Galaxy Quest
starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell
directed by: Dean Parisot
directed by: Dean Parisot
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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 9780783242743
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0783242743
Label: Dreamworks Video
Manufacturer: Dreamworks Video
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Dreamworks Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 02, 2000
Running Time: 102 minutes
Sales Rank: 1212
Studio: Dreamworks Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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For four years the courageous crews of the nsea protector set off on thrilling and oftern dangerous missions in space and then their series was canceled. Now twenty years later aliens in jeopardy have mistaken the galaxy quest television transmission for historical documents and beamed up the crew of has beens. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 12/26/2005 Starring: Tim Allen Alan Rickman Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Dean Parisot
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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 The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the 'historical documents' of the Galaxy Quest TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of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
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- A priceless spoofThis is my invitation for all Trekkies to get dual citizenship as a Questarian. I don't want to spoil ... Read More
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- Perhaps the best sci-fi comedy of all timeIf an Oscar was awarded for ensemble acting, this movie would have won hands down. Every member of the ... Read More
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- Well Produced PackageI deeply enjoyed the movie and it's great cast. The movie arrived quickly and in great shape, no scratches ... Read More
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- Much more fun than Star TrekI thought this movie would be cheap & cheesy, but it's well made and a lot of fun to watch, even though ... Read More
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- Galaxy QuestMildy funny movie. Very funny in a couple places. Enrico Colantoni was a hoot, but I'd rent this before I ... Read More
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