GALAXY QUEST is THE BEST!

[@zooks527]

"Guy Fleegman" is a shoutout to Guy Vardaman, a long time extra and stand-in on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Vardaman knew nothing about it until he saw the movie in a theater, and says he nearly fell out of his seat. Patrick Stewart said this in an interview with the BBC: "I had originally not wanted to see [Galaxy Quest] because I heard that it was making fun of Star Trek and then Jonathan Frakes rang me up and said ‘You must not miss this movie! See it on a Saturday night in a full theatre.’ And I did and of course I found it was brilliant. Brilliant. No one laughed louder or longer in the cinema than I did, but the idea that the ship was saved and all of our heroes in that movie were saved simply by the fact that there were fans who did understand the scientific principles on which the ship worked was absolutely wonderful. And it was both funny and also touching in that it paid tribute to the dedication of these fans." Guy Rockwell's scream after the transport was ad-libbed, so Sigourney Weaver's startled reaction was real. The director loved it and left it in.

[@Mcvthree3]

This movie is SO much better than it has any right to be. It is flippin' hilarious, a truly great sci-fi movie, and ultimately deeply touching. I get tears EVERY time Rickman says the Grabthar's hammer line over his dying friend. What an un paralleled blast!

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

After Motion Picture and Voyage Home, the BEST Star Trek movie ever made,

[@PatheticApathetic]

My favorite gag in the movie is when Sarris is shooting everyone on the bridge at the end, the only one he doesn’t shoot is Guy lol

[@holddowna]

LOLOLOLOL!!!

[@gonzo6489]

OMG! I've never noticed that!

[@Logan_Baron]

I never noticed that until it was pointed out. I've only seen one reactor that caught that on first view.

[@Pokeysaurus]

@@Logan_Baron I've seen this movie about 5 times and I've never caught it!

[@thevonya3977]

I just love the line on the desert planet "Quick, lets get out of here before one of them kills Guy..."

[@VadersRage]

"Seriously mom, this is NOT the time!"😄 Too damned funny (and my adolescence in a nutshell).

[@Kragar01]

Tim Allen’S UNIFORM was given to him by the aliens, the rest of the crew had their COSTUMES, but Guy is wearing cheap COSPLAY. He has a grey off the rack jumpsuit, he would have sewed the shoulder patches on himself, his boots are just work boots from home. I love this detail.

[@joemasters2270]

"By Grabthar's Hammer… what a savings.” That kills me every time 😂😂😂

[@holddowna]

TOO GOOOD! Hahha thanks for watching

[@hollishamilton3943]

@@holddowna it's the lip quiver before he says it that really sells his disgust.

[@paulkennedy8701]

It's so odd that it's "a" and "savings" plural though. 'Savings' is never a singular noun anywhere else. Not like 'a series' and 'a species' and 'an innings'.

[@gregsager2062]

My favorite line in the movie. The ridiculousness of it, the way Rickman delivers the line, the look on his face ... it's like having to say it left him dead inside.

[@MandalorianRevan]

You can practically feel his soul die just a little as he says it. Rickman was truly a God Tier Actor.

[@Skeletongentleman7808]

“This is an alien planet, IS THERE AIR? YOU DON’T KNOW!!” Is my favorite line in the movie. Sam Rockwell killed it in this movie

[@holddowna]

I LOVED THIS PART TOOOOO! Hahaha Sam is the best!

[@zmarko]

100% agree. It's my favorite performance from Rockwell.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

I also loved when Guy pulls Sigourney back from reaching out to the minors and says Didn't you guys ever WATCH the show?

[@jaeladarlingtrailers]

​@@holddownaI heard that he ad-libbed that line. The script ignored the air issue, so he tossed in that line, and they kept it.

[@rsrt6910]

My favorite line is right after he arrives at the space station and Nesmith asks who wants a tour and San Rockwell goes "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAh!!!"

[@ericb2103]

Rickman channeling Nemoy and the way he hated being type-cast as Spock for so long before finally embracing the character later is one of my favorite parts of the movie. Rickman truly was a great actor.

[@holddowna]

I love it!

[@Wyrmksc]

How many people remember any other line from Alec Guinness other than 'let the force be with you'? Stories say he was rather over it too.

[@ericb2103]

@@Wyrmksc pretty sure he took the gig only after a lot of convincing that the movie needed some established star power since everyone else was pretty much an unknown when last hope was filmed. It wasn't his first choice of roles basically.

[@rendalconstantineau1680]

He was such an AMAZING actor

[@neil2444]

Supposedly Alan Rickman didn't think highly of Tim Allan initially as an actor, which is weirdly parallel to Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner. Also apparently during the film, he grew a certain respect for him later. Still, I love that reality parodies reality sometimes.

[@kevinlaw6185]

From Wikipedia: "Writer-director David Mamet, in his book Bambi vs. Godzilla: On the Nature, Purpose, and Practice of the Movie Business, included Galaxy Quest in a list of four "perfect" films, along with The Godfather, A Place in the Sun and Dodsworth." I've heard that many fans (and some of the Trek cast members) consider this to be Trek canon.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

It strikes me as brilliant writing, to have Guy playing as the security chief in the end. His hypervigilance of all threats suits that task perfectly.

[@theshakyproject2971]

FUN FACT: Enrico Colantoni (Mathesar) came up with his unique accent and speech pattern during his audition. They liked it so much, the filmmakers showed his audition to other Thermian actors so they knew how to behave.

