Have to post this just to make it clear. I am well aware now, that this is paying homage to TOS and not The Next Generation. I am planning on watching TOS once life is a tad less busy.
Well, Sir Alexander Dane is an amalgamation of Leonard Nimoy and Patrick Stewart, and obviously Laredo : Wesley, so more of TOS but def a touch of TNG!
@@ArtamStudio to be fair the tropes are ALL of star trek and there is pleanty of TNG in there (give him a hand he's British!) but TOS gets the lions share of specific jokes because Taggart is essentially Kirk
Taggart = Kirk (or more specifically, William Shatner and his ego). Lazarus = Spock (because, you know, aliens are always smarter than humans, which is why they are subservient to us on starship crews). Madison = Uhura ( "hailing frequencies open, captain" vs just repeating what the computer says; is there really any character development difference?). Laredo = Checov (Russian, Black, whatever. So long as we can put a minority on the crew. And if they are really young, to reach the younger demographic of the audience, fine; kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Chen = Scotty Thermians = every sentient species in the galaxy, which by a remarkable twist of parallel evolution are all humanoid, though they did manage to work around that plot hole with the "image generators". Guy = any non regular cast member wearing a red shirt. Actually, that is a myth; thorough analysis of all characters killed in TOS reveals that the red shirts didn't really have a significantly higher casualty rate than the non red shirts.
@@mikearmstrong8483 Dr Lazarus is essentially Patrick Stewart if he was cast as Spock, a classical shakespearian actor trying to break america and getting typecast in a role he detests, something Patrick Stewart was VERY worried about. Madison is Uhura crossed with Nurse Chapel. Larado is obviously Weasley Crusher but black and way younger (an 80's/90's trope of having a kid mix with adults to draw younger viewers) and yes Chen is Scotty but also playing on the 60's trope of white guys playing Aaian roles (i totally missed this the first time because everyone calls him Fred and I didnt notice the silly squint he does at the start) , and yes Guy is a 'red shirt' even though actually blue is the best to avoid wearing, they were the sciency types always letting their curiosity get themselves killed, most red shirt deaths were security and therefore more expecting of trouble
YES. This is a TOS homage more than anything else. You and everyone here should watch NEVER SURENDER, a great documentary about this film and its legacy.
I am a firm beliver that the single greatest peice of acting Rickman ever did was that pause between the lines "by Grabthar's Hammer...........What a saving"🤣
@@reaper_fbb7052 Brilliant! and the contrast between those two uses of the line is what gives that scene its power, for once he gets to say it KNOWING the gravity of its meaning to the man dying in his arms
The pained, desperate humiliation conveyed by that pause (during which he _tries_ to say the line, but has to try again because he just can't the first time) has no equal.
@@stevenr6397 There are three beats with that line. The first establishes the line during the TV episode aired at the convention, the second is Dane's horrified attempt at the stereo store opening, and the third is when he says it to Qualig in tribute.
@@Serai3 five actually, but yeah but the first just shows his irritation with the line as its blasted over his intro, and the second with the goofy fan signing autographs are just set up showing off his dislike and general grumpiness, we also get Quellek trying to say it but getting cut off which I always felt bad for as its like being scolded by your hero, but when he reads that line for the last time he knows all is forgiven😢
Actually, Alexander Dane is based on Leonard Nimoy, and Dr. Lazarus is based on Spock. It's only the head piece that makes you think of Klingons. Leonard Nimoy got tired of being type cast, and of fans who'd give him a Vulcan salute and wish him to "Live long and prosper," so he wrote a book titled _"I Am Not Spock."_ Then, when he realized just how beloved Spock was, he wrote another book titled _"I Am Spock."_ Alexander Dane's character growth occurs when he realizes and accepts just how beloved his character, Dr. Lazarus, is to Quellek, for whom he cares, to the point where he's willing to use his hated catch phrase to give Quellek peace as he's dying.
Nimoy never hated playing Spock. He loved the character and took him very seriously. Neither did he resent the fans. Both of those were rumors without foundation. He just wanted to do other things as well.
My absolute favorite moment from the movie was when Quellek was fatally wounded, dying in "Dr Lazarus"s arms, and Alexander Dane finally understood the true meaning of the line he so despised... then went absolutely berserk on the alien that had shot Quellek.
Something a lot of people miss, is that the Thermians didn't understand Gwen's job on the show. In reality, she was there just for eye candy. So to give her something to do, she repeats everything the computer says. But a quirk of that setup, is that everyone basically had to interact with the computer THROUGH her. So, that's what the Thermians designed their systems to do. They only respond TO HER. Every time someone makes a request of the computer, it basically ignores them and spits out some generic and repetitive answer. It's only when SHE makes a request, that the computer responds as it should. Which ends up making her the most powerful officer on the ship, because the ship will do whatever she says, and won't obey ANYONE else. Personally, though it's so subtle almost everyone misses it, I thought it was a really nice reversal of the misogynistic origins of her character.
I always found it funny that in the last scene, when everyone else was getting shot, the one character that didn't get hit once was Guy. The one who's been saying for the entire movie that he's a dead man is the only one who survived Sarris' attack at the end of the movie. In other words, to use Star Trek terms, the main characters all died, but the Red Shirt came through that scene without a scratch.
This movie was such a surprise. Me and a mate picked it up at the video store one afternoon, when it was just out (having missed the theatrical release and not heard about it). It was definitely a sleeper for us. We'd had TNG, the associated movies, DS9, B5 and Voyager was still running, so we kind of knew the format and where SF was and what good space opera was at the time. But the video cover promised (and I groaned) that it was "laugh out loud" funny.... rrright. Here we go. And it *was* laugh out loud. We actually laughed at it, in the way it was inte3nded. It instantly became a classic and I really don't think either of us were expecting that much of it. By Grabthar's hammer... what a movies.
So happy I got to share in your first watch of this. It’s been one of my favorites since it came out. It was kinda a love letter to Star Trek fans…. sci-fi fans I generally really. They say it’s the best Star Trek film never made. 😁
One of the Star Trek callbacks was when the people on the bridge were pretending to be thrown left and right (Not always in sync). For Galaxy Quest, the bridge set was on hydraulic rams that actually shook the set.
I always thought it was funny that the ONE crew member not shot by Serris was Guy, the expendable extra. And did it click that the reason Fred was so chill about everything was because he was high the entire time? The hits are, of course, his laid back he is, but he’s munching throughout the movie. Even on the shuttle ride to the planet it was like he was watching a movie enjoying a snack. At one point, Guy even asks him, “Are you high?”. They had to remove all references to marijuana in order to get the rating they wanted. Now, if you watch again, it’s more fun with that in mind.
It actually didn't click but I've been told he was a baked pretty much the entire time. Would have been hilarious if they kept the references, but I'm fine with just knowing he's high :)
The big giveaway to me is when he's walking the corridor for the first time and murmurs "Wow, the floors are so clean!" Exactly what a stoner would say.
(Guy not getting shot) - EXACTLY! _AND,_ being the crewman not important enough for a last name ends up getting the longest title / name of them all. Guy Fleegman as Security Chief ‘Roc’ Ingersol 😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰
Just in case anybody comments on it, yes I know I didn't add the 'What a Savings' line (Which was my favourite line in the entire movie), but had issues with copyright and already appealed before I realised it was the wrong upload.
There is a great documentary about the making of this and its legacy called Never Give Up, Never Surrender, that I think you will really enjoy. No need for a react video for it. Like the film, it celebrates the fans as much as the subject. And it gives the full backstory on Enrico Collantoni's (Malthazar) creation of the Thermian way of speaking/acting.
One thing I find absolutely hilarious about this movie is that Guy is supposed to be the "character with no last name, dies first" trope, and yet he is the only one of the "cast" who doesn't even get injured at all the entire time 😂 most people miss that detail!
I love that all of the characters come to terms with and end up embracing their roles from the show. They even finally respect the fans who in the end save them.
