In Character: Alexander Dane (Dr. Lazarus) | Galaxy Quest (1999)
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2021
- It’s been awhile since I made a video exploring one of my favorite film characters. After rewatching Galaxy Quest (1999) recently, I figured it was time to bring this series back to talk about Alexander Dane/Dr. Lazarus as played by Alan Rickman.
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Galaxy Quest is one of the best Star Trek movies ever made.
Star Trek parodys exists, and they are amazingk :)
It's the last good Star Trek movie too.
Yup!
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Honest to god I would have been interested to see a “new nightmare” style movie for Star Trek. The times defiantly passed but I would have loved to see Kirk finally fight the rock monsters he was supposed to
Alan Rickman deserved an Oscar nomination for this role.
There are many instances where a secondary character plays a major in uniting a film but doesn't get an Oscar nomination (eg. Judd Hirsh in "Independence Day").
@@Eyes-of-Horusreally? Independence Day? Of all the actual good films in existence, you choose Independence Day to make your point?
one of the few movies in cinema that is totally flawless
Well said well said.
What else is on that list? I mean, I can think of Ghostbusters and that's about it.
@@jeromyperez5532
Shawshank Redemption
The way he barely chokes out "what a savings" cracks me up 100% of the time.
The contempt is palpable.
Alan Rickman is just one of those actors I seem to forget has died. It's heartbreaking each time I'm reminded of it because he was such a great actor and has starred in so many enjoyable films. I've always wanted there to be a Galaxy Quest sequel, but I don't know if they could capture the magic of the original. Losing Rickman is as big as losing Harold Ramis when talking about a Ghostbusters sequel. Could it be done? Sure. Will it be as good? Doubtful.
Very much this. After Harold died, I though "can't really do Ghostbusters now".
@@Xeno426 that didn't stop Aykroyd from trying, though.
@@christopherwall2121 How much input did he have in the 2016, though? It really doesn't feel like his style.
I mean, Aykroid without restraint is Nothing But Trouble. :D
@@Xeno426 he has a cameo as a cabbie who may or may not be that universe's version of Ray*, and I've got a feeling that the script said something to the extent of "Dan can go off here", since all the ecto-biology mumbo-jumbo Ray and Egon say in the movies is stuff Aykroyd actually believes in. He's a pretty weird dude.
* the comics establish that all the Ghostbusters media is canon, and exist in a multiverse the guys accidentally caused when they destroyed Gozer's temple in the first movie. It carried the concept to other dimensions, which is how we get the cartoons and _Answer the Call_ into the mix. Those worlds exist, and some of them have alternate versions of the GBs, and the main universe has alternate versions of characters from spinoffs. Roland, Kylie, and Eduardo all have '84-verse counterparts, as does Holtzmann from _Answer the Call_ (her alternate self works for the FBI)
Agreed
Honestly, I'm glad there was never a Galaxy Quest II. There's almost no chance it would have lived up to the original. And frankly, it's nice to have a movie that's just a movie and not part of a franchise.
Actually it became very close to be made - all of the original cast agreeing to come back unfortunately Alan Rickman died and with him the project as well as all agreed it would simply not work without him. And I wholeheartedly agree. He was an exceptional actor who made his characters iconic.
I've never seen a piece of paper snatched with such disdain
"By Grathbar's Hammer" scene stole the movie. It's actually tear-jerking.
It did, and yes, it really is :')
"By Grabthar's Hammer, by the Sons Of Warvan , you shall be avenged!"
There is a documentary about Galaxy Quest full cast and crew, filmed after Rickman died. All of them praised him and say how lovley and kind he was, both in charcter and on set. About him care for the crew or about the skript. But the most emotional moment is when Enrico Colantoni (Mathesar) speeks about Rickman. Colantoni was an unknown actor and Rickman a superstar back in 1999. And Colantoni said, about Rickaman, with a breaking voice "He was the first movie star, who wanted to be ... my friend"
Galaxy Quest is genius, I don't want a sequel personally. Maybe a few years after but the time has passed especially with Alan's unfortunate passing
Yah I wish we'd gotten the sequel but now we lost Alan I just I don't want one, it won't be the same.
I honestly feel that only mediocre to moderately good movies should get sequels. Great film's almost never have sequels that live up, and as irrational as it may be, that does make me perceive the original as worse, simply by association.
@@seigeengine I can see that but that also means we'd never have gotten Star Trek 3, Star Trek 4, or Star Trek 6 (and I mean Star Trek 5 is fun to watch when drunk "What does God need with a starship?")
