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Galaxy Quest, 1999

Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver

Directed by: Dean Parisot

Written by: Robert Gordon

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 102 min

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating:7.2

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The mood of Galaxy Quest is witty, humorous, and offbeat. The plot centers around benign aliens, mistaken identities, and a race against time. It is a comedy, sci-fi, and adventure movie. In approach, Galaxy Quest is fantastical. It takes place, at least partly, on a distant planet. It happens in the 1990s. Galaxy Quest is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that it includes mild violent content.

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GALAXY QUEST is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the influence science fiction shows such as STAR TREK have had on their audience. The cast members of the cult sci-fi television series GALAXY QUEST now earn their livings appearing at conventions and grand openings, led by their bombastic captain Jason Nesmith, played by Tim Allen. When an alien race--the Thermians--arrives on earth, it appears that they have mistakenly appropriated the show's culture as their own, thinking the series was actual fact. Desperate for help in battling the evil General Sarris, they bring the actors with them into space to save their planet. A surprisingly smart and funny send-up of the science-fiction culture and the influence television has on the world at large, GALAXY QUEST is a comedy that even nongenre fans can enjoy, with terrific turns by Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Sam Rockwell, and Tony Shalhoub.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	25 December 1999
Runtime:	102 min

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Tim Allen

as Jason Nesmith

Sigourney Weaver

as Gwen DeMarco

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Aliens who look like blue demon children in Galaxy Quest (1999)

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Director Dean Parisot and Tim Allen on the set of Galaxy Quest (1999)

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San Francisco Chronicle

More than one joke or one idea. It's a thoroughly satisfying comedy --and a respectable space adventure, as well. Full Review

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by: Mick LaSalle

Variety

One of the holiday movie season's more pleasant surprises. A mischievously clever and slickly commercial sci-fi comedy. Full Review

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by: Joe Leydon

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10.January.2011
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by: Netflowers
Netflowers rated this movie0/10

This movie is one of Tim Allen's finest work. The movie starts of a bit slow and it is a no-brainer but one's mind doesn't have to be on the edge all the time. In my opinion the target audience is adults but children will surely enjoy this film as well. It tells the tale of a group of actors that play in a TV-series (a star trek-clone) They find themselves a bit stuck with each other and friction starts to surface. But then they get involved in an adventure that really changes them. Standard story I guess but it's a comedy and as a comedy it is one of the best I've seen. The finds in the film are brilliant and when the movie really takes off you WILL crack-up. It is a parody on star trek and alike (not to be confused with star wars) I especially enjoyed the technical chief who seems to lack the ability to be amassed (group hug is one of the things I will never get off my retinal) The beginning of the movie is rather slow but when the film takes off the laughs follow at a rapid pace. One of my favorite scenes involves scraping aside a space-port. this might seem a bit fuzzy but when you see the movie I'm sure that you will immediately recognize it. The embarrassment that stretches out forever makes your skin crawl and makes you want to get up and scream profanities to the driver in charge. Although parodies generally seem to disappoint me this movie surprises me. Even the scenes in which it is obvious what is going to happen, you will be unable to be bored due to the comedy that drips of Tim Allen's face. The acting is very good although I have to say that I find it hard to judge acting performances in comedies. But I wasn't bored or annoyed at any time in the movie so I guess the acting must be rather good. All in all this movie is a must see if you just want to have a laugh because it is well thought out and just plain fun & funny. I give this movie 5 *****STARS.

10.January.2011
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by: Netflowers

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As a sci-fi fan, I don't know how I missed hearing about this when it was in the theaters. What a terrific, loving, satire of the "Trekkie Condition" (and I say that as a member!) Someone knew this material so well that no homework had to be done -... Read and rate it

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by: Regtrash
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