I think this is one of the most underrated films of the last few years. It is a sendup of the Star Trek culture, but is quite sympathetic in its approach. Twenty years after the Galaxy Quest science fiction programme was scrapped the actors still live off the programme by way of guest appearances. They are rather frustrated by their dwindling popularity, irritating catchphrases and lack of opportunity to get other roles due to typecasting. Real aliens mistake the programme for a documentary and employ the team who are expecting another appearance at a convention. In real life the actors take on their screen personas and fight Sarris. The main leads Rickman, Allen and Weaver are all very good and you get the feeling they had a real blast making the film. Rickman probably takes the honours with Dr Lazarus who was a fine English actor before the series. Perhaps the funniest character is Guy who didn't get a surname because he was killed off so quickly in the show.
Review of Galaxy Quest