I think they did some comic books and that would seem like a perfect medium to continue Galaxy Quest. I agree no sequel please 🖖
@@brighbytes That’s hilarious! Honestly I think the last time I watched The Final Frontier I was piss drunk. 😂
The way Alan looks so emotionally pained as he's saying "What a savings" will always be an example of great acting. It's one of those rare moments that's just as close to perfect as it could be.
"I see you've managed to get your shirt off." Best line! I try and say this as much as possible in my daily life.
One of my favorite scenes with Alexander Dane is when you see him scratch the back of his head, exposing the rare glimpse of his hair before pulling the prosthetic back down when the Thermians re-enter the room. The fact that he keeps that thing on the entire time is a testament to his commitment to his role
"HEY DON'T OPEN THAT! IT'S AN ALIEN PLANET! IS THERE AIR?! YOU DON'T KNOW!"
DO I?!? DO I?!?!
"I think he just discovered acting"
that is savage, but seriously can you imagine Tim Allen getting emotional? it would be so surreal you'd have to snark.
I mean, to be fair, it's my favorite piece of Tim Allen's film career. Surprising amount of depth.
It's nice to know that people know Alan Rickman for another role outside of Harry Potter and Die Hard.
He's not some unknown actor who was only known for Harry Potter and Die Hard...He was Metatron in Dogma, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, Marvin in Hitchhiker's Guide, The Sheriff of Nottingham in Prince of Thieves....The guy was in alot of good things
@@lutherheggs451 oh his filmography is amazing. It's just sadly a lot of people don't take the time to expand their views on movies.
Let's not forget that he was one of the best parts of Love Actually.
@@lutherheggs451 And Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility". I loved his portrayal of the character.
I mainly knew him from Dogma before I saw Galaxy Quest.
Growing up I always heard this was a 'parody' so when I eventually saw it I approached it thinking it would be like Spaceballs. Then I realized it is basically Star Trek 10 with high end effects and a relatable story. So much so that Star Trek fans think of it as part of the film franchise these days.
It was voted the 4th greatest Star Trek movie in a poll a few years ago... Which yah seems the right place to me.
That’s what I like about the Orville
It's funny some of the Star Trek actors have commented about Galaxy Quest during interviews. They didn't want to watch because it was a parody of Star Trek fandom, then one of them did watch it and told the others it's a parody of the Star Trek fandom you've got to see.
I saw Alexander Dane as more of a parallel to Sir Alec Guinness, another classically trained actor who regretted that his biggest claim to fame was "some mediocre sci-fi tripe".
I can see that too! That’s what makes his character so great!
Also Patrick Stewart who was a stage actor before becoming Guerney Halleck in David Lynch's Dune and then getting the role of Captain Jean Luc Picard in the long awaited return of Star Trek to TV, ST: The Next Generation.
I remember a review for Galaxy Quest where it mentions the line that Alexander Dane/Lazarus has to keep repeating, but when he says it and MEANS it, you feel the passion. And that's totally true.
Rickman was an actor who, when you saw his name in the beginning credits, you already knew it would be a good movie. Like so many beloved actors, he was gone too soon.
A NEAR perfect movie, they should have left Sigourney's F-bomb in.
Honestly, I think having the (super-obvious edit) actually elevates the film in a way.
It literally spawns the same sort of arguments the
Galaxy Quest nerd characters would have about the show. "Maybe it's the universal translator being unable to curse?" By extension, the same sort of things Star Wars/Treck superfans argue about.
I could have sworn that when I saw this in theaters, they left the F bomb in
@@horrorjunky4life50 it wouldn't have been issued a PG rating if they had.
Die Hard, Robin Hood, Galaxy Quest, Harry Potter. He's done well.
Quigley Down Under...
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Love Actually
Sense and Sensibility, Sweeny Todd, and my favorite (but lesser known) Snow Cake.
Galaxy Quest is the comedy science fiction equivalent to The Princess Bride as a comedy medieval fantasy as both being perfect.
RIP Alan Rickman - such a great actor and with impeccable comedic timing!
I remember being so shocked how good this movie was as a kid since I wasn't expecting much, no other movie has ever exceeded my expectations like Galaxy Quest did.
The pub line is honestly my favourite line of the film, with the “miner/minor” line a close second
I’m fairly certain that “Alan Rickman and Tim Allen didn’t always see eye to eye” is one of the least surprising statements ever 😂
Great film. I feel that although Alexander Dane is a clear Leonard Nimoy parallel there's also an element of Patrick Stewart in his Shakespearean background. Although obviously, like Nimoy, Stewart as far as I know hasn't shown much bitterness towards the Star Trek franchise.
