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AdultNex · 05-06-2005, 05:38 PM

Downloaded the movie and watched like the first 15 minutes.

Then closed the media player and continued working.

Do you have to read the book to get this movie?

Sly · 05-06-2005, 05:39 PM

I went to it last week. Afterwards I begged for my 2 hours back.

Horrible movie. Though my friend said the book was 10 times better.

Rob · 05-06-2005, 05:39 PM

42 is the answer.

JSA Matt · 05-06-2005, 05:40 PM

damn. I was hoping this movie would be good

BlackCrayon · 05-06-2005, 05:40 PM

the book has a huge cult following, some reviewers said they butchered the book, as often happens when they make movies from books but i'd still be interested in seeing it. so where did you download it from ;)

AdPatron · 05-06-2005, 05:41 PM

I thought 7 was the answer.

Rob · 05-06-2005, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollegeSucks

I thought 7 was the answer.

You thought wrong.

MrJackMeHoff · 05-06-2005, 05:43 PM

heh I liked the movie it wasnt grand but it was amusing

candyflip · 05-06-2005, 06:08 PM

Even if you haven't read the book, it's not too difficult to follow along.

I loved it.

wdsguy · 05-06-2005, 06:09 PM

It has alot of weird subtle shit.

ATKCash · 05-06-2005, 06:35 PM

Definitely enjoyable, methinks, but mostly by those that have read the book(s). From what I heard it was partly an homage to Douglas Adams, partly an attempt to make a movie out of a book that somewhat flies in the face of being "brought to life." The books were, for me, on the ultra-subtle deep humor tip, but it was years ago that I read them.

It's British humor, too... so it's a bit highbrow, philosophical and absurdist (ducking) in the best way.

I liked it, but it was no Airplane!

Chris - ATKCash

budz · 05-06-2005, 06:37 PM

fuck, I was hoping it was teh shiznit

W balls

BlueDesignStudios · 05-06-2005, 06:39 PM

I heard ithe humour is similiar to zoolander - can someone confirm / deny this?

Nurgle · 05-06-2005, 06:41 PM

ahh the movie was pretty good considering what it had to recreate. Marvin the robot was fucking awesome.. Alan Rickman stole the movie somewhat!

If u havent read the book.. its going to be hard to follow whats happening i would have thought

Nurgle

Rictor · 05-06-2005, 07:27 PM

I've read all the Hitchhiker books and even his detetive novels. Douglas Adams was a great writer.

RRRED · 05-06-2005, 07:31 PM

I saw it this week and I thought it was cool but I had also visited the brewry across the street with some friends for a couple hours before...

Looking back it wasn't that good but I've never read the book either.

NetRodent · 05-06-2005, 07:32 PM

I love books, the radio drama and the old BBC miniseries. The movie, however, stinks!

wedouglas · 05-06-2005, 07:33 PM

the book(s) is/are awsome

HighRoller · 05-06-2005, 07:35 PM

I listened to a movie review guy last week
he said that it's really for people that read the book

he said if you haven't read the book, it won't make much sense, and you probably won't like it, so he didn't give it a good rating because most won't get it.

uno · 05-06-2005, 08:06 PM

That reviewer was wrong. It's not hard to understand at all.

DTK · 05-06-2005, 08:12 PM

Just got back from it...... I thought the original BBC production had much better acting. The guy who played Ford in this new version was brutal...

Tango · 05-06-2005, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRRED

I saw it this week and I thought it was cool but I had also visited the brewry across the street with some friends for a couple hours before...

so that's how to get around a bad movie

0000000000000000000001000 · 05-06-2005, 08:16 PM

Read the book instead

BlueDesignStudios · 05-06-2005, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0000000000000000000001000

Read the book instead

why waste time reading when someone's gone to all the trouble to make a film?

fuzebox · 05-06-2005, 08:49 PM

I knew from the first trailers that they'd butcher the book...

Saw it anyway, yep, not very inspiring.

The radio show runs about 5 hours long, and quotes the book word for word... Obviously a 2 hour movie will disappoint.

