Galaxy Quest is one of the best Star Trek movies ever made.

@STriderFIN77

3 жыл бұрын

Star Trek parodys exists, and they are amazingk :)

@HOTD108_

3 жыл бұрын

It's the last good Star Trek movie too.

@mrScififan2

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@briansinger5258

3 жыл бұрын

Is

@creed8712

3 жыл бұрын

Honest to god I would have been interested to see a “new nightmare” style movie for Star Trek. The times defiantly passed but I would have loved to see Kirk finally fight the rock monsters he was supposed to

Alan Rickman deserved an Oscar nomination for this role.

@Eyes-of-Horus

Жыл бұрын

There are many instances where a secondary character plays a major in uniting a film but doesn't get an Oscar nomination (eg. Judd Hirsh in "Independence Day").

The way he barely chokes out "what a savings" cracks me up 100% of the time.

@roberte2945

2 жыл бұрын

The contempt is palpable.

I've never seen a piece of paper snatched with such disdain

one of the few movies in cinema that is totally flawless

@jackmarshall3255

3 жыл бұрын

Well said well said.

@jeromyperez5532

2 жыл бұрын

What else is on that list? I mean, I can think of Ghostbusters and that's about it.

@runthenumbers9698

16 күн бұрын

@@jeromyperez5532 Shawshank Redemption

"I see you've managed to get your shirt off." Best line! I try and say this as much as possible in my daily life.

There is a documentary about Galaxy Quest full cast and crew, filmed after Rickman died. All of them praised him and say how lovley and kind he was, both in charcter and on set. About him care for the crew or about the skript. But the most emotional moment is when Enrico Colantoni (Mathesar) speeks about Rickman. Colantoni was an unknown actor and Rickman a superstar back in 1999. And Colantoni said, about Rickaman, with a breaking voice "He was the first movie star, who wanted to be ... my friend"

The way Alan looks so emotionally pained as he's saying "What a savings" will always be an example of great acting. It's one of those rare moments that's just as close to perfect as it could be.

One of my favorite scenes with Alexander Dane is when you see him scratch the back of his head, exposing the rare glimpse of his hair before pulling the prosthetic back down when the Thermians re-enter the room. The fact that he keeps that thing on the entire time is a testament to his commitment to his role

"I think he just discovered acting" that is savage, but seriously can you imagine Tim Allen getting emotional? it would be so surreal you'd have to snark.

"By Grathbar's Hammer" scene stole the movie. It's actually tear-jerking.

@marthapozo4881

3 жыл бұрын

It did, and yes, it really is :')

"HEY DON'T OPEN THAT! IT'S AN ALIEN PLANET! IS THERE AIR?! YOU DON'T KNOW!"

@rring44

2 жыл бұрын

DO I?!? DO I?!?!

Galaxy Quest is genius, I don't want a sequel personally. Maybe a few years after but the time has passed especially with Alan's unfortunate passing

@brighbytes

3 жыл бұрын

Yah I wish we'd gotten the sequel but now we lost Alan I just I don't want one, it won't be the same.

@seigeengine

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly feel that only mediocre to moderately good movies should get sequels. Great film's almost never have sequels that live up, and as irrational as it may be, that does make me perceive the original as worse, simply by association.

@brighbytes

3 жыл бұрын

@@seigeengine I can see that but that also means we'd never have gotten Star Trek 3, Star Trek 4, or Star Trek 6 (and I mean Star Trek 5 is fun to watch when drunk "What does God need with a starship?")

@michiganjack1337

3 жыл бұрын

I think they did some comic books and that would seem like a perfect medium to continue Galaxy Quest. I agree no sequel please 🖖

@michiganjack1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@brighbytes That’s hilarious! Honestly I think the last time I watched The Final Frontier I was piss drunk. 😂

"By Grabthar's Hammer, by the Sons Of Warvan , you shall be avenged!"

