Just watched HitchHikers at my local UCI.
I've got to admit, after seeing the trailers and watching the original series i was pretty hyped about seeing this film. But, after seeing it i feel a little disapointed.
But i don't know why.
Sam Rockwell as Zaphod, in my opinion made the movie, his comedy and general acting in this film kept me entertained and amused.
Martin Freeman was good as Arthur. I've been a fan of MF since The Office and he didn't let me down here.
Bill Bailey as The Whale, pure class. Just like watching him in stand-up.
Anna Chancellor as Questular Rontok seemed to be a pointless character. I didn't even know it was Anna until the credits rolled up..... i thought it was Davina McCall.
Marvin the Depressed Robot was just basically getting on my **** by the end of the film.
Bill Nighy as Slartibartfast was superb. I might be being biased here as Nighy is my favourite actor, but IMO he just rules in the albeit short period of time he is in this film.
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Favourite part of the film was the Planet Building Factory. Superbly done. It just looks freakin' great.
I think they could have done a better job with the imagery of the actual guide. Considering it's supposed to be the bestest book in the universe sort of looked a bit cheap.
Absoluteley detested the opening and ending music number. Ok, so it was a nice start with the dolphins but that song is jus so.... Urrrrgh!
****End SPOILERS****
I like the film but there's just something there, niggling away about it and i can't put my finger on what but there is someting about the whole film i just didn't like.
So to sum up.... I like the film but at the same time don't.
So i've go to be fair and give it 5/10
I've got to admit, after seeing the trailers and watching the original series i was pretty hyped about seeing this film. But, after seeing it i feel a little disapointed.
But i don't know why.
Sam Rockwell as Zaphod, in my opinion made the movie, his comedy and general acting in this film kept me entertained and amused.
Martin Freeman was good as Arthur. I've been a fan of MF since The Office and he didn't let me down here.
Bill Bailey as The Whale, pure class. Just like watching him in stand-up.
Anna Chancellor as Questular Rontok seemed to be a pointless character. I didn't even know it was Anna until the credits rolled up..... i thought it was Davina McCall.
Marvin the Depressed Robot was just basically getting on my **** by the end of the film.
Bill Nighy as Slartibartfast was superb. I might be being biased here as Nighy is my favourite actor, but IMO he just rules in the albeit short period of time he is in this film.
****SPOILERS****
Favourite part of the film was the Planet Building Factory. Superbly done. It just looks freakin' great.
I think they could have done a better job with the imagery of the actual guide. Considering it's supposed to be the bestest book in the universe sort of looked a bit cheap.
Absoluteley detested the opening and ending music number. Ok, so it was a nice start with the dolphins but that song is jus so.... Urrrrgh!
****End SPOILERS****
I like the film but there's just something there, niggling away about it and i can't put my finger on what but there is someting about the whole film i just didn't like.
So to sum up.... I like the film but at the same time don't.
So i've go to be fair and give it 5/10