[@holddowna]

I was wondering about this because I was wondering if this came up in an audition!

[@Wesleech]

Thats fcking awesome.

[@Wesleech]

Apparently there is an actual R rated version of it somewhere. You'd have to talk to Spielburg. Anybody got his number?

[@theshakyproject2971]

@@Wesleech Chin is supposed to be high on weed through the whole film but in order to keep their PG rating, the filmmakers couldn't be explicit about it. This is also why the film's only F-bomb is dubbed over by Sigourney Weaver ("Screw that!").

[@trentb3148]

I was an avid watcher of Just Shoot Me, that Colantoni starred in at the same time this came out, and while I knew he was in the film, he disappeared into the role so completely I stupidly thought he was playing Sarris when I first saw the film. Then in an episode of Just Shoot Me, his character started crying and whining and he did the exact same mannerisms as Mathasar (especially the ridiculous laughing face he makes) and the realization hit me like a ton of bricks. In a film where so many great actors had so many great performances, he somehow managed to steal the show.

[@kenfreeman8888]

Sigourney Weaver's reaction to the chompers is so over the top hilarious. I laugh at every line. Her line delivery is amazing.

[@FenixNade]

And her clearly overdubbed line when you can easily see on her face what she's actually saying

[@IcarusLhooq-bc7uq]

Lol big choppy things lol !! One of the best ever comedy movies ever 😂

[@stuartanderws5705]

@@FenixNade "Fxxx That"

[@ZedTee190]

I thought her reaction to Guy screaming after their transportation to the ship was epic - it was a genuine reaction as she wasn't expecting it! :)

[@stuartanderws5705]

​@@ZedTee190Watch Sigourney Weaver as Sam Rockwell screams on arriving, she flinches more than acting

[@SquiresIsle]

I cannot believe how emotional it is every time (and I've seen this movie a lot) when Alan Rickman finally says the "By Grabthar's hammer..." speech. It didn't mean anything until it meant everything. It's set up so perfectly to hit you as hard as possible, but I don't think any other actor could have nailed the landing as hard as Rickman did.

[@DeRockMedia]

ikr, i just saw it a couple minutes ago and couldnt help but tear up the more i see this scene

[@happyninja42]

Yeah I choke up every time that scene comes up. What I do love is what it represents for Mr. Nimoy when it comes to Spock's impact on our society. I know the most common thing people hear, and this movie lampshades, is how much he hated always being associated with Spock. But I remember seeing an article done years later, where Nimoy came to appreciate the real world, tangible, beneficial impact he had on a LOT of people. After years of people coming up to him and giving him their story, of how the Vulcan idea of logic and controlling emotions, helped them with personal/emotional/mental issues that they had in their lives, and that it had a tangible, positive impact on their lives.

[@Trip_Fontaine]

This movie is as silly as "Airplane", but somehow also makes you cry. Utterly brilliant.

[@jayfeder8217]

Whatever ANTIpsychotic drug you're on take more of it!

[@happyninja42]

@@jayfeder8217 Yes, how dare you have an emotional reaction from a piece of entertainment, specifically designed to elicit an emotional response from the viewer. CLEARLY only a crazy person would tear up at that moment. 🙄

[@LordVolkov]

"Is that a joke from Aliens?" The 'Why is it always ducts?' is a reference to TOS Trek, where budget limitations had them crawling through ducts frequently to repair the Enterprise. So much so that they are now known as Jefferies Tubes, named for designer of the Enterprise Matt Jefferies who incorporated them into the structure.

[@bobjohnston1239]

My favourite behind the scenes bit about this movie is this: Alan Rickman didn't consider Tim Allen a "legitimate" actor. When they wrapped the scene where Tim has to confess to Malthezar that they were all actors, Tim asked for a moment so he could collect himself and walked off stage. Rickman reportedly said, "Oh, look who discovered acting..."

[@holddowna]

Whoa!

[@seanmartin2382]

I saw that too...I died laughing

[@crankfastle8138]

I believe it was "oh my god, I think he just experienced acting". They did eventually become friends and respected each others work.

[@fostena]

Tim Allen walked off stage because apparently he was "uncomfortable" with what he was feeling... hence the sarcastic comment by Alan Rickman. What an absolute legend

[@paulgrossman2514]

Did Alan Rickman actually recount that episode in a video interview?

[@AceCorban]

This movie was an obvious comedy gem with its stellar cast, but none of us expected it to have as much heart as it did. It celebrated fandom instead of taking cheap shots.

[@jamestaylor3805]

Denial that cheap shots were had is revisionist as it gets. Nesmith took shots. The bathroom bullies took shots. The movie itself took shots (a whole row of cosplayers in the same costume twirling their hair at the 'captain'

[@TheNighthawke502]

As a Trekkie who grew up with TNG too, my favourite part of this film is actually not in the movie itself: in an interview, Patrick Stewart talked about how he initially didn't want to watch it out of a fear that it would poke fun at his acting work, and it was only after Jonathan Frakes reassured him and highly recommended the film for how downright hilarious it was that Sir Patrick then watched it! 😆

[@holddowna]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

@@holddowna You'd learn all this by watching the documentary on it, "Never Surrender". Please react to that one too. The doc really is fantastic. It will make you appreciate this perfect movie even more.