It's nice to know that people know Alan Rickman for another role outside of Harry Potter and Die Hard.

@lutherheggs451

3 жыл бұрын

He's not some unknown actor who was only known for Harry Potter and Die Hard...He was Metatron in Dogma, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, Marvin in Hitchhiker's Guide, The Sheriff of Nottingham in Prince of Thieves....The guy was in alot of good things

@MrBird2007

3 жыл бұрын

@@lutherheggs451 oh his filmography is amazing. It's just sadly a lot of people don't take the time to expand their views on movies.

@ashleytuchin7693

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget that he was one of the best parts of Love Actually.

@Ciborium

3 жыл бұрын

@@lutherheggs451 And Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility". I loved his portrayal of the character.

@deebeedaydreamer

3 жыл бұрын

I mainly knew him from Dogma before I saw Galaxy Quest.

Honestly, I'm glad there was never a Galaxy Quest II. There's almost no chance it would have lived up to the original. And frankly, it's nice to have a movie that's just a movie and not part of a franchise.

@sp72929

Жыл бұрын

Actually it became very close to be made - all of the original cast agreeing to come back unfortunately Alan Rickman died and with him the project as well as all agreed it would simply not work without him. And I wholeheartedly agree. He was an exceptional actor who made his characters iconic.

Alan Rickman is just one of those actors I seem to forget has died. It's heartbreaking each time I'm reminded of it because he was such a great actor and has starred in so many enjoyable films. I've always wanted there to be a Galaxy Quest sequel, but I don't know if they could capture the magic of the original. Losing Rickman is as big as losing Harold Ramis when talking about a Ghostbusters sequel. Could it be done? Sure. Will it be as good? Doubtful.

@Xeno426

3 жыл бұрын

Very much this. After Harold died, I though "can't really do Ghostbusters now".

@christopherwall2121

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xeno426 that didn't stop Aykroyd from trying, though.

@Xeno426

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherwall2121 How much input did he have in the 2016, though? It really doesn't feel like his style. I mean, Aykroid without restraint is Nothing But Trouble. :D

@christopherwall2121

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xeno426 he has a cameo as a cabbie who may or may not be that universe's version of Ray*, and I've got a feeling that the script said something to the extent of "Dan can go off here", since all the ecto-biology mumbo-jumbo Ray and Egon say in the movies is stuff Aykroyd actually believes in. He's a pretty weird dude. * the comics establish that all the Ghostbusters media is canon, and exist in a multiverse the guys accidentally caused when they destroyed Gozer's temple in the first movie. It carried the concept to other dimensions, which is how we get the cartoons and _Answer the Call_ into the mix. Those worlds exist, and some of them have alternate versions of the GBs, and the main universe has alternate versions of characters from spinoffs. Roland, Kylie, and Eduardo all have '84-verse counterparts, as does Holtzmann from _Answer the Call_ (her alternate self works for the FBI)

@janelinley3624

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Growing up I always heard this was a 'parody' so when I eventually saw it I approached it thinking it would be like Spaceballs. Then I realized it is basically Star Trek 10 with high end effects and a relatable story. So much so that Star Trek fans think of it as part of the film franchise these days.

@brighbytes

3 жыл бұрын

It was voted the 4th greatest Star Trek movie in a poll a few years ago... Which yah seems the right place to me.

@tgiacin435

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I like about the Orville

@MrNateSPF

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny some of the Star Trek actors have commented about Galaxy Quest during interviews. They didn't want to watch because it was a parody of Star Trek fandom, then one of them did watch it and told the others it's a parody of the Star Trek fandom you've got to see.

I remember a review for Galaxy Quest where it mentions the line that Alexander Dane/Lazarus has to keep repeating, but when he says it and MEANS it, you feel the passion. And that's totally true.

Rickman was an actor who, when you saw his name in the beginning credits, you already knew it would be a good movie. Like so many beloved actors, he was gone too soon.

