Galaxy Quest (1999)
This send-up of Star Trek and its aficionados contains plenty of laughs, faithfully riffing on the original television series. Though fans are initially depicted as complete misfits, they are in the end treated with a measure of respect and appreciation. The solid cast includes particularly fine performances by Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell, though Enrico Colantoni’s alien leader outshines them all. Filled with humor, heart, and even a couple of surprises, this film is well worth a look, especially if you know anything about Star Trek.
***½ (out of *****)
©2018 David R. George III
1999 • 102 MINUTES
DREAMWORKS • GRAN VIA PRODUCTIONS
STARRING
• TIM ALLEN, SIGOURNEY WEAVER, ALAN RICKMAN
ALSO STARRING
• TONY SHALHOUB, SAM ROCKWELL, DARYL MITCHELL
WRITTEN BY
• DAVID HOWARD AND ROBERT GORDON (SCREENPLAY)
• DAVID HOWARD (STORY)
DIRECTED BY
• DEAN PARISOT
NO 1999 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS