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| Galaxy Quest | 
 enlarge | Director: Dean Parisot
Actors: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell
Studio: Dreamworks Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (487 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1522
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 102 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
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: MCAD86017D
ISBN: 0783242743
UPC: 667068601725
EAN: 9780783242743
ASIN: B00003CXDV
Release Date: May 2, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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Product Description
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 Now twenty years later aliens in jeopardy have mistaken the galaxy quest television transmission for historical documents and beamed up the crew of has beens.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 The Thermians are counting on it, having studied the "historical documents" of the Galaxy Quest TV show, and their hero worship (not to mention their taste for Monte Cristo sandwiches) is ultimately proven worthy, with the help of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 grace. --Jeff Shannon
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 A priceless spoof December 29, 2008
This is my invitation for all Trekkies to get dual citizenship as a Questarian. I don't want to spoil the fun but check out what the Thermians are waving in Sigourney Weaver's face! It's one of those that I have to pull out every now and then for a good laugh.
Perhaps the best sci-fi comedy of all time December 16, 2008
If an Oscar was awarded for ensemble acting, this movie would have won hands down. Every member of the cast turns in a fantastice performance. Sigourney Weaver as the token blonde eye candy with no real purpose on the ship, Sam Rockwell as the glorified extra waiting for his inevitable death scene, Tim Allen as the washed up glory hog all give hilarious and nuanced performances. Even the minor characters are memorable, for instance, Justin Long as the obessed fanboy. This is a perfect blend of parody and homage, & of comedy and action.
Well Produced Package December 15, 2008
I deeply enjoyed the movie and it's great cast. The movie arrived quickly and in great shape, no scratches or marks!
Much more fun than Star Trek December 15, 2008
I thought this movie would be cheap & cheesy, but it's well made and a lot of fun to watch, even though I'm pretty tired of Star Trek nowadays. This movie points out exactly what's wrong with Star Trek and why everyone got tired of it. Star Trek became very boring because it took itself far too seriously and forgot to put fun and entertainment into the show. The other TV sci-fi series suffer from the same problem, but not as much as Star Trek. I would like to see a new Sci-Fi TV series like Galaxy Quest, with plenty of fun, comedy, and entertainment. Red Dwarf has already proven that comedy works well with Sci Fi.
 Galaxy Quest December 12, 2008
Mildy funny movie. Very funny in a couple places. Enrico Colantoni was a hoot, but I'd rent this before I bought it.
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