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crazydiamond · Apr 15, 2008, 06:51 am

simple enough question i think

gela · Apr 15, 2008, 06:54 am

I've only read the books and seen the modern movie.

So I will say books.

crazydiamond · Apr 15, 2008, 07:01 am

i would definantly say i liked zaphod better in the book and modern movie in the BBC series he acted as if he was trying to gainthe approval of the others with a constant need for attention, in the modern movie he was still an attention seeker but he new he was awesome and he was more laid back and had a rock super star personality, unfourtunatly i saw the movie before i read it so i had my visualisation of the each charicter in my head already, anyone who has not seen the movie or series should definantly read the book first

Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 08:39 am

I believe both versions so far the early eighties series I grew up with in my young teens, and the latest movie are based on Douglas Adams rip
books of the late seventies, the latest movie was ok in parts unfortunately got a bit bogged down with silly politically correct platitudes in parts, as most movies now seem too in some way or another.
The BBC TV series was pretty good, no cgi of course, so modern viewers may look at it with distain, but really good characters well acted, and amusing antidotes in them.'Ford Prefect, Zaphod, Dent, Trill and Marvin are much better acted and characterised in this than the movie, um marvin in the movie, yeah the less said the better.

Chaossaber314 · Apr 15, 2008, 12:53 pm

What do you mean? I kept waiting for him to demand to know where John McClain put his detonators.

**Jack** · Apr 15, 2008, 01:18 pm

The book and my imagination are far more enjoyable than any of the attempts to bring it to the large or small screen.

**Matt W** · Apr 15, 2008, 01:45 pm

The radio series is quite good, if a bit dated.

Anmon · Apr 15, 2008, 02:25 pm

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Quote by: Isherwood

The book and my imagination are far more enjoyable than any of the attempts to bring it to the large or small screen.

I thought the BBC series did it justice.

Walrus · Apr 15, 2008, 05:17 pm

The whole series is brilliant and I would totally recommend it. I was introduced to the books through the BBC television series which I though was very good, it is available on DVD and worth watching. As to the film, to say was a disappointment would be an understatement.

Anmon · Apr 16, 2008, 12:18 am

A black Ford Prefect? What were they thinking?

lsbskins1 · Apr 16, 2008, 12:30 am

Man, this is probably the one and only "Science Fiction" story I truely enjoyed. It is the only set of stories that made me laugh out loud while reading. The books are much better in my opinion, but that is almost always my opinion. Absurdity and sarcasm in a wonderful little package. Who could want more?

Domino · Apr 16, 2008, 01:25 am

Mos Def redefined Ford Prefect for me. I can no longer read the books without imagining him as Ford. (in the past, I had always imagined Eric Idle :) )

crazydiamond · Apr 16, 2008, 06:21 am

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Quote by: Anmon

A black Ford Prefect? What were they thinking?

i saw the movie before the series and i didnt mind the black ford prefect, especially whenever he did one of the famous beatlegeuse-ian facial expressions, although over all i did like ford better in the series over the movie actor

Anmon · Apr 16, 2008, 07:26 am

Same here, he just had that air of cunningness the movie FP lacked

JaneDoe321 · Apr 17, 2008, 12:18 am

I was first introduced to the books as "Chapter a Day" on NPR when I was a kid working out in the barn.

I think my favorite is (as usual) the books, but the radio series will hold a special place in my mind.

Nono · Apr 19, 2008, 07:04 am

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Quote by: Isherwood

The book and my imagination are far more enjoyable than any of the attempts to bring it to the large or small screen.

Quite right. That's how it goes.
Though I wasn't as disappointed by the movie as some. I tried to view it as a new experience rather than trying to make it make it fit with my images from the book.

By the way, I'm currently reading Michael Palin's memoirs. Turns out Douglas Adams and Graham Chapman were great friends as far back as the early 1970s. The cross currents of genius.

Domino · Apr 20, 2008, 01:13 am

Douglas Adams helped write some Monty Python's Flying Circus scripts, under some sort of pen name.

**Jack** · Apr 20, 2008, 03:23 am

Adams' geek-fans rejoice: Milliways: Infocom's Unreleased Sequel to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Waxy.org

Nono · Apr 20, 2008, 04:49 pm

Quote:

Quote by: Domino

Douglas Adams helped write some Monty Python's Flying Circus scripts, under some sort of pen name.

Not from what Palin says.

Domino · Apr 20, 2008, 11:51 pm

I no longer recall where I heard that. I'm thinking it was in an article recounting his life, shortly after he died.

