Hitchhiker's Guide to the galaxy-

[johnfoss]

My nephew saw it yesterday. He really liked it. He apparently had red the book just before going to the movie, and he thought the movie stuck to the book better than almost anything else he's ever seen/read. He noted that there was a scene in the movie that was *not* in the book.

I am anxious to see it. I don't think I ever read the book, but I did watch the British series back in the 80s.

[Catboy]

Douglas Adams worked on the movie, so I'm assuming it's pretty darn accurate to the book, and should have the same feeling to it.

[maestro8]

I saw a midnight screening the day it came out (Thursday night / Friday morning) and was _very_ impressed. The crowd at this screening was the creme de la geek, most with towels and/or bathrobes, and even a few with faux HHGTG books!

The production was top notch... great costumes, eye-popping sets, and the cast couldn't have been chosen any better (I absolutely loved Zaphod Beeblebrox!). I had read the series a couple times through and enjoyed the adherance to the spirit of the book.

According to a Wired News article (sorry, no link) Douglas Adams wrote a couple scenes into the movie that weren't in the book. They were very Douglas Adams, though, and involved casting John Malkovich (sp?) into the movie. Yet another great casting decision.

Unfortunately, Hollywood did have their way with the script.... There were a few passages that the movie could have done without, but Hollywood never fails with (i.e. chase scene, boy kisses girl scene, plot "continuity" scenes, etc.) These scenes definitely slowed the movie down, in comparison to the book, which throws out comedy at a breakneck pace.

At the end of the movie there was a hint towards a sequel (a mention of the Restaurant at the End of the Universe) but since the passing of Adams (RIP) I doubt it will be nearly as good as this flick.

I give this one a 270 unispin to wheel hop down three stairs. A must-see, even for those who haven't read the book. Hopefully this will inspire new generations to read the classic texts!

[Jethro]

Originally posted by Catboy
Douglas Adams worked on the movie, so I'm assuming it's pretty darn accurate to the book, and should have the same feeling to it.

Did they use a medium for that? I believe he is dead.

[Fuego]

the movie has been in the works for a LONG time. D.A. worked on it in early stages, maybe. At least I think so.

[maestro8]

Originally posted by Fuego
the movie has been in the works for a LONG time. D.A. worked on it in early stages, maybe. At least I think so.

I read the same thing... like the works of all great perfectionists / procrastinators...

I also read D.A. was locked in his hotel room by a publisher demanding he finish one of his texts... D.A. made a quip to the effect of "The neat thing about deadlines is the whooshing sound they make as they whiz by!"

I know the feeling... but after that one hears the sound of me pleading to my prof's to take a late paper, then crying when I'm denied.

[siafirede]

I thought the BBC version (series) was better than the new movie.