Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Apr 4, 2026 4/5

‘…the concept is so well developed that it’s a crime not to mine this particular sci-fi real estate any further…’

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Jake Cole Slant Magazine Dec 6, 2024

Galaxy Quest is as funny and entertaining today as it was 25 years ago.

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Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Dec 3, 2024

Even 25 years later, there’s always something to notice about "Galaxy Quest."

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Rachel LaBonte Screen Rant Nov 8, 2024 10/10

Even 25 years later, Galaxy Quest is a love letter to fandom and the importance of stories, and one that has its own cast of memorable characters.

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Jason Caro Radio Times Jul 22, 2024 5/5

Cleverly executed and the characters so beautifully fleshed-out that it not only succeeds as a Trek spoof, a satire on the acting profession and a parody of science-fiction fans, but also as an engaging, original space saga in its own right.

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Michael Clark Epoch Times Oct 16, 2023 4.5/5

The ending keeps open the possibility of a sequel alive but, with the death of Rickman, all speculation of any desired sequel ceased. Allen was open to another installment and showed a great deal of class by stating it would never happen without Rickman.

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Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) Jul 19, 2023

The Thermian's didn't exactly get the real thing, but what they got isn't bad.

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Joe Clay The Times (UK) Apr 11, 2023

The washed-up cast of a beloved TV space show, clearly based on Star Trek, are recruited by gullible extraterrestrials to fight a genuine alien war in this lightweight but enjoyable spoof.

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Alison Gillmor Winnipeg Free Press Feb 27, 2023

This sweetly funny film handles the resulting intergalactic misunderstanding with affection and enthusiasm, as the all-too-human actors — and their adorably nerdy fans — manage to rise to the occasion.

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Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies Dec 12, 2020

This is one of the finest comedy films, possibly ever. It's fantastically written, parodying fandom with much love and affection, and so well performed by a cast of total icons.

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Norman Wilner NOW Toronto Nov 10, 2020

Everyone has their own specific definition of comfort food. Dean Parisot's pitch-perfect send-up/embrace of Star Trek fandom sits near the top of my list.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 13, 2020 7/10

With such an entertaining cast and premise, it's no wonder the film has found a cult status that ironically mirrors its own satirizing of fandom and waning stardom.

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Johnny Gayzmonic Fanboys of the Universe Jun 5, 2020 9/10

There is a lot to love about Galaxy Quest, from its hilarious comedy to its dynamic characters to its fascinating take on sci-fi fandom.

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Kathi Maio The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Feb 26, 2020

Galaxy Quest is dumbfounded by the devotion of the obsessive fan. And yet it treats SF fanatics with so much exasperated affection and respect that no Trekker could take offense at the ribbing.

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Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dec 25, 2019 5/5

What helps drive Galaxy Quest home is that this film really is a love letter to sci-fi fans.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 10, 2019 2.5/4

The idea behind Galaxy Quest is a terrific one -- it's just too bad the movie never quite fulfills its promise or its premise.

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Allison Rose FlickDirect Oct 22, 2019 4.5/5

While Galaxy Quest starts off like any other parody, it morphs into a truly human story about people, their humanity, their fragility, and their insecurities.

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Keith Phipps The Verge Jul 22, 2019

It's a warm, appealing comedy filled with well-realized characters and jokes ranging from the wry to the slapstick-y.

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Ben Lindbergh The Ringer Mar 25, 2019

Galaxy Quest is instead an affectionate and warmhearted send-up that celebrates the convention/sci-fi subculture it perceptively parodies.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews May 26, 2017 B-

A one-joke sci-fi comedy.

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