Galaxy Quest: #DecentContact

Every Friday night is Pizza and a Movie night in our household with our two young boys. We try not to repeat movies and as I was scrolling through IMDB kid friendly movies I came across Galaxy Quest, embarrassed that I hadn’t written a review yet. I watched it when it came out on DVD in 1999 and loved it. It was really fun to watch with my boys and see them not quite get the idea of an actor playing an actor, but the concept of aliens coming to earth and needing our help, no problem!

As with many films, Alan Rickman (RIP) stole the show offering a deep emotional character we can all relate to. There was something very unique about the movie where it wasn’t quite slap stick comedy, but also clearly wasn’t trying to be too serious either. A family comedy with not-so-hidden adult themes, it really feels like a film unlike any other in this space.

For it’s originality and thoroughness (seriously, it all just kind of made sense!) I give it a #DecentMovie tag instead of #AverageMovie. Queue it up for your next family movie night!