[@WildMoonLacquer]

"Miners not minors" gets me every time 🤣 One of my favorite movies! ~Caroline

[@joestacey6185]

Galaxy Quest is a rare example of a perfect film. It doesn't need a single change. Fantastic!

[@thinkhector]

Well the movie studios didn't think so! The original cut was rated R! When Gwen is at the choppers you hear "Screw that!" But you can see she really says, "Fuck that!" I would love to see that original first-cut, but it's not clear that even exists. All we know is that about 100 people saw it, and it they didn't like it that much.

[@sethheasley9538]

Release the f-bomb cut!

[@christiancampbell466]

The other change that would help is if they hadn't cut the scene establishing that Kwan was stoned. Much of his behaviour is just meaningless and confusing without that.

[@RedMenace71]

@@christiancampbell466I don’t know-I got that he was stoned, and I am pretty oblivious😅

[@crankfastle8138]

​@@christiancampbell466I appreciate that it's up to us to determine that. But Fleegman does ask about it in the movie.

[@oscardiggs246]

I adore Missi Pyle’s comedic courage. She has been in so many great comedies, and she always totally commits to the joke. Whether it’s nonsense sounds here, or her insane unibrow in Dodgeball, or the over the top personality in Willy Wonka, she never holds back.

[@Logan_Baron]

The way she goes in for that kiss, that expression just before. So absurd. So comedically brilliant.

[@paulkennedy8701]

David Mamet nominated _Galaxy Quest_ as one of a handful of perfect movies, and he's right. However, if there's one thing that isn't absolutely perfect it's something Missi Pyle pointed out in a behind-the-scenes bit: her outburst while her translator is broken is too short. She regretted not offering a more-sustained take. Everytime I rewatch that scene I know she's right. The perfect version of that bit of action would be longer and would get funnier with every extra second.

[@BenChanNYC]

She's been a secret comedic MVP in a lot of movies, but doesn't get the recognition she deserves. (although that's been a credit to her ability to blend into whatever role she's been asked to portray)

[@andrewjuby6339]

This is just one example of why Galaxy Quest is so much better than it has any right to be. Good parody is hard, and the secret ingredient is taking it as seriously as you can until you can't. Everybody on this film, from Tim Allen all the way down to the lowliest intern, is clearly taking their work seriously here. They understand that the comedy comes from the situation, that their job isn't to be funny but to give their most straightforward performance and let the comedy arise naturally. That's why you can have these beautiful, touching scenes like Alan Rickman's speech to the dying Thermian or Tim Allen and Jason Long saving the day together without it feeling weird against the ridiculous parody. These are realistic people thrown into an absurd situation, and the fact that the movie can carry both the levity and the severity of the situation is a testament to everyone's work.

[@slimmccoy8863]

Also as a short-lived character, Ms Pasternak, on "2 and a Half Men". She's great, in everything I've seen her in Fred Kwan's reaction is not wrong... she's absolutely worth having a crush on.

[@adamskeans2515]

great story, when they were filming the scene where Saris is forcing Commander Taggart to tell him Mathasar the truth about the "historical documents", and Mathesar finally understands , and the look of complete betrayal comes on his face, which, by the way was played BRILLIANTLY by Enrico Colantoni, Tim Allen told the director that he had to step away for a sec, because he didn't like the way it made him feel. At this, Alan Rickman said "He's just experienced acting"

[@lazyperfectionist1]

26:59 "Could they be the _miners?"_ "Sure. They're, like, three years _old."_ _"Miners._ Not _minors."_ 😄😄😄

[@geoffwilliams4478]

"😏 You lost me."

[@warwulf4023]

We almost got a series, it was in it's final stages of pre-production before Rickman passed away. At that point all the other actors pulled out, out of respect. And as much as I would have loved it, I agree with their choice. This film is an absolute unicorn, where so many things came together to make a genuinely hilarious but respectful film. I'll let everyone else contribute their favourite piece of trivia, there's so much.

[@holddowna]

Wow! Thanks for the fun/sad fact

[@hellomark1]

I guess there's still talk of making it a series at Paramount+, but the "original" sequel they wanted to make revolved heavily around Rickman's character, so once he died, it all came to a grinding halt.

[@wal6377]

Rickman's son is supposed to reprise his father's role

[@wal6377]

I feel weird now. Supposedly I hear he only had one child, a daughter. ?!?

[@roykliffen9674]

@@wal6377 Did you assume his gender?

[@hypercube8735]

Fred Kwan is indeed supposed to be stoned for the entire film (if I remember right, there's a deleted scene of him getting high), which is part of why he's so chill with everything.

[@xtifr]

"This episode was badly written!" just kills me every time! 😀 There are very few movies that succeed in doing what they set out to do as well as this one! It may be a silly parody, but everyone--writers, actors and crew--brought their A games! It always brings me joy to see someone new discover this, so thank you, and _especially_ thank you for being exactly the target audience! ☺

[@kschneyer]

This film is (1) a wicked parody of Trek, (2) a love letter to fandom, and (3) a deadly serious meditation on the function and value of art. It is a work of genius. Your reaction was splendid! It was so much fun watching you discover the film!

[@pillmuncher67]

And (4), it's the best Star Trek movie.