Alexander Dane is based on both Leonard Nimoy and Patrick Stewart. For years, there was a rumor that Nimoy hated playing Spock (not true), and Patrick Stewart did come to Star Trek after a very successful career on the stage in England. Tawny Madison is based on both Lieutenant Uhura and Seven of Nine (sorry, not Troi). The dilemma brought up by Gwen, the actress who played her, that she was never appreciated for her talent, echoes the same thing that happened to the actress who played Seven of Nine - her TV Guide interview was almost all about the skintight suit she wore and how it showed off her figure. Her disdain for her role on the show is an echo of the frustration of Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura and once turned to the camera and said, "If I have to open hailing frequencies one more time, I'm going to blow up this goddamned panel!" Fred Kwan's character is meant to evoke Sulu, the Asian helmsman. Of course, he's not Asian (he mentions that "Kwan" isn't his real name), but he's become so accustomed to _playing_ Asian that when the Thermians recognize him, he unconsciously _narrows his eyes._ It's one of the best character beats in the film. Also, he's incredibly chill because he is, in fact, completely stoned throughout the story. (Tony Shalhoub has confirmed this.) It's also why he carries that bag full of munchies, and why he's so taken with the cleanliness of the floors. Tommy Weber is based on both LeVar Burton and Wil Wheaton. Wil was delighted by the film (as were most of the ST actors who saw it) and feels he should have been in it, but not as a crewmember - he wanted to be a fan at the convention screaming at Nesmith for not getting some detail right. In the "episode" of the TV series that's shown at the convention, you can see the actors fake-leaning as the ship is "shaken". But in the actual Protector, the actors really WERE shaken around. It looks so real because a gimbel was built the size of the whole set, which sat on it and thus really was shaken around. Yes, there were injuries. The irony of Tawny's job being so stupid is that when they finally get to the "real" Protector, her job turns out to be vital. Since the Thermians designed their ship after the ship on the show, they find that the computer refuses to acknowledge any voice but hers - just like the show. The planet where they found the beryllium spheres is not green screen at all. It's a real place, Goblin Valley in Utah. It was Jason's shenanigans the first time he came onboard that resulted in the Thermians' home planet being exterminated. For all of Guy's carping, he's the only one left standing at the last battle. Everyone else gets shot. The DVD release of this film included a Thermian language track.
I think maybe you're wrong about Jason being why Sarris destroyed..Thermia(???). I went looking a good point was made: "The shot of the planet is only on screen for a few seconds, I think a lot of people will miss it on first viewing - particularly because at the point this is shown we don't know that Sarris has wiped out all the Thermians except the ones on the ship, so the viewer has no reason to think their planet is destroyed." I'm going to go back & look for myself after I post this comment tho.
No one ever seems to mention that they captured the Original Star Trek so well, that Tim Allen's captain even gratuitously loses his shirt at one stage, just like Shatner's Captain Kirk did so often!
Look forward to you reacting to Alien series. They squezed an Alien/Aliens reference into Galaxy Quest when Sigourney Weaver's character says "Ducts. Why is it always ducts?" which is one of my favourite throw away lines that many people don't notice.
Fun fact: in the original cinematic release, the film switches to a wider aspect ratio when the bay doors open and Jason realises he's really in space. Annoyingly, the DVD release failed to preserve this effect; I'm not sure if the Blu-Ray or streaming versions do it.
After seeing this in the theaters, actor Patrick Stewart said he was disappointed that he and the cast of "The Next Generation" weren't the ones who did that movie.
GREAT REACTION! This is one of the few perfect movies. It balances drama with comedy nicely and has a lot of content. Quite the homage to the genre and fandom. As a Trekkie from the original airings of the 60s, I love it. Allen's character was a takeoff on Shatner/Kirk, complete with the bit about losing his shirt and being full of himself to the detriment of his costars. The rudimentary lathe question was a direct reference to TOS "Arena", and the registration number "NTE" was for Not The Enterprise. Just watched your Airplane! reaction and come over to see what else you had. I picked the RIGHT week to check out a new channel, and at the right time too! I should go buy a lottery ticket.
Thanks for watching and the info :) I forgot to look up trivia after the reaction yet again. But NTE standing for Not The Enterprise is utterly hilarious. As I've not seen TOS (May react to it on the channel one day) I didn't get the play on Kirk but it seems rather obvious now. It's easy to tell who the others are supposed to be based on.
@@NovelReactions "Trek Fan Reacts" and "Not Seen TOS." One would think seeing one or two episodes of the original series would be required to bill oneself as a Trek fan. I pretty much figured that out when all of your analogies were to TNG and there was no mention of Dr. Lazarus being the parallel for Mr. Spock or Taggart being Captain Kirk, even though they went to so much trouble to make Jason Nesmith behave like William Shatner.
@@brandonflorida1092 I really have to watch it, perhaps this summer when I have more time to sit down and watch multiple episodes. I'd rather not do one a week if I choose to react to it on the channel.
@@NovelReactions Then let me tell you the single most important fact about TOS - there are 3 seasons ad the 3rd season stinks. Between the 2nd and 3rd seasons, NBC betrayed creator Roddenberry for what he felt had to be the last time and he left so almost all of the 3rd season episodes are crap.
@@brandonflorida1092 Are we talking worse or better than Discovery ? because I cannot stand that show, and won't be watching it unless it's for a good laugh.
Always a treat to see someone discover my favorite movie ever, Galaxy Quest. I’ve watched it too many times to count and still discover new details and laugh with delight. I also recommend the wonderful documentary on its making, “Never Surrender.” There were plans for a sequel until Alan Rickman passed, and they were dropped because it wouldn’t be the same without him.
My friend Bill Chott is in this movie he only has a couple lines but always love seeing him on screen. A fun fact the registry of the ship NTE-3120 the NTE stands for not the Enterprise
Trekies voted Galaxy Quest as the seventh best Star Trek movie. There were twelve Star Trek movies at the time, so the Trekies thought Galaxy Quest was a better Star Trek movie than five of the actual Star Trek movies. They were not wrong.
One thing which sets this film apart is the strength of the actors Tim Allen Sigourney Weaver Alan Rickman Tony Shaloub (best known for his Emmy awarded roles as Monk and later Mrs Maisel’s father) Sam Rockwell Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me, Veronica Mars, Flashpoint) - the main alien. He created their way of speaking and movements in the audition Justin Long (this was his film debut) Rainn Wilson (Dwight from the office)
You can visit the planet where the rock golum was. It was filmed at a place called Goblin Valley in Utah. And it looks exactly like it does in the movie... minus the metal scrap all over lol. You can camp there and the hiking trails are beautiful and range in difficulty. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who loves scifi or nature!
Also the fact that Guy dies in episode 81 is a clear call back to the original series as any crew member who had a red shirt on that was an extra dies as a way to call into question the problem at hand. It became a long running joke about having a red shirt on in Star Trek
Alan Rickman's character was based on Leonard Nimoy and his early thoughts about the show and the typecast. "By Grapthar's Hammer" can be considered like "fascinating." He grew to embrace the role when the movies came along.
@@TomBagwell No. She made her mark on the sci-fi genre with the Alien franchise. This movie proved she could do sci-fi of another kind, not just the slam-bang Alien stuff we're so used to.
I never really noticed before, but when Jason walks off at 5:56 EVERYONE in the entire convention has stopped what they're doing and are watching as he leaves. Proof that he's always the center of attention.
Lmao you aren't wrong there and I didn't exactly realise that he was based on Kirk, but then again even without having watched TOS I probably should've.
@@jscan4442 Unless TNG and DS9 aren't Star Trek, then I can call myself a Star Trek fan. In fact it's a good thing I've not watched TOS since I can react to it on the channel now.
@@jscan4442 sounds a little gatekeeper-ish that mentality. Tbf the majority of star trek shows take place in the next generation era, 21 seasons between TNG, DS9 and Voyager compared to the measly 3 of TOS So from my perspective missing out on a small percentage of star trek still makes someone a star trek fan
Much of this seems to be inspired by the antics of the original 1960s cast and their years on the convention circuit and taking paid gigs doing fan fic home videos. Allegedly the rest room scene was based on an incident when a particular puffed up star overheard some stage hands at the convention center gossiping among themselves. This movie is brilliant on its own. Getting the countless subtle references to many alleged con war stories and nods to various tropes from films & series is merely icing on the cake. I only wish Dreamworks would release a collector's edition with many of the cut bits from the "R" rated version - including Sigourney's ORIGINAL (un-dubbed) reaction to the chompers 😁
There was a short story in a collection of fan-written work several years ago where members of the cast of The Original Series (Shatner and Nimoy, iirc) were actually transported - during filming of a transporter scene - to the ACTUAL Starship Enterprise. Simultaneously, the real Captain Kirk and Commander Spock were transported to the set at the Desilu sound stage. Hilarity ensued as Shatner and Nimoy had to fit into their counterparts' roles as Captain and Science Officer, and solve a mystery.
