Galaxy Quest

Starring:Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell
Directed by:Dean Parisot
Rating:PG
Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy
Box Office: $71,583,916
1999

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: The cast of the hit show (20 years ago), Galaxy Quest, find themselves in a rut, unable to find work besides making appearances as the members of the NSEA Protector- Commander Peter Quincy Taggert (Tim Allen), Lt. Tawny Madison (Sigourney Weaver), and Dr. Lazarus (Alan Rickman). However, the crew finds themselves in the presence of an alien race which has received the broadcasts of the show from their home planet, and believe the actors to be real space fighters. Now, the group of actors has been enlisted to save the alien race from a tyrannical opposing alien force. The "crew" must make their parts come to life, or die trying!

Review:

Tim: Overall, I am quite pleased with this film. Tim Allen is a terrific actor, and although he's had a number of box office flops, its nice to see a movie he's in that has some quality to it. Also, I actually really like Sigourney Weaver in this movie, and I almost never like her. Alan Rickman is a terrific actor, and although he's stifled a bit in this film, he manages to pull off a good performance as well.

The film does not have a load of very comedic scenes, but will supply enough laughs spaced throughout the film to keep you laughing and interested. The film is quite funny when it tries to be, and will be a refreshing break for movie fans from the typical stale comedy. Fans of Tim Allen will enjoy this movie, but don't expect Allen to be overly funny. He plays his role smartly, getting in good lines on occasion, but doesn't try to be funny every time he's on screen (Which also may account for why this film is better than many of Allen's previous film attempts).

This film succeeds on several levels, attempting to be funny, but not too funny. While the film has its occasional slow moment and silly parts, all in all, the film succeeds. While you can definitely do better, this film is also worth checking out- Tim Allen is good, and the film is fun- that's about all you can ask.



Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating- 7.5



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