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the actual bridge set was on a gimbal during the "real" combat scenes with Saris. when you see Allen Rickman and Sigourney Weaver grabbing their respective consoles, it was because the gimbal was moving! Allen Rickman once said that during that shot, all he could think of was, "If that ceiling comes down, it will land on me!"
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Patrick Stewart about 'Galaxy Quest'- "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."
Shame they didn't know how to market the movie. They were unsure whether or not to portray it as a parody or as a standalone sci-fi adventure, and it was neither if we're being honest.
Fred is, in fact, stoned. The character was thinly written, so Tony Shalhoub was hired because of his talent for fleshing out characters. He made the decision that Fred was stoned through the whole movie. That's why he never gets scared or excited, takes everything in stride and thinks everything is cool. (Note how as they're walking down the corridors, you can hear him say, "Wow, the floors are so clean!" Exactly what a stoner would say.) He showed up to the set with a crumpled paper bag, saying, "I think my character's in this bag." The bag was full of snacks, of course - Fred had the munchies real bad. Another thing he did was play with the issue of Fred's identity. He's supposed to be playing an Asian guy, but he's clearly not Asian. "Kwan's not ever my real name!" One great moment with this is when the Thermians see him for the first time. They whisper in awe, "Tech Sergeant Chen!" and in response, _he narrows his eyes._ That always cracks me up.
I love that you ALWAYS see him with food, except the one time right before they transport him to the ship, AND HE"S STANDING IN FRONT OF A VENDING MACHINE GETTING FOOD!
Apparently the film was originally aiming for a more mature rating, so they had to tone down the obviousness of Fred being continuously baked (not to mention dub over Sigourney Weaver's little outburst in the vents) to get it down to PG.
So Patrick Stewart stated he didn’t want to see Rickman and the others taking the piss out of them. Johnathan Frakes called him up and said he had to go see the movie preferably in a crowded theater. Stewart went and saw the movie and absolutely loved it. He loved that it really was just like their time on ST and how it ended up honoring the fans.
What I love about this movie is how the line, "By Grabthar's Hammer....." starts out as a joke, but when it's said for the last time it brings a tear to the eye.
"There are no small roles, only small actors" - Alexander learned this when Quillick died. He learned how much his character had meant to Quillick, even though he personally thought it stupid. This actually may be a callback to Sir Alec Guiness, who played Obi-wan Kenobi... he thought his role was stupid, too.
He may have thought his role stupid but he was sufficiently not stupid to accept a percentage rather than a fee. He never _had_ to work again and enjoyed a long retirement living on the proceeds and doing work that interested him.
the rock guy apparently had subtitles that were removed. he was complaining about being constantly bothered, and when it got blown out of the ship it was "peace at last"
"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 got Weaver to sign some of his Alien 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 during his surprise assault.
And a nice humor bit to his new character in the new show.. He was the Security Chief.. like Tasha Yar in Next Generation that dies in the first season lol.
The difference is that in most parodies the players are the ones making the jokes. In Galaxy Quest, the characters are the victims of the joke. The crew here are a bunch of reasonable people trying to deal with an insane situation.
I can definitely agree this is up there as one of the most perfect movies, it's got a fantastic balance of the drama and humour, a little sprinkling of romance, with some action and horror. Incredible casting choices and so much good work in the soundtrack and costume department too, it just works so well.
The "can you construct some sort of rudimentary lathe" line was a gag making fun of the Star Trek original series episode, "Arena", where Kirk had to construct a crude rocket launcher from elements laying around the place. Btw, Des looks like a cross between Denise Crosby and Amanda Tapping.
Not rocket launcher; a cannon. Fun fact: that episode was accidentally/subconsciously based on a short story by Frederick Brown. When Gene L. Coon realized what he had done, they asked Brown to sign a contract granting permission to use the story. Flattered, he said yes, never knowing that the episode had already been filmed. 😄
@@rmhartmanYeah, that's a gag that's good for about fifteen seconds. Then you've got all of it and don't need any more. Unlike, say, the DVD commentary track for _Bubba Ho-Tep_ that Bruce Campbell does in-character for the whole thing.
Comic-Con wouldn't exist without Star Trek. The first fan conventions were for sci-fi and other nerdy stuff, but it was when conventions were organized for Star Trek in the 70s that they really exploded across the world. It was through the fans' diehard support of the show, first a letter writing campaign and then fan conventions, that Star Trek was brought back for movies, and now up to eleven separate series and thirteen films. The fans saved Star Trek, just like the fans saved the Protector in this movie. Really a perfect love letter to the fans. Also, in case you didn't know, the Protector's design is an inversion of the Enterprise's, with rounded nacelles and a straight primary hull. And the serial number starts with the letters "NTE" which stands for "Not The Enterprise."