[@FizzLeeague]

I really agree with you. I think the first two points are the ones that people think of immediately when watching this movie, but the third aspect requires a little bit more contemplation to find. The Galaxyquest series had lost its value to the actors: they'd forgotten the value of art and its ability to inspire and depict possibility. It took a bunch of random strangers taking their work so seriously they emulated it for them to realise that art has the power to affect the real world despite it not being "real" itself. Such a profound lesson.

[@ericmishima]

Extremely well put.

[@FenixNade]

I'd say its more of an Homage than Parody. Both of Star Trek, and their fans. Patrick Stewart was hesitant to see it as he thought it would be insulting towards Star Trek, but Jonathan Frakes told him he has to see it in a packed theatre and watch the audience reactions. They both absolutely loved it.

[@BogeyTheBear]

It works as an homage because it puts rational characters into an insane situation and the comedy comes from them trying to sort things out. In a parody such as The Three Amigos or Spaceballs, the characters are in on the joke and it's the audience who is being played.

[@davedove67]

At the end, when he salutes the fans, THAT is what this whole movie is about, a salute to the fans that keep shows alive.

[@arklytte]

There's a documentary that they did about the movie a few years ago, called 'Never Surrender'. It talks about how the whole thing is a giant love letter to the fans. It's definitely worth the watch, and makes everything about the film that much more special.

[@Spearhead78]

It remains my favorite Star Trek movie. It blends everything the shows and movies created so well together and spices it up with a generous helping of fan service and lampshading. Great script, great acting, solid effects work. This movie does not have to shy away from any of the better official Star Trek movies created.

[@holddowna]

It’s soooooo gooooood! Hahah thanks for watching!

[@westcoast7429]

the voyage home is the best star trek movie

[@killinglonliness88]

Lampshading?? Mind filling me in on the meaning of that one? It's new to me.

[@Spearhead78]

@@killinglonliness88 It is calling attention to things that threaten the audiences suspension of disbelief. E.g. in the chomper hallway this is said: What is this thing? I mean, it serves no useful purpose for there to be a bunch of chompy, crushy things in the middle of a hallway. No, I mean we shouldn't have to do this, it makes no logical sense, why is it here?" To which the reply is that it is a TV show and that episode was obviously badly written. :)

[@ronjones-6977]

@@holddowna Thank YOU for giving me a reason to watch all these classics again. Your enthusiasm is contagious and you are adorable.

[@jeffmartin1026]

Not only is this a perfect film, but it becomes more perfect every time you watch it. Early in the movie the Thermians say they are from the Klaatu nebula. Klaatu is the name of the alien who visits Earth in the classic film The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Originally the producers didn't want anyone who had been in a sci-fi movie to be in the cast. Sigourney Weaver had read/loved the script and fought very hard to get her role.

[@gregsager2062]

Casting her was brilliant, because the role of Gwen DeMarco was pretty much the polar opposite of Weaver's iconic sci-fi role, Ellen Ripley.

[@gillescoin2374]

And when they talk about that "beast from Enok-7", well... just check out Enoch, VII . ; )

[@Ahluk1]

40:16 still brings me to tears. Rickman delivered it perfectly 😭💙

[@dongilleo9743]

The delivery at this moment is so well set up. Rickman says the line earlier in the movie with such distain and loathing, as if a part of him was dying inside. So when he says the line here with true passion and meaning, it resonates.

[@oscardiggs246]

I am wearing a rubber fin on my head, and I will deliver this line in a way that will make you cry. Fear my acting skills.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

​@@oscardiggs246Absolutely! Perfectly delivered. It ran the risk of being corny, but he NAILED it!

[@sp72929]

The personification of utter defeat, helpless despair and... pain. Love him! 🙂

[@phtevenj]

Fun Fact : Sam Rockwells scream when they arrived on the ship was adlibbed so Weavers startlement was genuine

[@Novaximus]

If asked which celeb you'd like to hang out with it'd be Sam Rockwell for me. While a lot of his roles are in some dark movies he's got a gem of a personality.

[@DeRockMedia]

@@Novaximus for sure, his nazi character in JoJo Rabbit was hilarious and sad

[@DavidStebbins]

What a great reaction to a fantastic movie! As much as you loved Galaxy Quest, you would probably enjoy the 90-minute documentary Never Surrender (on Prime) that was made in 2019 for the 20th anniversary of the movie. They talk with the actors, the crew, and the executives about how the movie was made. They also talk with fans, critics, and Star Trek alumni about how the movie was received and the legacy it created as a cult classic. I have watched the documentary a bunch of times and love it. I hope you do too.

[@Scottie_S]

'Never Surrender' was a bloody brilliant docco! I picked it up as soon as it was released online. So well produced and by the end of it, I realized how much I would have loved a sequel, but was also happy that none was made. It's hard to improve on excellence.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

1999, great year for sci-fi, this movie has so much heart. Allen has said if there’s one sequel they’d all love to see made, it’s this one. The way they lean into every trope is done SO well, and the cast, well, one of the finest ensembles ever. Galaxy Quest, love letter from fans, to fans. “And it exploded”…. Best part.

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

"OH ...That's Not Right" is my favorite with "and it exploded" a very close second.

[@SkeletonModel91]

Not without Alan Rickman 😢

[@bryanbrady877]

@@MatthewPettyST1300 I gotta stand by the Is there air quote, say it along with game over. Say it and hear it. Brilliant. Like two verses of a song.

