Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (5 Stars)


Arthur Dent makes a narrow escape from planet Earth when it is unexpectedly demolished. Along with his long-time friend and intergalactic travel guide writer, a nice girl Arthur once met at a party and totally blew it with, a two-headed intergalactic president who kidnapped himself, and a manic depressive robot named Marvin, Arthur travels across the universe, trying to make sense of what became of his home.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) is the best adaptation of the book series, and a great final tribute to Douglas Adams’ career. I think it’s such a shame that such a brilliant and funny writer died so young. Then again, I suppose it is always a shame when someone dies young.

The screenplay itself was also written by Adams, and is filled with new characters and plot devices, though the original theme, charm, and main characters remain the same. His additions to the story really complete it as a film, and wrap the story up quite nicely, where there had been aperture before. The third act is completely new, and a brilliant conclusion to the film.

Whether you’re a fan of Douglas Adams or not, this is one sci-fi comedy you shouldn’t miss. I could watch this many times over. Douglas Adams, I salute you! 5 stars

1 comment:

Inkpot said...

I was very disappointed with this movie, but then again I was really looking forward to seeing it and that is never a good idea. Perhaps I should give it another try. I am still puzzled about the way they did Zaphod's heads. :S