I saw Alexander Dane as more of a parallel to Sir Alec Guinness, another classically trained actor who regretted that his biggest claim to fame was "some mediocre sci-fi tripe".

@Donillini

2 жыл бұрын

I can see that too! That’s what makes his character so great!

@johnlee7164

4 ай бұрын

Also Patrick Stewart who was a stage actor before becoming Guerney Halleck in David Lynch's Dune and then getting the role of Captain Jean Luc Picard in the long awaited return of Star Trek to TV, ST: The Next Generation.

RIP Alan Rickman - such a great actor and with impeccable comedic timing!

I remember being so shocked how good this movie was as a kid since I wasn't expecting much, no other movie has ever exceeded my expectations like Galaxy Quest did.

Galaxy Quest is the comedy science fiction equivalent to The Princess Bride as a comedy medieval fantasy as both being perfect.

The pub line is honestly my favourite line of the film, with the “miner/minor” line a close second

This is a Brilliant "tribute" to Star Trek, as well as being one of the Funniest Films ever! Both the Script and Cast are Perfectly matched, I wish there was an "Extended Director's Cut" of this film available!

One of the most treasured moments I have from my childhood is my grand dad taking me to see this in the theater. He wasn't a movie buff by any means and we didn't bond over much, but we both agreed this movie is flawless.

Die Hard, Robin Hood, Galaxy Quest, Harry Potter. He's done well.

@andrewbuhman1066

3 жыл бұрын

Quigley Down Under...

@seanpatrickcain2

3 жыл бұрын

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

@ashleytuchin7693

3 жыл бұрын

Love Actually

@tstefanyk6604

3 жыл бұрын

Sense and Sensibility, Sweeny Todd, and my favorite (but lesser known) Snow Cake.

A NEAR perfect movie, they should have left Sigourney's F-bomb in.

@ReverendLondo

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think having the (super-obvious edit) actually elevates the film in a way. It literally spawns the same sort of arguments the Galaxy Quest nerd characters would have about the show. "Maybe it's the universal translator being unable to curse?" By extension, the same sort of things Star Wars/Treck superfans argue about.

@horrorjunky4life50

2 жыл бұрын

I could have sworn that when I saw this in theaters, they left the F bomb in

@dropkickmurphy4114

2 жыл бұрын

@@horrorjunky4life50 it wouldn't have been issued a PG rating if they had.

Never give up . Never surrender

I’m fairly certain that “Alan Rickman and Tim Allen didn’t always see eye to eye” is one of the least surprising statements ever 😂

"It's always about YOU!"

My favorite Allen Rickman quote by far is from Galaxy Quest: Alan: "Could they be the miners?" Tony Shalhoub: "Sure. They must be like 3 years old." Alan: "Miners. Not minors!" Tony: "You lost me."

@oliverjackson6992

2 жыл бұрын

That seriously made me LOL remembering that scene. Thanks man. ✌

It really shows what an amazing actor Alan Rickman was when you see the sheer contempt he could pack into that silly line, and the quiet gravitas he got out of it during the film's climax. What a legend.

You know, when I look back on the characters in media I had crushes on as a wee lad, it really paints a very clear picture that I did not see in the slightest at the time.

Amazing movie! That delivery of 'grabthars hammer' for Quellick at the end is probably the best moment ever captured on film. Amazing actor!

I was in a flight for work from houston back to orange county ca. 20 years ago and I saw this on the planes media system. When I catch it flipping channels. No matter what part, I'll finish the film. A pleasant surprise.

If not a sequel, then a nice 4K remaster with the deleted scenes added back in along with Sigourney's "Well fuck that" line

@horrorjunky4life50

2 жыл бұрын

^This!

@user-uy1rg8td1v

2 жыл бұрын

Its such a shame there weren't sequels for such a great, flawless, and perfect movie. Its like if Star Wars or Back to the Future or Indiana Jones were just one movie.