[@palisade32]

For any Buffy fans, the actor playing Sarris under all those prosthetics Robin Sachs also played Ethan Rayne on Buffy

[@MandalorianRevan]

His final role was Zaeed Massani in Mass Effect 2 & 3. Bioware held an event in the Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer to honor him that was supposed to take the whole weekend. The fanbase came out in force and completed the challenges in 3 hours.

[@nbartlett6538]

He also appeared on Babylon 5, as a Minbari in the made-for-tv film "In The Beginning".

[@billwoods9302]

GALAXY QUEST might be the single greatest love letter ever written to the fans of vintage, televised sci-fi. In an era where the nerdy devotion to an old TV show was made fun of or ridiculed, this movie celebrated it in a very discerning, heart-felt way that any fan of sci-fi or fantasy could appreciate. It wasn't a huge box office success, but after release on the video rental market, has become a bonafide gem of science fiction cinema, bordering on cult classic. Great reaction!

[@NyankoDevice]

"look around, can you form some sort of rudimentary lathe".. LOL best quote ever

[@hollishamilton3943]

A reference to Star Trek episode "Arena" in season one of the original series.

[@Kaitschi]

R.i.P. Alan Rickman. Damn I miss that Man ... one of my Fav-Actors ever. Love that Movie, great Loveletter to Fandom.

[@holddowna]

So amazing!!! Thanks for watching!

[@TrippingHawk]

this is just one of those 1000% pure heart movies. it's genuine to the core and just an ultimate feel-good movie.

[@JensMyers-v7c]

I'm a Trekkie, and I loved this movie. What can I say? I like parody. But this movie was deeper than that. The actors from the TV series end up being as courageous and noble as their characters. I actually tear up when Alan Rickman says his "By Grabthar's hammer" line. So happy for you that you got to watch this and enjoy it.

[@adamplace1414]

Every principal actor in this movie absolutely KILLED it, and combined with one of the funniest scripts ever, it's a complete classic, even if you're only dimly aware of Star Trek - and if you're a fan, this is everything you could want.

[@44.caliberbrainsurgery63]

This movie is just so damned perfect. The casting choice was far beyond exceptional. Upon first watching it, I did not expect it to make me feel as much as it did.

[@Saboo27]

Rockwell's scream after they get gooped to the ship will never not make me laugh. It's so perfectly timed, and you can see it startle Sigourney hahaha. Then followed up by Shalhoub "That was a hell of a thing". God I love this movie.

[@AlexandriPatris]

My mind was blown when I realized that this movie was basically the same plot as 'Three Amigos' but in space. In both cases, washed-up actors think they are being hired to reprise their characters for a small community, but they are actually being recruited by people who thought the fictional characters were real. In both movies, the actors basically had to become their characters in real life.

[@DeRockMedia]

holy crap, i never made that connection until now....maybe thats why i love both the movies lol

[@michaellatta7699]

Wow. Good catch. I never made the connection. That's why it's good to read fans comments. There's always a nugget to be found.

[@DeRockMedia]

@@michaellatta7699 ikr? you can always count on the comment section to fact check anything or fun fact things

[@GregHall-v1n]

Yeah only this movie is a classic and the 3 Amigos is a decent movie.

[@joeblankenship377]

I wanna hear the rest of Guy's rudimentary lathe plan.

[@darkzer0670]

Finally!!! That line doesn't get nearly enough credit.

[@newsguy5241]

In case non-Start Trek fans don't know it, in the episode where Kirk has to fight that Gorn guy, he made himself a cannon and gunpowder out of nothing. Oh God, I sound just like the nerd in the movie! "In episode 83....."

[@JenBriSeth]

Any time anything remotely weird happens to me, I still say "That was a helluva thing." We saw this in the theater when it came out and the entire audience laughed so much, it was a great experience and it's still so fun to watch. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Ladmia]

One of my favorite parts about Alan Rickman’s diary is when he talks about his time shooting this movie. At first, he couldn’t stand Tim Allen and how he was always so loud and boisterous on set. By then end, they both understood each others acting styles and Rickman was happy to call Allen a friend.

[@holddowna]

Love this!!!!

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

This was Tim Allen's second role as a character who thinks he is a space commander when he isn't. With an alter ego called Nesmith. The other one was of course Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story and his alter ego Mrs. Nesmith when he's attending the tea party.

[@stevencleere4912]

only note: i believe it's "Mrs. Nesbitt" in Toy Story

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

There are very few PERFECT movies, and this is one of them. Also... the DVD released with a full language track done in Thermian (the alien squeeky language). Seriously, the WHOLE movie. Completely hilarious.

[@Trifler500]

In one of the interviews, I think it was Tim Allen himself who revealed that the director said he had to really nail the serious tone of the scene where Mathesar is being tortured and he tells him they're actors. The director told him the believe-ability of that scene would make or break the entire movie. All-in-all, he said they could have just made the movie a bunch of gags, but what made it special was they interwove drama in to tie all the gags together.

[@slimmccoy8863]

I read somewhere that Alan Rickman did not think much of Tim Allen's acting ability, until that scene. He was impressed by the way Allen pulled it off, and the way the scene affected him after it ended.

[@reverts3031]

I watched an interview with Jonathan Frakes who went to see this movie and he loved it. His former castmates were reluctant to go see it because they thought it was making fun of Star Trek. Frakes was so surprised and loved it so much he talked Patrick Stewart into seeing this movie.