Apr 15, 2008, 06:51 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
crazydiamond Holy Zarquon! Location: Australia, Nsw Posts: 27	The best version of Douglas Adams Hitchikers series simple enough question i think

Apr 15, 2008, 06:54 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
gela Vampire Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1,048	I've only read the books and seen the modern movie. So I will say books. lol! Republicans for Obama. <=We're in ur party, stealin ur votes.

Apr 15, 2008, 12:53 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Chaossaber314 The Cake is a lie... Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,388	What do you mean? I kept waiting for him to demand to know where John McClain put his detonators. What makes a man turn neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?

Apr 15, 2008, 01:18 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,180	The book and my imagination are far more enjoyable than any of the attempts to bring it to the large or small screen. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Apr 15, 2008, 01:45 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
Matt W Moderator Location: Reading, UK. Posts: 7,191	The radio series is quite good, if a bit dated. I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. -George Best, on being asked what he did with his footballing fortunes.

Apr 15, 2008, 07:01 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
crazydiamond Holy Zarquon! Location: Australia, Nsw Posts: 27	i would definantly say i liked zaphod better in the book and modern movie in the BBC series he acted as if he was trying to gainthe approval of the others with a constant need for attention, in the modern movie he was still an attention seeker but he new he was awesome and he was more laid back and had a rock super star personality, unfourtunatly i saw the movie before i read it so i had my visualisation of the each charicter in my head already, anyone who has not seen the movie or series should definantly read the book first

Apr 15, 2008, 08:39 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	I believe both versions so far the early eighties series I grew up with in my young teens, and the latest movie are based on Douglas Adams rip books of the late seventies, the latest movie was ok in parts unfortunately got a bit bogged down with silly politically correct platitudes in parts, as most movies now seem too in some way or another. The BBC TV series was pretty good, no cgi of course, so modern viewers may look at it with distain, but really good characters well acted, and amusing antidotes in them.'Ford Prefect, Zaphod, Dent, Trill and Marvin are much better acted and characterised in this than the movie, um marvin in the movie, yeah the less said the better.

Apr 15, 2008, 05:17 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
Walrus Cabbages and Kings Location: England Posts: 356	The whole series is brilliant and I would totally recommend it. I was introduced to the books through the BBC television series which I though was very good, it is available on DVD and worth watching. As to the film, to say was a disappointment would be an understatement. If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years. Bertrand Russell

Apr 16, 2008, 12:18 am	#10 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	A black Ford Prefect? What were they thinking?

Apr 16, 2008, 12:30 am	#11 (permalink) (top)
lsbskins1 Redskins Rule Location: South-Western Virginia Posts: 2,559	Man, this is probably the one and only "Science Fiction" story I truely enjoyed. It is the only set of stories that made me laugh out loud while reading. The books are much better in my opinion, but that is almost always my opinion. Absurdity and sarcasm in a wonderful little package. Who could want more? All I see when I look down, something jumpin' on the ground, Scratchin' dirt, cluckin' in the barnyard - Tell me, could that be you? John Kay

Apr 16, 2008, 01:25 am	#12 (permalink) (top)
Domino I'm a pushover Posts: 344	Mos Def redefined Ford Prefect for me. I can no longer read the books without imagining him as Ford. (in the past, I had always imagined Eric Idle :) ) kill President attack nuclear bomb smuggle Echelon just recorded this message.

Apr 16, 2008, 07:26 am	#14 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	Same here, he just had that air of cunningness the movie FP lacked

Apr 17, 2008, 12:18 am	#15 (permalink) (top)
JaneDoe321 Igneous Magma Posts: 320	I was first introduced to the books as "Chapter a Day" on NPR when I was a kid working out in the barn. I think my favorite is (as usual) the books, but the radio series will hold a special place in my mind.

Apr 20, 2008, 01:13 am	#17 (permalink) (top)
Domino I'm a pushover Posts: 344	Douglas Adams helped write some Monty Python's Flying Circus scripts, under some sort of pen name. kill President attack nuclear bomb smuggle Echelon just recorded this message.

Apr 20, 2008, 03:23 am	#18 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,180	Adams' geek-fans rejoice: Milliways: Infocom's Unreleased Sequel to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Waxy.org The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Apr 20, 2008, 11:51 pm	#20 (permalink) (top)
Domino I'm a pushover Posts: 344	I no longer recall where I heard that. I'm thinking it was in an article recounting his life, shortly after he died. kill President attack nuclear bomb smuggle Echelon just recorded this message.