Loki · 05-06-2005, 09:08 PM

the movie was great, They did NOT butcher the book, I only spotted 3 or 4 differences between the two.

(1) In the start of the movie where Ford gives everyone beer and chips so him and Aurther could go to the pub was awful. the book's version was much better, but would have been lost on an american audience.

(2) The party was not mentioned until much later

(3) Trill was NEVER captured by the vogons and then rescued.

All in all the movie was fucking sweet! If anyone remembers correctly, the original 1981 movie was the first two books together, as was the radio series. the actual book ends before they all get to millyways (The resuraunt at the end of the galaxy)

-Loki-

by the way right now i'm watching the original movie got it from netfilx

bhutocracy · 05-06-2005, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdc-Loki

the movie was great, They did NOT butcher the book, I only spotted 3 or 4 differences between the two.

Yep the movie was great, fuck anyone too precious not to like it or too retarded to follow it.

DTK · 05-06-2005, 09:46 PM

BTW - did anyone else catch the original Marvin's cameo? ;)

The Other Steve · 05-06-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhutocracy

Yep the movie was great, fuck anyone too precious not to like it or too retarded to follow it.

Good to hear - we're going to sit down and watch it tonight. The book was great the television series was excellent so we were wondering about the movie.

bhutocracy · 05-06-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Other Steve

Good to hear - we're going to sit down and watch it tonight. The book was great the television series was excellent so we were wondering about the movie.

I mean it's never going to be as good as the book, but really what movie ever is.. I can see people finding it average, but certianly not bad.

The Other Steve · 05-06-2005, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhutocracy

I mean it's never going to be as good as the book, but really what movie ever is.. I can see people finding it average, but certianly not bad.

Well we don't have a brewery across the road anymore but we do have a couple of bottles of wine in the fridge so good bad or indifferent I'm sure we'll enjoy it

Rich · 05-06-2005, 11:26 PM

In the immortal words of Roberto Alamar...

Read books

Paul Markham · 05-07-2005, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdsguy

It has alot of weird subtle shit.

True, you have to have a certain sense of humour to appreciate Douglas Adams, who wrote the screen play before he died, so if Road Trip or Lampoons are funny for you, this is not the movie for you.

I think it needed more inserts from Stephen Fry as The Hitchhikers guide, becasue in the book that is where the humour is really.

It's the absurdity that makes is funny. Like this

AdultNex is one of those guys who complains about free porn and pirates stealing his work, yet has no problems stealing other peoples work.

DWB · 05-07-2005, 12:38 AM

The movie was alright. You knew going in that it was not going to blow your socks off and it would be very silly.

Paul Markham · 05-07-2005, 12:50 AM

I think to appreciate this movie you need to have a certain sense of humour. Marvin was great, so was Arthur dent, Ford Prefect was a guy obviously cast in the hope to sell tickets in the US and fails miserably.

The books are the height of absurdity, to make a great film out of them takes the genius of the Pythons.

But as it has been said some of the humour in the film will fly right over the heads of many. If anything I think they should of made it even more absurd and fuck the guys who will never get it.

They can rent American Pie and have their comedy spoon fed to them.

quiet · 05-07-2005, 12:54 AM

i haven't seen it, not sure if i ever will. i loved the books so much, not really looking to watch a film adaptation. the trailers looked, frankly, horrible.

MrVids · 05-07-2005, 01:10 AM

the movie was awesome, i loved the books, and i loved the movie

you just have to realize that only about a third of the book can be fit into 2 hours of film, and they did a great job with the third they chose to bring to life.

if you liked the books, see the flick. if you haven't read the books AND you aren't into geek stuff (fantasy/sci-fi books, coding, system admin, etc) AND you don't dig on british humor, don't see this movie.

it requires imagination, even though it's pretty well brought to life on screen, and it requires the ability to enjoy the senseless (much like this post).

Chrome · 05-07-2005, 01:21 AM

Man if it doesn't have people on airboats chasing each other through shopping malls that just happen to be on fire... i guess it just ain't shit in america. damn dude open your mind and have a little fun. Not every movie is going to be perfect so just sit back and enjoy the ride or leave the fucking theater and shut your goddam yapper.

