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THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (2005) was directed by Garth Jennings with a screenplay by Douglas Adams and Karey Kirkpatrick based on a series of works by Adams of the same name. The film stars Martin Freeman as Arthur Dent, Zooey Deschanel as Trillian, Mos Def as Ford Prefect, Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Bill Nighy as Slartibartfast, Warwick Davis/Alan Rickman as Marvin, Anna Chancellor as Questular, Helen Mirren as voice of Deep Thought, John Malkovich as Humma Kavula, and Stephen Fry as The Narrator.
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I think the follow up, has the now corrupted earth calculates the ultimate question to be "what is 6 x 9?“
But if you paid attention, Arthur's brain already had the question...." what is 6 x 7?"
But ultimately I'd rather be happy than right.
If you have audible they have the entire hitchhikers guide to the galaxy radio series it is amazing and hilarious
If you think the movie is nuts… read the book.
I am in love with this.
100% agree
Completely agree - and if you need an extra reason, Douglas Adams says of the Vogon ship "It hung in the air the way a brick doesn't." If that does not grab you... it's time to quit to life dude!!
@@roban28his way with words are spoken like a true introvert
@@Angelicwings1 You sound like a real hoopy frood who knows where their towel is!
The entire book series is incredible
Marvin with the POV gun is more dangerous than Thanos with the Infinity Gauntlet.
I am convinced that the only actor that truly understood the source material in this film was Mos Def, nailed it!
I know he read the source material by how he uses his towel fighting.
@@bouncerboytimmy69 he uses it for EVERYTHING, which is why you need to know where it is
Douglas Adam’s is one of the most entertaining writers of all time. To give you an Idea, narrator is basically reading straight from the book. I really recommend the BBC miniseries, it captures the tone and comedy of the books a lot more accurately!
I wish him and Neil Gaiman had worked together. Neil was a big fan of Adam's work, but as far as I know they never collaborated.
"So Long and Thanks For All the Fish" is the title of one of the 5 books in the trilogy. As is "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe".
A nice easter egg from the book that wasnt explained in the movie. The Paddle creatures on Vogsphere are partly the reason Vogons look the way they do. The Paddle creatures slapped the Vogons thruout their Evolution, Pushing their noses up to their foreheads and Fortifying their avertion towards "Thinking".
What you say is correct, but the paddle creatures are not in the books, they are a unique invention for the movie, which I believe came from Douglas Adams. The audience is left to join the dots of how they influenced the evolution of the Vogons, it's not explained anywhere except a behind-the-scenes feature.
@@travellerinthedark the paddle creatures werent in the book? I thought they were in the same explanation as the Vogons brain originally being a dispeptic liver. I may have confused the explanation with a "making of" documentary
@@bouncerboytimmy69 I looked it up, and I can confirm you saw this in the special features of the film. Their name is 'Vogon Slapsticks' hahaha.
There's a robot with a square head in the scene where they find out Zaphod signed the order to destroy earth (at the planning office). That robot is the original Marvin from the TV series of the 1980s. I still have all the episodes on VHS that I taped off the television back then.
not to mention the floaty head guy at magrathea of course
@@johntaphouse5235- The original Arthur Dent. I believe the original Trillian is in the pub at the beginning.
@@Parallax-3D she was ? i saw sue elliot but never noticed trillian
It's interesting in retrospect that Zaphod wanted to find The Question, but the Improbability Drive did take him where he needed to be. First time we see it, it took him to Earth, the computer that would have The Question. When that failed, it took him to Hama, who had the coordinates to Magradea.
The books were a must read in the 80s and the tv show was campy but funny. Understanding British humor is required. 😊
I've seen that show; one of my favorite British comedies.
I personally think they're still a must read. I'm currently at the fourth book of the trilogy of five and I'm loving it.
You're wrong. These books are a must read. Then and now.
Well, you’re a jerk….a real knee biter…….😝
@@TheRatsCastMy favorite scene is when they're on the ship and have clearly been told to react to a crash (I believe right after the escape from The Restaurant) and every actor is swaying in a different direction at a different speed except the poor robot that is sort of gently rocked a few times.
