Galaxy Quest (1999)

Directors:

Dean Parisot

Writers:

Robert Gordon, David Howard

Actors:

Todd Giebenhain, Joel McKinnon Miller, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Susan Egan, Corbin Bleu, Jonathan Feyer

Synopsis:

The stars of a 1980s sci-fi show—now eking out a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions—are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the cast members for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their solar system.
  • Science Fiction
  • Family
  • Comedy
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  • Highest Rating 90
  • Lowest Rating 51
  • Average Rating 71
90

Galaxy Quest (1999)

A live action comedy starring Tim Allen has no right to be this great. There is both a genuine love for, as well as an acknowledgement of the worst elements of, the type of show *coughstartrekcough* it's parodying and it's amazing in keeping that balance.
March 13, 2012