Galaxy Quest-first review!

IAN P · 06-11-2009, 1:02 PM

Looks like another winner from Paramount.

Galaxy Quest - BD Review at DVDfile.com

This was a great dvd, especially the DTS track, so any improvement must be pretty damn good.

Happens to be a very funny film too.

mentasm · 06-11-2009, 1:13 PM

Someone reminded me it was coming out the other day. I will definitely get a copy because I've never owned it on any format (just rented it the once) and it's a quality film. That's a not a particularly thorough review though. No mention of whether the disc sports the multiple aspect ratios of the theatrical version for one thing.

Geoff_D · 06-11-2009, 9:35 PM

Galaxy Quest looked okay on DVHS, and given Paramount's predilection of DNR'ing the **** out of their catalogue titles, I was expecting the worst. But that review gives me hope.

Wambaugh · 08-11-2009, 5:37 PM

Has any review confirmed whether it's region locked? I've got this pre-ordered, but will only want it if it's region free.

I could have sworn it was Dreamworks, do Paramount distribute for them?

nwgarratt · 08-11-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wambaugh

Has any review confirmed whether it's region locked? I've got this pre-ordered, but will only want it if it's region free.

I could have sworn it was Dreamworks, do Paramount distribute for them?

I wouldn't mind knowing too as it will be on my Xmas list if that is the case.

It has one of my favourite scenes in any film -

When they leave spacedock and scrape the side of the spaceship and the look on the cast faces.

BrianPK · 08-11-2009, 10:51 PM

......which is?

Starburst · 08-11-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nwgarratt

It has one of my favourite scenes in any film -

So much better than a similar scene in Starship Troopers

Personally the look on Freds face when tentacled is the highlight for me.

nwgarratt · 08-11-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianPK

......which is?

Read the spoiler.

Geoff_D · 09-11-2009, 1:10 AM

Sam Rockwell stealing every damn scene is my highlight. His rant about air while on board the shuttlecraft is comedy gold, and there's a wonderfully goofy moment of his during the alternate ending (check the deleted scenes).

rebel_scum · 09-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Uncensored Sigourney Weaver F-bomb?
It's quite obvious what she's saying in the offending scene.

nwgarratt · 09-11-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rebel_scum

Uncensored Sigourney Weaver F-bomb?
It's quite obvious what she's saying in the offending scene.

I always liked that being censored so it wouldn't bother me if it was still like that.

Sly Fly · 09-11-2009, 2:28 PM

As good as that scene coming out of spacedock, what bother me is...:

...the great big bloody wing which would have somewhat gotten in the way ages before the front "hull" would have been scraped. Even as it leaves the space dock you see this massive sodding wing protruding miles outwards

Best bit? "...and it exploded!"

Can't WAIT for this to come out on Blu-ray. Instant purchase for me.

IAN P · 09-11-2009, 2:40 PM

"Does the rolling help?"

Great line.

nwgarratt · 26-03-2010, 3:10 PM

This too me by surprise. The UK version was released this week without me knowing about it. Hopefully, now there is a chance to get it under £10 and not have to keep waiting for the US one to drop.

Galaxy Quest [Blu-ray] [1999] Amazon.co.uk

mentasm · 26-03-2010, 3:40 PM

Paramount are next to useless when it comes to publicising their catalogue titles.

Geoff_D · 26-03-2010, 10:21 PM

If it's a port of the US version, then ye are in for a treat. The picture and sound aren't spectacular IMO, but they are very solid and easily best any previous version.

I agree with Sly Fly's moan (above) about the spacedock scene. Every time I see that bit it annoys the **** out of me. Good job the rest of the movie is so damned good.

KBD1 · 26-03-2010, 10:25 PM

Hi.

I remember buying it on R1 dvd when it first came out, cost me around £30

One of my favourites, glad its here for a reasonable price.

nwgarratt · 26-03-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KBD1

Hi.

I remember buying it on R1 dvd when it first came out, cost me around £30

One of my favourites, glad its here for a reasonable price.

I bought the R1 as well when it came out but it wasn't anything near £30 and was less than £20.

KBD1 · 26-03-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nwgarratt

I bought the R1 as well when it came out but it wasn't anything near £30 and was less than £20.

Hi.