Captain called him Fleegman (Sam Rockwell) at the mine, probably he said it to them after crying for nobody knows his last name. I got this after many watches :) Great reaction thx for sharing.
Galaxy Quest is one of those rare movies where absolutely everything works in it.. script.. fantastic acting.. stellar casting.. unbelievable effects.. perfect you can watch it a hundred times, and still laugh. at no point was it cruel or demeaning in its teasing of Trek, it's like the best bit of fanfic imaginable made it to the screen and had the absolute best cast possible. I'm not sure if it was mentioned, but on the DVD you can choose to listen to the movie in "Thermian". They dubbed the entire movie in "Thermian".. because.. why not add an extra level of ridiculousness
I suspect that this film works for even non sci-fi (let alone Trek) fans, because there's SO much humor & heart in it. Still, the more you know about Trek lore & general fan culture, the more jokes you get. They're never mean-spirited, but they are playful winks at the culture. There is no excuse for this film being this good, this spot-on at the targets it playfully ribs or this reverential to the sources of its inspiration. About the only film that can hold a candle to Galaxy Quest is the documentary ABOUT this film "Never Surrender". Every now & again, there's a happy accident that ends up being far better than anyone could've reasonably expected, where every choice made, turned out to be the best one. Casablanca is a film like that. So is Galaxy Quest. (Add both to the list of films that must NEVER be 'rebooted') Thanks for letting us watch this along with you. It was a delight.
Appreciate the kind words, and agree! We are going to have to check out the documentary. It's been on my personal list for awhile, but I never got to it. Maybe we'll do it for the channel!
I imagine Lord of the Rings fans also loved Galaxy Quest. I'm not being sarcastic. There are many similar character arcs with similar themes, just a vastly different setting. The mere fact that there _is_ character development would appeal to Tolkien fans.
Interestingly, films (like Galaxy Quest) that are this good, tend not to do well at the box office when they're released - more due to the combo that 1) marketers don't know how to properly sell it to would-be film goers, 2) the film is too far ahead of its time to be appreciated in the moment. The examples I have in mind are: - It's a wonderful life (1946) - John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) - The Princess Bride (1987)
You guys left out one of my favorite lines from Alexander, "OH RIGHT, IT'S ALWAYS ABOUT YOU, ISN'T IT?" There's a great story about the scene where Jason confesses about being an actor to Mathezar. When it was done, Alan Rickman gestures toward Tim Allen and says, "I think he just discovered acting."
You're 100% right that's one of the best lines. I tried to keep it in, but it got chopped somewhere along the way due to copyright issues (it took me a few attempts to get this one up). But both of those are great moments!
Greetings VV and Vide-yodellers. Enjoyed the reaction to GQ. I'm a 70 year old Film Fanatic and I agree with you that GQ is a 'perfect movie', like a Mozart Symphony not a wasted note. I think there are several other 'perfect films'. I made a list 20 years ago for a friend. Do you think there are any others?? I'm also a lifelong nerd who appreciated you mentioning we pioneers Thanks again. All the Best Jim Oaxaca Mexico
So clever, so entertaining at every turn. This movie has created a new game, 'Watching reactors react to Galaxy Quest'. Enjoying along with others and learning more of the jokes hidden has made me reevaluate my best of list. Yes, this is now my favorite movie.
There are so many in-jokes in the movie. I think my favorite is "Guy Fleegman" being a shoutout to Guy Vardaman, a long time extra and stand-in on ST:TNG. He didn't realize it until he saw the fake show credits in the theater watching the movie. According to Vardaman, "I just about fell out of the chair!" The producers of GQ had also considered him for the role of "Guy" before deciding on Sam Rockwell. There were plans for a second movie. However, after Alan Rickman's death, everyone involved decided that they would not do it without him.
I don't think I ever noticed Fred's paper bag of munchies, but it _absolutely_ fits with the semi-hidden joke of him being stoned the entire time. While I'd say it's less apparent early on, it really ramps up after he arrives late to the space station, his bubble retracts, and, unlike the rest of the crew, a puff of smoke eminates from within it. Even after Guy says "Are you high?!" many people still miss it, they just see him as a super-chill dude. Gives me hope that maybe people actually can't tell when I'm high...
