The Hitchhiker's Guide - movie

BitVyper · 04-29-2005, 07:00 PM

I just got back from seeing it, and I figured that there'd probably be a few people around here who'd like to know that, in the oppinion of someone who loves the books, it was pretty good. I don't think it was as gut-bustingly funny as it should have been, but I also don't think that could have been accomplished outside of the books, or maybe a long running series. The same style of humor is definitely there though, and as far as I can tell (it's been some time since I've read the first book) not much has been altered. Of course, I'm sure some things have been taken out, but I couldn't tell you offhand what they are. I'm sure everyone already knows the sorts of things that happen, but I'm going to throw this next bit behind spoiler tags just incase.

Possible spoilers somewhere in here: I felt that the actors played their roles well, and I particularly liked Marvin. The narrator from the preview does the whole movie, mostly as the voice of someone reading the Guide. I don't remember that there was any real romance between Trillian and Arthur in the book, but I remember seeing one of the previews, and thinking it would be emphasized a lot in the movie. It's not. Basically, it amounts to one almost-romantic scene at the very end, and a little bit of awkwardness in the middle. Like I said, this might have been in the book, but I can't remember. I liked the ship's computer's voice, and while I think it was changed a bit, I did like the Infinite Improbability Drive(as I recall, it used to only effect one room or something). All in all though, I think it stayed pretty true to the book, assuming I'm remembering it right.

In any case, I enjoyed it, if that helps to allay any fears.

Edit: Wasn't really sure if I should put this in books or general, so feel free to move it. You won't hurt my feelings. I know that takes all the fun out of it, but let it never be said that I am considerate of other people's feelings.

MFD · 04-29-2005, 09:46 PM

I liked it as well. Proving to me, once again, that critics search out the flaws, and fail to grasp the wonderful parts.

Oh, and stay for the credits.

BitVyper · 04-29-2005, 09:52 PM

FUCK! I knew I should have, but I had things to do! Oh well, I'll just have to see it again.

What happened?

Carnivore · 04-29-2005, 10:04 PM

I liked it, myself. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't mediocre. Pretty good.

MFD · 04-29-2005, 10:47 PM

Meh... it was just a guide entry describing one of the random consequences of a meaningless action near the end of the movie.

Deathosaurus Wrecks · 04-30-2005, 12:24 AM

i thought it was great. it wasn't the book, but they still did a pretty good job on it none the less. anyone catch the cameo apperance of the original Marvin?

Dark Shooter · 04-30-2005, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deathosaurus Wrecks

i thought it was great. it wasn't the book, but they still did a pretty good job on it none the less. anyone catch the cameo apperance of the original Marvin?

Response: Yeah, it was in the queue scene on Vogosphere?

Well, at any rate, you seem to have beat me to the topic. Curses!

Anyway, very good transition, in my opinion.

BitVyper · 04-30-2005, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deathosaurus Wrecks

i thought it was great. it wasn't the book, but they still did a pretty good job on it none the less. anyone catch the cameo apperance of the original Marvin?

Never seen the tv show, so I wouldn't have noticed it. Where was it?

Omega · 04-30-2005, 03:21 AM

i saw the movie and thought it was rather well done nothing super impressive but something everyone involved should be proud of... i will admit the opening was very odd with the dolphins and all however all in all a solid film best line for me was

marvin "Why are you running voguns are the worst marksmen in the galaxy"

Nique · 04-30-2005, 03:29 AM

Man, the movie was really good. The dolphin song was the best. I think Brian might have been a bit hasty in his initial thoughts about the movie... I didn't see anything wrong other than some deviation from the story, which isn't the important part anyway. ..well, except that the ending could've stayed a little more true to form.

Breedle was great... anyone catch who played him?

04-29-2005, 07:00 PM	#1
BitVyper History's Strongest Dilettante Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arcadia Posts: 6,662	The Hitchhiker's Guide - movie I just got back from seeing it, and I figured that there'd probably be a few people around here who'd like to know that, in the oppinion of someone who loves the books, it was pretty good. I don't think it was as gut-bustingly funny as it should have been, but I also don't think that could have been accomplished outside of the books, or maybe a long running series. The same style of humor is definitely there though, and as far as I can tell (it's been some time since I've read the first book) not much has been altered. Of course, I'm sure some things have been taken out, but I couldn't tell you offhand what they are. I'm sure everyone already knows the sorts of things that happen, but I'm going to throw this next bit behind spoiler tags just incase. Possible spoilers somewhere in here: I felt that the actors played their roles well, and I particularly liked Marvin. The narrator from the preview does the whole movie, mostly as the voice of someone reading the Guide. I don't remember that there was any real romance between Trillian and Arthur in the book, but I remember seeing one of the previews, and thinking it would be emphasized a lot in the movie. It's not. Basically, it amounts to one almost-romantic scene at the very end, and a little bit of awkwardness in the middle. Like I said, this might have been in the book, but I can't remember. I liked the ship's computer's voice, and while I think it was changed a bit, I did like the Infinite Improbability Drive(as I recall, it used to only effect one room or something). All in all though, I think it stayed pretty true to the book, assuming I'm remembering it right. In any case, I enjoyed it, if that helps to allay any fears. Edit: Wasn't really sure if I should put this in books or general, so feel free to move it. You won't hurt my feelings. I know that takes all the fun out of it, but let it never be said that I am considerate of other people's feelings. __________________ "There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, and the sea is asleep, and the rivers dream. People made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, somewhere else the tea's getting cold. Come on, Ace; we've got work to do!" Awesome art be here. Last edited by BitVyper; 04-29-2005 at 07:03 PM.

04-29-2005, 09:46 PM	#2
MFD THWIP! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,626	I liked it as well. Proving to me, once again, that critics search out the flaws, and fail to grasp the wonderful parts. Oh, and stay for the credits. __________________ And The Lord did curse Caine for his sin, for by The Lord blood may only be repaid in sparkly glitter. - DFM 11:30

04-29-2005, 09:52 PM	#3
BitVyper History's Strongest Dilettante Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arcadia Posts: 6,662	FUCK! I knew I should have, but I had things to do! Oh well, I'll just have to see it again. What happened? __________________ "There are worlds out there where the sky is burning, and the sea is asleep, and the rivers dream. People made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, somewhere else the tea's getting cold. Come on, Ace; we've got work to do!" Awesome art be here.

04-29-2005, 10:04 PM	#4
Carnivore Skank Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 480	I liked it, myself. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't mediocre. Pretty good. __________________ I mean, look at you. You don't even have a name tag. You've got no chance. Why don't you just fall down?

04-29-2005, 10:47 PM	#5
MFD THWIP! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,626	Meh... it was just a guide entry describing one of the random consequences of a meaningless action near the end of the movie. __________________ And The Lord did curse Caine for his sin, for by The Lord blood may only be repaid in sparkly glitter. - DFM 11:30

04-30-2005, 12:24 AM	#6
Deathosaurus Wrecks Underachiever Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,996	i thought it was great. it wasn't the book, but they still did a pretty good job on it none the less. anyone catch the cameo apperance of the original Marvin? __________________ "There was another, who came before you he was a hero and your brother and my son he fought the darkenss, the darkness won" -The Protomen "Unrest in the House of Light"