Aliens are shot, blown up, beheaded, tortured, turned inside-out and sucked into space. The dialogue is set on stun with a dozen TV-grade profanities and a flagrant misuse of God s name. And in the final 15 minutes, everyone is upstaged by Weaver s cleavage. Still, noble themes prevail. The good aliens champion courage, teamwork and friendship through adversity.
Egocentric actors learn to display humility and self-sacrifice.
Galaxy Quest also addresses the often blurred line between fantasy and reality. A few caveats, but mature viewers will find signs of intelligent life. This article appeared in the February 2000 issue of Plugged In magazine. Focus on the Family. All rights reserved.