Interesting bit of trivia; Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, was also a script editor and writer for Doctor Who during the Tom Baker era. Also, the piece of music played during the introduction of The Guide is called 'Journey of the Sorcerer', and it was originally recorded by The Eagles in 1975 for their album 'One of These Nights'. Adams used it for the opening theme to The Hitchhiker's Guide BBC radio series in 1978, and it was also used for the BBC Hitchhiker's Guide TV series in 1981.
The head that was the recorded message above magrathea was played by the original actor who played Arthur Dent in the radio show and 80s TV version. Also, the original version of Marvin the paranoid android, was in the queue at the Vogons planet. You see his head next to Zaphods portrait in the clip you put in.
Alan Rickman was brilliant as Marvin. just a perfect voice. Sam Rockwell does seem to dance in everything he does, he even danced in Charlies Angels. wish they could have done the other books like one mentioned in this movie Restaurant at the end of the Universe. been listening to the books recently dont really have the patience to read the print. love listening to it though. Hey Sam we have a part for you in the next Star Wars. Sam: I'll do it but my character must have a dance part
Yep. Adams would much approve
I'd take an Audible Original adaptation of the sequels with this cast. That would be dope...
He didn't dance in Green Mile, but his character was so insane that he was hopping and climbing on everything. He was definitely being very physical in that role.
For a different Sam Rockwell sci-fi performance (and a brilliant movie in its own right), check out "Moon".
YES
Directed by the son of space oddity David Bowie
I believe Sam Rockwell has won at life and he is smart enough to just have a good time.
Perfect casting!
The irl book is about Arthur, but also includes more entries from the fictional Guide than the movie had in it. Now, something to understand is that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a Radio show, tv series, stage show, movie, book, and probably other adaptions that I am missing. Every adaptation is basically word for word up until Arthur and Ford leave Earth, and then their stories vary quite a lot. Each interpretation had Adams involved and has it's high and low lights. The book is my personal favorite of the adaptions. The tradegdy of Hitchiker's Guide is that it's popularity forced Adams to turn what he planned on being a one off book into a Trilogy and eventually a Sage (though he continued to call it a trilogy no matter how many books he wrote). You can feel his passion evaporate as the books go on (though all are still worth reading). I feel like he really wanted to explore other projects like environmentalism or other fiction like Dirk Gently, but his only way to make money was to come back to Hitchiker's Guide. Which is unfortunate, because he was such a talented writer and creative guy, I'd have really enjoyed him exploring new ideas and types of writing.
As much as I looooove this movie, now I want you to watch the TV Series!
Agreed! :)
Tv series and all the radio series too
You're actually 100% correct about Sam Rockwell: he LOVES dancing (and is very good at it) and so he finds excuses to dance in as many of his movies as possible! From my memory, he's had dancing scenes in this, Iron Man 2, Mr. Right, Charlie's Angels, Moon, Conviction, The Way Way Back, and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. :)
EDIT: Also, as ridiculous as it sounds, the book series actually DOES eventually give us an explanation for why the bowl of petunias thought "Oh no, not again".
Highly recommend a rewatch on your own as well. So many jokes that are missed the first time👍🏼
Truth
The saga of H2G2 spans many different media. It began as a radio play, which was then adapted into a novel, which was then adapted into a TV mini-series, which was then adapted into a text based computer game, which was then adapted into a feature film. Of these, only the feature film was written by someone other than Douglas Adams, although Adams did write a screenplay for the film. It is unknown how much of his screenplay was used, since he often made major changes to the story based upon what he felt best served the particular form of media the story was being presented in.
The sixth book (…And Another Thing) was also written by a different author, though Adams had left plenty of notes to extrapolate from his plans for it.
You left out the animated series, which I have yet to see, but apparently finally covers all of the original books, even up to Marvin seeing God's final message to His creation. The clips I have seen seem to stick nicely to the books.
@@greenpeasuit I did not leave it out, since there is no H2G2 animated series. The creator of those animated shorts used audio clips from the radio plays for the voices and sound effects. I've seen them, and they're very well done, but they're still just fan films.
