I don't see why everyone hates the movie? If it weren't for the movie (which kinda brought attention to the books in mainstream media), I'd have never discovered this wonderfull fandom. Nor Douglas Adams. win-win ?
Well, sometimes it happens that the movie brings attention to the books, and once people have read the books they start complaining that it wasn't true to the book.
But then again, all of these versions are true, according to Douglas.
I thought that the movie was a rather good movie by itself, as a stand-alone product.
Of course, if you've read the books or heard the series you can't really judge the movie by its own merits, because you're to busy being annoyed at how it blatently ignored its source material.
Well, I didn't find it completely ignored the source material. It was the Hitchhiker's Guide, but maybe modernized somewhat (if one thinks of the different mentalities of the different times).
There is one thing I think the movie may have "improved" apon: The Infinate Improbability Drive. The description of it is that it can make a ship go from one end of the universe to the other in a mere nothingth of a second, so I ask why does it feel like a 5 minute mad journey?
Not saying it wasn't funny, but still, If it takes no time at all...
Also, kinda skeptical about Ford's way of convincing the construction worker to lie in the mud.
Ok, maybe I'm over analyzing things. I think that all 3 (the book, the mini-series, and the movie) have good qualities, and bad qualities (eg I found the movie too fast).
I've been a fan of Adams since the first radio broadcast of H2G2. The movie-makers had to wait until Douglas Adams died before they could make that appallingly dreadful movie, as Adams has always been opposed to the terrible cliches of having a 'love interest' and a purile, contrived 'happy ending'. He would have hated the maudlin travesty the movie makers made of his original work. His fiction works on overturning cliches, so the movie is an insult to his unique approach.
The book were great, the tv series were great, but the movie fails, no jokes, just not funny. The only thing that's better in the movie than in the tv series are the special effects.
Awesome, one thing I noticed after watching the movie, after reading the series and after watching the bbc series is 1: The original Marvin, is in the queue at the Vogon planet, Im sure you all know that but I didn't lol. 2: The original actor who played Arthur is the talking head from Magrothea who send the missles, very cool.
I watched the BBC series before the movie and I recognized the little Easter Egg Marvin, but I didn't know that the Talking Head Message was the original actor of Arthur! ZOMG!
Also, I'm sure people noticed but in the factory Floor, theres a planet in the back ground shaped like Douglas Adams head. I'm trying to think if theres anything else.
You can't see it but the blue ring on the front of the Heart of Gold is actually a tapestry illustrating the creation of the Improbability drive, taken directly from the book. The inventor of the drive was painted in the image of Adams himself.
And you can see Adams' face amoung the improbability jump imagery at the end of the movie.
Yes, this song's also called 'Wonderful World', I also looked for the Hitchhiker-Version. I think this version was originally sung by Sam Cooke but I'm not sure. Btw, the Ramones version of 'Wonderful World' is much better than the one played in the Hitchhiker-movie.
I love Hitchhiker's Guide! Have you heard the Art Garfunkel, James Taylor and Paul Simon version of this song? Yeah, it's by all three of those folk-rock blokes.
He really, REALLY liked Paul. The novel "Restaurant at the End of the Universe" is dedicated to the 1980 Paul Simon album "One Trick Pony" with the dedication saying "five years is much too long" (of course, it was Simon's first album since 1975's "Still Crazy After All These Years").
This song fits PERFECTLY with the movie. I like the scenes you chose for the song. They fit well for it.
ProfessorKizzler 2 months ago in playlist Music
Not at all what I expected, but still very cool!
PookaDude42 3 months ago
nice
R4Akai 7 months ago
I don't see why everyone hates the movie? If it weren't for the movie (which kinda brought attention to the books in mainstream media), I'd have never discovered this wonderfull fandom. Nor Douglas Adams. win-win ?
tinyke3 10 months ago
Well, sometimes it happens that the movie brings attention to the books, and once people have read the books they start complaining that it wasn't true to the book.
But then again, all of these versions are true, according to Douglas.
Edward256 10 months ago
@tinyke3
the film is alright but the hitch-hickers was a huge cult classic before it
Rumator6 3 months ago
I thought that the movie was a rather good movie by itself, as a stand-alone product.
Of course, if you've read the books or heard the series you can't really judge the movie by its own merits, because you're to busy being annoyed at how it blatently ignored its source material.
I liked the opening song though...
Eugenidesful 1 year ago
Well, I didn't find it completely ignored the source material. It was the Hitchhiker's Guide, but maybe modernized somewhat (if one thinks of the different mentalities of the different times).
There is one thing I think the movie may have "improved" apon: The Infinate Improbability Drive. The description of it is that it can make a ship go from one end of the universe to the other in a mere nothingth of a second, so I ask why does it feel like a 5 minute mad journey?
Edward256 1 year ago
Not saying it wasn't funny, but still, If it takes no time at all...
Also, kinda skeptical about Ford's way of convincing the construction worker to lie in the mud.
Ok, maybe I'm over analyzing things. I think that all 3 (the book, the mini-series, and the movie) have good qualities, and bad qualities (eg I found the movie too fast).
Edward256 1 year ago
hehe great :) thanks for the video and old cuts of the previous vetsion "hitchhikers guide to the galaxy"
Zakkerone 2 years ago
I was expecting it to be the wonderful world thats at the end of one of the radio series'
crazytosh1 2 years ago
Now he feels like a fool for not reading the description and assuming it was what I was once searching for. ;)
Edward256 2 years ago
Like with pretty much everything the book it better.
