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April 29th, 2005, 03:53 PM
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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Been looking forward to seeing this. I read the books back in high school and can't wait to see it. Hoping that it retains most of the stuff in the book. Clips look very promising!
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April 29th, 2005, 09:09 PM
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Im seeing it tonight, so I'll put up a nice review for you all, plus it'll give me a chance to play with the spoilers script 
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The Neocons were created by Americans.
They went insane.
They devolved.
They look and sound rational.
Some are programmed to think they are right.
There are many versions.
And they have a plan.
"So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause" - Padme Amidala, Revenge of the Sith
"Lord, please save me from your followers"
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April 30th, 2005, 07:57 PM
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True Blue
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As promised I saw it and all I can say is Its great!!
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The Neocons were created by Americans.
They went insane.
They devolved.
They look and sound rational.
Some are programmed to think they are right.
There are many versions.
And they have a plan.
"So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause" - Padme Amidala, Revenge of the Sith
"Lord, please save me from your followers"
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May 1st, 2005, 12:26 PM
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Marvin from the old series makes a brief cameo in the film. Be sure to watch for the look on Arthur's face when he sees him. 
Also, don't leave as soon as the credits start. There's a little more to see. |
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May 1st, 2005, 10:27 PM
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I have the original TV show on video. I somehow doubt the film will measure up, but...
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May 2nd, 2005, 12:46 PM
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Major
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I loved it. Good thing they didn't butcher the book. Hubby did not understand it but he liked it. I told him that you really should read the book to understand what happened.
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
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May 2nd, 2005, 01:07 PM
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I listened to all the BBC radio dramas: hoping it measures up to that. 
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May 2nd, 2005, 01:42 PM
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Going to see it next Sunday
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May 2nd, 2005, 01:42 PM
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I liked it but never had exposure to the book or radio show.......hubby did and when he saw the movie, he thought it was ok. He thought the other things were much better..........
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May 3rd, 2005, 03:18 AM
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Major
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I never had exposure to it till the early 90's when a former school acquaintence suggested I read the book. I have the whole series in one huge book, The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
For those who saw it and really enjoyed it but didn't understand it, I do suggest that you read the book. although the movie may not follow the book, the book is still worth reading!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
-episode "Mac Daddy"Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"
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May 3rd, 2005, 03:21 AM
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I listened to all the BBC radio dramas: hoping it measures up to that. |
Prepare for disappointment.
Zaphod was terrible IMO.
They would have done better to just reshoot the original series script.
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May've been the losing side. I'm still not convinved it was the wrong one.
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May 4th, 2005, 02:27 AM
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BBC 2 showed the first episode of the old TV Series last night
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May 4th, 2005, 02:35 AM
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Zaphod was terrible IMO.
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Well I disagree, I thought he was played out very well, better than the book in my opinion. My only complant with Zaphod was the location of his second head 
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The Neocons were created by Americans.
They went insane.
They devolved.
They look and sound rational.
Some are programmed to think they are right.
There are many versions.
And they have a plan.
"So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause" - Padme Amidala, Revenge of the Sith
"Lord, please save me from your followers"
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May 4th, 2005, 03:43 AM
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Well I disagree, I thought he was played out very well, better than the book in my opinion. My only complant with Zaphod was the location of his second head |
me too Tanky. I thought Zaphod was funny! Although I think they could have done like the book and had both heads on the shoulder. The point of view gun bit was funny! All in all it was good!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
-episode "Mac Daddy"Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"
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May 4th, 2005, 01:59 PM
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I suspect the second head positioning was due more to budget considerations. If you want a realistic second head in every shot that the character is in, the money is going to add up fast. This way its there, the audience knows about it, but it doesn't cost anything. I thought it was a clever work-around.
Also, I kept wondering who the actor playing Zaphod was sounding like, then it hit me. He was doing an impression of George Bush! His president was the president. Once I got that, every line he said was cracking me up.
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May 5th, 2005, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Fragmentary
Marvin from the old series makes a brief cameo in the film. Be sure to watch for the look on Arthur's face when he sees him.
Also, don't leave as soon as the credits start. There's a little more to see. |
I missed the old Marvin cameo. 
I never leave before the credits end, you never know what you will miss. It was a pretty funny little piece.
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May 6th, 2005, 02:34 AM
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Does everyone know where their Towel is?
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May 9th, 2005, 08:42 AM
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Watched the movie last nigfht and all I can say is
WOW
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May 9th, 2005, 11:06 AM
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Major
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Originally Posted by TopGun
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Yup, its in the bathroom!
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
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May 10th, 2005, 12:31 PM
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Some mice ran off with mine. It was odd.
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May 10th, 2005, 01:23 PM
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Well you have to watch those Mice, they are more intelligent then they seem
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