@@WyldstaarStudios that explains why I cannot find anywhere to stream it! That needs to be a thing! Someone needs to hire that guy to do the whole radio series then!
Love Douglas Adams, he is still one of best & most hilarious authors imho. He also wrote a book called Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency which was made into a TV series with Elijah Wood that I really enjoyed (2016) - you might really like it, as well! Thanks for this reaction, it was really fun to see someone who has never read the books enjoying the wit & silliness of our beloved Douglas Adams! 🐋🐁🐁
"Restaurant at the End of the Universe" is the next book in the series.
is it? wheres the damn movieeee?😢
I've only seen the movie once but remember I really enjoyed it. The tv series was great and very confusing in parts. It makes for a great reaction.
Also, the hologram when they arrive at Magrathea is the original Arthur Dent.
If you want even more madness probably inspired by this madness… Watch Red Dwarf.
I demand a reaction series of Red Dwarf.
You’ll thank me later
DOG’S MILK?!?
My thoughts precisely ❤
A WHITE hole?
"Getting a movie made in Hollywood is like trying to grill a steak by having a succession of people coming into the room and breathing on it." - Douglas Adams.
This movie was in development hell for a very, very long time. In spite of the success of the novels and the cult status of the radio series, this movie just couldn't seem to ever get made. It went through many rewrites, including after Adams's death, before finally being made. Suffice it to say, it's very different from previous versions.
I recommend also listening to the audiobooks read by Douglas Adams himself, and the radio series. Each version has its own quirks. There's also a short lived TV series and a text-based computer game.
One of my favourite books. The books are far superior to the movie!
Douglas Adams was initially writing out the interstellar bypass story for a BBC radio series where the earth would be destroyed each week. It became the HHGttG BBC radio serial. Which begat a series of books. Which becomes a TV show, stage show, comic, video game, and movie. And in each shift in medium - the story changes. The basic plot remains but Adams always made significant story changes each time. And then... true to his sense of humor... insisted each version is canon... conflicts and all.
This is why I love watching your channel! 🙂 You always joyously roll with the punches and give the most heartfelt commentary. The Douglas Adam's books always held a special place in my heart growing up. Glad you're getting a chance to enjoy them a bit too!
I'm a sucker for Bill Nighy, especially here:
Slartibartfast : Perhaps I'm old and tired, but I think that the chances of finding out what's actually going on are so absurdly remote that the only thing to do is to say, "Hang the sense of it," and keep yourself busy. I'd much rather be happy than right any day.
Arthur Dent : And are you?
Slartibartfast : Ah, no.
[laughs, snorts]
Slartibartfast : Well, that's where it all falls down, of course.
"His friend is an alien?" Mos def an alien.
I highly recommend also watching the TV show from the 80's. It's 6 episodes of everything in this film, but even more. I really wish that this film had a sequel covering the next book.
This is a WILD coincidence. I've been obsessed with this book lately, and I just subscribed to your channel because I love your SHIELD reactions.
I was literally just looking for a movie reaction to watch, just saw one on the Guide the other day, was thumbing through another channel, came back to my normal feed, and this just happens to pop up right away. Not impossible, just highly improbable. Awesome!
There are sincerely people who watch this movie and never figure out that Earth is the "computer of such infinite complexity".
I'm always so surprised when people have never seen movies that I've loved since they came out. This one is so great and we quote it randomly all the time. Cheeky...cheeky mouse.
The movie is fun, but the book is even better. You should read at least the first three; the third one is my favorite. They’re very funny and not very long. Douglas Adams has this bizarre sense of humor that takes insanely zany characters and scenarios and approaches them with a dry humor. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Just remember to always bring your towel and Don’t Panic.
The author originally had an idea for a radio series called "The Ends of the Earth" in which each week the earth would be destroyed in a different way. The pilot episode, in which the Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass, was never picked up.
Later in life, as he lay drunken and penniless in a field, he pondered the universe. He had a traveller's guide on hitchhiking around Europe on 5 pounds per day, or some such.
