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http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy.htmlThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Action/Adventure, Comedy and Science Fiction/Fantasy
April 29th, 2005
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http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy.htmlThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Action/Adventure, Comedy and Science Fiction/Fantasy
April 29th, 2005
ShawnD said:I smell another crappy remake of a classic.
Thanks, dude. Everything's cool as far as I know. When Shane (cop) told me that he'd come in the east side of my property, my first thought was "if he hit my Roadrunner you'd better hope you find him before I do". Seems he just took out some bushes, though. He's lucky he's not hurt, because the bushes are narrowly spaced between some fairly sturdy spruce trees.stoned said:Danger..i tell you man, live without hockey makes people do some crazy things all over the place,i hope you are okay
stoned said:Danger..i tell you man, live without hockey makes people do some crazy things all over the place,i hope you are okay
franznietzsche said:Fracking NHL and fracking NHLPA
brewnog said:trilogy of four.)
faust9 said:Hiker's guide
Restaurnat at the end of the universe
Life, the universe and everything
So long and thanks for all the fish
Mostly harmless.
ShawnD said:I smell another crappy remake of a classic.
Phobos said:This one has been in the making for what...20 years now? (not literally...but there have been many false starts, dropped scripts, etc.)
Seems like Douglas Adams was mostly positive about the latest attempt (there's some discussion of it in the book "Salmon of Doubt") but perhaps not 100% sold. I suspect his not being around now does not help things (had he not died, he would have certainly helped the filming on some level).
I was thinking the same thing. Seems akin to making a Tom Robbins book into a movie. I was pretty dissapointed by the film version of "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues", but I might have just been biased because that's one of all-time favorite novels. The quirkiness of the story and the writer's style did not translate very well onto the screen. Of course, people who hadn't read Robbins probably liked it just fine.Ivan Seeking said:I don't see how they can capture the strangeness of Adams and still sell a big budget movie. But I'm still hoping for something unusual. It could be fun.
russ_watters said:Hmm... this reminds me of something that really needs to be done...
Ivan Seeking said:"You live and learn. At any rate, you live."
"In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men,
women were real women and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were
real small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri."
"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people
very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
franznietzsche said:THought there were five books...
Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
Second one...forget the name...
Third one with the secret to flying, forget the name...
So long, and thanks for all the fish
Mostly Harmless.
Da?
Huckleberry said:That's the point. They were so horrible they were ridiculously funny. I laughed for hours at how horrible it was. That's probably what I'll do at the movies as well.
brewnog said:Zaphod Beeblebrox's extra head, (made of papier mache) did it for me. I wet myself the first time I saw that on TV.
Somehow I think the film might use some more sophisticated special effects.
Pengwuino said:Ive never seen the original or whatever so i have nothing to be depresseda bout after seeing it :D
Phobos said:This one has been in the making for what...20 years now? (not literally...but there have been many false starts, dropped scripts, etc.)
Seems like Douglas Adams was mostly positive about the latest attempt (there's some discussion of it in the book "Salmon of Doubt") but perhaps not 100% sold. I suspect his not being around now does not help things (had he not died, he would have certainly helped the filming on some level).
Perhaps my complete lack of poetic sensibility might save the planet?Gokul43201 said:I'm afraid I'm going to end up extremely disappointed. But I still wouldn't miss it for the world...which, as we all know, is about to be vaporized by the Vogons.
The movie follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, a British man who is rescued from the destruction of Earth by his alien friend Ford Prefect. Together, they travel through space and encounter a variety of strange and eccentric characters, while trying to uncover the meaning of life and the ultimate question to the answer of the universe.
The movie is largely faithful to the book, with some changes and additions made to better suit the medium of film. However, the overall plot and themes of the story remain intact and true to the original source material.
The main cast includes Martin Freeman as Arthur Dent, Mos Def as Ford Prefect, Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Zooey Deschanel as Trillian, and Alan Rickman as the voice of Marvin the Paranoid Android.
Yes, the movie can be enjoyed by those who haven't read the book. While some references and details may be missed, the movie stands on its own as an entertaining and humorous sci-fi adventure.
The movie is rated PG for mild language and some suggestive content. It may be suitable for older children, but parents may want to preview it first to determine if it is appropriate for their child's age and sensitivity.