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Galaxy Quest (1999) Movie Review

Galaxy Quest (1999) Movie Review

Released Thursday, 12th October 2023
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Galaxy Quest (1999) Movie Review

Galaxy Quest (1999) Movie Review

Galaxy Quest (1999) Movie Review

Galaxy Quest (1999) Movie Review

Thursday, 12th October 2023
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Never give up, never surrender! Analog Jones completes its adventure theme when they watch Galaxy Quest. 

Quick FactsDirected by Dean ParisotScreenplay by David Howard and Robert GordonDistributed by DreamWorks PicturesReleased on December 25, 1999Budget: $45 millionBox Office: $90.7 millionRotten Tomatoes: 90% Tomatometer, 79% Audience score

Starring

  • Tim Allen as Jason Nesmith, who played Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, the commander of the NSEA Protector and main character of the series
  • Sigourney Weaver as Gwen DeMarco, who played Lieutenant Tawny Madison, the ship's communications officer and the only officer aboard who can give orders to the ship's computer
  • Alan Rickman as Alexander Dane, who played Dr. Lazarus, the ship's science officer and a member of the Mak'tar, an alien species known for their super intelligence and psionic powers
  • Tony Shalhoub as Fred Kwan, who played Tech Sergeant Chen, the ship's chief engineer
  • Sam Rockwell as Guy Fleegman, the cast's handler at conventions, who also played a "redshirt" (a short-lived minor character) in a single episode, simply referred to as "Crewman #6" (In the revival at the end of the film, he gains a part as Security Chief "Roc" Ingersol.)
  • Daryl Mitchell as Tommy Webber, who played Lieutenant Laredo, a precocious child pilot
  • Missi Pyle as Laliari, a Thermian and love interest for Fred (In the revival at the end of the film, she goes under the name of Jane Doe, playing a character called "Laliari".)
  • Justin Long as Brandon, a dedicated fan of Galaxy Quest (Long's film debut)

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