Sigourney Weaver liked the blond wig so much that she kept it. I would have loved to see a version of this with the TNG crew. I was that nerd in the '60s with ST: TOS. If you want to see another sci-fi/comedy film with and a lot of great actors in it watch "PAUL"
We saw this in the theater when it came out and still reference bits of it about once a week. Anytime the hero has no shirt for no good reason. When something scary appears (in real life or a movie). I use "Oh that's not right" when appropriate. Alexa can't seem to understand my national news broadcaster accent, so my wife will often repeat my request, then repeat Alexa's response back. Definitely one of the classics.
Many people have regarded 'Galaxy Quest' as a 'perfect movie' without realising what it was that made it so - the studio's insistence that it be PG-rated. So it was cut and re-written to achieve that and became, accidentally, the masterpiece we love.
Always thought this was a highly underrated movie. In the last few years I've seen a lot of reactors watching this and discovering how great it is, so it's nice to see it getting that recognition. You can tell the writers here really understood and appreciated sci-fi shows/movies. It makes such a difference when compared to what you see coming from the entertainment industry today when it comes to dealing with scfi-fi/fantasy ip's where you can tell the people making them don't respect or understand the material they're dealing with. They only think they do. You can also see that the writers here understood and respected the fandom because they were/are, genuinely, part of the fandom. Unfortunately, right now, the favorite phrase of so many people in entertainment is 'toxic fans.' The difference in what is produced is night and day.
The original screenplay had clear indications that Tony Shalhoub's character was high, which is why he is so mellow and calm and eating snacks all of the time. But it was changed because of rating code compliance. Also, he is supposed to be playing an Asian character in the opening clip from the series. And, Enrico Colantoni, who played Mathesar, came up with the Thermion mannerisms just before his audition. The director loved it and had him teach it to all of the Thermion actors. Great reaction. Keep it up.
I've seen many reactions to this film, and I believe you are the first to both recognize Tony Shalhoub (or at least vocalize it), and to pay attention to his character. I used to watch Monk frequently so I've always like him. I'm happy to see others appreciate him too!
@ElectroTherapyFTSoul - I haven't seen Monk where he's the lead, but his "supporting" roles often grab my attention and are more memorable than the leads. He's great! - Des
I'd pair Galaxy Quest and Tremors as examples of 'the perfect movie'. Super sharp script, amazing cast, great effects and music, brilliant set-pieces... love love love them both.
As others say, "Galaxy Quest" is a love letter to the fandom. This movie spoofs sci fi - Specifically Star Trek and the actors behind the roles. It parodies the genre so brilliantly that even non-sci fi fans with no reference knowledge can enjoy it. I would like to think "Galaxy Quest" turns non sci fi fans into future sci fi fans. PS: I just found your channel. Nice Reaction. Subscribed.
There was a development deal with Amazon to bring the show back. With most of the cast. They were working story ideas when Rickman passed away. They didn't wish to continue without him.
Love the references, like Lazarus going the wrong way at first recalling Spock episode where he is holding tricorder backwards, Commander waking up to pigmonster licking face referring to Stqrgate episode, etc.
Enjoyed your reaction, guys. Just so you realize, the hand movements of the aliens when they were walking was inspired by the marionettes used in Captain Scarlett and Thunderbirds, two epic shows from when I was a kid.
I can’t remember where it ranked, but Galaxy Quest was actually voted in the top 10 Star Trek movies! Which proves how great it was! #NeverGiveUpNeverSurrender 💙💙💙
I think you guys would really appreciate the documentary Never Surrender on Prime. It was made in 2019 for the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Quest. It talks to cast and crew and critics and even Star Trek actors and fans. It tells the story of how the movie was made and how it was an homage to both Star Trek and also to fandom. It is very engaging. I have watched it several times.
The movie was heavily altered in editing. Couple cusswords are blatantly censored: Tommy Weber says "You are so full of it" in the dressing room scene even though he clearly mouths "You are so full of shit!" Same for the "Well screw that" scene where Weaver clearly dropped an F-Bomb. There was an entire sub plot dropped where Fred was bullshitting the entire engineering staff by making them solve the problems themselves and then the aliens give him the credit. We see one small glimpse of this when he has a group hug with the crew. Fred's character was supposed to be a major 420 guy. Hence the brown bag. They cut nearly all of the scenes involving his pot usage One of Sarris' hencemen take a liking to Gwen, and says he finds her "Strangely attractive." So she pops her ladies out (bra on) and as they're distracted she smashes them with a door. She then turns to Nesmith and says "See?! Nobody ever takes me seriously." This scene occurs between the chompers and the self destruct scene, which is why her ladies seem to be more on display out of nowhere. The bridge for the "real" Protector was built on a gimble. This was to give the space battle scenes a lot more realism. The set could be rotated and toss the actors around. This, apparently, scared the Hell out of the actors. The last Star Trek movie of this era, Star Trek Nemesis, had the Enterprise E set rebuilt on a gimble as well because of Galaxy Quest. It also scared the Enterprise crew as well.