I did like the film though.
RPNova 2 years ago
I've been a fan of Adams since the first radio broadcast of H2G2. The movie-makers had to wait until Douglas Adams died before they could make that appallingly dreadful movie, as Adams has always been opposed to the terrible cliches of having a 'love interest' and a purile, contrived 'happy ending'. He would have hated the maudlin travesty the movie makers made of his original work. His fiction works on overturning cliches, so the movie is an insult to his unique approach.
alien8ted 2 years ago 5
Agreed.
mpabromley 2 years ago
love the book and the movie as well
thank you!
lizardqueen1970 3 years ago
The book were great, the tv series were great, but the movie fails, no jokes, just not funny. The only thing that's better in the movie than in the tv series are the special effects.
nanderv 2 years ago
good, I like it although it may be a bit literal to the song but still good job : )
GryphonCharm 3 years ago
lve this movie and the book
flyngsnow 3 years ago 2
Good video...I really enjoyed it. Thank you
thepetman 4 years ago 2
The Hitchhiker's Movie was rather good I thought. It barely followed the storyline of the book, but as a stand alone performance it was great.
hogarth2point0 4 years ago 10
the song is : Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
Hooliganoo21 4 years ago
thanks, this is the Flying Pickets version though... can't find the song
ComradeButtsecks 4 years ago
I can't find this song anywhere :( Good vid
ComradeButtsecks 4 years ago
great song great video
WH1T3PHO3N1X 4 years ago
do you know if there is sheet music that can be read and sung by a group of guys?
Willibopper 4 years ago
You'll have to ask the guys. Or just general internet search all everyone else.
Edward256 4 years ago
Do you if there is any sheet music for the piece?
Willibopper 4 years ago
Do I what?
Edward256 4 years ago
The music and video line up great but I can't find the song anywhere by the same guys. good job
Willibopper 4 years ago
lol he justs lays down infront of the bulldozer
Urmomsaloser 4 years ago
hehe, I love the look Arthur gives the old Marvin robot....very nice video mate, I like it very much!
winters1111swe 4 years ago
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Guilhermewoo 4 years ago
Heehee, very nice. I like ^_^
HereBeMonstersPXC 4 years ago 2
"eliteBenny" is right, the original was written and sung by Sam Cooke, though the Flying Pickets do a very fine cover, here!
Peaucharles 4 years ago
Awesome, one thing I noticed after watching the movie, after reading the series and after watching the bbc series is 1: The original Marvin, is in the queue at the Vogon planet, Im sure you all know that but I didn't lol. 2: The original actor who played Arthur is the talking head from Magrothea who send the missles, very cool.
CharlieRomero 4 years ago
I watched the BBC series before the movie and I recognized the little Easter Egg Marvin, but I didn't know that the Talking Head Message was the original actor of Arthur! ZOMG!
Edward256 4 years ago
Also, I'm sure people noticed but in the factory Floor, theres a planet in the back ground shaped like Douglas Adams head. I'm trying to think if theres anything else.
CharlieRomero 4 years ago
You can't see it but the blue ring on the front of the Heart of Gold is actually a tapestry illustrating the creation of the Improbability drive, taken directly from the book. The inventor of the drive was painted in the image of Adams himself.
And you can see Adams' face amoung the improbability jump imagery at the end of the movie.
ReverendSyn 4 years ago
Very Nice! Thanks :)
Aryan91 4 years ago
i love this song and this movie. good combo...
krcluvsau 4 years ago
check flying pickets out,good to see still working,saw them in Australia about 20 years ago.They sing mostly politicised songs
danrose 5 years ago
Well I love this movie and so. This didn't fanvid suck as much as some. It was good actually. Thanks! :)
anii84 5 years ago
THHGTTG!
YAY!
VauxhaulAstra 5 years ago
Liking the name ;-D
prfctday 5 years ago
Man, I STILL love this vid! :D
Seleuf 5 years ago
Good one.
kloetzchen 5 years ago
That was very good, espec. that it also featured clippets (word i just made up!) of the TV series!
guskinguy 5 years ago
Yes, this song's also called 'Wonderful World', I also looked for the Hitchhiker-Version. I think this version was originally sung by Sam Cooke but I'm not sure. Btw, the Ramones version of 'Wonderful World' is much better than the one played in the Hitchhiker-movie.
eliteBenny 5 years ago
I love Hitchhiker's Guide! Have you heard the Art Garfunkel, James Taylor and Paul Simon version of this song? Yeah, it's by all three of those folk-rock blokes.
TSRule 5 years ago
(sings in high Art voice) ... but I DOOOOOooo know ... :) And of course, Douglas Adams was a huge fan of Paul Simon.
paranormalhandy 5 years ago
Really? He liked Paul? Cool!
TSRule 5 years ago
He really, REALLY liked Paul. The novel "Restaurant at the End of the Universe" is dedicated to the 1980 Paul Simon album "One Trick Pony" with the dedication saying "five years is much too long" (of course, it was Simon's first album since 1975's "Still Crazy After All These Years").
paranormalhandy 5 years ago
Wow! What a wonderful world (or universe) it is! Small, too; a small world.
TSRule 5 years ago
I loved it! You really got the pictures to fit eh lyrics. Well done! (Y)
Seleuf 5 years ago