He thought to himself, what if there was a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe? The two ideas melded together in to his crowning life's work!
This movie is one of my comfort movies I really love it and its message thanks for your great content.
Douglas Adams was an amazing writer, so imaginative in his concepts and the hilarity of the sentences he crafted. I started watching Doctor Who because it was one of the few things of his I had left to read / play / listen to / watch (although City of Death was written under a pseudonym, his writing is unmistakable).
The book (and the radio series it was an adaptation of) is narrative, it's the story of Arthur Dent, like the movie. Many of the extracts from the Guide you hear in the movie are pretty much verbatim from the extracts from the Guide included throughout the book.
It's fun how with his creation of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in the 80s he predicted the invention of Wikipedia, ebooks and tablets.
Gone too soon T_T
Supposedly, the reason the answer to the ultimate question is “42” is that 42 is the ASCII code for the asterisk character, (*), which in computer terms is a wildcard for anything.
24:40 I know why the petunias thought that, and the narrator is right! It does answer many questions about the nature of the universe.
To answer your question, First it was a book, than it was a radio drama, after that it was a TV series, which was followed by the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as a text based video game, next it became a movie, and then you turned it into a reaction video on CZcams.
The reason the bowl of petunias thought, "Oh no, not again!" is explained in the third book...
If you're interested in seeing a very different Sam Rockwell portrayal, I highly recommend "Moon". An incredible Sci-Fi film and saying any more would be a spoiler.
The books will answer why the bowl of Petunias thought ‘ Oh no, not again.”
And now you know the answer to the question you posed in the beginning:
Who was the most intelligent species on the planet?
If I'm not mistaken, this movie sums up the first and the fourth books of Douglas Adams' Trilogy of Five. The first one shares the same title of the movie while the fourth one is titled "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish".
Its an outrage that a sequel never happened
One of my favorite movies. I was a freshman in college (second semester) when it came out.
When I got the DVD I once accidentally A-B repeated Martin Freeman screaming lemons. I think there is a 10-hour "Lemons" video still on CZcams, too.
It started as an audio series for radio that was literally created one episode at a time. The spacing is how the 1st episode ended. The Improbability Drive was the author's invention to write episode 2. I suggest reacting to the TV series. I have seen Douglas Adams readings at local bookstores in the 1990's.
The books themselves (there are more than one) are actually an adaptation of the original story which was done as a series of radio plays. Hitchikers Guide was adapted many times by Douglas Adams in multiple different mediums, sadly this film is the one he had little to no involvement in as he passed. The movies fine enough for what it is.. but it's a pretty poor adaptation of the story and doesn't really represent Douglas Adam's humor very well at all. Of all the multiple adaptations this stories had, this was definitely the worst of them but it at least hits on enough similar beats that if you enjoy this then you would probably enjoy the original plays or the novels a great deal more.
The five books of the increasingly inaccurate trilogy.... :D
I massively prefer the BBC miniseries
You have to stand in awe of the irony of the solipsism of a being with two heads.
It was originally a BBC Radio series in 1978, which I recorded on my little cassette recorder (yes I can still play it). Then it became a book. Then it became a BBC tv series. This it had three BBC Radio sequels and books. Lots of actors from both the radio and tv series had cameo parts in this film.
I love how Marvin is played by 2 Hogwarts professors
I so wish this channel had any other reactions I'm interested in. I freaking loved this video!
i prefer the 1980's BBC tv series to the movie, but the original radio series is probably the best version of hitchhikers
The book series this is based on is genuinely one of the best set of books ever written.
24:50 That blast from my past was so unexpected, I snorted my coffee. 11/10 would sneeze out caffeinated bean juice again
The books start to creep into the realms of comedic cosmic horror - It's a rollercoaster of "ha ha-ohgod no." 🤣
Do not forget towel day. Towel Day is celebrated every year on 25 May as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans.
The bowl of petunia's was fully justified in thinking that!
You're so right about Sam Rockwell, all of his characters share some sort of vibe. One of my favorite roles of his is in The Way Way Back. Underrated movie. Great soundtrack.
