When a troupe of has-been TV actors are recruited by an alien race to save their people things do not go well.
It seems the aliens mistook the actors’ as real people aboard a spaceship as seen on their old TV show. The aliens believe the fictional captain and his crew are true heroes-not actors.
Going along with the charade the fake crew and captain grow fond of their alien guests and feel real sympathy for their plight.
Despite their fear the crew pulls together and faces off against the aliens’ deadly foe.
What makes the film so endearing is while it pokes fun at Star Trek and its fandom it also shows a great deal of respect.
Characters act as if they are actors placed in a very real situation.
Star Trek references include warp drive, transporters, phasers and all the other accoutrements associated with the original Star Trek TV series.
There's the stalwart captain, the cool alien, the young genius ensign, the engineer, the communication officer, even the unnamed crew member that is destined to die.
It’s all played very tongue-in-cheek and for laughs. It is never vicious to or disrespectful of Star Trek whether it’s the original TV series or The Next Generation.
Even the spaceship when viewed at a certain angle looks like the U.S.S. Enterprise.
There’s plenty of action, humor, touching moments and drama. The special effect are topnotch, as are the sets, practical effects, music score and the actors and actresses are perfectly cast.
Look for the Deluxe Edition Galaxy Quest lenticular cover DVD set loaded with lot of fun extras from CBS/Paramount Studios.
Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
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