Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

MinionOfCthulhu · 02-16-2005, 12:26 PM

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jkbrooks...ikersguide.mov

This trailer has actual scenes from the movie and stuff. Looks pretty good from what I've seen, and I can't wait for it to come out next month. I grew up with these books and I hope the movie will do them justice.

Kevincheese · 02-16-2005, 07:17 PM

After seeing the British series, I don't think I even want to see this.

Botz · 02-17-2005, 03:41 AM

I have high hopes for this. If it sucks the writers/director shouldn't be allowed back in the industry. I mean the story itself is completely able to carry the entire movie without all the extra effects and shit. If anything with newer effects it should be fantastic.

Cybsled · 02-17-2005, 04:45 AM

From what I've read, it's pretty true to the book (Yes, it even has the surprised sperm whale). Plus, DOUGLAS ADAMS was a co-writer on the script before he passed away...so even if it doesnt suck, he wont be working in the industry again ;O

Ham n Cheese · 02-17-2005, 04:50 AM

Sam Rockwell and Martin Freeman from the Office? This can't go wrong.

Vorph · 02-17-2005, 11:59 AM

My skepticism went up a notch after seeing what Marvin looks like in the movie. :/ The casting of Arthur seems really good though, and I don't see the problem that a lot of people have with Mos Def as Ford. People seem to conveniently forget how different the radio script was from the book, and that Adams never intended the movie to be exactly like either of them while he was writing his draft of it.

Here's an interesting "interview" on the official site -- http://hitchhikers.movies.go.com/hit.../interview.htm

Cybsled · 02-17-2005, 03:32 PM

Marvin looks fine, purely because you know he is going to have that "I fucking hate life" voice to go with it ;p

Jeru · 02-17-2005, 04:52 PM

If they keep true to the book this movie will be amazing! I cant wait for this one!!

Cybsled · 02-17-2005, 08:21 PM

Adams wrote the screenplay originally. It's kind of a mix of the radio plays + the book, with a few new elements plugged in (the point of view gun, that guy John Malkovich is playing, etc). But rest assured Adams was the one who added most of that stuff.

Vorph · 02-18-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by Cybsled
Marvin looks fine, purely because you know he is going to have that "I fucking hate life" voice to go with it ;p

Yea, the voice is being done by Alan Rickman and he can definitely sound like Marvin should. I just think the suit looks weird, but I suppose it could have been a lot worse (like, say, full cgi Marvin... I'll take the dude who played Willow in a white suit with a massive head over that anyday).

NightGod · 02-20-2005, 09:56 PM

Oh shit, Richman is doing Marvin?

OK, this movie just went from "might be good/might suck" to "might be good/might be fucking awesome".

Suckitude chance = .3% now

smokah · 02-21-2005, 12:39 AM

youve gotta dump that sig

MinionOfCthulhu · 02-27-2005, 11:07 AM

And another Hitchhiker trailer at http://www.ugo.com/

You get to hear Marvin talk! Hilarious trailer, too.

Jabberwhacky · 03-13-2005, 10:34 PM

I think this is the one you're talking about. They got 3 up at apple.com now.

Moontayle · 04-28-2005, 10:30 PM

It is now out and most critics are showing mixed feelings. Rotten Tomatoes has it at 51%. However, I found this gem of a reviewer quote that I just had to share:

Quote:

"Given the whole cosmos to work with, plus all of Hollywood's high-tech trickery, first-time director Garth Jennings and his collaborators have come up with nothing but a superficial sci-fi romp poking mild fun at human foibles."

Apparantly he skipped reading the book. Human foibles indeed. Adams sort of quantified that when he listed Humans as the third smartest race on the planet. Whatever.

Anyone see this yet?

02-16-2005, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
MinionOfCthulhu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 316 -4 Internets	Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jkbrooks...ikersguide.mov This trailer has actual scenes from the movie and stuff. Looks pretty good from what I've seen, and I can't wait for it to come out next month. I grew up with these books and I hope the movie will do them justice. __________________ Finally! Now is the time where my true might shines, like many angry sunbeams of rage!

02-17-2005, 04:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,269 +15 Internets	From what I've read, it's pretty true to the book (Yes, it even has the surprised sperm whale). Plus, DOUGLAS ADAMS was a co-writer on the script before he passed away...so even if it doesnt suck, he wont be working in the industry again ;O __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

02-17-2005, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vorph Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 5,686	My skepticism went up a notch after seeing what Marvin looks like in the movie. :/ The casting of Arthur seems really good though, and I don't see the problem that a lot of people have with Mos Def as Ford. People seem to conveniently forget how different the radio script was from the book, and that Adams never intended the movie to be exactly like either of them while he was writing his draft of it. Here's an interesting "interview" on the official site -- http://hitchhikers.movies.go.com/hit.../interview.htm __________________

02-17-2005, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,269 +15 Internets	Marvin looks fine, purely because you know he is going to have that "I fucking hate life" voice to go with it ;p __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

02-17-2005, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeru Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 161 -1 Internets	If they keep true to the book this movie will be amazing! I cant wait for this one!! __________________ Jeru

02-17-2005, 03:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Botz Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Penguins swimming in milk Posts: 167 +0 Internets	I have high hopes for this. If it sucks the writers/director shouldn't be allowed back in the industry. I mean the story itself is completely able to carry the entire movie without all the extra effects and shit. If anything with newer effects it should be fantastic.

02-17-2005, 04:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,676 +20 Internets	Sam Rockwell and Martin Freeman from the Office? This can't go wrong.

02-17-2005, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,269 +15 Internets	Adams wrote the screenplay originally. It's kind of a mix of the radio plays + the book, with a few new elements plugged in (the point of view gun, that guy John Malkovich is playing, etc). But rest assured Adams was the one who added most of that stuff. __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

02-21-2005, 12:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
smokah Radient - Saryrn Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: D.C. Posts: 207 -2 Internets	youve gotta dump that sig __________________ quitting smoking sucks.

02-27-2005, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
MinionOfCthulhu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 316 -4 Internets	And another Hitchhiker trailer at http://www.ugo.com/ You get to hear Marvin talk! Hilarious trailer, too. __________________ Finally! Now is the time where my true might shines, like many angry sunbeams of rage!

03-13-2005, 10:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jabberwhacky Walker told me I have AIDS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In da FACE!! (two times) Posts: 2,732	I think this is the one you're talking about. They got 3 up at apple.com now.

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