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Galaxy Quest [2000]
from Dreamworks Home Entertainment
starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell
directed by Dean Parisot

Features:

• Anamorphic
• Dubbed
• PAL
• Widescreen

Editorial Review:

You don't have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy Galaxy Quest, but it certainly helps. A knowingly affectionate tribute to Trek and any other science fiction TV series of the 1960s and beyond, this crowd-pleasing comedy offers in-jokes at warp speed, hitting the bull's-eye for anyone who knows that: (1) the starship captain always removes his shirt to display his manly physique; (2) any crew member not in the regular cast is dead meat; and (3) the heroes always stop the doomsday clock with one second to spare. So it is with Commander Taggart (Tim Allen) and the stalwart crew of the NSEA Protector, whose intergalactic exploits on TV have now been reduced to a dreary cycle of fan conventions and promotional appearances. That's when the Thermians arrive, begging to be saved from Sarris, the reptilian villain who threatens to destroy their home planet.

Can actors rise to the challenge and play their roles for real? The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the "historical documents" of the Galaxy Quest TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of some Galaxy geeks on planet Earth. And while Galaxy Quest serves up great special effects and impressive Stan Winston creatures, director Dean Parisot (Home Fries) is never condescending, lending warm acceptance to this gentle send-up of sci-fi TV and the phenomenon of fandom. Best of all is the splendid cast, including Sigourney Weaver as buxom blonde Gwen DeMarco; Alan Rickman as frustrated thespian Alexander Dane; Tony Shalhoub as dimwit Fred Kwan; Daryl Mitchell as former child-star Tommy Webber; and Enrico Colantoni as Thermian leader Mathesar, whose sing-song voice is a comedic coup de grâce. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Simply Hilarious
  I've watched this film at least 10 times. It's simply hilarious. It's not actually taking the mickey out of Star Trek, rather a tribute to the actors who play in Star Trek. One of the funniest and definitely the most underrated comedy films out there. You need to watch this film a few times to catch all the jokes so it's a perfect DVD purchase. There are so many classic moments such as the captain getting his shirt ripped Captain Kirk style and the Klingon types in the toilet at the Trekkie conference.

• Hilariuos, a masterpiece!
  Loads of fun for the entire family. Outstanding comedy minute by minute. It will certainly find a well deserved top place on history. This movie became a hidden pearl by not having Oscar Nominations for whatever bureaucratic reason. Not to be missed!

• Galaxy Zest
  Won't waffle on, just to say FANTASTIC film. This & Mars Attacks plus a handful of other sci-fi films are among my faves. This is in top 5 because of the clever twist. Makes u think the ole "life is a stage & we're all actors" line. Even my non-scifi pals LOVED this, Coneheads & handful of others. Did i say i wouldnt waffle? lol

• A gloriously funny sci-fi comedy
  'Galaxy Quest' is much better than it might be expected to be. Although it's a mischievous take on the reputation and backstage rivalries of the original series of 'Star Trek', it's also an exciting space opera in its own right, with plenty of high-energy beam-zapping, lobster-headed aliens and CGI flash to be going on with.
  The jaded cast of a long-cancelled television sci-fi show are mistaken by genuine aliens for their own characters, because the aliens, called Thermians, have no concept of 'acting'... more info

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