I read that also.... The planet had no visible moon yet it had tides. Leonard noticed it. I can't recall if the story even mentioned what happened in the studio with the actual Kirk and Spock.
@@jsl151850b There had been a previous work titled "Visit to a Strange World" that had that situation. I just happened to find my copy of the Star Trek collection of short stories today that had story of Shatner, DeKelly and Nimoy getting inadvertently transported to the "real" Enterprise. In the story, the moon was invisible because the Klingons had a cloaking device on that moon.
The character named “Guy” represented the Star Trek “RED SHIRT”. Anyone wearing a red shirt, beaming down to a Planet (exception for Scotty) will certainly die. The term “Red Shirt” has now become synonymous with any disposable character that is killed off early in a show. This is one of the funniest and best made Star Trek satire, like something from Mad Magazine. That’s why I nearly died laughing when Sigourney Weaver said about the miners, “run, before they kill Guy”. She knew they the one to die first would be Guy. He even said that he died in his one episode before the first commercial. This is a classic comedy with also some serious drama. They touched on nearly every Trek trope. I also love the scene on the planet where Nesmith (Tim Allen) is doing summersaults from one cover to another. She asks him if that really helped. The chompers are a riot. Like she said, “why would they put something like this in the ship? It makes no sense!”. If you watch Sigourney Weaver’s lips when she first sees the chompers and says “screw that!” Her lips clearly say “Fuck that!”. They evidently overdubbed the line later, but that is not what she said. It would have been better had they left in the F-bomb, but the rules from the MPA were stricter back then and they couldn’t get a PG rating, even with a single F bomb. I think you can use one F bomb now and get a PG-13 rating now, but not in the 90s. I’ve watched this movie several times and it’s still just as funny every time I watch it and I can’t say that about many so called comedies. It’s like Month Python’s Holy Grail, one of the funniest movies ever! I’ve seen that a hundred times and still enjoy it. I’m not saying Galaxy Quest is equal to the Holy Grail, I was just saying they’re similar that their comedy never seems to wear out.
One of the more subtle jokes is that thing at the end where Guy becomes the Chief Security Officer. As a main cast member, he'd normally have plot armour against being killed off, unlike his appearance as a redshirt in the original. However, in STNG, the one main cast character who was killed off was Tasha Yar, the original Chief Security Officer. So assuming this is their equivalent to STNG, he's still not immune to on-screen death.
I saw this with my roommate in the theater when it came out. And I own it now. And every time I hear the line, "... I'm dragging mines" I get goosebumps.
Two underrated scenes “It’s all *Real!* …”By Grabthar’s hammer, by the Suns of Warvan …you shall be …AVENGED!” “What you fail to realize is *MY* ship is dragging *MINES!*
The Starship registry number (replacing USS) is NSE - Not Starship Enterprise Sigourney's character is a combination of Uhura and Tasha Yar - Nichelle nearly left TOS (convinced not to by Martin Luther King) and Denise did leave TNG - due to their role being relegated to "Hailing frequencies open." (not enough to do).
The writers of 'Galaxy Quest' almost certainly also had in mind Jeri Ryan and probably Marina Sirtis, when creating the Gwen/Sigourney character. Yes, both Uhura and Tasha were attractive women (and were cast partly or largely because of that), but the creators of 'The Next Generation' and 'Voyager' turned it up a notch with Troi and Seven, and the non-standard uniforms/costumes worn by both women on their respective shows.) I've heard that there really was a TV Guide write-up that spent several paragraphs on Jeri Ryan's Voyager catsuit. ...A few sharp commenters have noted moments in 'Galaxy Quest' where Gwen/Sigourney instinctively smooths out her hair before exiting the shuttle, because 'the purpose of her character is to look hot!' (and Gwen knows this, and her behavior, by rote, falls back into old patterns from the canceled TV show.)
Haha I'm very very aware of this now lol. Planning on reacting to TOS once I'm a little more free, so hopefully soon. Doing Picard season 3 before that :)
"Never give up. Never surrender." Fun Fact: Tim Allen admitted that he was quite star-struck when he met Sigourney Weaver, as he's a huge fan of Alien (1979). Allen even asked Weaver to sign some of his Alien Franchise memorabilia between takes. She ultimately did. Expanded Role Fact: Laliari is the first main role Missi Pyle landed in a feature film. Her role was expanded after the producers noticed Sigourney Weaver was the only female main character. Red Shirt Lives Fact: Despite frequent whining about his character Crewman Number Six being expendable and going to die, Guy Fleegman (Sam Rockwell) is the only crew member not to be shot and killed by Sarris (Robin Sachs) during his surprise assault towards the end.
Love the trivia I get from you guys :) it genuinely makes me excited to rewatch these movies one of these days. This one I'm not going to be rewatching till I've reacted to Star Trek: TOS but these facts will definitely make the rewatch far more entertaining.
This movie was not based on Star Trek: The Next Generation but the original one. Tim Allan's arrogant attitude was based on William Shatner as Captain Kirk and the other actors on that show. If you had ever watched that and knew anything about it you would be able to see it.
So I've been told, a few times now lol. I am planning on watching TOS and hopefully reacting to it on here, but am a tad busy at the moment. Look forward to rewatching this after I do that, and to see the little references to those character's that I missed :)
There is a theory that this movie screwed with the Star Trek odd/even movie curse. Before Nemesis, every odd numbered Trek movie was meh or worse and every even numbered one was good. After Nemesis, every even numbered Trek movie was bad and every odd numbered one was good. What changed? Between Insurrection and Nemesis, this movie came out and took the place of the good Trek movie.
Mhm I looked him up after the film was over and couldn't believe I forgot his name :) the comedy Accepted with Jonah Hill is underrated in my personal opinion.
One of my favorite movies! All of the little idiosyncrasies of both old and new Trek are lovingly on display here, along with some real heartfelt moments.
The mine where they get a berillium sphere and you were wondering about how much was green screen? Filmed at Goblin Valley State Park Utah. it's in the middle of freakin' nowhere... One of the wierdest but fun places Ive ever seen. It really looks like that, with these funky looking rock mushroom shapes formed by wind and water erosion. Went there myself in the early 1990's, I dont think anyone really knew it existed back then. There was a small Park Ranger hut (not manned - put $2 in an envelope and pop it in the postbox). One chemical toilet, no water at all on site, 20km gravel road to get there, gravel car park for a dozen cars. We were the only 2 people there, it was magical. Thirty years on and looking at Google maps, now there's a tarmac road, car parks, camping spots, toilets etc etc. I suspect the popularity of films like Galaxy Quest, City Slickers 2, etc increased visitor numbers & made the authorities realise they had an attraction on their hands.
Brandon (Justin Long) is totally me as a teenager in the '70s and '80s. I had scores of ST books, blueprints, technical manuals, Federation histories, etc. Later, I had one titled "20th Century Computers and How They Worked" by LTC Data. Although the idea for Galaxy Quest was originally inspired by what happens at Star Trek conventions, it is not based on Star Trek. Rather than any character in this being based on any single character in ST, they are all character archetypes that you see in every sci-fi series from Star Trek to Babylon 5. Guy is my favorite character. He's the audience's perspective. I love that he ends up with the role of Security Chief; his paranoia pays off. Watch the Galaxy Quest mockumentary about the original TV series. It's on RUclips.
One of my favorite movies of all time! Saw it as a kid in the theater with my family and we've watched it countless times on DVD and Bluray since. So fun to see someone discover it for the first time! I agree, there are some actually quite moving moments throughout the movie, which is quite surprising for something that on its surface will be just a silly spoof.
Did you have the DVD version that had 'Omega 13' as a menu option? When pressed it reboot the DVD. It was the best secret I've ever seen...and no one talks about it.
Really enjoyed your reaction! Always fun to see someone who likes the genre watch such a well-done spoof of it. I hope you do watch TOS. You’re bound to enjoy a lot of the episodes. Another suggestion for a science fiction movie is Starship Troopers.
