Meet Dave

About Meet Dave

Meet Dave is a 2008 American comedy science fiction movie directed by Brian Robbins. The film stars Eddie Murphy in a dual role as a starship and its captain. The spaceship, shaped like and surnamed Dave Ming Chang, is controlled by 100 tiny extraterrestrials who are seeking a way to save their planet.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Jon Berg, Todd Komarnicki, and David T. Friendly. It was produced under the banner of 20th Century Fox, Regency Enterprises and Guy Walks into a Bar Productions. The screenplay was penned by Rob Greenberg and Bill Corbett.

Actors

• Eddie Murphy Played the roles of Dave Ming Chang and the tiny captain inside Dave. He successfully portrayed the contrasting personas that further enhanced the humor in the movie.
• Elizabeth Banks Starred as Gina Morrison, a down-to-earth young woman who Dave befriends. She displayed an impressive performance, contributing to the emotional and humorous balance of the film.
• Gabrielle Union Played the role of No.3 - Cultural Officer. She convincingly played the character of an alien trying to understand human behavior and culture.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie was Eddie Murphy and director Brian Robbins' second collaboration.
• Eddie Murphy plays a dual role in this film as both the spaceship and its captain.
• The tiny crew of extraterrestrials inside Dave navigate the world by controlling his actions, emulating a human being.

Awards

The film has not won any major awards.

Quotes

• "We come in peace for all mankind." -Dave
• "I've landed on a strange planet." -Captain inside Dave
• "When you understand the nature of a thing, you know what it's capable of." -No.3 - Cultural Officer

Music, Soundtrack

• "Meet Dave" Main Title
• "Rapper's Delight" performed by The Sugarhill Gang
• "Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30"