Great film. I feel that although Alexander Dane is a clear Leonard Nimoy parallel there's also an element of Patrick Stewart in his Shakespearean background. Although obviously, like Nimoy, Stewart as far as I know hasn't shown much bitterness towards the Star Trek franchise.

@hobbified

3 жыл бұрын

A little bit of both, a little bit of neither, a little bit of Orson Welles.

@Donillini

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s also a bit of Alec Guinness in Star Wars

Alan Is absolutely charming in this movie. The show must go on!

This movie is a perfect homage to sci fi television.

I agree. This is a perfect parody of Star Trek. I love it. Leonard Nimoy went through a stage where he felt stereotyped as Spock. He even wrote a book titled “I am not Spock”.

@MrNateSPF

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone forgets about his follow up book, "I am Spock". The books are about the human actor behind the role and draws comparisons to the character. They decided on the title with the publisher to sell more books but it had the opposite effect of people judging the book by it's cover.

Thank you, Joe. I agree about the importance of that scene where Alexander Dane forgets his whining bitterness to reach out in compassion to the dying Quellek. Personally, I hadn't seen Alan Rickman till he played Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility" (the 1995 film with Kate Winslet). I wish he hadn't had to leave us so soon.

Galaxy Quest is so good, it's a better Star Trek movie than half of the actual Star Trek movies.

I need to watch this again. I remember having it be required watching for a screenwriting class I took back when I interested in that pursuit.

The best Star Trek film EVER!!!

This is the film where I first became aware of Alan Rickman. So much so that when i first saw the casting for the first Harry Potter movie my reaction when I saw who was playing Snape was, "Hey, it's that guy from Galaxy Quest."

Rickman’s character always struck me as a cross between Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, and Leonard Nimoy- Classically-trained Shakespearian actor playing a fan-favorite fish out of water and getting more resentful of it as they age.

@Donillini

2 жыл бұрын

I would say a bit of Alec Guinness too

Galaxy Quest is amazing. Its surprising to me that a lot of people haven’t watched it.

I love this movie so much...Rickman is genius. It's one of those movies I didn't really expect anything from and when I watched it I was blown away, and it gets better every time...I'll probably go and watch it again now after this even though I just did less than a year ago

I remember him more from this character than as the guy from Harry Potter.

@kenabi

3 жыл бұрын

he'll always be hans gruber, to me.

@MrYac-ie8ie

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenabi he's sitting on a beach, earning 20% with the angels now

@STriderFIN77

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenabi Yes, the best christmas movie ever \o7

@AlfredFJones1776

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenabi oh yeah I forgot he did that!

@CinnamonGrrlErin1

3 жыл бұрын

Sheriff of Nottingham for me. "Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings, and call off Christmas!"

The same year Rickman appeared in GALAXY QUEST he also played a huge part in Kevin Smith's DOGMA. There again, he gives a performance that is so funny and so moving and (no surprise) outshines everyone involved. He has moments in both that just break me every time I re-watch them.

"I think he just discovered acting." Damn Snape! You savage man. I see you're still bitter over losing Lily.

This was too short. I want more.

Galaxy Quest was one of my favorite movies as a kid, glad to see it finally on here especially talking about Alan Rickman's character.

Great video, as always! This is a great film. Even film professors I know who hate Star Trek love this movie!

Does anyone else have a really big lump in their throat and a hazy mist blocking their vision? My heart hurts in a way I can't explain.

@raibeartmacphadrain

3 жыл бұрын

Calm down ffs.

Galaxy Quest is the best childhood 90's movie.

Hardly a week goes by when I don't think about Alan Rickman. R.I.P

Galaxy Quest is seriously better than any official thing Star Trek has released in the past 20 years.

Galaxy Quest is fantastic. Apparently there has been a desire to have a sequel, but those involved got too busy and they couldn’t agree on a script that seemed to be a good follow up. I know when Alan Rickman died, a lot of talks for the sequel sort of ceased as they didn’t know how they could make one without all the main characters in the film. I think it is fine as a stand alone film.