Definitely planning on it. Just very busy at the moment, should be free in a week or so, and after my next few reactions. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
They originally were going for a R rating. However, after filming they made cuts to remove a few raunchy bit and edit language. Specifically, when Sigourney sees the chompers. She can clearly be seen saying "Fuck that". However the dubbed "screw that" over her words. The actors hated that was done, possibly with exception of Tim Allen. I personally think it works better than an R rated flick would have. I believe it would have deviated too far from Trek and would have felt more mocking than a fun tribute.
Apparently after Tim Allen had you seen with mathisar explaining to him about acting and lying, Tim Allen had to take a break and go to his trailer because he was so moved. It is said that Alan Rickman said something like I think he just experienced acting.
does anyone know if they ever released the uncut version of this... cause as far as im aware the engineer guy was smoking pot thoughout this, thats why he always has the munchies and stoned look on his face, pretty sure a few scenes we see whisps of pot smoke. and of course Sigourney's f bomb at the chompers scene
Given you've watched this, Airplane and you're a Trek fan...Airplane 2 is set in space and that's all I'll say about that. (Well, also that I think you'd enjoy it a lot.)
They were going for an R rating but had to reedit down to a PG. You can see one ADR over Gwen obviously saying "Fuck" in one scene and the engineer was to have more obvious drug use.
"Galaxy Quest": The best "Star Trek" movie that Paramount didn't make. Sigourney Weaver made playing a Blonde a condition to do this movie. She felt her "IQ dropping" whenever she wore it, off set, and all the way home. See what she did with the role of Third Officer Ripley in "Alien' (1979) as soon as possible. (Also see Linda Hamilton in "The Terminator" (1984), because Jennifer Lawrence didn't know about them.) As I recall, the premise was: What would actors do if it "wasn't make believe any more?" Good, I look forward to seeing you board the "Nostromo," soon. Another suggestion: "Train To Busan" (2016).
It may not be the best movie, but it is a perfect one. I saw it 2000 it was fucking good. i saw it 2010, i mean this is better than anything. 2020 Why did Alan die. It pisses me off. Its a masterpiece (they were planing a show). So it was top 20 always....but it is now the best movie. It is perfect. It has one flaw, just one its technical, i knew it 20 years ago.
Galaxy Quest is a brilliant send up and celebration of Star Trek and its fandom. You're looking at the characters through a Next Gen filter. I see it through an original series point of view. Nesmith would be Shatner, self important and alienating his co-stars; Dane would be Nimoy, resentful of being typecast - but grows to love his lot, DiMarco would be Grace Lee Whitney (Yeomen Rand), love interest of the captain.
So fun facts Jason and Alexander are loosely based on Shatner and Nimoy. The comment from Gwen about the TV guide interview happened to Jeri Ryan after she joind Voyager. The production notes specifically said the NSE in NSEA stands for not Starship Enterprise. Tony Shalloub played Fred as if he was stoned which is why he was snacking. Patrick Stewart had to be convinced by Jonathan Frakes to see this in theaters, Stewart was convinced the film was mocking Trek. After he finished the film he admitted he was wrong and they both suggested the rest of the TNG cast see it. Lenk, senior requisitions officer's actor Rain Wilson is OFFICIALLY in Trek as of 2017(so 18 years after this film released)
This is more based off the original series not The next generation. William shatner had a reputation I'm not getting along with the rest of the actors.
I really loved this first reaction video on "Galaxy Quest." I saw it when it originally came out into theaters. Actually, this does make some plays on material from "The Next Generation," such as the use of "engage" as a command or having the ship separate into two separate sections. I also loved your use of film clips. Bravo on your video!
A very meta joke to me is that Guy, who is always sure he's the expendable redshirt, is cast in the reboot as the security chief, a supposedly permanent role. What happened to the security chief in the Star Trek reboot? Killed off in the first season. (Yes, I know the character left because the actor wanted to leave in that case, but it's still a very subtle nod that many seem to miss.)
Think I saw something saying Robert Doeney took that character moment to base Tony Stark on. That stance especially as when Tony is demonstrating a weapon system and the explosions are in the background in Iron Man.
@@jeffthompson9622 Just Shoot Me was a huge sitcom. His biggest payday. Starred David Spade. First $20Million is a great little indie. It’s about technology, so that dates it, but the core of the movie is to inspire. Good story. Good cast. Cute movie. Motivates the underdog in you. Enrico does a tasteful villain.
I only have one movie for you that no one has reacted to and it's one that I watch once a year. It's a fantasy western unlike anything else. "Purgatory" (1999) with Eric Roberts, Sam Shepard, Donnie Wahlberg and Randy Quaid. You won't ever forget it.
Have to post this just to make it clear. I am well aware now, that this is paying homage to TOS and not The Next Generation. I am planning on watching TOS once life is a tad less busy.
Well, Sir Alexander Dane is an amalgamation of Leonard Nimoy and Patrick Stewart, and obviously Laredo : Wesley, so more of TOS but def a touch of TNG!
@@ArtamStudio to be fair the tropes are ALL of star trek and there is pleanty of TNG in there (give him a hand he's British!) but TOS gets the lions share of specific jokes because Taggart is essentially Kirk
Taggart = Kirk (or more specifically, William Shatner and his ego).
Lazarus = Spock (because, you know, aliens are always smarter than humans, which is why they are subservient to us on starship crews).
Madison = Uhura ( "hailing frequencies open, captain" vs just repeating what the computer says; is there really any character development difference?).
Laredo = Checov (Russian, Black, whatever. So long as we can put a minority on the crew. And if they are really young, to reach the younger demographic of the audience, fine; kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
Chen = Scotty
Thermians = every sentient species in the galaxy, which by a remarkable twist of parallel evolution are all humanoid, though they did manage to work around that plot hole with the "image generators".
Guy = any non regular cast member wearing a red shirt. Actually, that is a myth; thorough analysis of all characters killed in TOS reveals that the red shirts didn't really have a significantly higher casualty rate than the non red shirts.
@@mikearmstrong8483 Dr Lazarus is essentially Patrick Stewart if he was cast as Spock, a classical shakespearian actor trying to break america and getting typecast in a role he detests, something Patrick Stewart was VERY worried about. Madison is Uhura crossed with Nurse Chapel. Larado is obviously Weasley Crusher but black and way younger (an 80's/90's trope of having a kid mix with adults to draw younger viewers) and yes Chen is Scotty but also playing on the 60's trope of white guys playing Aaian roles (i totally missed this the first time because everyone calls him Fred and I didnt notice the silly squint he does at the start) , and yes Guy is a 'red shirt' even though actually blue is the best to avoid wearing, they were the sciency types always letting their curiosity get themselves killed, most red shirt deaths were security and therefore more expecting of trouble
YES. This is a TOS homage more than anything else. You and everyone here should watch NEVER SURENDER, a great documentary about this film and its legacy.
Intelligence is knowing that Galaxy Quest isn't a Star Trek movie. Wisdom is understanding that Galaxy Quest is one of the BEST Star Trek movies...
Charisma is getting your non-geek friends to watch Galaxy Quest...
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
if only new Star Trek understood this movie....
@@stevenr6397 Lower Decks definitely does. Strange New Worlds ain't too shabby, neither.
@steven6397, the new _Star Trek_ *_does_* understand this movie and _Star Trek_ ; where did you get that malarkey from?🙄
I am a firm beliver that the single greatest peice of acting Rickman ever did was that pause between the lines "by Grabthar's Hammer...........What a saving"🤣
And I love how he did the hated line with real meaning when Quellek was dying.
@@reaper_fbb7052 Brilliant! and the contrast between those two uses of the line is what gives that scene its power, for once he gets to say it KNOWING the gravity of its meaning to the man dying in his arms
The pained, desperate humiliation conveyed by that pause (during which he _tries_ to say the line, but has to try again because he just can't the first time) has no equal.
@@stevenr6397 There are three beats with that line. The first establishes the line during the TV episode aired at the convention, the second is Dane's horrified attempt at the stereo store opening, and the third is when he says it to Qualig in tribute.
@@Serai3 five actually, but yeah but the first just shows his irritation with the line as its blasted over his intro, and the second with the goofy fan signing autographs are just set up showing off his dislike and general grumpiness, we also get Quellek trying to say it but getting cut off which I always felt bad for as its like being scolded by your hero, but when he reads that line for the last time he knows all is forgiven😢
Actually, Alexander Dane is based on Leonard Nimoy, and Dr. Lazarus is based on Spock. It's only the head piece that makes you think of Klingons.