"Galaxy Quest": The best "Star Trek" move that Paramount DIDN'T make.;) I've read that Sigourney Weaver had two experiences with the "Tawny Madison" blonde wig: She felt her I.Q. going down when she wore it, but she wore it off set...all the way home.;) This was also Justin Long's first major movie role as "Brandon." 42:50 An old showbiz saying: "Drama? That's easy. Comedy? That's hard." I'm a "Star Trek: TOS" fan, but "Galaxy Quest" never fails to lift my spirits...to the stars. "Remake/Sequel"? With Hollyweird's record of Dumpster Fires, let's leave it at "one and done."
Completely agree with that old showbiz saying. I have tended to work mainly in the drama space, but it's always amazing when an actor with comedy chops comes aboard. - Greg
I love this movie. It is the one I say is my favorite when asked. This movie is such a love letter to a fandom that is so used to being made fun of, especially in the 90s, early 2000s, where it was still very much not cool to like scifi. You were right about the removal of the "F*** that" for the rating. It's the same reason Tony's character is just shown as being high without the whole explanation.
The original cut of this was R rated and the studio had them cut it down to PG so somewhere in the Dreamworks archives is a more grown up Galaxy Quest.
@@crappleindusuries I think it would've done better if they had kept it an adult movie. I remember that this was released against Snow Day which was huge lol
it's still not cool to like science fiction, though it has become cool to like sci-fi... (the difference? Star Trek/Star Wars is sci-fi... "The Martian" is science fiction)
@Hiraghm sci-fi literally means science fiction. There is no difference between the two. What you're speaking of is science fantasy, which is an offset of sci-fi. But that's neither here nor there. It's significantly more acceptable to enjoy sci-fi than it was in the 90s. And the Martian was a box office hit so I don't know what you're trying to say.
Fun fact! Tech Sergeant Jed? (Or whatever his name was.) The one who was all loopy and giddy all throughout? There's a deleted scene where he did a whooooole lotta' weed. His behavior throughout the movie was because he was higher than a kite the whole time.
I can agree it is one of the most perfect movies. Great cast, Great Humor, Great CG for the time (and still holds up for the most part),it has everything.
Whenever someone asks me to look for something, I look around at the ceiling too. In imitation of this movie. Some people get the joke. Others (bosses) do not get it.
The joke about the TV Guide one and an half page Interview about Gwen’s bust size fitting her uniform happened to Jeri Ryan from Star Trek Voyager. For her first season on the show the catsuit she wore was so uncomfortable and tight that it cut off her circulation. She got the grey and purple body glove but most fans just wanted her in uniform which she never got. Kinda reminds me of what happened to Troi in TNG. Ronny Cox ordered her in uniform and the fan love she got was so intense that for the rest of the show she would be in uniform. Which was a lot more flattering than the asymmetrical nightgown she had for 3 seasons.
Yes. The brown bag of "food"... Not enough people realize he has the munchies. He makes total sense when you relalize he is stoned through the whole thing. I guess it was to hard to remove from the R to PG13 re editing.
I didn't know this until reading the comments here - it makes SO much sense. All these years I've just been appreciating it as a random background joke, love it even more now that I know the reasoning. :)
OMG.... Des's reactions were the perfect reactions to watch. To see someone who understands the industry and also appreciates the genre enjoying herself (and also watching Greg's reactions to Des... lol), that was true bliss! 😂
"That's Veronica Mars' Dad, I Can't Remember His Name" The actor who played Keith Mars on "Veronica Mars" is Enrico Calatoni He was also on the series " Flashpoint" costarring with Hugh Dillon and Amy Jo Johnson
He was SO great in this one. As good as the main (human) cast is, I don't know if the film would work without Enrico's amazing performance - especially the scene where the crew come clean with him about who/what they are.
