Friday, January 21, 2011

The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy

Another book adaptation!


Plot:
"Earthman Arthur Dent is having a very bad day. His house is about to be bulldozed, he discovers that his best friend is an alien and to top things off, Planet Earth is about to be demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur's only chance for survival: hitch a ride on a passing spacecraft. For the novice space traveler, the greatest adventure in the universe begins when the world ends. Arthur sets out on a journey in which he finds that nothing is as it seems: he learns that a towel is just the most useful thing in the universe, finds the meaning of life, and discovers that everything he needs to know can be found in one book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."


To those who haven't read the book this movie might confusing. The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (book, Douglas Adams) itself is confusing nonetheless. However, it is one of the most interesting books I have read. The movie does an okay-ish job at taking it to the big screen. There are still many bits of the book that just can't be transfered. Overall, the film is enjoyable, however, there are many flaws. I still recommend everyone to watch it!

Here's the trailer!


I rate it 6.2/10!




Seen it? Yay or Nay?
Posted by Doo at 5:03 PM

44 comments:

  1. SlokiJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I have to say I was kind of disappointed. There were a lot of people hyping this movie up, and when I finally saw it, it was meh.

    Decent storyline, I suppose, but people were saying it was the next Star Wars or something.

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  2. ZakkJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love this movie.

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  3. Toast BurntJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I really need to see this movie. I started the book "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" back in the 8th grade, but I never finished it. If I see the movies, then at least I'll know what was going on, ha.

    I follow and support those who do likewise.
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  4. watchmanJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I actually have never seen it unfortunately but I have a bunch of friends who are movie geeks that tell me to watch it. Since you gave it the thumbs up I may have to reconsider...

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  5. GADAFINYJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    i didn't see it, i will some day

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  6. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I didn't like this movie much. I think it was one of those movies where you needed to have read the book to really appreciate it.

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  7. beyondhiphopJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    i effin love this movie

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    this movie is ahaed of its time.

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  9. TeutorixJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I agree with your rating.

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  10. RawrJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Nay! One day will be Yay

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  11. RickJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    just dl this to watch. won't read in case of spoiler

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  12. shishimaruJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I need to see this movie again.... the first time i saw it i just "WHAT?"'ed the whole way till the end credits roll..

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  13. JordanJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    havent seen it but i want to!

    your friend,
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  14. Jimmy FungusJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    There was also a tv series, that i think was on the BBC based on this book, and it is available on DVD. I thought the movie was ok, but I really liked the tv series. I think it was made in the early 80's or something like that.

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  15. Justsayin'January 21, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I need to see this.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    one of my favourite movies of all time. Love the depressed robot Marvin :)

    http://theproatcooking.blogspot.com/

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  17. Jigga69January 22, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Love the book...was eh over the movie...but still liked it nevertheless....good blog brah keep it up!

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  18. Particle ManJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    You know I have read the entire series written by Douglas Adams, and it's no secret that I dearly love science fiction especially when it is attached to humor in this manner. However I thought this movie was merely OK, I know it's difficult to translate books well into cinema but it seems to me they cut a few corners here, can't wait to see restaurant at the end of the universe in the theater anyway though. Great post!

    Following and Supporting

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  19. ChrisJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Dont know why but the movie poster reminds me of Will Smith in iRobot. Followed.

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  20. jonwintersJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:57 AM

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  21. jonwintersJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    i'd give this movie a 6/10 too. it was interesting in some parts, but mostly too british with the humor and such.

    also, thanks man. i only support daily the people who follow me anyway :)

    86thatish.blogspot.com if you need a reference. thank you for the support!

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  22. Ray RousellJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    I've had this on DVD since well before Xmas, just not had the time or inclination to see it yet.

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  23. DooJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Okay jonwinters :)

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  24. Drew BriskiJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    It's a good movie but definitely not the best or worst. I would give it about 70%. I really hope the series is continued soon.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I bought the whole collection at the thrift store and haven't read it yet. I need to read it when I got the time :D

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  26. poelanotexJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    I loved this movie, I loved the book too

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  27. World of ZeroJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Read the book. The movie and book are completely unrelated.

    The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide is the s**t.

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  28. BrutJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Never seen it.

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  29. Major MackJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Yeah personally I found the movie completely ruined my imagery from the read. I didnt enjoy it as a result. It could have been done better :(

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  30. Cpt PownzorJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    i saw it. wasnt too bad, entertaining but not spectacular

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  31. BartJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    i liked it

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  32. VaporJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Loved the books, haven't seen this yet to compare.

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Haven't seen the movie, nor read the book- I'm missing out I think! ):

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  34. 000January 22, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Great movie except for those maybe too british jokes

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  35. A Beer for the ShowerJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    The movie definitely doesn't do the book justice.

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    agreed, it feels like a dumbed down version of the book.

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  37. FanaticGamerJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Loved the movie. Would like too check out the book.

    http://fanaticreviews.blogspot.com

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  38. StyronJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Who recognised Stephen Fry as the Narrator in the first 20 seconds? ;D
    http://moviemonstrosityblog.blogspot.com/

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  39. mrecanJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    man i heard so much about this movie
    didnt know it was this bad

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  40. JayPowerJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I havnt seen it but it looks sweeet ;D

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  41. A Beer for the ShowerJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love Douglas Adams, but the adaptation just didn't do it for me. Maybe just because it was Jamie Kennedy.

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  42. CRizzoJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    "Oh, for heaven's sake'"

    I love the robot.

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  43. EdgarJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Haven't seen it cuz I prefer to read the book first. Once i see the movie I get lazy and don't read. So nay

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  44. GDJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I loved the Radio Series
    I loved the Books
    I loved the TV Series
    ...the film...was just ok for me - I agree with the rating
    Could have/Should have been awesome!

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