[@bluegizmo1983]

I love this movie! Alan Rickman finally saying his famous line and meaning it gets me every time. And I love that Guy is suppose to be that crewman that dies quickly, but yet through the entire movie hes the ONLY one of them that never even gets hurt at all, even when everyone is getting shot on the bridge at the end 😂

[@johneakin5184]

i love how her voice is dubbed over when they're going into the core, where you can see her saying "F*** this", changing it to "screw that".

[@holddowna]

I love it!

[@stevencleere4912]

@@holddowna there are a few moments like this. The original cut of the film was a little more crass and adult (deleted scene of Kwan getting stoned, which is why he seems stoned the whole movie, Tommy saying "You are so full of shit" to Jason before the first convention, dubbed over to say "full of it" They decided to soften the movie a little after the first test screening. I think it was a positive decision.

[@mikejankowski6321]

I maintain that this is a perfect movie, and at the end you summed up the various reasons quite well. Of all the reactions I have watched, I think yours is closest to mine. Scene for scene, layer for layer, joke for joke, every nuance. This is why we like these reactions - we can identify with the fresh viewer.

[@holddowna]

Thanks soo much for watching!!! This movie is almost perfect!

[@THOMMGB]

I read somewhere that Jonathan Frakes called Patrick Stewart and told him to go see the movie, and to see it in a crowded movie theater. Originally, Patrick wasn't going to see it because he was concerned it was going to make fun of Star Trek. But, based on Jonathon's recommendation, he did see it and loved it. I also read that the line, "May the Force be with you." was very hated by Alec Guinness. The Galaxy Quest version was the Grabthar's hammer line. Eventually, Alec softened his stance over the years when he realized how much it meant to so many people.

[@BenChanNYC]

RIP Alan Rickman. His one line delivery (we know the one) brings me to tears every time and elevated the entire movie and its meaning.

[@CrankyBeach]

As a former memorabilia dealer at conventions and having observed fandom at its best (and worst, hoo boy could I tell some stories) I got a huge kick out of this movie. The captain losing his shirt was hilarious. The moment where the fans were questioning the cast about some obscure detail appeared years ago on Saturday Night Live, when William Shatner (playing himself in a skit) responded to similar detail-oriented fans with a line that became famous: "For crying out loud, it's only a TV show!" And when the ship came crashing in on the convention, my first thought was, I've always wanted to do THAT to a dealers' room! Great fun.

[@clarkmichaels822]

Best joke in the movie is Guy freaking out that he´s a redshirt character to Gwen and when the aliens turn out to be monsters Gwen goes ´let´s get out of here before one of those things kills Guy!´. Like she´s not even remotely worried she or the other main cast are in danger, it´s just a fact that only Guy is really at risk. Made me laugh so hard I had to pause the movie.

[@TheCarterKent]

FUN FACT: The actor playing Brandon's dad (only seen once and only saying "m-m-m-m") is played by.....Robin Sachs (Sarris). Last minute, he arranged with the Director to play Brandon's dad (so he could appear on-screen with his own bare face and not under the Sarris prosthetics). Since he had no actual line, he wasn't paid anything extra, he got no screen credit, and no amendments to any contracts had to be made (as would otherwise be required by SAG regulations). If you freeze frame the right side of Robin Sachs face/ear (as Brandon's Dad), you can see his ear shape. Sachs has a very unique ear shape (with an isolated Tragus) that you can match to dozens of promo pictures of Sachs that display his ear. I mention that for the doubters.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello Hold Down A, I enjoyed your excellent reaction. You truly understood this movie. Since you did, your editing was superb, not rushed, taking time to gather all of the good lines. Many reactors before you did poorly, rushing as though they were in a race leaving good lines on their carpeting. I'm glad I found your channel; I hope one day you will see this film on a large screen. By some " Trekkies " it is said that " Galaxy Quest " is one of the top " Star Trek " movies. Of those my favorite is the one with the whales.

[@ZoeBrain]

The best of the Star Trek movies.

[@quixote6942]

"He seemed stoned"... To make the movie more Family Friendly, they cut the scenes out where Fred "Partakes". "Well, SCREW this!" Sigourney said something else, but instead of re-shooting it (or perhaps as a joke) They just Dubbed over the word... but it's obvious what she said! hehehe

[@holddowna]

Ahhhh!! Yea for the fun facts!!

[@_Mjorindahl_]

Sigourney Weaver was so enamored with the prosthetic breast overlay that SHE had pushed to have her suit open for the last third of the show. Also, talk about acting range for Sam Rockwell. This movie and The Green Mile came out within a couple months of each other. The real importance though, is that this movie is a perfect love letter to Sci-Fi Fandom.

[@sp72929]

Never clicked so quick 😁 I just knew you would love it. This movie is such a treasure. It's comedy at its finest without making fun of the subject. It's hilarious and emotional at the same time. It's respectful to fans who's life's were impacted in some way by the show. That's why it's called a "Love Letter" to fans.

[@CletusVanDamme-t4p]

39:57: "I wanted to laugh but it's not funny." I felt that.

[@joshuawells835]

This film and Seth MacFarlane's The Orville are the best parodies of Star Trek. In particular, this film captures both fandom culture and the behind-the-scenes drama between the actors.

[@holddowna]

I gotta check out that show!

[@Trip_Fontaine]

The entire mission being imperiled because the nerd's mother makes him take out the trash is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life.

[@holddowna]

Agreeed!!!!

