Space Cadets
Space Cadets

Space Cadets

1997TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Space Cadets is a comedy panel game broadcast on Channel 4 in 1997. It was presented by "High Commander" Greg Proops with Bill Bailey and Craig Charles as the "Space Captains". It ran for just one series with 10 episodes. Like the BBC's Have I Got News for You, the contestants were celebrities and the show was played mainly for laughs. Bestselling author Terry Pratchett once appeared as a guest. When the contestants were asked who was Britain's most shoplifted author, Pratchett immediately answered "I am!" which was the correct answer.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users45%
Director: Robert Meyer BurnettGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of washed-up B-movie actors is tricked into believing they are part of a real space mission to save Earth from an alien invasion. Mistaking a low-budget sci-fi film set for a genuine NASA facility, they embark on a bizarre and comedic adventure. Their 'mission' involves dealing with eccentric scientists, questionable technology, and their own delusional fantasies.

Critical Reception

Space Cadets was largely panned by critics, with many deeming it an unfunny and nonsensical comedy. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the premise to be derivative and the execution lacking. It quickly became a cult curiosity rather than a mainstream success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tired B-movie tropes without offering any fresh comedic perspective.
  • The performances, while featuring some notable actors, are largely uninspired and fail to elevate the weak script.
  • An aggressively silly premise that never quite lands its comedic punches.

Google audience: Viewers often found the film to be a tedious watch, with many citing a lack of genuine laughs and a predictable plot. Some appreciated the nostalgic nod to older sci-fi films, but the overall sentiment leaned towards disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video release before a brief theatrical run due to its ensemble cast.

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