Leonard Nimoy got tired of being type cast, and of fans who'd give him a Vulcan salute and wish him to "Live long and prosper," so he wrote a book titled _"I Am Not Spock."_ Then, when he realized just how beloved Spock was, he wrote another book titled _"I Am Spock."_ Alexander Dane's character growth occurs when he realizes and accepts just how beloved his character, Dr. Lazarus, is to Quellek, for whom he cares, to the point where he's willing to use his hated catch phrase to give Quellek peace as he's dying.
Exactly! That's about Leonard Nimoy just like Allen/Taggart is mostly about Shatner/Kirk.
Nimoy never hated playing Spock. He loved the character and took him very seriously. Neither did he resent the fans. Both of those were rumors without foundation. He just wanted to do other things as well.
@@Serai3 he could have always changed careers to a …folk singer.. ;)
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Actually, he wrote _ I Am Spock_ when he realized that if he _wasn't_ Spock, then who is?
@@Serai3 He resented the type casting and impact on his career. He never resented the fans.
My favourite line has to be "Don't you guys ever watch the show?"
Also
"MINERS, not minors"
My absolute favorite moment from the movie was when Quellek was fatally wounded, dying in "Dr Lazarus"s arms, and Alexander Dane finally understood the true meaning of the line he so despised... then went absolutely berserk on the alien that had shot Quellek.
Something a lot of people miss, is that the Thermians didn't understand Gwen's job on the show. In reality, she was there just for eye candy. So to give her something to do, she repeats everything the computer says. But a quirk of that setup, is that everyone basically had to interact with the computer THROUGH her.
So, that's what the Thermians designed their systems to do. They only respond TO HER. Every time someone makes a request of the computer, it basically ignores them and spits out some generic and repetitive answer. It's only when SHE makes a request, that the computer responds as it should. Which ends up making her the most powerful officer on the ship, because the ship will do whatever she says, and won't obey ANYONE else.
Personally, though it's so subtle almost everyone misses it, I thought it was a really nice reversal of the misogynistic origins of her character.
I always found it funny that in the last scene, when everyone else was getting shot, the one character that didn't get hit once was Guy. The one who's been saying for the entire movie that he's a dead man is the only one who survived Sarris' attack at the end of the movie.
In other words, to use Star Trek terms, the main characters all died, but the Red Shirt came through that scene without a scratch.
I don't know why that never occurred to me, but you are absolutely right. What a great movie.
This movie was such a surprise.
Me and a mate picked it up at the video store one afternoon, when it was just out (having missed the theatrical release and not heard about it). It was definitely a sleeper for us. We'd had TNG, the associated movies, DS9, B5 and Voyager was still running, so we kind of knew the format and where SF was and what good space opera was at the time.
But the video cover promised (and I groaned) that it was "laugh out loud" funny.... rrright. Here we go.
And it *was* laugh out loud. We actually laughed at it, in the way it was inte3nded. It instantly became a classic and I really don't think either of us were expecting that much of it.
By Grabthar's hammer... what a movies.
So happy I got to share in your first watch of this. It’s been one of my favorites since it came out. It was kinda a love letter to Star Trek fans…. sci-fi fans I generally really. They say it’s the best Star Trek film never made. 😁
One of the Star Trek callbacks was when the people on the bridge were pretending to be thrown left and right (Not always in sync).
For Galaxy Quest, the bridge set was on hydraulic rams that actually shook the set.
I always thought it was funny that the ONE crew member not shot by Serris was Guy, the expendable extra.
And did it click that the reason Fred was so chill about everything was because he was high the entire time? The hits are, of course, his laid back he is, but he’s munching throughout the movie. Even on the shuttle ride to the planet it was like he was watching a movie enjoying a snack. At one point, Guy even asks him, “Are you high?”. They had to remove all references to marijuana in order to get the rating they wanted. Now, if you watch again, it’s more fun with that in mind.
It actually didn't click but I've been told he was a baked pretty much the entire time. Would have been hilarious if they kept the references, but I'm fine with just knowing he's high :)
The big giveaway to me is when he's walking the corridor for the first time and murmurs "Wow, the floors are so clean!" Exactly what a stoner would say.
As well as Gwen saying the F-word.
(Guy not getting shot) - EXACTLY! _AND,_ being the crewman not important enough for a last name ends up getting the longest title / name of them all.
Guy Fleegman as Security Chief ‘Roc’ Ingersol
😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰
Just in case anybody comments on it, yes I know I didn't add the 'What a Savings' line (Which was my favourite line in the entire movie), but had issues with copyright and already appealed before I realised it was the wrong upload.
There is a great documentary about the making of this and its legacy called Never Give Up, Never Surrender, that I think you will really enjoy. No need for a react video for it. Like the film, it celebrates the fans as much as the subject. And it gives the full backstory on Enrico Collantoni's (Malthazar) creation of the Thermian way of speaking/acting.
the greatest love letter to startrek and its fans ever made.
One thing I find absolutely hilarious about this movie is that Guy is supposed to be the "character with no last name, dies first" trope, and yet he is the only one of the "cast" who doesn't even get injured at all the entire time 😂 most people miss that detail!
Yep! Guilty! And I’ve seen this so many many times. I’m also a huge Sam Rockwell fan, and sadly nobody ever recognizes him😢
I love that all of the characters come to terms with and end up embracing their roles from the show. They even finally respect the fans who in the end save them.
Alexander Dane is based on both Leonard Nimoy and Patrick Stewart. For years, there was a rumor that Nimoy hated playing Spock (not true), and Patrick Stewart did come to Star Trek after a very successful career on the stage in England.
Tawny Madison is based on both Lieutenant Uhura and Seven of Nine (sorry, not Troi). The dilemma brought up by Gwen, the actress who played her, that she was never appreciated for her talent, echoes the same thing that happened to the actress who played Seven of Nine - her TV Guide interview was almost all about the skintight suit she wore and how it showed off her figure. Her disdain for her role on the show is an echo of the frustration of Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura and once turned to the camera and said, "If I have to open hailing frequencies one more time, I'm going to blow up this goddamned panel!"
Fred Kwan's character is meant to evoke Sulu, the Asian helmsman. Of course, he's not Asian (he mentions that "Kwan" isn't his real name), but he's become so accustomed to _playing_ Asian that when the Thermians recognize him, he unconsciously _narrows his eyes._ It's one of the best character beats in the film. Also, he's incredibly chill because he is, in fact, completely stoned throughout the story. (Tony Shalhoub has confirmed this.) It's also why he carries that bag full of munchies, and why he's so taken with the cleanliness of the floors.
Tommy Weber is based on both LeVar Burton and Wil Wheaton. Wil was delighted by the film (as were most of the ST actors who saw it) and feels he should have been in it, but not as a crewmember - he wanted to be a fan at the convention screaming at Nesmith for not getting some detail right.
In the "episode" of the TV series that's shown at the convention, you can see the actors fake-leaning as the ship is "shaken". But in the actual Protector, the actors really WERE shaken around. It looks so real because a gimbel was built the size of the whole set, which sat on it and thus really was shaken around. Yes, there were injuries.
The irony of Tawny's job being so stupid is that when they finally get to the "real" Protector, her job turns out to be vital. Since the Thermians designed their ship after the ship on the show, they find that the computer refuses to acknowledge any voice but hers - just like the show.
The planet where they found the beryllium spheres is not green screen at all. It's a real place, Goblin Valley in Utah.
It was Jason's shenanigans the first time he came onboard that resulted in the Thermians' home planet being exterminated.
For all of Guy's carping, he's the only one left standing at the last battle. Everyone else gets shot.
The DVD release of this film included a Thermian language track.
I was like Nichelle Nichols complaining about having to always say hailing frequencies open and that's all she did for practically the first season.
I think maybe you're wrong about Jason being why Sarris destroyed..Thermia(???). I went looking a good point was made:
"The shot of the planet is only on screen for a few seconds, I think a lot of people will miss it on first viewing - particularly because at the point this is shown we don't know that Sarris has wiped out all the Thermians except the ones on the ship, so the viewer has no reason to think their planet is destroyed." I'm going to go back & look for myself after I post this comment tho.
