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‘A beautiful dismantling of cynicism’: why Galaxy Quest is my feelgood movie
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The latest in our series of writers detailing their most easily rewatched comfort films is an appreciation of a smart, funny and tender ode to fan culture “By Grabthar’s hammer, by the sons of Worvan … you shall be avenged.” If you have seen Galaxy Quest, those words may bring yo
The latest in our series of writers detailing their most easily rewatched comfort films is an appreciation of a smart, funny and tender ode to fan culture “By Grabthar’s hammer, by the sons of Worvan … you shall be avenged.” If you have seen Galaxy Quest, those words may bring you close to tears. They mark the moment when Alan Rickman’s character – a Shakespearean luvvie turned sci-fi sidekick – realises that the ludicrous catchphrase he has reluctantly uttered thousands of times does matter after all. Continue reading...
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