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Galaxy Quest [1999 film] (1999) — Screenwriter — 737 copies, 10 reviews

Men in Black II [2002 film] (2002) — Screenwriter — 671 copies, 4 reviews

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events [2004 film] (2004) — Screenwriter — 594 copies, 2 reviews

Addicted to Love [1997 film] (1997) — Screenwriter — 32 copies

Galaxy Quest: Script 1 copy

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Men In Black II (2002) — Story by; Screenplay — 98 copies

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Birthdate: 1960
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Occupations: screenwriter

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Galaxy Quest by Dean Parisot

2022 movie #8. 1999. We saw this in the theater when it opened and loved it. After seeing the documentary on it's making we had to see it again. The crew of a TV si-fi show get mistaken for real heroes by an alien race looking for help.

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capewood | 9 other reviews | Jan 15, 2022 |

Galaxy Quest by Dean Parisot

Actors from a cheesy sci-fi show are taken into space.

Clever. It's more faithful to the spirit of Star Trek than half the actual Star Trek movies, despite the fact that most of its jokes are at Star Trek's expense.

Concept: A
Story: C
Characters: C
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: B
Acting: B
Music: B

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 2.8/4

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comfypants | 9 other reviews | Oct 29, 2015 |

Galaxy Quest (film) by Tim Allen

In the great debate about what is the best Star Trek film, more than a few fans would name Galaxy Quest. I know, I know--technically it's not Trek. But c'mon, in spirit? Well, mostly the Original Series, with perhaps a dollop of Next Generation. And it's a send up not just of the show but its fans, but done with great affection. It's funny, it's a great cast, and I just love watching this--again and again. Guaranteed to put a smile on my face.

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LisaMaria_C | 9 other reviews | Sep 16, 2013 |

Galaxy Quest (c.1) (vhs)

Substance: A hilarious send-up of SF-movie fandom. Plays on all the stereotypes, yet ultimately validates them as an expression of a noble yearning for meaning and adventure.
Style: Despite the utter implausibility of the story, the actors never breach the fourth-wall, which makes it work magnificently.
I saw this on its theatrical release in an almost empty theater. There wasn't much response from the sparse audience (I think it was New Years' eve or the night after), but our party of four Star Trek fans loved it.
Dates are for latest re-watch of several.… (more)

½

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librisissimo | 9 other reviews | Apr 27, 2010 |

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