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Davies · 05/28/2011, 11:49 am

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Originally Posted by DAISHI

"Thanks for all the fish" is the single best opening to any movie. Ever.

No, no, no, no. It was horrible and the first sign that they had turned Douglas' work into yet another typical Hollywood type affair. I stormed out of the cinema 30 minutes later and got a refund. It's the only time I've walked out on a movie, before or since. Although, I did watch it through to completion when watching it on TV a couple of years later. I didn't regret my previous actions upon doing so.

BoneFreak · 05/28/2011, 12:08 pm

A Hitchhiker's game sounds interesting. But by Hothead? Not sure.

tredlow · 05/28/2011, 12:14 pm

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Originally Posted by BoneFreak

A Hitchhiker's game sounds interesting. But by Hothead? Not sure.

Could be worse.

Sausy Gibbon · 05/28/2011, 05:19 pm

@tredlow I liked the casting but do you really find Mos Def the deffinitive Ford? I hope I don't appear rascist, but I never saw Ford as black. Based on appearances I found David Dixon to be a closer Ford in my minds eye.

tredlow · 05/28/2011, 07:48 pm

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Originally Posted by Sausy Gibbon

@tredlow I liked the casting but do you really find Mos Def the deffinitive Ford? I hope I don't appear rascist, but I never saw Ford as black. Based on appearances I found David Dixon to be a closer Ford in my minds eye.

The definitive one? Maybe not (David Tennant's Doctor is the definitive Ford Prefect for me), but Mos Def got pretty close in terms of appearance, in my opinion. What I didn't like was that Ford was less "Party Animal"-ish in the film, and was more of the "airhead".

LuigiHann · 05/28/2011, 08:13 pm

I found it very easy to read the books with the movie's cast in mind, Ford included.

FitzoliverJ · 05/29/2011, 02:16 am

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Originally Posted by DAISHI

"Thanks for all the fish" is the single best opening to any movie. Ever.

Agreed. Not only is it great fun in and of itself, it signposted how the audience ought to view the rest of the film - as something FUN, not as a slavish (or not, as the case may be) and tired retread of the same old stuff.

corruptbiggins · 05/29/2011, 03:33 am

That's what's good about the Hitchhiker's Guide - all the different versions are, well, different. The radio series doesn't match the books and they don't match the film either. I enjoyed the film for what is was. I can see past whatever flaws people see in stuff like this. Toss up between the radio series & the books though. Each have their own charms. I'll be keeping an eye on what Hothead are doing with interest. Though I agree with what someone else said earlier (I think someone did anyway) that they should get someone like Dirk Maggs to consult on it as I feel he did a great job in producing the newer radio series.

Rather Dashing · 05/29/2011, 10:09 am

The problem with the Hitchhiker's Guide film isn't that it's different. I went into the theater EXPECTING something different. The problem with the film is that it contains next to no humor. The original stuff is dull and uninspired, the stuff ripped from other Guide stories is either truncated or displayed in a way that entirely misses the point of the joke, and many of the special effects solutions are from decisions based on limitations that existed back when the script was first written, but didn't exist at the time of the film's creation many years later. This is most notable in Zaphod's case, where the second head being "in his neck" was a special effects compromise due to being unable to animate a second head to cinema standards that existed NEXT to Zaphod's primary head.

LuigiHann · 05/29/2011, 05:08 pm

Having seen the movie before I read the book, I did find the movie to be reasonably entertaining and often funny, but just the sort of light smile funny and not laugh-out-loud funny. I actually kind of liked the film's interpretation of Zaphod's heads, since it caused the second head to be more of a minor running gag (as it was in the text- and audio-based versions) and less of a constant distraction. I was never a fan of the largely unexplained presence or absence of his third arm though.

Attempts to rewatch it after reading the books have usually ended with me getting bored and turning it off during the plodding middle act, so I do agree that the joke density could stand to be a lot better.

DrRocketGenius · 05/29/2011, 05:30 pm

After reading this thread I can see I'm pretty much alone here, but I did enjoy the movie even after reading all the books.

Falanca · 05/29/2011, 10:16 pm

The movie was a mishmash of gags which actually originate from the same way of thinking Douglas Adams himself had used for his books, but offers just a hint of what Douglas Adams ultimately came up with. The movie does not take itself seriously, which is a REAL problem since the humor seen in book series kind of sprouts from the idea of seriousness; in the indetermined improbable infinite universe anything may actually happen and anything that actually happens is serious business, so nothing is silly and alas, nothing should be taken too seriously either. This kind of laidback attitude and the general atmosphere is seen nowhere in the movie except the narrations and so forth.

If you get beyond that, movie does offer you some good laughs, though.

Rather Dashing · 05/29/2011, 10:19 pm

More like below, and only if you think lightsabers toasting bread is funny.

Falanca · 05/29/2011, 10:21 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

More like below, and only if you think lightsabers toasting bread is funny.

Why? My people thinks it's funny. We even used it in OUR own space parody.

LuigiHann · 05/30/2011, 11:15 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

only if you think lightsabers toasting bread is funny.

That is funny. What is wrong with you?

tredlow · 05/31/2011, 07:26 am

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Originally Posted by LuigiHann

That is funny. What is wrong with you?

