Amazon.com essential video 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 The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the "historical documents" of the Galaxy Quest TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of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 grāce. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description The alumni cast of a cult space TV show have to live out their roles when an alien race needs their help. Genre: Feature Film-Comedy Rating: PG Release Date: 26-DEC-2005 Media Type: DVD
Quest No MoreAugust 15, 2008 Becky Carol Cunningham(San Francisco, CA United States) Schtinky "Schtinky" having explained the plot very well I will only add I just watched my copy the other night again for probably the fifth time, and expect I'll watch it a bunch more times. I think being a fan of Star Trek or not isn't really too important as basically "Galaxy Quest" is about a cast of actors who share a history (having worked together in a discontinued long-running television series), have been resting on their laurels and finding it tedious and one another irritating, and are hoping for another t.v. gig. When they find themselves zapped into their old show, but for real and facing honest-to-goodness aliens, their ensemble acting skills kick in. Many important life lessons, sweet and bittersweet, are shared using uproarous humor and sensitivity. The acting is outstanding all around -- everyone shines. I can't recommend it enough!
Silly but fun!August 15, 2008 T. Crawford One of those stupid silly movies that just gives you some laughs at it's corniness. One of my favorites
Classic CheeseAugust 10, 2008 nodice(Manchester, Ga United States) From concept to execution, this film is a knock out comedy. You don't have to be a space geek to enjoy this one. Plus, Sigourney Weaver looks great as a blond. Galaxy quest works because of the casting. This movie could have gone either way, but I think it's the cast that makes this work. Highly recommended.
Pure fun!July 24, 2008 Monkey This movie is truly brilliant. As a life long Star Trek fan and attendee of sci-fi conventions, the reason this movie is so brilliant is because it's TRUE. From the weary actors having to bear the curse of Eternal Type Casting, the goofiness of devoted fans, the chore or listening to the same fan boy stories and the obnoxious male lead, I never stopped laughing. Alan Rickman is perfect in his role as the frustrated serious actor reduced to wearing an alien head. The casting of the ultimate Sci Fi female icon, Sigourney Weaver, is priceless. She really embraces her inner bimbo and has fun. Tim Allen as a Shatner-esque is a win!
Galaxy QuestJune 22, 2008 Harold L. Plummer, Sr.(Las Vegas, Nevada) The item was advertised to have some scratches on it but it's appearance was perfect and I enjoy each performance.
