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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Dreamworks Video
Salesrank: 1814
Released: May 12, 2009 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/12/2009 Run time: 101 minutes Rating: Pg
Description of Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition):
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 The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the "historical documents" of the Galaxy Quest TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of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
Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition) Reviews:
"I've got one dumb job to do on this show, and I'm doing it"! 
2009-10-04 - I thought Galaxy Quest was funny, smart and beautifully acted the first time I saw it, and it holds up after repeated viewings. The writing is first-class, essential for any good film. But the talented cast - Alan Rickman, Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell and surprise standout, Enrico Colantoni as the lead Thermian - wring every laugh and, yes, every poignant moment out of the script and its unlikely situations. All Star Trek fans should love it for its knowing and affectionate spoof of the shows and sci-fi conventions. But lovers of good writing, fine acting and comedy in general should enjoy this movie too.
The extras are a treat, lots of interviews revealing interesting tidbits, like the way Enrico Colantoni developed the Thermian way of speaking and moving which was then taken up by the other actors playing the aliens. It was funny to learn too that Sigourney Weaver had to fight to get her part because the filmmakers didn't want anyone who had actually done sci-fi! As she says, who better to spoof the genre than someone who's been there and done that? (She's the one whose character has "one dumb job" to do in the TV show the Thermians think is a documentary).
This film, and particularly the deluxe edition DVD, are highly recommended for a good time.
This movie is a classic. You need it in your library! 
2009-09-14 - Awesome movie. You should have this movie in your "historical documents" library for the all the generations to come.
Galaxy Quest
2009-09-07 - I was very impressed with this retailer. I complained about the DVD not working and found out, that in fact, it was my DVD player that was the problem. I contacted the retailer and told them not to send the replacement DVD since it was not there fault. They were generous enough to allow me to keep the extra copy at no cost. I gave it to my brother-in-law for his birthday.
Very nice services
Outstanding, uplifting, sci-fi fun
2009-09-03 - This movie should be considered a "classic". I greatly enjoyed it and was surprised to learn it was 10 years old. One of the major themes that resonated with me was the idea that people won't know their true capabilities until they are thrown into a situation where they need to rise to the challenge. Another important point that came across in the movie is that everyone needs to work together to succeed, and that there is nothing wrong with asking for help. This is a movie that is fun and makes you feel good. In the age of dark and pessimistic movies, Galaxy Quest is rare gem.
A Must Have!
2009-08-23 - Galaxy Quest is a must have for those who love Sci-Fi, especially shows like "Star Trek." I was thrilled when I realized I could buy it on DVD. I have the old VHS tape version somewhere.
This follows the story of a cast of an old Sci-Fi (very "Star Trek"-ish) show that are still going to conventions. There's a race of aliens who watch the show and think that it's real. They imploy the help of the cast of the show, having built everything about their culture around it, in order to save their race.
The cast has to come together, putting aside all differences, and try to tackle the situation at hand. They also end up with a better understanding of what had come between their relationships over the last so many decades and also how to better respect their fanbase.