20:40 "Love and kisses, Zaphod"
20:54 the original BBC Marvin the paranoid android is a clip with him standing next to the painting of Zaphod, or close too, with the sound he makes when he walks.
It was the radio series first (series 1 & 2), then the books, then the tv series, then this film, then the cast of the radio series returned to do the remaining books (series 3-5/6) pretty much back to back with only one character being recast because a cast member had died.
Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster that he sent towards Mars.
Had a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy and a towel in the glove compartment.
The roadster and it's driver are a reference to the sci-fi classic movie Heavy Metal.
The entertainment display also says, “DON’T PANIC!”
Love this movie. Sam Rockwell is hilarious. One of my favorite characters of his.
The Book(1979 ?), BBC Radio play(1978 ?), BBC TV Show(1981) and then this Film back in (2005)
21:55 it’s iffy whether or not Trillian and Arthur would have been destroyed if they went to Madagascar, after all Ford would have still found him to repay him, and started the whole story, but this time with Trillian and a hitchhiker attitude.
I watched th Movie around 2005 and it just now appeared to me that President Zaphod and Captain K from Jojo Rabbit are played by the same actor..
Because ''A hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'' was a huge success in Germany, the Answer ''42'' Is actually a valid, although joking, answer that you can give to a question.
It wasn't as good as the tv series, which wasn't as good as the radio show, but still very entertaining. I've read all of the books.
This was the Total Recall/Fifth Element of my time lol
Now read the book(s)!!! :D (it's still an acid trip, but makes more sense in the book narrative... somehow)
First there was a radio play, that became a stage play, then a novel, that then became a DIFFERENT radio play, then a TV series. Plus the other books in the trilogy in 5 parts, and further TV and radio adaptations.
I can't confirm this, but I remember the movie rights having been bought up several times, but the book is just kind of... hard to adapt. Especially the further along you get in the series. It's won awards for both being the best humorous science fiction book series, and the worst. There are people who literally hate the books, and they're not entirely wrong. And I'm saying this as a person who loves the books.
RIP Alan Rickman
It was great to read the collective novels of this series when I was just a lad. And I feel this movie does a good job with modern effects on summarizing just some of that series.
At 20:55, we get an easter egg that only hard core fans of the series would most likely know about. We got Marvin, the Paranoid Robot (from the original TV series) on yet another round tour of the universe. Ironically, if you have any question about that restaurant at the end of the universe, it's found in that TV series. Granted, that one's a bit old and was built on a BBC budget of the day. Still an enjoyable find, if one actually can.
Wonderful review. Enjoyed it, thoroughly.
The ultimate answer is 42 because:
The world was made for two (Four Two aka 42)
The BBC miniseries of this is so much better. Watch it if you can even if you don’t react to it. Love the book too
All versions of this story are worth checking out. And it's 'always' existed in multiple format - that 's part of it's charm. But if I had to recommend just one, you can't go far wrong with the audio books read by Stephen Fry.
I was so excited when this reaction popped up in my suggestions, but I was surprised you hadn't seen this movie already. It seems right up your alley. You have to watch Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, reaction or not. Though I'd love to see that reaction. The books were also written by Douglas Adams and have a similar fun, creative, and wacky tone.
Love your channel. Just found it and I have a lot to watch thanks too you. Also congrats on the kittens.
Sam Rockwell's always having the time of his life, eh? Well, I guess 'Moon' is on the next poll then...
The book does have a plot, like the film, but it's practically unadaptable (into a film length piece) it's that bonkers. As others have said, the book takes the random up several notches. This is a rare film that deviates from the source material that I don't mind doing it with because it ends up being possibly the only way to do it whilst maintaining the essence of the book.
He hurt my heart my to see you try to apply logic to this movie….but still entertaining to see your implode every 5 seconds
Read the book! It's short and has a bunch of sequels for when you love it😉
I'm so glad more reactors are watching this fantastic film. I wish it had been better recieved so we would have the sequel to watch too. It's such a great little film.
A little trivia tid bit for you, the song Paranoid Android, by the iconic British group Radiohead, is in reference to Marvin!