No one ever seems to mention that they captured the Original Star Trek so well, that Tim Allen's captain even gratuitously loses his shirt at one stage, just like Shatner's Captain Kirk did so often!
Gwen DeMarco complaining about the interviewer only talking about her costume is based on a real interview with a Star Trek Voyager actress.
Look forward to you reacting to Alien series. They squezed an Alien/Aliens reference into Galaxy Quest when Sigourney Weaver's character says "Ducts. Why is it always ducts?" which is one of my favourite throw away lines that many people don't notice.
This movie is a great send up of Star Trek but more importantly it is possibly one of the best pieces of Star Trek ever made. So good
By Grabthar's Hammer, he finally said it where it had meaning. Great reaction. :)
Fun fact: in the original cinematic release, the film switches to a wider aspect ratio when the bay doors open and Jason realises he's really in space. Annoyingly, the DVD release failed to preserve this effect; I'm not sure if the Blu-Ray or streaming versions do it.
That was very impressive in the theater.
After seeing this in the theaters, actor Patrick Stewart said he was disappointed that he and the cast of "The Next Generation" weren't the ones who did that movie.
I was of the generation that made the original Star Trek reruns a big hit. I loved this movie, fabulous cast and everything about it is perfect.
GREAT REACTION! This is one of the few perfect movies. It balances drama with comedy nicely and has a lot of content. Quite the homage to the genre and fandom. As a Trekkie from the original airings of the 60s, I love it.
Allen's character was a takeoff on Shatner/Kirk, complete with the bit about losing his shirt and being full of himself to the detriment of his costars. The rudimentary lathe question was a direct reference to TOS "Arena", and the registration number "NTE" was for Not The Enterprise.
Just watched your Airplane! reaction and come over to see what else you had. I picked the RIGHT week to check out a new channel, and at the right time too! I should go buy a lottery ticket.
Thanks for watching and the info :) I forgot to look up trivia after the reaction yet again. But NTE standing for Not The Enterprise is utterly hilarious.
As I've not seen TOS (May react to it on the channel one day) I didn't get the play on Kirk but it seems rather obvious now. It's easy to tell who the others are supposed to be based on.
@@NovelReactions "Trek Fan Reacts" and "Not Seen TOS." One would think seeing one or two episodes of the original series would be required to bill oneself as a Trek fan. I pretty much figured that out when all of your analogies were to TNG and there was no mention of Dr. Lazarus being the parallel for Mr. Spock or Taggart being Captain Kirk, even though they went to so much trouble to make Jason Nesmith behave like William Shatner.
@@brandonflorida1092 I really have to watch it, perhaps this summer when I have more time to sit down and watch multiple episodes. I'd rather not do one a week if I choose to react to it on the channel.
@@NovelReactions Then let me tell you the single most important fact about TOS - there are 3 seasons ad the 3rd season stinks. Between the 2nd and 3rd seasons, NBC betrayed creator Roddenberry for what he felt had to be the last time and he left so almost all of the 3rd season episodes are crap.
@@brandonflorida1092 Are we talking worse or better than Discovery ? because I cannot stand that show, and won't be watching it unless it's for a good laugh.
Always a treat to see someone discover my favorite movie ever, Galaxy Quest. I’ve watched it too many times to count and still discover new details and laugh with delight. I also recommend the wonderful documentary on its making, “Never Surrender.” There were plans for a sequel until Alan Rickman passed, and they were dropped because it wouldn’t be the same without him.
it's the best Star Trek movie! and while it's a comedy its not laughing *AT* the expense of trek , its got some real love for it
My friend Bill Chott is in this movie he only has a couple lines but always love seeing him on screen. A fun fact the registry of the ship NTE-3120 the NTE stands for not the Enterprise
Trekies voted Galaxy Quest as the seventh best Star Trek movie. There were twelve Star Trek movies at the time, so the Trekies thought Galaxy Quest was a better Star Trek movie than five of the actual Star Trek movies. They were not wrong.
One thing which sets this film apart is the strength of the actors
Tim Allen
Sigourney Weaver
Alan Rickman
Tony Shaloub (best known for his Emmy awarded roles as Monk and later Mrs Maisel’s father)
Sam Rockwell
Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me, Veronica Mars, Flashpoint) - the main alien. He created their way of speaking and movements in the audition
Justin Long (this was his film debut)
Rainn Wilson (Dwight from the office)
Also Robin Sachs (he played Sarris) if you watched Buffy The Vampire Slayer he played Ethan Rayne.
@@SafireRanmako Yeah. He did a kick ass job in both Buffy and Galaxy Quest. He never quite got the level of success that I think his talent deserved.
@@SafireRanmako And he gave Zaeed Massani from ME2 his voice.
You can visit the planet where the rock golum was. It was filmed at a place called Goblin Valley in Utah. And it looks exactly like it does in the movie... minus the metal scrap all over lol. You can camp there and the hiking trails are beautiful and range in difficulty. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who loves scifi or nature!
My family used to go there every summer when I was a kid. We recognized it instantly when we first saw this movie.
Also the fact that Guy dies in episode 81 is a clear call back to the original series as any crew member who had a red shirt on that was an extra dies as a way to call into question the problem at hand. It became a long running joke about having a red shirt on in Star Trek
These are references I'm looking forward to noticing the next time I watch this movie. And fingers crossed that will be after watching TOS.
ANd a very good novel. "Red Shirts"
Your breakdown was great, this film is a true gem. RIP Alan Rickman, "By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be avenged”.
Alan Rickman's character was based on Leonard Nimoy and his early thoughts about the show and the typecast. "By Grapthar's Hammer" can be considered like "fascinating." He grew to embrace the role when the movies came along.
Or "Live Long and Prosper"
Sigourney Weaver cemented her place in sci-fi history with her role in this movie.
ummm...ok?
Pretty sure she cemented that with the Alien franchise...
@@TomBagwell No. She made her mark on the sci-fi genre with the Alien franchise. This movie proved she could do sci-fi of another kind, not just the slam-bang Alien stuff we're so used to.
I love watching reactions to this movie! I saw it in the cinema and laughed my butt off.
Was definitely a fun watch, frustrating to get out because of Paramount, but worth it hopefully as I did really enjoy this one :)
I never really noticed before, but when Jason walks off at 5:56 EVERYONE in the entire convention has stopped what they're doing and are watching as he leaves. Proof that he's always the center of attention.
There was science fiction, good science fiction, long before CGI.
28:04 Sigourney Weaver actually said "Well Fuck That" and you can actually see her mouth making the F movement, but of course it was censored
"Never give up, never surrender" isn't exactly a Picard thing to do. He surrendered in the very first episode of TNG.
Lmao you aren't wrong there and I didn't exactly realise that he was based on Kirk, but then again even without having watched TOS I probably should've.
@@NovelReactions Claims to be a Star Trek fan, but never watched TOS. 🙄
@@jscan4442 Unless TNG and DS9 aren't Star Trek, then I can call myself a Star Trek fan. In fact it's a good thing I've not watched TOS since I can react to it on the channel now.
@@jscan4442 sounds a little gatekeeper-ish that mentality. Tbf the majority of star trek shows take place in the next generation era, 21 seasons between TNG, DS9 and Voyager compared to the measly 3 of TOS
So from my perspective missing out on a small percentage of star trek still makes someone a star trek fan
Much of this seems to be inspired by the antics of the original 1960s cast and their years on the convention circuit and taking paid gigs doing fan fic home videos. Allegedly the rest room scene was based on an incident when a particular puffed up star overheard some stage hands at the convention center gossiping among themselves. This movie is brilliant on its own. Getting the countless subtle references to many alleged con war stories and nods to various tropes from films & series is merely icing on the cake.
I only wish Dreamworks would release a collector's edition with many of the cut bits from the "R" rated version - including Sigourney's ORIGINAL (un-dubbed) reaction to the chompers 😁
Such a homage and so well done. Even people who don’t know Star Trek love the story
There was a short story in a collection of fan-written work several years ago where members of the cast of The Original Series (Shatner and Nimoy, iirc) were actually transported - during filming of a transporter scene - to the ACTUAL Starship Enterprise. Simultaneously, the real Captain Kirk and Commander Spock were transported to the set at the Desilu sound stage.
