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Related: About this forumGalaxy Quest - (1999) for anyone that used to watch Captain Kirk /Star Trek
I watched this movie for the 1st time last year and I laughed so hard the movie had to be paused periodically.
I could not stop laughing! I was laughing so hard I could not hear the movie.
And no, I was not on anything.
If you know about the Star Trek series from way-back with Captain Kirk, and you have not seen Galaxy Quest, watch this movie without seeing a trailer. The trailer ruins the surprises.
My subsequent viewings were still funny, but not nothing compared to the first time.
I will always remember it.
Have you seen it?
It is a cult classic.
Galaxy Quest
John1956PA
(5,118 posts)I still think of the exciting ending every so often.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)The transporter was sooooo funny! It was acted so well! Those actors were spot on!
Yep, really good ending. The whole movie is so good.
Kirk fighting and just happens to have his shirt torn off.
But of course there needed to be one of those scenes!
Bayard
(30,240 posts)Total parody of Star Trek, and funny as hell. I especially enjoyed Alan Rickman. He was a great actor in so many movies.
If you liked Galaxy Quest, you may want to check out, Buckaroo Bonzai, another favorite. Its hilarious, especially John Lithgow.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)I just checked and the library does not have it.
I will look for it.
Yes, GQ is one of the best parodies I have seen.
Tasmanian Devil
(220 posts)Free on youtube, tubitv.com and pluto.tv. $4 rental from Apple's iTunes/TV store
eppur_se_muova
(42,459 posts)If you ever see the name "John Small Berries", that's where it's from. Also John Bigbooté, who hates being called John Big Booty.
FullySupportDems
(486 posts)"Just remember, wherever you go, there you are!"
I think now that must be my favorite movie line, hope I got it right
Galaxy Quest was so much fun, great recommendation! 😊
Bayard
(30,240 posts)pansypoo53219
(23,159 posts)PoindexterOglethorpe
(28,493 posts)Absolutely wonderful! I need to see it again.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)It is perfect time to see a movie that you will forget all your worries!
FalloutShelter
(14,608 posts)Fun fact... It is also one of David Mamet's four perfect films:
Dodsworth, The Godfather, A Place in The Sun, and GALAXY QUEST.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,608 posts)It is also terrific for GQ geeks.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)It will say "ICE OUT"
the other side will be
"Never Give Up, Never Surrender"
FalloutShelter
(14,608 posts)blm
(114,759 posts)Actually, no guilt, at all.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)But viewers would need to fully understand the old Star Trek, that is what makes it so funny.
Well, the actors and the story line is done so well!
Beartracks
(14,638 posts)mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)Beartracks
(14,638 posts)I've been a Trekker all my life!
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mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)mwmisses4289
(4,691 posts)I haven't seen it in awhile; with a three day weekend coming up, it might be time to rewatch it.
hunter
(40,848 posts)... madly funny and a wonderful tribute to the original series.
intrepidity
(8,595 posts)Fingers crossed I eventually find it.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)intrepidity
(8,595 posts)I just want to own it, lol.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)StoolPigeon
(277 posts)Blu-ray: about $10
4K: about $20
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)Sigourney Weaver's character... her uniform top opens (intentionally) and she shimmies her shoulders.
It was so tacky!
LetMyPeopleVote
(181,879 posts)It is a great movie
Ilsa
(64,552 posts)one of the other STNG headliners called another to pass the word along to go see it, it was so funny.
My kids still look up at the ceiling when I ask them to look for their shoes.
It really is a feel good movie!
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)He didn't have a name, so he expected to die!
Ilsa
(64,552 posts)I wish I could remember who from STNG called whom from STNG to recommend the the movie.
I may have to watch it tonight to get my mood rebalanced after today's shooting.
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)I don't know what that means. What is STNG?
Yes, a good movie to watch to clear oneself.
Ilsa
(64,552 posts)IbogaProject
(6,060 posts)Great story and solid performances. And so funny.
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(14,935 posts)markodochartaigh
(5,545 posts)when it was first in theaters. I really enjoyed but I've only seen it once since. It's probably time for another rewatch.
Tasmanian Devil
(220 posts)Wonderful movie. There are so many lines from it that we've adopted into our daily banter.
Have watched it so many times now, never gets old!
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,389 posts)I loved Sigourney Weaver as a blonde. Poor Sam Rockwell was a red shirt, expecting to always get killed in the first scene.
LogDog75
(1,365 posts)Sigourney Weaver's character nailed Lt. Uhura role in Star Trek when she said:
"Look, I have one job on this lou'ssy ship. It's stupid, but I'm gonna do it, OK?"
mysteryowl
(9,350 posts)That is precious!
So fun you could remember the line! It is a great line!
ProfessorGAC
(77,237 posts)I've watched it now & then since it hit cable back in the day.
Holds up.
The kid fans are great in it.