Galaxy Quest (1999)
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Reviews Counted:109
Fresh:97
Rotten:12
Average Rating:7.1/10
Consensus: Intelligent and humorous satire with an excellent cast -- no previous Trekkie knowledge needed to enjoy this one.
Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: For four years, the crew of the NSEA Protector donned their uniforms and set off on thrilling and often dangerous missions in space--then their series was canceled. Twenty years later, the five... [More]
Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub
Director: Dean Parisot
Reviews for Galaxy Quest
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Effects and production design are splendidly integrated into the overall enterprise, which is even more enjoyable for being so unexpected. Full Review |
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4/5 |
A sparkling blend of sci-fi and comedy that affectionately spoofs every Star Trek cliché known to man, Romulan, or Klingon. Full Review |
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There are genuinely imaginative special effects which manage to be recognisably in the spirit of the cheesy originals. Full Review |
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4/5 |
A cleverly written spoof-adventure that more than rises to the occasion. Not only are the jokes dead-on, but the story and characters actually work as a decent sci-fi movie, complete with superior special effects, a grisly villain and even romance. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The entire cast is game for the ridiculous, while Stan Winston's aliens and ILM visual effects give this the gloss of a straight-faced sci-fi spectacle. Beam on up. Full Review |
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8/10 |
The cast is terrific. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Tony Shalhoub are familiar faces, and look so out of their depth in the middle of all this silliness that of course we find ourselves smirking. Full Review |
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Before Tropic Thunder, there came this clever and satisfying spoof of "Star Trek" and its enduing fan phenomenon. Full Review |
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Despite a premise that sounds far from promising, GALAXY QUEST turns out to be an amusing adventure that ofers both good comedy and reasonably exciting science fiction. Full Review |
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8/10 |
While gently spoofing the old Star Trek series and honoring it, Galaxy Quest creates and inhabits its own uniquely lovable universe. Full Review |
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5/5 |
An enormously entertaining pop-culture ride. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
A hilarious spoof of Trek and Trek fandom. While Galaxy Quest could have easily taken potshots at geeks, rather the film acts as more of a celebration of these sometimes misguided devotees. Full Review |
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B+ |
It's hip, it's funny and it is one of the better ensemble efforts -- both in front and behind the camera. I had a fun time. Full Review |
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B+ |
A frivolous but funny comedy with great special effects and admirable performances. This should become a lasting classic, even for people who don't watch Star Trek, which it so cleverly spoofs. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Relentlessly pokes fun at the rabid fans of sci-fi geekdom and the has-been actors that they deify . . . yet gives the geeks and has-beens get a chance to become real heroes Full Review |
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4.5/5 |
Even if you've never seen a Gene Roddenberry creation, it's still a hoot. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Star Trek spoof boldly mocks where no one has mocked before. Full Review |
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