[@whomigazone]

Don't forget the recyclables!

[@TheMick7823]

There is a documentary about this movie and how much of a catastrophe it was and how none of the actors had a clue what it was even about and constant rewrites and directors issues etc. definitely worth a watch, it’s called “Never Surrender “. Great reaction 🔥

[@holddowna]

must watch!

[@crankfastle8138]

If you love Sam Rockwell I would suggest Moon. It's basically just him and it's brilliant. Seven Psychopaths is also just a great cast and top notch performance from Sam Rockwell

[@DeRockMedia]

Best performance was thug teenager in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :P

[@Outworlder]

Moon is one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@crankfastle8138]

It's literally the only sad astronaut movie I liked. It's amazing

[@jasonpratt3970]

There was a deleted scene where TSgt Chen was shown high. That’s why he’s so chill.

[@peterlenihan1613]

Also, when Sigourney Weaver sees the chomppers, she said "Well, fuck this." The studio made him change it to screw this. The director was pissed so he left in the original take. This way, the audience knew exactly what she said.

[@_Shadoh_]

Yeah I wish they'd have kept it in, everybody is always confused why he's so chill, I love that he's just totally wasted all the time 🤣

[@peterlenihan1613]

Jonathan Frakis kept asking Sir Patrick Stewart to go see Galaxy Quest with him. At first, he didn't want to go. Finally, he gave in and went with Jonathan and some other cast members. They all said Sir Patrick was laughing the hardest of the group.

[@your_local_questerian]

​@peterlenihan1613 if I remember, Sigourney herself wasn't happy about it either and I believe that was done in response to having to dub over her swearing.

[@VideoGameVillians]

I've seen a lot of reactions to this movie, and honestly this is my favorite reaction to it I've seen. While everyone I've seen enjoys the movie I always feel like they don't "get it" the way I do, you however absolutely do. You even picked up on some things that took me a second viewing.

[@stevesheroan4131]

Tony Shaloub doesn’t get nearly enough credit for his contribution to this awesome movie, so I thought I’d chime in to sing his praises. Every single line he has is perfectly delivered, and I think he’s absolutely on par with every other actor in the movie.

[@paulkennedy8701]

I like the moments that he narrows his eyes, such as when the Thermians first greet him as "Tech Sergeant Chen" and in his screen credit shot for the revival series. Obviously "Fred Kwan" does it instinctively since he's supposed to be playing an Asian crewmember.

[@lordpuki1375]

Amusing trivia fact: the reason why "Tech Sgt. Chen" was so mellow when he arrived on the ship is that in a deleted scene just prior, he's shown lighting up a joint...

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

They wrote great lines for all the secondary characters, such as Sam Rockwell's one-episode red shirt actor. "Look around you. Can you construct a rudimentary lathe?" 😂

[@hyzenthlay7151]

This movie is a beautiful love letter to scifi in general and Star Trek in particular, and the fandoms. Patrick Stewart originally refused to see it because he thought the movir was just mocking Star Trek, until Jonathan Frakes told him he really needs to see it, so he went to watch it and loved not only the movie, but also the ambience in the theatre with all the scifi fans cheering!! Small fun fact, the of the 3 Thermians that came in in their original forms and then transformed into human form, the one that says sorry plays Crewman Daniels in Star Trek Enterprise

[@visiblepixels4632]

Dude this was the best reaction to this movie I’ve ever seen on here! This movie nailed everything about classic trek, and instead of taking the easy path of “making fun of it,” they went full-on homage. You rock 😁

[@margretrosenberg420]

Tony Shalhoub played Fred Kwan (Tech Sergeant Chen) as a stoner. When he was late being transported to the star port it was because he was at a vending machine, stocking up on snacks for the munchies. This is why his character is so chill, and it explains his "group hug" management style.

[@Peter-Warton]

This is as close to a perfect film as you'll find. It does exactly what it set out to do - be an endearing, comedic homage to the sci-fi genre as first imagined by Star Trek, and the fandom that grew out of it. Perfect casting, perfect writing, perfect acting, perfect pacing... Galaxy Quest is movie magic.

[@Ahluk1]

You've become one of my favorite reactors with how much love you put into each video 😭💙

[@holddowna]

Wow thanks! I really love doing this!

[@jeanphilippesurcouf3300]

I am a Treker too , really love this epic hommage towards Star Trek !!! Thanks for your insightful and emotional comments !!!

[@MrTbk1701]

I’ve been a Trekkie my whole life and I like many others do consider this a Star Trek movie. I never get tired of watching it. It makes me laugh and cry. They did a great job on showing the love people have for Sci Fi. ❤🖖

[@RXone2one]

I re watch Galaxy Quest every now and then. Definitely one of my favorites!

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

This was one of those "People coming together to form a team" movies that really worked and made us FEEL GOOD after it was over It was clever!!!

