best space movie I've ever seen, especially compared to a piece of drek like "Phantom Menace." A space movie where you actually grow to care about the characters and really get wrapped up in the story? Say it ain't so! The film has much in common with "Waiting for Guffman." In both movies, the writer clearly sees the faults and foibles of all its characters, but loves them anyway. This film was the best time I've had in a movie in quite a while.

This was a hilarious spoof of Star Trek and other sci fi shows-Star Trek especially. The cast of a long-canceled TV show is at a convention, led by its egotistical star, when an alien race, who believes its escapades to be real, arrives, beams them up, and enlists them to help them ward them off. Basically imagine the Star Trek characters in a comic episode of The Twilight Zone with some cute aliens thrown in. The movie was perfectly cast. I loved every minute of this movie, especially Tim Allen's scenes. If you want some escapism-this movie is for you! It is the perfect combination of science fiction, comedy, and action. *** out of ****

Galaxy Quest succeeds on all counts. It parodies Star Trek and its fans known as Trekkies. The more you understand these phenomena, the more enjoyable the film will be. It's a light-hearted, almost sweet send-up of Star Trek that hits all the right notes, especially the casting and the acting. They're spot on. I recommend this highly when in the mood for something light.

If you want to strain your brain, think how you would improve the casting of Galaxy Quest. Bet you can't. Flawless. The best take off film since Airplane!, and better than Airplane! The film perfectly balances the sci fi and comedy portions of the film, and manages to hit the StarTrek homage points exactly (the Captain losing his shirt...).

Star Wars had "Spaceballs", but if you're looking to have some fun at the expense of that other major space-faring franchise, then "Galaxy Quest" fills the role very nicely. It's a big (but affectionate) jab at all things Star Trek, from the scene-stealing star and bickering cast to the relative silliness of all of it (fandom included). That, in and of itself, is a great hook, but what ultimately makes this clock tick is its cast, And that chain has no weak link. Each and everyone of them is pitch-perfect for their roles, and they all get their moment(s) in the sun (even Justin Long in a thankless role). It's a story that requires your immediate involvement (sure, examine it too closely, it'll start to look like Swiss cheese), but don't let that repel you. The whole thing just works. To this day, I find this movie hilarious. It just puts a huge smile on my face. 8/10

I had no idea this movie existed until I stumbled across it one day in the store. When I first saw it I thought it would a goofy Parady. I was shocked to find a movie I enjoyed. The cast was amazing! The perfect mixture making it funny with some heart. There are sooo many familiar faces in the movie that makes you want to see it just for that fact. The storyline was unique giving you an entertaining ride of a film. It might not win oscers but it's defiantly entertaining and fun for the entire family to enjoy.

Although I remembered this movie fondly since I saw it when it first came out, I never saw it again til 2021. The great thing is that it has held up wonderfully. Loved the characters, the humor, the story and the ribbing of all things sci fi. I will not wait 20 years to see it again!