At the time i bought it, around 1999 / 2000, i was not on the internet.
Bought it in London at the Cinema Store.
Always pop in to have a quiet chuckle at the prices now, £29.95 for recent RA releases.
The prices there are still extortionate.

Last time i was in, the comedian, Phill Jupitus was buying around a dozen Blu Rays. Suppose he can afford them though.

J1mbo · 27-03-2010, 2:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nwgarratt

I always liked that being censored so it wouldn't bother me if it was still like that.

I honestly don't understand how you can say this. Two reasons: one - it was one of the funniest, most unexpected gags in the entire film (thanks to it's perfect delivery by Weaver) and two - it has to be one of the sloppiest, botched overdubs I've ever had the misfortune to see and hear.

How can you prefer it this way?

It's a crime that such ham-fisted buggering about is still studio practice.

adriancal · 27-03-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KBD1

Hi.

At the time i bought it, around 1999 / 2000, i was not on the internet.
Bought it in London at the Cinema Store.
Always pop in to have a quiet chuckle at the prices now, £29.95 for recent RA releases.
The prices there are still extortionate.

Last time i was in, the comedian, Phill Jupitus was buying around a dozen Blu Rays. Suppose he can afford them though.

Used to buy all my Laser Discs and then Region 1 dvd's from there back in the day..

nwgarratt · 27-03-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by J1mbo

I honestly don't understand how you can say this. Two reasons: one - it was one of the funniest, most unexpected gags in the entire film (thanks to it's perfect delivery by Weaver) and two - it has to be one of the sloppiest, botched overdubs I've ever had the misfortune to see and hear.

How can you prefer it this way?

It's a crime that such ham-fisted buggering about is still studio practice.

Because I thought it was suppose to be like that when I first watched it. It's funny.

brian s · 27-03-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by adriancal

Used to buy all my Laser Discs and then Region 1 dvd's from there back in the day..

Was that the little store with the locked door? The guy inside had to press a button to let you in. I only went once but I spent a fortune on Laserdiscs.

Bri

nwgarratt · 27-03-2010, 12:55 PM

Many of my LD's (and first two DVD's) came from Disc Emporium.

adriancal · 27-03-2010, 1:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brian s

Was that the little store with the locked door? The guy inside had to press a button to let you in. I only went once but I spent a fortune on Laserdiscs.

Bri

Nope think that was a different shop I never press a door bell to get in.

MJeeves · 27-03-2010, 4:40 PM

Man, that brings back memories...

The Laserdisc Shop in Notting Hill.
The Cinema Store in St Martin's Lane (opposite Stringfellows Night Club).
The Disc Emporium...

Wow... all names from the past.

I miss their mailers, newsletters and booklets!

Re: Galaxy Quest ? Hmmm. Like parts of it, not so keen on others. Will give it a second watch though as I have the BD.

KRW · 27-03-2010, 6:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KBD1

Hi.

At the time i bought it, around 1999 / 2000, i was not on the internet.
Bought it in London at the Cinema Store.
Always pop in to have a quiet chuckle at the prices now, £29.95 for recent RA releases.
The prices there are still extortionate.

Last time i was in, the comedian, Phill Jupitus was buying around a dozen Blu Rays. Suppose he can afford them though.

Ha! snap, I paid £30 for mine at a little shop somewhere near Piccadilly. Down a basement, I can't remember where it was

Wasn't the Cinema Store, I remember that...actually might have been..can't remember..

MJeeves · 27-03-2010, 6:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KRW

Ha! snap, I paid £30 for mine at a little shop somewhere near Piccadilly. Down a basement, I can't remember where it was

Wasn't the Cinema Store, I remember that...actually might have been..can't remember..

SRS Laserworld ?

J1mbo · 27-03-2010, 7:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nwgarratt

Because I thought it was suppose to be like that when I first watched it. It's funny.

You thought it was a deliberate overdub? Ok...thats...kinda weird...

I guess vaguely get where you're coming from though.

Not half as funny as the original gag

iDarren · 27-03-2010, 8:10 PM

It wasn't botched at all. It was done on purpose for comedic effect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1mbo

I honestly don't understand how you can say this. Two reasons: one - it was one of the funniest, most unexpected gags in the entire film (thanks to it's perfect delivery by Weaver) and two - it has to be one of the sloppiest, botched overdubs I've ever had the misfortune to see and hear.

How can you prefer it this way?

It's a crime that such ham-fisted buggering about is still studio practice.