| Galaxy Quest | 
 enlarge | Actors: Patrick Breen, Jeffrey Howard, Kevin Mcdonald, Alan Rickman, Sam Rockwell
Studio: Dreamworks Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  479 reviews
Sales Rank: 1410
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 102
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 667068601725
ISBN: 0783242743
UPC: 667068601725
EAN: 9780783242743
ASIN: B00003CXDV
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: May 2, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: No marks on DVD, case like new.
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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 The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the "historical documents" of the Galaxy Quest TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of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 grace. --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
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 Quest No More August 15, 2008
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
One of those stupid silly movies that just gives you some laughs at it's corniness. One of my favorites
Classic Cheese August 10, 2008
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
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 Quest June 22, 2008
The item was advertised to have some scratches on it but it's appearance was perfect and I enjoy each performance.
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