The fact that I blanked on his name in the moment is embarrassing. I loved the Veronica-Keith father/daughter relationship - and was VM movie Kickstarter backer. He was also great in "Just Shoot Me"." - Des
Galaxy Quest is one of the most underrated american movie masterpieces. Not a single joke doesn't land, not a single plot move doesn't work, the CGI are awesome for its times (and for a comedy!), character development is excellent, the cast is sensational, the vilain is at the same time super cheezy and efficient as a classic villain, and it's a lot, LOT deeper that you expect. It's a love letter not only to fandom (it has fun with fans rather than at their expanse), but also to actors. Last but not least, the directing is stellar because it never forgets that the movie has to work as a comedy AND something more dramatic. I'm always moved when Rickman says his line after the death of his alien fan, which is surprising indeed (it reminds me of the "my name is Inigo Montoya" line in Princess Bride, a line that gives me chills in an otherwise very sweet and light movie)... "They assembled quite the crew" => That's nerds, my friend. :D
It is a perfect movie. Not a single scene out of place, not a wasted moment. You absolutely should react to "Never Surrender" the documentary about the making of the movie.
He represents every Trekkie pothead who always struggled with the logistics of smoking weed on a starship. 🤣🤣 I figured it out: ignore the starships. Set up shop on the Promenade of Deep Space Nine and form an arms-length work friendship with Quark. 🤣
They walk like camels xD Moving the arm and leg of the same side simultaneously. it looks so damn funny. This movie is just brilliant all the way through.
Regarding Tony Shalhoub's character: the movie doesn't come out and say it, but I've always thought his character was a pothead since he's super chill all the time and he's constantly munching on something.
For the record (from Wikipedia): "Acclaimed 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."
So many throwbacks to Shatner and the Original Series. I even read a short story where the original crew of actors ended up on the USS Enterprise and have to pretend they are their fictional counterparts.
It's cool that you recognized Enrico Colantoni and Missy Pyle. Besides his regular gig on "Veronica Mars," he had a very different role in some episodes of "Person of Interest." I've seen Ms. Pyle in a lot of projects.
"Veronica Mars" is a favorite for me. He was also a series regular on "Just Shoot Me" (and his co-star/love interest from that had a guest spot on an ep of VM.) - Des
He was also the head photographer on "Just Shoot Me", a great office sitcom about a fashion magazine. Their episode about a murder mystery party where the neighbor drops dead is fantastic.
Thank you for that! We do think we can bring something slightly unique to our reactions but can't do it without your support so thank you again! :) - Greg
I agree that this is a nearly perfect movie. Another is "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," which Quentin Tarantino has called "the best directed film of all time."
One of my favourite comedies of all time and a film that ranks quite high on my list compared to other genres as well! This film was my introduction - and a great one at that - to Rockwell, Shalhoub and Long. _"Sigourney Weaver is awesome in this!"_ Yeah I agree, but I honestly can't think of any moment in any film where I didn't think she's excellent! 😊 I mean, her first major role was Ellen Ripley and she made that character iconic!
So this was cut down from PG-13 to plain PG for a wider audience appeal. A side effect of that is that Tony Shalloubs' character is clearly supposed to be high for the whole movie but in this cut it never gets proper focus.
One of the few films to be projected in 3 aspect ratios. The 4:3 of the tv show, the 16:9 of the real world reality and the extra wide 2.35:1 when Tims character see's the vastness of space.
You two are my new favorite reactors -- nice to have the perspective of movie and TV veterans. And you're both too funny~ keep the reactions coming! GQ is one of my all-time favorite (nutty) movies!
Oh, my gosh -- my favorite reaction to this movie, hands down! Cracked up the whole way through. You guys are awesome... definitely looking forward to following you guys. Such a brilliant love letter to fans; what an amazing film.
Thanks for reviewing this film. I always tell people to watch it, because it's so good and for the reasons you explained so perfectly. I ended up re-watching it last night too. BTW, I just realized Susan (George's Fiance from Seinfeld) plays Justin Long's character's Mom.
I saw the original premier before it was pulled and recut and Fred smoked a bowl throughout the film...it was hilarious. Your video production/editing skills are very good. The audio balance allows us to enjoy the show and your comments both, something more reactors could do. (If you happen to like good western adventures: "Jeremiah Johnson" 1972)
Appreciate the kind words, I'm learning how to edit as we go here, and (hopefully) they'll keep getting better. Thanks so much - and I'm SO jealous you got to see the original cut. -Greg
I stumbled upon your channel on this galaxy quest reaction, and your reactions crack me up. I actually saw this move in the theater when it first came out, and was surprised about how funny it actually was. Rob Zombie once said, “I like comedy movies that are made well, and it’s so hard to make well made comedies.” In my opinion this is a really well made comedy. I look forward to checking out more from your channel