For anyone that hasn't seen the movie... it's silly english humor bent toward the geeky side. If you aren't smart and open minded you're fucked and should just stay in your trailer.

ModelPerfect · 05-07-2005, 01:24 AM

I liked it.

SGS · 05-07-2005, 01:40 AM

Manowar · 05-07-2005, 01:43 AM

i didnt get it

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 05-07-2005, 02:02 AM

I just hope Dr. Who the movie is good.

Sarah_Jayne · 05-07-2005, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighOnAcid

42 is the answer.

ah but what is the question?

I saw it and thought it was good enough. Yes, it would help if you are a fan. I am glad they kept it as British as they did.

Dirty F · 05-07-2005, 05:49 AM

Im reading the book at the moment, i love it but im such a slow reader...it takes me months hehe. Id love to see the movie but not before i finish the book.

Dirty F · 05-07-2005, 05:54 AM

Hah watching the trailer now, looks pretty good

I really love to book, its so fucking funny.

Apache_A · 05-07-2005, 06:23 AM

The books are 10 x better than the movie is... but that still leaves you with a pretty good movie.

The plot is different to the book, but then the plot of the radio series and tv series where also different because Adams was never very happy with the plots and kepy pissing around with them.

I don't know why I bothered writting that so far into a thread, cos no one is gonna read it.

Apache_A · 05-07-2005, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charly

I think to appreciate this movie you need to have a certain sense of humour. Marvin was great, so was Arthur dent, Ford Prefect was a guy obviously cast in the hope to sell tickets in the US and fails miserably.

I quite like the casting of for Ford, I thought Mos Def did it pretty well. But he probably was the weekest casting.

MaDalton · 05-07-2005, 06:26 AM

<-- see subtitle...

Dirty F · 05-07-2005, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache_A

The books are 10 x better than the movie is... but that still leaves you with a pretty good movie.

The plot is different to the book, but then the plot of the radio series and tv series where also different because Adams was never very happy with the plots and kepy pissing around with them.

I don't know why I bothered writting that so far into a thread, cos no one is gonna read it.

Haha yes, i usually dont try to make sense at reply 60 or so because often its the end of the thread. Waste of energy.

Loki · 05-07-2005, 08:12 AM

remember, the book did NOT come first ;) The radio series came first in 1978, then the book then the tv series then more books then the new movie.

and to SGS: great pic of Trill

I just got done watching the dvd's of the tv series I snagged of netflix

-Loki-

05-06-2005, 05:38 PM	#1
AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Wtf? Downloaded the movie and watched like the first 15 minutes. Then closed the media player and continued working. Do you have to read the book to get this movie?

05-06-2005, 05:39 PM	#2
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05-06-2005, 05:40 PM	#5
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	the book has a huge cult following, some reviewers said they butchered the book, as often happens when they make movies from books but i'd still be interested in seeing it. so where did you download it from ;) __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

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JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	damn. I was hoping this movie would be good

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05-06-2005, 06:08 PM	#9
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wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	It has alot of weird subtle shit.

05-06-2005, 06:35 PM	#11
ATKCash Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 356	Definitely enjoyable, methinks, but mostly by those that have read the book(s). From what I heard it was partly an homage to Douglas Adams, partly an attempt to make a movie out of a book that somewhat flies in the face of being "brought to life." The books were, for me, on the ultra-subtle deep humor tip, but it was years ago that I read them. It's British humor, too... so it's a bit highbrow, philosophical and absurdist (ducking) in the best way. I liked it, but it was no Airplane! Chris - ATKCash

05-06-2005, 06:37 PM	#12
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05-06-2005, 06:41 PM	#14
Nurgle Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 2,337	ahh the movie was pretty good considering what it had to recreate. Marvin the robot was fucking awesome.. Alan Rickman stole the movie somewhat! If u havent read the book.. its going to be hard to follow whats happening i would have thought Nurgle __________________ I am not a megalomaniac.. I just rule the world Need Quality Hardlinks? We have several packages and custom deals available. High Quality Hard Links For Sale ICQ: 394016570

05-06-2005, 07:27 PM	#15
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	I've read all the Hitchhiker books and even his detetive novels. Douglas Adams was a great writer.