[@GergC0521]

One of my favorite movies of all time. So well made. It was perfect in every way. Your reaction was outstanding.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Great reaction. It's great to see such a film get so much love, from many "reactors", in 2023. I've been loving this movie for 25 years and until a few years ago, I thought no one was giving a damn. I put GQ in my top 100 of the best films ever made, easy. First of all, it's a hilarious movie. Like, 99% of the jokes work (I just wish they kept the scene showing Shalhoub smoking pot, it would have made the behavior of his character work even better ^^;). It's a wonderful movie about space operas and the art of acting, and a love letter to fandom, YEARS before Comic-con went mainstream. The parody is effective and always good-spirited (some are mean), you can tell that the guys behind this movie were smart and cool people who knew and liked what they were talking about. And because it's brilliantly written and acted, it manages to work on a dramatic level in the third act. That scene where Rickman finally say his line, forever chills. This and the "My name is Inigo Montoya" moment in The Princess Bride are the two dramatic moments in a comedy that caught me off-guard the most... like "jeez, the feels!"... "Let's get out of here before one of those things kills Guy!" XD XD XD Sooooo many low-key genius lines.

[@joegaspard9762]

I rewatch this reaction every once in a while. It brings me joy. Thank you.

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

This is literally a perfect movie. There's not a single wasted moment, not a single scene that you think should have been cut or something. And it nails sci-fi fandom perfectly. It's the best Star Trek movie even though it's not Star Trek.

[@nomis]

lol I love this show so much... "Miners! Not minors!"..... My fav line..

[@holddowna]

hey Nomis!TOOOOO funny!!!!!!!!!

[@timbarnett3898]

Being scratched getting your new shiny rig out of garage reminds me of a friend. He completely restored candy apple red roadster, with chrome dumb exhaust pipes, chopped lowered roof, etc .. He entered this cherry roadster into Portland roadster Show. Backing roadster out of garage a ladder was knocked over, falling right across top, with Major Damage!

[@joshithedev]

I love how much you enjoyed this film. Your smile and laughter makes me smile 😊 Also, your references and Trek uniform are amazing 🤩 Would love more Trek content! Big fan!

[@holddowna]

Glad you enjoyed it! more trek content coming for sure! thanks for watching!

[@stevenorellano2039]

It's inside out AND it exploded. I remember laughing hysterically in the movie theater when Sam Rockwell began sobbing because he thought he was going to die on the planet below. If you notice, when Sarrus attacks on the bridge of the Protector towards the end, Sam Rockwell is the only one who isn't shot. Nice irony there.

[@garylogan3640]

I absolutely loved this reaction! Your pure, unadulterated enjoyment as you watched was contagious, I couldn't stop smiling the whole time! Thank you for making my gloomy day sunny for at least a short while.

[@jackmessick2869]

They get some fun digs at Star Trek and its fandom. The starship runs on Beryllium spheres instead of Di-Lithium crystals (Beryllium follows Lithium in the periodic table), the Transporter always having problems like the "Digital Conveyor", the Captain losing his shirt like Captain Kirk does during fight scenes, and the female character just barely above set dressing for the show. Also the trope of the Captain developing a love interest in many episodes. Fans numbering every episode was first done by Trekkers.

[@TheMadMurf]

This movie has so many amazing qualities. Stellar cast, great humor, definitely worth multiple re-watches to pick up on details that may have been missed the first time. Sam Rockwell is such an underrated actor. And the way Rickman delivered that final "By Grabthar's hammer..." was just absolutely awesome. Really a testament to great writing and an unbelievably talented actor.

[@thinkhector]

They got so incredibly lucky with the cast. All of them went on to have amazing careers. Even some of the ones with bit parts!

[@Raptor213]

The reason Tony Shalhoub's character is so chill about everything throughout the movie is from a deleted scene that shows that he basically did a whole bunch of drugs right before this happened and so the entire movie he thinks it's just a drug trip.

[@JasonNaas]

I saw this at a drive-in double feature (along with Gladiator!!) back in the day.

[@McBeelzebub]

I just want to say this. I once lived with a cat, and this cat knew how good he had it. He knew he’d won the lotto, his whole life in a warm house, great food, loving people around him, this cat wore this permanent grin that wasn’t arrogant, it was appreciative. That cat knew that, through no fault of its own, it had won at life. I met William Shatner once, and he wore that exact same grin.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

I must have seen this a dozen times at least. I actually saw this in theaters too. It’s so funny that a parody turned out so good.

[@_Shadoh_]

Yeah me too 😄

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

I saw it in theaters as well. The most memorable thing was that the movie started in 4:3 full screen and opened up to 16:9 widescreen the moment the transporter bay doors open and space is revealed. That was a "wow-moment" that is sadly missing in the home release.

[@richb313]

When Tim explained who he really was to Mathesar it affect Tim so much that Alan remarked that Tim experienced acting.

[@kennethfinnegan2978]

The entire cast got together to make the tv series Galaxy Quest. All were onboard then Rickman died and they didn’t do it.

[@amy_grace]

I love watching people react to this movie for the first time, because most try to go in unspoiled and don't watch trailers first, which means the reveal that the Thermians are actual aliens is an actual surprise. I saw this in a packed theatre opening weekend and I don't think anyone DIDN'T know. (And to be fair, I don't know how you'd market this movie without spoiling that element.) But it's actually a pretty great twist, and I think it's awesome that people discovering Galaxy Quest for the first time now get to enjoy that.

[@kermitcook8498]

❤❤❤ Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. This IS my favorite ST movie. You really need to see the special features. 'splains some questions oft asked, and some not asked. Sam Rockwell killed it, and Guy didn't die.

[@johndurrett3573]

That Gut Bust when the line ...oh right it always stopped at 1 second on the show...finally sunk in. Had me in tears like so many other moments in this movie. As someone else already commented..its truly a love letter to all the star trek fans. I truly would not change a single line or casting on this.