Yeah, see, it's funny, but it makes no sense. Why would you have a lightsaber toast knife if you already have a machine that instantly materializes any food you're craving?! I read somewhere that even the writers thought the same when they wrote it!

Then again, it's Hitchhiker's, so, what does logic even mean?

henkebjorklund · 06/04/2011, 03:38 am

This is fantastic news! Can't wait to hear more about it. I just saw that a new Deathspank is coming soon too (soon as in now to be exact). This years E3 is really exciting.

FitzoliverJ · 07/30/2011, 08:59 am

According to the new issue of SFX, "The New Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" launches on 11th August and promotes Simon Jones to the roll of the Book. But, as at least one website has pointed out, it's not actually clear WHETHER THIS IS EVEN A GAME! The website and facebook pages tell you nothing, and although I diligently entered my email for updates, I've had nothing.

Does anybody know anything more? Dammit, even a bit of informed speculation would be good.

DAISHI · 07/30/2011, 09:23 am

Important Hitchiker related video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojydNb3Lrrs

Also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

*Vainamoinen* · 07/30/2011, 01:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Falanca

Why? My people thinks it's funny. We even used it in OUR own space parody.

OUR space parody hasn't got lightsabers... but it does have about everything else:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZlwW_OJVbo&t=4m01s

05/28/2011, 12:08 pm	#42
BoneFreak The Friend for LIIIIFE!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Hill Residence High Score: 432 Posts: 701	A Hitchhiker's game sounds interesting. But by Hothead? Not sure. __________________ As of October 15th, 2005 I have officially acheived Rigamarole Status. Need A Laugh? Look at/post funny pics here!

05/28/2011, 08:13 pm	#46
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,660	I found it very easy to read the books with the movie's cast in mind, Ford included. __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

05/29/2011, 03:33 am	#48
corruptbiggins ready player one Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fintlewoodlewix Posts: 2,202	That's what's good about the Hitchhiker's Guide - all the different versions are, well, different. The radio series doesn't match the books and they don't match the film either. I enjoyed the film for what is was. I can see past whatever flaws people see in stuff like this. Toss up between the radio series & the books though. Each have their own charms. I'll be keeping an eye on what Hothead are doing with interest. Though I agree with what someone else said earlier (I think someone did anyway) that they should get someone like Dirk Maggs to consult on it as I feel he did a great job in producing the newer radio series. __________________ Currently reading... The Servants of Twilight by Dean Koontz Portfolio / Blog / YouTube "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Last edited by corruptbiggins; 05/29/2011 at 03:38 am.

05/29/2011, 05:08 pm	#50
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,660	Having seen the movie before I read the book, I did find the movie to be reasonably entertaining and often funny, but just the sort of light smile funny and not laugh-out-loud funny. I actually kind of liked the film's interpretation of Zaphod's heads, since it caused the second head to be more of a minor running gag (as it was in the text- and audio-based versions) and less of a constant distraction. I was never a fan of the largely unexplained presence or absence of his third arm though. Attempts to rewatch it after reading the books have usually ended with me getting bored and turning it off during the plodding middle act, so I do agree that the joke density could stand to be a lot better. __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

07/30/2011, 09:23 am	#59
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,028	Important Hitchiker related video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojydNb3Lrrs Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0 __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

05/28/2011, 05:19 pm	#44
Sausy Gibbon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In a cave Posts: 687	@tredlow I liked the casting but do you really find Mos Def the deffinitive Ford? I hope I don't appear rascist, but I never saw Ford as black. Based on appearances I found David Dixon to be a closer Ford in my minds eye.

05/29/2011, 05:30 pm	#51
DrRocketGenius The Batman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,514	After reading this thread I can see I'm pretty much alone here, but I did enjoy the movie even after reading all the books.

05/29/2011, 10:16 pm	#52
Falanca Hasn't Played TWDG Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,239	The movie was a mishmash of gags which actually originate from the same way of thinking Douglas Adams himself had used for his books, but offers just a hint of what Douglas Adams ultimately came up with. The movie does not take itself seriously, which is a REAL problem since the humor seen in book series kind of sprouts from the idea of seriousness; in the indetermined improbable infinite universe anything may actually happen and anything that actually happens is serious business, so nothing is silly and alas, nothing should be taken too seriously either. This kind of laidback attitude and the general atmosphere is seen nowhere in the movie except the narrations and so forth. If you get beyond that, movie does offer you some good laughs, though.

06/04/2011, 03:38 am	#57
henkebjorklund Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 37	This is fantastic news! Can't wait to hear more about it. I just saw that a new Deathspank is coming soon too (soon as in now to be exact). This years E3 is really exciting.

07/30/2011, 08:59 am	#58
FitzoliverJ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 945	According to the new issue of SFX, "The New Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" launches on 11th August and promotes Simon Jones to the roll of the Book. But, as at least one website has pointed out, it's not actually clear WHETHER THIS IS EVEN A GAME! The website and facebook pages tell you nothing, and although I diligently entered my email for updates, I've had nothing. Does anybody know anything more? Dammit, even a bit of informed speculation would be good.

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