I watched Clifford for the first time in 20 years cause you reminded me of it and it was great. You rule, dude.

Oh God, I miss Alan Rickman. One of only 2 actors whose death I mourned when I heard they died. May they never do a sequel for this movie. It's perfect the way it is.

The only way I would enjoy a Galaxy Quest sequel is if they change casts and do it like Galaxy Quest TNG...but then again I dont want just a copy of the first with a new cast. Sadly I think since Rickman's passing, it is probably better just to let it be.

I absolutely love this channel, and I thank you for your insightful and warm analysis! You also got me into Laurel and Hardy!

Thanks for doing this video. I loved Alan Rickman's character; you really hit the nail on the head.

Rest in Paradise Alan... You are sorely missed!!

This is a great movie, absolutely love it...but yeah without Rickman the time has passed for a sequel

1:15 is almost synced perfectly lol

By Grabthar's Hammer, what a video!

I now expect you make a video about Galaxy Quest, because you left me wanting for more.

I forgot about this movie. It brings back childhood memories.

Loved him and all of these great people in this great movie.. big fun!

I really want to see the original r rated version of this.

Considering the kind of two dimensional character that was the alien who idolised him, the acting just made everything so meaningful.

Great mini doc. I love your videos

Loved this analysis!!😄🙌

I am no major fan of Star Trek or Sci-Fi in general, but back in 2005, I started drawing for the first time in my life (outside art class or scribbles in my notepad), while I sketched away and discovered that I indeed had some potential in me, I wanted to have something in the background, so I returned on the TV, and a re-run of Galaxy Quest was playing. It was a fun movie that I enjoyed, however even lacking the connection to the genre being parodied lovingly in the movie, I do have a connection with it :)

This channel is so good.

If the sequel is more of a parody of Star Wars instead of Star Trek then it could work.

@oldmanonyoutube

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think they could top Spaceballs kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqJ7ma6dcdbInto.html

@STriderFIN77

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldmanonyoutube Spaceballs is Amazingk!

This is the Tropic Thunder of sci-fi films

Very good and informative video as always.For a future video may I suggest Peter Sellers as a theme

Consider creating a whole video on Alan Rickman.

The more talented but verbally constipated co star… NO ONE summed it up more accurately than Alan 👍

Great video friend. I feel exactly the same way.

Do one on Falling Down I watched it for the first time a few years ago and it was really good and most people don't even know about it.

@Bale4Bond

3 жыл бұрын

The film is highly regarded and quite well known

@paulheap1982

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bale4Bond not these days. Its hardly a household name now.

i still like to watch this film from time to time :)

Perfect parody homage, well cast.

There is a sequel to Galaxy Quest only it's in comic form. It's a great story though.

You done did good!

A sequel is also hampered by the fact that Daryl Mitchell is now in a wheelchair.

@Jamie_Pritchard

3 жыл бұрын

Well, he still acts, and they could always offer an explanation for the wheelchair. That said, I'd rather not see a sequel. You can't improve on perfection.

Hats off man

By Grabthar's Hammer, a sequel is a bad idea. It's not impossible it could be good, but I seriously doubt it.

Best comedy movie ever

The only good follow up technically isn't a sequel, and allows Dane/Alan to remain in! (Look up the short comic mini series! Set between the climax and the epilogue of the film!)

NOOOOOOO!!! **NO** SEQUEL!!! You can't improve upon perfection. Every musician knows there are certain bands and songs that you just don't cover unless you're on that level. I just wish film-makers would learn that lesson. p.s. I got choked up at Rickman's Grabthar line at the end. Thanks for that.

RIP 😢 ❤

Galaxy Quest is my favorite Star Track film

Love this movie.

Wow that’s Enrico Colantoni, Carl Elias from Person of Interest and Elliott from Just Shoot Me, as the Mathesar the alien!