A little bit of both, a little bit of neither, a little bit of Orson Welles.
I think it’s also a bit of Alec Guinness in Star Wars
"It's always about YOU!"
My favorite Allen Rickman quote by far is from Galaxy Quest:
Alan: "Could they be the miners?"
Tony Shalhoub: "Sure. They must be like 3 years old."
Alan: "Miners. Not minors!"
Tony: "You lost me."
That seriously made me LOL remembering that scene. Thanks man. ✌
One of the most treasured moments I have from my childhood is my grand dad taking me to see this in the theater. He wasn't a movie buff by any means and we didn't bond over much, but we both agreed this movie is flawless.
This is a Brilliant "tribute" to Star Trek, as well as being one of the Funniest Films ever! Both the Script and Cast are Perfectly matched, I wish there was an "Extended Director's Cut" of this film available!
If not a sequel, then a nice 4K remaster with the deleted scenes added back in along with Sigourney's "Well fuck that" line
^This!
Its such a shame there weren't sequels for such a great, flawless, and perfect movie. Its like if Star Wars or Back to the Future or Indiana Jones were just one movie.
Never give up . Never surrender
Amazing movie! That delivery of 'grabthars hammer' for Quellick at the end is probably the best moment ever captured on film. Amazing actor!
It really shows what an amazing actor Alan Rickman was when you see the sheer contempt he could pack into that silly line, and the quiet gravitas he got out of it during the film's climax. What a legend.
You know, when I look back on the characters in media I had crushes on as a wee lad, it really paints a very clear picture that I did not see in the slightest at the time.
I was in a flight for work from houston back to orange county ca. 20 years ago and I saw this on the planes media system. When I catch it flipping channels. No matter what part, I'll finish the film. A pleasant surprise.
Rickman’s character always struck me as a cross between Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, and Leonard Nimoy- Classically-trained Shakespearian actor playing a fan-favorite fish out of water and getting more resentful of it as they age.
I would say a bit of Alec Guinness too
I agree. This is a perfect parody of Star Trek. I love it.
Leonard Nimoy went through a stage where he felt stereotyped as Spock. He even wrote a book titled “I am not Spock”.
Everyone forgets about his follow up book, "I am Spock". The books are about the human actor behind the role and draws comparisons to the character. They decided on the title with the publisher to sell more books but it had the opposite effect of people judging the book by it's cover.
Thank you, Joe. I agree about the importance of that scene where Alexander Dane forgets his whining bitterness to reach out in compassion to the dying Quellek. Personally, I hadn't seen Alan Rickman till he played Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility" (the 1995 film with Kate Winslet). I wish he hadn't had to leave us so soon.
Alan Is absolutely charming in this movie.
The show must go on!
This movie is a perfect homage to sci fi television.
Galaxy Quest is so good, it's a better Star Trek movie than half of the actual Star Trek movies.
I remember him more from this character than as the guy from Harry Potter.
he'll always be hans gruber, to me.
@@kenabi he's sitting on a beach, earning 20% with the angels now
@@kenabi Yes, the best christmas movie ever \o7
@@kenabi oh yeah I forgot he did that!
Sheriff of Nottingham for me. "Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings, and call off Christmas!"
I need to watch this again. I remember having it be required watching for a screenwriting class I took back when I interested in that pursuit.
This is the film where I first became aware of Alan Rickman. So much so that when i first saw the casting for the first Harry Potter movie my reaction when I saw who was playing Snape was, "Hey, it's that guy from Galaxy Quest."
Galaxy Quest is amazing. Its surprising to me that a lot of people haven’t watched it.
I love this movie so much...Rickman is genius. It's one of those movies I didn't really expect anything from and when I watched it I was blown away, and it gets better every time...I'll probably go and watch it again now after this even though I just did less than a year ago
Does anyone else have a really big lump in their throat and a hazy mist blocking their vision? My heart hurts in a way I can't explain.
Calm down ffs.
The best Star Trek film EVER!!!
The same year Rickman appeared in GALAXY QUEST he also played a huge part in Kevin Smith's DOGMA. There again, he gives a performance that is so funny and so moving and (no surprise) outshines everyone involved. He has moments in both that just break me every time I re-watch them.
Great video, as always! This is a great film. Even film professors I know who hate Star Trek love this movie!
This was too short. I want more.
