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Galaxy Quest [DVD] [2000]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 0678149091397
Label : Dreamworks Home Entertainment
Manufacturer : Dreamworks Home Entertainment
Publisher : Dreamworks Home Entertainment
Release date : 2001-03-26
Title : Galaxy Quest [DVD] [2000]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Parental Guidance
Format : Array
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 2000-04-28
Region code : 2
Running time : 97
Studio : Dreamworks Home Entertainment
Theatrical releaseDate : 1999-12-25
Number of discs : 1

Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
You don't have to be a IStar Trek/I fan to enjoy IGalaxy Quest/I, but it certainly helps. A knowingly affectionate tribute to ITrek/I 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.pCan actors rise to the challenge and play their roles for real? The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the "historical documents" of the IGalaxy Quest/I TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of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 IGalaxy Quest/I 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. --IJeff Shannon, Amazon.com/I

Customer reviews

review by: Jacki date: 2009-02-11 rating:

Very funny indeed!
Great film, loads of stars who must have had enormous fun making this movie. Brilliant value, it came very quickly all sealed up and packaged well.

review by: The Voice in the Wilderness date: 2009-01-29 rating:

The Whole is Far Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
For years, I was hesitant to even watch this film. After all, on paper it appeared to be little more than 'The Three Amigos in Space.' br / br /"Out of work actors, forced to rest upon their laurels are hired for what they think is a live re-enactment of their onscreen performance, only to discover that they've actually been placed in mortal danger." br / br /However, thanks largely to the spectacular performances of Alan Rickman, Tony Shaloub and 'The Guy in the Red Shirt,' it is so much more than this. And I'd even go so far as to recommend this film to anyone who truly despises sci-fi. br / br /Yes, it is definitely 'Light' entertainment without any grand vision or depth. But it also has some spectacular comedy which left me struggling to breathe. br / br /"Listen! I have ONE job on this ship! It's stupid! But I'm gonna' do it!" br / br /It's difficult for me to go any further without analysing the 'Spoofs' in detail. But I'd defy anyone not to laugh out loud, even if they've never seen a single episode of 'Star Trek.' br /

review by: date: 2008-12-18 rating:

In space no-one can hear you laugh
Watch out, Mr. Spock, there's Termites on the starboard bow! That's right, the Termites need the crew of the Star Cruiser `Protector' to help fight the evil Sarris and his lizard.... things. So the dysfunctional has-been cast of earthly TV series `Galaxy Quest', plus the surplus crew member who's always the one to get killed, is sucked into space by a race of octopods who have built the real thing for them to fly. Alan Rickman out-spocks Spock beautifully, delivering ace one-liners in his perpetual fratch with skipper Tim Allen - "Are you enjoying your Kep-mok blood ticks, Dr. Lazarus?" - "Mmm, just like mother used to make." By Grabthar's hammer (!), it's just enormous fun.

review by: mordechai_ipa date: 2008-10-28 rating:

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.

review by: date: 2008-07-28 rating:

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!

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