One of my favorite movies, thanks for your great review
The title should have been when the earth was destroyed and when the guide was introduced that would have been amazing for the radio and tv series fans
A lot of the things you sound confused about wasn't even the strange alien things, but cause and effect and who and where/when people are.
You're confused because you expect things to make sense. Let go of that expectation and just go with the flow.
This movie's okay, but its sense of humor feels pretty different from the books. I feel like this film actually undermines a few of the jokes or doesn't quite understand what made them so funny. Definitely recommend the books or the miniseries.
Just be sure to keep track of where your towel is, and you probably won’t go too far wrong (but even if you do go too far wrong, you’ll at least be reasonably prepared).
A few years back, there had been plans for a HHGTTG series on Hulu, but that turned into plans not to do it instead. I still think it could work (again) as a series if the right people were involved. Foremost, I’d trust Neil Gaiman. Also, with newer effects technology, it would likely be easier to have Zaphod’s heads in their original, ever popular, and generally more aesthetically pleasing side-by-side configuration (as well as get more use out of that third arm).
Omg I so agree with you about the actor that plays Arthur lmao I watched this as a kid (it's a favorite) and I said almost the same thing when I saw him in the Hobbit. Thought: well if anyone's good at being hilarious when they're taken out of their home and thrust into a bizarre situation it's him 🤣
I also agree with other comments and I highly recommend reading the books. They are my all time favorites.
There are jokes that happen really early on that are finished/reveal near the end.
It based on a radio show (it should still be floating around somewhere) .
There was also a translation service online for a while that was called "babel fish" based on this, but I guess they turned into bing translation so boo on the name downgrade.
The original radio series is where it all started in 1978, and is really worth worth a listen to. The books came later and there was even a stage version! The film is a bit Americanised compared to the original humour and loses something, especially the iconic theme tune (Journey of the Sorcerer by The Eagles).
The BBC TV adaptation is arguably better as it adheres more closely to the radio series, but the visual effects are a bit ropey.
there is also a tv series made in the 80s that was based on the book
The bbc series adaptation is also really good. I think this is one of the materials that should be adapted as a series again, maybe with someone like Neil gaiman attatched?
The book in the BBC miniseries was much better
Yes, you're just not watching enough Freeman material 🙃
As much as I appreciate the effort, the film came nowhere close to capturing the perfect insanity of the books. Imagine a 6 installment saga of the most hilariously funny and brilliant troll on the readers in the history of Earth disguised as a snarky and dry witted sci-fi adventure series. It's frickin awesome. If anything, I would consider the film to be a rough guide to the first book for the unimaginative reader.
its not based on a book its based on a radio play :) teh book came later and is an adaption just like the movie is :)
In my view, people who enjoy the movie are new to the story. People who know the story, avoid the movie, and for good reason; the movie gets so much wrong, but you need to know the story to understand why. This may serve as an introduction, but really you need to read the books, or get hold of a recording of the original radio series. You will get so much more out of the Hitch-hiker's Guide if you step away from the movie, and then you will see how much a travesty they made.
The original radio shows are, in my view, the best. Followed by the books and the BBC TV version. Unfortunately, they couldn't resist fiddling with the main story, so changed it quite a lot for the movie made a few years after he died. John Malkovich's character was brought in solely for this movie, chunks of the original story are missing, famous one-liners and jokes are AWOL. Plus they really mess up the ending, the movie only 'covers' episodes 1-4 of the first radio season. The good restaurant Ford mentions as they scuttle across the screen is not at the 'end' as in distance, but the very end of time where you watch the universe explode around you whilst eating a very expensive meal. No wonder the movie never got a sequel, its a bit of a mess. I'll never understand why they just didn't do the TV script, its 95% faithful to the radio originals.
Two series of 6 episodes were made although the events of series 2 were ignored largely for the novels which took the story in another direction. You can now get the entire series in radio play format, what jokingly gets called 'a trilogy in 5 parts'. The HHGTTG was possibly inspired by a real travel guide, 'The Hitch Hikers Guide to Europe' which Adams had with him travelling around Europe in the early 1970's.