Hilarity ensued as Shatner and Nimoy had to fit into their counterparts' roles as Captain and Science Officer, and solve a mystery.
I remember reading that book at a book store, then years later finding it in a used bookstore; I think about every few years.
I read that also.... The planet had no visible moon yet it had tides. Leonard noticed it.
I can't recall if the story even mentioned what happened in the studio with the actual Kirk and Spock.
@@jsl151850b There had been a previous work titled "Visit to a Strange World" that had that situation. I just happened to find my copy of the Star Trek collection of short stories today that had story of Shatner, DeKelly and Nimoy getting inadvertently transported to the "real" Enterprise.
In the story, the moon was invisible because the Klingons had a cloaking device on that moon.
The character named “Guy” represented the Star Trek “RED SHIRT”. Anyone wearing a red shirt, beaming down to a Planet (exception for Scotty) will certainly die. The term “Red Shirt” has now become synonymous with any disposable character that is killed off early in a show.
This is one of the funniest and best made Star Trek satire, like something from Mad Magazine. That’s why I nearly died laughing when Sigourney Weaver said about the miners, “run, before they kill Guy”. She knew they the one to die first would be Guy. He even said that he died in his one episode before the first commercial.
This is a classic comedy with also some serious drama. They touched on nearly every Trek trope. I also love the scene on the planet where Nesmith (Tim Allen) is doing summersaults from one cover to another. She asks him if that really helped. The chompers are a riot. Like she said, “why would they put something like this in the ship? It makes no sense!”.
If you watch Sigourney Weaver’s lips when she first sees the chompers and says “screw that!” Her lips clearly say “Fuck that!”. They evidently overdubbed the line later, but that is not what she said. It would have been better had they left in the F-bomb, but the rules from the MPA were stricter back then and they couldn’t get a PG rating, even with a single F bomb. I think you can use one F bomb now and get a PG-13 rating now, but not in the 90s.
I’ve watched this movie several times and it’s still just as funny every time I watch it and I can’t say that about many so called comedies. It’s like Month Python’s Holy Grail, one of the funniest movies ever! I’ve seen that a hundred times and still enjoy it. I’m not saying Galaxy Quest is equal to the Holy Grail, I was just saying they’re similar that their comedy never seems to wear out.
Tony Shaloub played his character as if he were high, and brought the bag of snacks himself.
One of the more subtle jokes is that thing at the end where Guy becomes the Chief Security Officer. As a main cast member, he'd normally have plot armour against being killed off, unlike his appearance as a redshirt in the original. However, in STNG, the one main cast character who was killed off was Tasha Yar, the original Chief Security Officer. So assuming this is their equivalent to STNG, he's still not immune to on-screen death.
Haha I didn't even think about him having the same position as Tasha 😂 very astute observation there. That's hilarious lol.
I saw this with my roommate in the theater when it came out. And I own it now. And every time I hear the line, "... I'm dragging mines" I get goosebumps.
Two underrated scenes
“It’s all *Real!*
…”By Grabthar’s hammer, by the Suns of Warvan …you shall be …AVENGED!”
“What you fail to realize is *MY* ship is dragging *MINES!*
The Starship registry number (replacing USS) is NSE - Not Starship Enterprise
Sigourney's character is a combination of Uhura and Tasha Yar - Nichelle nearly left TOS (convinced not to by Martin Luther King) and Denise did leave TNG - due to their role being relegated to "Hailing frequencies open." (not enough to do).
Actually, it's NTE, for Not The Enterprise.
The writers of 'Galaxy Quest' almost certainly also had in mind Jeri Ryan and probably Marina Sirtis, when creating the Gwen/Sigourney character. Yes, both Uhura and Tasha were attractive women (and were cast partly or largely because of that), but the creators of 'The Next Generation' and 'Voyager' turned it up a notch with Troi and Seven, and the non-standard uniforms/costumes worn by both women on their respective shows.) I've heard that there really was a TV Guide write-up that spent several paragraphs on Jeri Ryan's Voyager catsuit. ...A few sharp commenters have noted moments in 'Galaxy Quest' where Gwen/Sigourney instinctively smooths out her hair before exiting the shuttle, because 'the purpose of her character is to look hot!' (and Gwen knows this, and her behavior, by rote, falls back into old patterns from the canceled TV show.)
No, not Tasha. Seven of Nine. The actress who played her complained about HER TV Guide interview for exactly the same reason.
BTW these are based on OST characters not the Next Generation, so Sigourney Weaver is Uhura, Tim Allen is Kirk, Alan Rickman is Spock, etc...
Haha I'm very very aware of this now lol. Planning on reacting to TOS once I'm a little more free, so hopefully soon. Doing Picard season 3 before that :)
Yeah that was weird. I felt like we weren't even watching the same movie, so i stopped the reaction after only a few minutes
@@ammaleslie509 Fair enough :) thanks for giving it a shot anyway.
"Never give up. Never surrender."
Fun Fact: Tim Allen admitted that he was quite star-struck when he met Sigourney Weaver, as he's a huge fan of Alien (1979). Allen even asked Weaver to sign some of his Alien Franchise memorabilia between takes. She ultimately did.
Expanded Role Fact: Laliari is the first main role Missi Pyle landed in a feature film. Her role was expanded after the producers noticed Sigourney Weaver was the only female main character.
Red Shirt Lives Fact: Despite frequent whining about his character Crewman Number Six being expendable and going to die, Guy Fleegman (Sam Rockwell) is the only crew member not to be shot and killed by Sarris (Robin Sachs) during his surprise assault towards the end.
Love the trivia I get from you guys :) it genuinely makes me excited to rewatch these movies one of these days.
This one I'm not going to be rewatching till I've reacted to Star Trek: TOS but these facts will definitely make the rewatch far more entertaining.
My pleasure. 😁
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
Ive been saying for years now "The Orville is the best Star Trek since Galaxy Quest" 😀
This movie was not based on Star Trek: The Next Generation but the original one. Tim Allan's arrogant attitude was based on William Shatner as Captain Kirk and the other actors on that show. If you had ever watched that and knew anything about it you would be able to see it.
So I've been told, a few times now lol. I am planning on watching TOS and hopefully reacting to it on here, but am a tad busy at the moment.
Look forward to rewatching this after I do that, and to see the little references to those character's that I missed :)
33:55 WHY DOES EVERYONE CUT THAT CLASSIC LINE?!?!?! "At least he's outside."
14:11 are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb
The number on the side of Protector began with NTE - Not The Enterprise! There was a brilliant documentary about the file, Never Surrender.
There is a theory that this movie screwed with the Star Trek odd/even movie curse. Before Nemesis, every odd numbered Trek movie was meh or worse and every even numbered one was good. After Nemesis, every even numbered Trek movie was bad and every odd numbered one was good. What changed? Between Insurrection and Nemesis, this movie came out and took the place of the good Trek movie.
The actor you cannot remember the name of is Justin Long.
Mhm I looked him up after the film was over and couldn't believe I forgot his name :) the comedy Accepted with Jonah Hill is underrated in my personal opinion.
One of my favorite movies! All of the little idiosyncrasies of both old and new Trek are lovingly on display here, along with some real heartfelt moments.
FUN FACT ❗
28:04 She actually said "Fu*k that" bit it was change in post so not to loose the PG rating.
Shaloub is a total stoner. They cut a lot out to get that pg rating. Including a couple f bombs
Most obviously with Sigourney actually saying F*** this! when arriving at the chompers.
5:54 That was a rip from William Shatner's SNL appearance. 5:54
The landscape of the planet was shot at Goblin Valley in Utah.
The mine where they get a berillium sphere and you were wondering about how much was green screen? Filmed at Goblin Valley State Park Utah. it's in the middle of freakin' nowhere... One of the wierdest but fun places Ive ever seen. It really looks like that, with these funky looking rock mushroom shapes formed by wind and water erosion. Went there myself in the early 1990's, I dont think anyone really knew it existed back then. There was a small Park Ranger hut (not manned - put $2 in an envelope and pop it in the postbox). One chemical toilet, no water at all on site, 20km gravel road to get there, gravel car park for a dozen cars. We were the only 2 people there, it was magical. Thirty years on and looking at Google maps, now there's a tarmac road, car parks, camping spots, toilets etc etc. I suspect the popularity of films like Galaxy Quest, City Slickers 2, etc increased visitor numbers & made the authorities realise they had an attraction on their hands.
