The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (DVD) 15/1/06

I have to admit first off that I am slightly biased on this one. I am a huge fan of anything Douglas Adams has written. I have read all five of the hitchhiker novels and I have seen the DVD of the BBC series.

The first book in the series is "The Hitchhikers Guide......" and this is essentially the beginning of a story that spans five books.

In order to make this book into a movie script they have basically butchered it, added in extra story lines, over-emphasised subtle elements of the books and basically finalised the story after 104 minutes. I don't blame them either.... from memory the BBC series covers about 10 episodes and is only based on the first book.

The movie is visually stunning and the director does a pretty good job of recreating the worlds described in the books. The casting is pretty good and the Jim Henson costumes for the various aliens are great.

Die hard fans can watch out for Arthur & Marvin from the BBC series (and even the late Douglas Adams) popping their heads up during the movie. There is another excerpt from "The Guide" halfway through the end credits. (Very funny)

Recommended For: Anyone (Hopefully it inspires you to read the books)
Not Recommended For: Really Die-hard fans (it will piss you off in parts)