It's cheesy and sentimental, but Galaxy Quest is also a light-hearted and enjoyable romp that packages into a feel good movie that it not to be missed. The story begins in a Galaxy Quest convention, where questers have gathered to reminisce about their favorite scifi tv show--even though it was cancelled some twenty years earlier. Still they dress in the costumes, recite the hackneyed lines, and seek autographs from the aging stars whose careers have fizzled to nothing.

Into the monotony of this savage time warp comes a group of real aliens who seek help from the brave heros of the tv show. The aliens believe the show to be historical documents, and so, finding themselves in need of a hero, they come to earth to seek the assistance of the gallant crew of Galaxy Quest. For one reason and another, the crew take the mission, and find themselves acting out their heroic deeds in reality.

The action sequences are in turn amusing, clever, and almost touching. The script is wonderfully playful, especially as the cast wander in and out of reality. They are, after all, acting out a reality that is totally kooky to them.

I think most audiences will enjoy Galaxy Quest, but those likely to be most entertained will be Star Trekkies with a sense of humor. Tim Allen as the limelight loving Captain is obviously based on William Shatner, and Alan Rickman as the ship's token alien easily translates into Spock. Then there's Sigourney Weaver who has nothing to do except walk around revealing her cleavage. She's hilarious in the role, though, which is the antithesis to her aggressive Riply in the Alien movies.

In short, Galaxy Quest is a most pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. It's a cheerful little spoof that bends one of television's legends, without breaking it.