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Rating:  - Funny, Surreal, funny
I read all five books of the series, and I was very surprised AND pleased that the movie came out so well. It's funny, surreal (I don't consider it to be science fiction - there's nothing of the science there) and funny, funny, funny...
We watch British movies (in moderation), we enjoy British humor (in moderatation), but, for some reason, we don't go much further then Monte Python. Douglas Adams and his "non-science fiction" is in my opinion, one of the most underrated body of work ever.
A MUST watch and read.
Tanya B., NYC NY
Rating:  - Very bizzare
I don't know what I was thinking when I thought I wanted to see (and own) this movie. I think this is more of an insiders movie and I'm not sure it I'm on the inside. The attempted humor made me feel like I was listening to a series of inside jokes that I knew nothing about. It was pleasant enough that I could watch it again and maybe it would grow on me the way Napoleon Dynamite did. My guess is this is probably a very quotable movie I just don't know if I could convince any of my friends to watch it and quote with me. The PG rating is accurate and appreciated. It's not a bad movie. But a little to far out for me.
Rating: - What do people not understand??
Douglas Adams WROTE THE SCRIPT!!! It was never intended to be the books brought to life, just like the books were never intended to be the TV show or the radio show in written form! NONE of his versions are the same! He constantly changed the story! That being said, I loved this movie, and I thought the actors were brilliant, with the exception of Zooey Deschanel. "We're on a spaceship, Arthur, in space!" Her whiny drawl irritates me, and I can't understand why a good actress, or a good british actress, wasn't chosen. However, I can ignore her enough to enjoy the show. Bill Nighy really brought Slartibartfast to life, and I didn't even recognize Sam Rockwell (from galaxy quest) as Zaphod. If I understand correctly, Doug Adams had written the script before he died, and the Nose bannister in the "church" scene was his nose. Wonderful for any real Doug Adams fan.
Rating:  - Did anyone involved in this film even read the book?!
Why does it seem to be so bloody difficult to make a movie based on a book? As you write the screenplay, have the book handy on your lap and flip through the pages as you transcribe the dialogue and events into the script. Simple.
Taking "liberties" while writing a screenplay is a completely pointless exercise, and nothing short of disrespect for the author's work. It is merely the action of a self-obsessed script writer adding his/her own 2 cents into the story as if they feel they could improve upon the book. It's really sad when you think about it.
The plot adjustments were pointless. It's not because things in the book were unfilmable because we can make a movie about anything today with the technology available. It's just ludicrous, and this film has made me sick and tired for all time of books that are mysteriously rewritten for celluloid presentation. This abhorrent practice makes NO SENSE!
The only acceptable bit of casting in this film is Alan Rickman's voice for Marvin. That's it. And MAYBE the british actor for Arthur Dent, but his performance didn't really stand out as anything extraordinary. Of course, it's the presence of American actors in a British comedy that spoiled the lot.
If you haven't read the book and write a positive review of this film, do yourself a favor and continue NOT READING THE BOOK. If you read it afterward, you will find yourself wishing you had written a less favorable review of the film.
Rating:  - Worst movie ever!
I cannot put into words the extent of how bad this movie was! It has been a long time since I saw it but I feel dumber for having wasted my time on this piece of flotsam and regret that I will never get this time back in my life. Avoid this movie and do something more fun like hit your thumb with a hammer. At least by doing that you will have had a more memorable experience.
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