Galaxy Quest was one of my favorite movies as a kid, glad to see it finally on here especially talking about Alan Rickman's character.
Galaxy Quest is fantastic. Apparently there has been a desire to have a sequel, but those involved got too busy and they couldn’t agree on a script that seemed to be a good follow up. I know when Alan Rickman died, a lot of talks for the sequel sort of ceased as they didn’t know how they could make one without all the main characters in the film. I think it is fine as a stand alone film.
Hardly a week goes by when I don't think about Alan Rickman. R.I.P
"I think he just discovered acting." Damn Snape! You savage man. I see you're still bitter over losing Lily.
Galaxy Quest is the best childhood 90's movie.
Galaxy Quest is seriously better than any official thing Star Trek has released in the past 20 years.
I watched Clifford for the first time in 20 years cause you reminded me of it and it was great. You rule, dude.
The only way I would enjoy a Galaxy Quest sequel is if they change casts and do it like Galaxy Quest TNG...but then again I dont want just a copy of the first with a new cast. Sadly I think since Rickman's passing, it is probably better just to let it be.
Oh God, I miss Alan Rickman. One of only 2 actors whose death I mourned when I heard they died. May they never do a sequel for this movie. It's perfect the way it is.
Thanks for doing this video. I loved Alan Rickman's character; you really hit the nail on the head.
I absolutely love this channel, and I thank you for your insightful and warm analysis! You also got me into Laurel and Hardy!
I really want to see the original r rated version of this.
This is a great movie, absolutely love it...but yeah without Rickman the time has passed for a sequel
It's funny that, in all of the things I've watched about Galaxy Quest, this is the first time that I heard someone mention the fact that he never removes the head piece.
This is the Tropic Thunder of sci-fi films
If the sequel is more of a parody of Star Wars instead of Star Trek then it could work.
I don't think they could top Spaceballs ua-cam.com/video/LnG7LdAsbnw/v-deo.html
@@oldmanonyoutube Spaceballs is Amazingk!
By Grabthar's Hammer, what a video!
Great mini doc. I love your videos
Loved this analysis!!😄🙌
Considering the kind of two dimensional character that was the alien who idolised him, the acting just made everything so meaningful.
I now expect you make a video about Galaxy Quest, because you left me wanting for more.
Rest in Paradise Alan... You are sorely missed!!
Loved him and all of these great people in this great movie.. big fun!
This channel is so good.
1:15 is almost synced perfectly lol
Do one on Falling Down I watched it for the first time a few years ago and it was really good and most people don't even know about it.
The film is highly regarded and quite well known
@@Bale4Bond not these days. Its hardly a household name now.
Very good and informative video as always.For a future video may I suggest Peter Sellers as a theme
I forgot about this movie.
It brings back childhood memories.
I am no major fan of Star Trek or Sci-Fi in general, but back in 2005, I started drawing for the first time in my life (outside art class or scribbles in my notepad), while I sketched away and discovered that I indeed had some potential in me, I wanted to have something in the background, so I returned on the TV, and a re-run of Galaxy Quest was playing. It was a fun movie that I enjoyed, however even lacking the connection to the genre being parodied lovingly in the movie, I do have a connection with it :)
The more talented but verbally constipated co star… NO ONE summed it up more accurately than Alan 👍
Consider creating a whole video on Alan Rickman.
Great video friend. I feel exactly the same way.
i still like to watch this film from time to time :)
You done did good!
A sequel is also hampered by the fact that Daryl Mitchell is now in a wheelchair.
Well, he still acts, and they could always offer an explanation for the wheelchair.
That said, I'd rather not see a sequel. You can't improve on perfection.
There is a sequel to Galaxy Quest only it's in comic form. It's a great story though.
Hats off man
Perfect parody homage, well cast.
By Grabthar's Hammer, a sequel is a bad idea. It's not impossible it could be good, but I seriously doubt it.
Love this movie.
luv this movie !
You realise you're getting old whe your icons begin to die.
The only good follow up technically isn't a sequel, and allows Dane/Alan to remain in!
(Look up the short comic mini series! Set between the climax and the epilogue of the film!)
Best comedy movie ever
Everyone loves to pile hate on poor Tim Allen. Even Alan Rickman.
‘Our next two presenters, the first has won five Oscars, combined box office of five billion dollars. And the other, Tim Allen.’ - Ricky Gervais 2011 Golden Globes.
@@sel3735 Yeah, that's what I was thinking of. Savage burn. Poor Tim. But hey, he's still Buzz Lightyear.