05-06-2005, 07:31 PM	#16
RRRED Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WA Posts: 6,754	I saw it this week and I thought it was cool but I had also visited the brewry across the street with some friends for a couple hours before... Looking back it wasn't that good but I've never read the book either.

05-06-2005, 07:32 PM	#17
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05-06-2005, 07:33 PM	#18
wedouglas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,921	the book(s) is/are awsome

05-06-2005, 07:35 PM	#19
HighRoller Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MN Posts: 1,037	I listened to a movie review guy last week he said that it's really for people that read the book he said if you haven't read the book, it won't make much sense, and you probably won't like it, so he didn't give it a good rating because most won't get it.

05-06-2005, 08:06 PM	#20
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05-06-2005, 08:16 PM	#23
0000000000000000000001000 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 243	Read the book instead

05-06-2005, 08:49 PM	#25
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,100	I knew from the first trailers that they'd butcher the book... Saw it anyway, yep, not very inspiring. The radio show runs about 5 hours long, and quotes the book word for word... Obviously a 2 hour movie will disappoint.

05-06-2005, 09:08 PM	#26
Loki Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,420	the movie was great, They did NOT butcher the book, I only spotted 3 or 4 differences between the two. (1) In the start of the movie where Ford gives everyone beer and chips so him and Aurther could go to the pub was awful. the book's version was much better, but would have been lost on an american audience. (2) The party was not mentioned until much later (3) Trill was NEVER captured by the vogons and then rescued. All in all the movie was fucking sweet! If anyone remembers correctly, the original 1981 movie was the first two books together, as was the radio series. the actual book ends before they all get to millyways (The resuraunt at the end of the galaxy) -Loki- by the way right now i'm watching the original movie got it from netfilx __________________ MAKE MONEY WITH 3D TOONS! Need hosting? LokiCa$h Uses Amerinoc and love them! Skype: LokiPorn Or Email 3dloki\|at\|gmail.com

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05-06-2005, 11:26 PM	#32
Rich So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,486	In the immortal words of Roberto Alamar... Read books

05-07-2005, 12:38 AM	#34
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	The movie was alright. You knew going in that it was not going to blow your socks off and it would be very silly.

05-07-2005, 12:50 AM	#35
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05-07-2005, 12:54 AM	#36
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	i haven't seen it, not sure if i ever will. i loved the books so much, not really looking to watch a film adaptation. the trailers looked, frankly, horrible. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

05-07-2005, 01:10 AM	#37
MrVids i am a meat popsicle Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,070	the movie was awesome, i loved the books, and i loved the movie you just have to realize that only about a third of the book can be fit into 2 hours of film, and they did a great job with the third they chose to bring to life. if you liked the books, see the flick. if you haven't read the books AND you aren't into geek stuff (fantasy/sci-fi books, coding, system admin, etc) AND you don't dig on british humor, don't see this movie. it requires imagination, even though it's pretty well brought to life on screen, and it requires the ability to enjoy the senseless (much like this post).

05-07-2005, 01:21 AM	#38
Chrome Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 639	Open your mind.. and forget about car chases, cops and explosions... Man if it doesn't have people on airboats chasing each other through shopping malls that just happen to be on fire... i guess it just ain't shit in america. damn dude open your mind and have a little fun. Not every movie is going to be perfect so just sit back and enjoy the ride or leave the fucking theater and shut your goddam yapper. For anyone that hasn't seen the movie... it's silly english humor bent toward the geeky side. If you aren't smart and open minded you're fucked and should just stay in your trailer.

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05-07-2005, 01:43 AM	#41
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05-07-2005, 05:49 AM	#44
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Im reading the book at the moment, i love it but im such a slow reader...it takes me months hehe. Id love to see the movie but not before i finish the book.