I THINK YOU WOULD LIKE THIS MOVIE. THE LAST STARFIGHTER.
Brandon (Justin Long) is totally me as a teenager in the '70s and '80s. I had scores of ST books, blueprints, technical manuals, Federation histories, etc. Later, I had one titled "20th Century Computers and How They Worked" by LTC Data. Although the idea for Galaxy Quest was originally inspired by what happens at Star Trek conventions, it is not based on Star Trek. Rather than any character in this being based on any single character in ST, they are all character archetypes that you see in every sci-fi series from Star Trek to Babylon 5. Guy is my favorite character. He's the audience's perspective. I love that he ends up with the role of Security Chief; his paranoia pays off. Watch the Galaxy Quest mockumentary about the original TV series. It's on RUclips.
One of my favorite movies of all time! Saw it as a kid in the theater with my family and we've watched it countless times on DVD and Bluray since. So fun to see someone discover it for the first time! I agree, there are some actually quite moving moments throughout the movie, which is quite surprising for something that on its surface will be just a silly spoof.
Did you have the DVD version that had 'Omega 13' as a menu option? When pressed it reboot the DVD. It was the best secret I've ever seen...and no one talks about it.
@@MemphisJagsfan I don't think I ever discovered that! Not sure which version of the DVD I had haha.
@@patrickouziel I'm sure it's the original, but it doesn't unlock on the menu until you watch it all the way through.
Really enjoyed your reaction! Always fun to see someone who likes the genre watch such a well-done spoof of it.
I hope you do watch TOS. You’re bound to enjoy a lot of the episodes.
Another suggestion for a science fiction movie is Starship Troopers.
Definitely planning on it. Just very busy at the moment, should be free in a week or so, and after my next few reactions.
Glad you enjoyed the video :)
They originally were going for a R rating. However, after filming they made cuts to remove a few raunchy bit and edit language.
Specifically, when Sigourney sees the chompers. She can clearly be seen saying "Fuck that". However the dubbed "screw that" over her words.
The actors hated that was done, possibly with exception of Tim Allen.
I personally think it works better than an R rated flick would have. I believe it would have deviated too far from Trek and would have felt more mocking than a fun tribute.
And a recent version on TV even has "screw that" removed.
Apparently after Tim Allen had you seen with mathisar explaining to him about acting and lying, Tim Allen had to take a break and go to his trailer because he was so moved. It is said that Alan Rickman said something like I think he just experienced acting.
I think the interview questions about how boobs fit in uniforms were a common problem for several women on _Star Trek;_ Jeri Ryan springs to mind.
does anyone know if they ever released the uncut version of this... cause as far as im aware the engineer guy was smoking pot thoughout this, thats why he always has the munchies and stoned look on his face, pretty sure a few scenes we see whisps of pot smoke. and of course Sigourney's f bomb at the chompers scene
Written by fans who love the genre, for fans who love and appreciate every nuance. Great movie which would be wasted on non fans😂
Given you've watched this, Airplane and you're a Trek fan...Airplane 2 is set in space and that's all I'll say about that.
(Well, also that I think you'd enjoy it a lot.)
They were going for an R rating but had to reedit down to a PG. You can see one ADR over Gwen obviously saying "Fuck" in one scene and the engineer was to have more obvious drug use.
"Galaxy Quest": The best "Star Trek" movie that Paramount didn't make. Sigourney Weaver made playing a Blonde a condition to do this movie. She felt her "IQ dropping" whenever she wore it, off set, and all the way home. See what she did with the role of Third Officer Ripley in "Alien' (1979) as soon as possible. (Also see Linda Hamilton in "The Terminator" (1984), because Jennifer Lawrence didn't know about them.) As I recall, the premise was: What would actors do if it "wasn't make believe any more?" Good, I look forward to seeing you board the "Nostromo," soon. Another suggestion: "Train To Busan" (2016).
It may not be the best movie, but it is a perfect one.
I saw it 2000 it was fucking good.
i saw it 2010, i mean this is better than anything.
2020 Why did Alan die. It pisses me off.
Its a masterpiece (they were planing a show).
So it was top 20 always....but it is now the best movie.
It is perfect.
It has one flaw, just one its technical, i knew it 20 years ago.
"Did you guys ever WATCH the show?"
The best line ever.
Galaxy Quest is a brilliant send up and celebration of Star Trek and its fandom. You're looking at the characters through a Next Gen filter. I see it through an original series point of view. Nesmith would be Shatner, self important and alienating his co-stars; Dane would be Nimoy, resentful of being typecast - but grows to love his lot, DiMarco would be Grace Lee Whitney (Yeomen Rand), love interest of the captain.
The voices of the baby miners remind me a lot of the princesses , especially the voices, in the movie Barberella.
So fun facts Jason and Alexander are loosely based on Shatner and Nimoy. The comment from Gwen about the TV guide interview happened to Jeri Ryan after she joind Voyager. The production notes specifically said the NSE in NSEA stands for not Starship Enterprise. Tony Shalloub played Fred as if he was stoned which is why he was snacking. Patrick Stewart had to be convinced by Jonathan Frakes to see this in theaters, Stewart was convinced the film was mocking Trek. After he finished the film he admitted he was wrong and they both suggested the rest of the TNG cast see it. Lenk, senior requisitions officer's actor Rain Wilson is OFFICIALLY in Trek as of 2017(so 18 years after this film released)
"We have to get out of here before one of those things eats Guy"
This is more based off the original series not The next generation. William shatner had a reputation I'm not getting along with the rest of the actors.
Went to see this movie in the cinema three times. I still watch the dvd every so often Absolutely love it!
I really loved this first reaction video on "Galaxy Quest." I saw it when it originally came out into theaters. Actually, this does make some plays on material from "The Next Generation," such as the use of "engage" as a command or having the ship separate into two separate sections. I also loved your use of film clips. Bravo on your video!
A very meta joke to me is that Guy, who is always sure he's the expendable redshirt, is cast in the reboot as the security chief, a supposedly permanent role. What happened to the security chief in the Star Trek reboot? Killed off in the first season. (Yes, I know the character left because the actor wanted to leave in that case, but it's still a very subtle nod that many seem to miss.)
And of course, Saris with his eye patch is like that Klingon commander played by Christopher Plummer and I believe it was Star Trek 6.
I asked Shatner at a ComicCon if he had seen this, and if so what did he think of it. He totally avoided the question.
Klaatu (galaxy) is the name of the alien who visits Earth in the classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).
Think I saw something saying Robert Doeney took that character moment to base Tony Stark on. That stance especially as when Tony is demonstrating a weapon system and the explosions are in the background in Iron Man.
I've also seen Eneico Colantoni(Mathezar) as a former sheriff turned P.I. in "Veronica Mars" and as a recurring guest star in "Person Of Interest."
Just Shoot Me. Does a good job as an ego tech genius in The First $20Million.
@@tempsitch5632 I haven't seen either of those, but now I'm interested.
@@jeffthompson9622 Just Shoot Me was a huge sitcom. His biggest payday. Starred David Spade.
First $20Million is a great little indie. It’s about technology, so that dates it, but the core of the movie is to inspire. Good story. Good cast. Cute movie. Motivates the underdog in you. Enrico does a tasteful villain.
@@tempsitch5632 I've heard of them. I just had not yet tried them. After "Galaxy Quest" I started noticing Missy Pyle in other projects, also.
@@jeffthompson9622 She’s a chameleon.
George Takei called this, "a chillingly realistic documentary."
Funny thing is that destruction of the core IS what Sigourney did in Alien..
I've always wondered, If the Omega 13 was a big mystery and no one knew what it was or how it worked then how could the Thermians duplicate it?
Love this movie, ive seen a few reactions now, loved yours! Good luck with the channel mate
I only have one movie for you that no one has reacted to and it's one that I watch once a year. It's a fantasy western unlike anything else. "Purgatory" (1999) with Eric Roberts, Sam Shepard, Donnie Wahlberg and Randy Quaid. You won't ever forget it.
RIP Alan Rickman. You are truly missed
You should see the movie, CBGB, starring Allen Rickman. He was great. True tale, too.
Wow I did not know that. I know of CBGB but not that he was in the movie. Adding to my must watch. Thanks
This movie is the honorary 11th Star Trek movie.