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[@angelagraves865]

The reason the bowl of petunias said, "Oh, no, not again," is one of my favorite parts of the book(s).

[@o0pinkdino0o]

Seriously underrated movie. Yes the books are better. Yes the TV show was better. Yes the radio show was better. But this is still brilliant ! Still can't believe how amazing Mos Def is as Ford. Amazing comedic talent.

[@Retrostar619]

That is the right way to look at it. The film isn't perfect, but it's lovely to have it.

[@tileux]

I love this movie but I found the ending a bit abrupt. This movie was supposed to be a franchise - to make the whole books - but it bombed at the box office and that never happened.

[@ChurchNietzsche]

Alan Rickman as Marvin

[@ChurchNietzsche]

John Malkovich...

[@oaf-77]

Mos Def was really good in 16 Blocks and Be Kind Rewind

[@PreRockDoc]

19:14 "Ahhh! The bureaucracy! Arg! That is the real enemy in the movie!" I have read all the Hitchhiker's books multiple times and seen this movie multiple times and never once made that connection. It's so true. Kudos to you Dasha, for your powers of observation and your intelligence. You taught me something new today about one of my favorite works of literature/movie. Thank you very much. Keep up the great work!

[@maverickstanding5733]

The only people who know more about bureaucracy than the British are the Russians 🙂

[@mrtveye6682]

Dasha , the movie is great fun, but there is so much more hilarious stuff in the books that they couldn't cover in the movie, you should definitely read the books. An just in case, I'm sure it's been translated to Russian too.

[@Ilix42]

There’s also the BBC miniseries one, which I think does a better job of representing the books.

[@rexmundi2986]

The bbc series is so faithful, I wish the bbc would cgi the whole thing, the adaptation was perfect, aside from the ultra low budget production.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

​@@rexmundi2986Screw that, I wanna see a continuation covering the other books with a just as low budget and puppets and stuff!

[@adaddinsane]

Let's be clear: The radio series came first (1978) I heard the first broadcast because I'm old (and British). Then the first book (1979). Then the TV series (1981). Then the text adventure (1984).

[@Ilix42]

@@adaddinsane And the text adventure wasn’t for the feint of heart, or people who don’t consider opening your eyes to be a command you have to provide to a game.

[@williamrosmer5629]

"What's the deal with towels?" ... a towel has immense psychological value. For some reason, if a strag (strag: nonhitchhiker) discovers that a hitchhiker has his towel with him, he will automatically assume that he is also in possession of a toothbrush, washcloth, soap, tin of biscuits, flask, compass, map, ball of string, gnat spray, wet-weather gear, space suit etc., etc. Furthermore, the strag will then happily lend the hitchhiker any of these or a dozen other items that the hitchhiker might accidentally have "lost". What the strag will think is that any man who can hitch the length and breadth of the galaxy, rough it, slum it, struggle against terrible odds, win through, and still knows where his towel is, is clearly a man to be reckoned with.

[@Retrostar619]

It makes my heart soar with joy to know you're giving the Hitchhikers book another go. It's a book I treasured growing up, and I love it still. My fave line: "The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't."

[@Will-nn6ux]

"It's unpleasantly like being drunk." "What's so unpleasant about being drunk?" "Ask a glass of water!'

[@emurphy42]

​@@Will-nn6ux"May I interest you in parts of my body?"

[@Gildedmuse]

I felt so sorry learning it was one of the first English books she really tried. I ADORE Adam's idiosyncratic narration, but I cannot imagine it being an easy read for someone who doesn't speak English completely fluently. To have it be one of the first works you pick up on your own, in a new country, must have been a hell of a trip! If you didn't have a fair amount of knowledge of sci fi tropes, it would be nearly impossible. I mean, I picked it up around 11 or 12 and even as a native English speaker, some of the more British culture based jokes didn't make any sense (and I was reading the "American" version!). Unfortunately, it's a book where a lot of the joy is based in language use and wordplay. Which also makes it very difficult to translate. I have some friends who either work or have worked as translators in Russian, Norwegian, Japanese and Ukrainian and we talk books a lot. They've often tried to explain to me how frustrating translating works like this where the language is key (HHGttG could have just been a very straight forward sci fi and keep the plot and characters but the style is what makes it). Languages all have their own styles and own beauty, but it can be near impossible to translate. Especially the further you get from the native language of the work.

[@Retrostar619]

@Gildedmuse Yes, this 1000X this! First you have to learn to idioms and expressions, which can be daunting. Also, so much of comedy is about the rhythm. If you have to mess with sentence structure too much it can ruin the feel of a piece. I remember Adams talking about 'Don't Panic' not really working as a punchline in certain languages because it needs to be a blunt, two-word response. I'd recommend Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams by M.J Simpson if you wanna know more about the author's background :-) P.S I'm learning Russian at the moment and I picked Roadside Picnic as the first book I want to try and read in the native language, but I'm aware I have a LOT of work to do to get to that stage :-)

[@Gildedmuse]

@@Retrostar619 Exactly. Especially with humour, as you said, the language is so important to how the joke is structured and the eventually pay off, and even the smallest changes in it's original language can ruin it. So imagine how bad it must be trying to create a readable translation that's faithful to both the author's actual wording as well as their intent. Actually, you can have cases of the reverse as well, where the style is so mundane or neutral that native readers don't even consider the "narrative style" but the translations have a bit more wiggle room *because* that style isn't as important. There are some novels I've read that have been translated - a good example is the Night Watch series which is originally in Russian - that my friends who read it in its ORIGINAL language are less impressed with, and we have fairly similar tastes. English examples would be along the lines of Harry Potter or Song of Ice & Fire where, for the most part, I - as someone who is really quick to catch on to styles - can actually start to just finish the sentences in my head as a read before my eyes even get to that page. Which isn't to say any of those series aren't any good; just that the plot and/or characters tended to be the focus and stylistically the narration is just meant to fold into the background. It's probably one of many factors that lends those sorts of series to becoming so popular around the world. It's a billion times easier to describe a magical train then perfectly word how a brick doesn't hang in the air.

[@jamielandis4308]

The most important thing: ALWAYS know where your towel is. One of the funniest book series ever. I hope you are successful in your reading because I know you will appreciate the humor. Another fun movie to see: “Joe’s Apartment.”

[@speleokeir]

And remember 'DON'T PANIC!!!'😱😁

[@ChurchNietzsche]

Hell yeah!! JOES APARTMENT is awesome!!

[@greenpeasuit]

Fun origin story here, originally the author tried to sell a radio series that would have been called "The Ends of the Earth", and in each episode the world would end in a different way. The pilot episode was about the Earth being demolished for a hyperspace bypass. The series was never picked up.

[@scottstevens7639]

The writings of Douglas Adams are pretty mind blowing for English speaking readers, so it’s no wonder you had such a difficult time on your first try. Definitely give the books (there are several) a chance. They’re uniquely entertaining. BTW, don’t know if you recognized it, but the voice of Marvin the robot was the late great Alan Rickman.

[@mattjohn4731]

Marvin the paranoid android?

[@lurkerrekrul]

18:25 - In 1981, they made a TV miniseries of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The clunky gray robot waiting in line, is the Marvin from that version.

[@neils123]

Good luck with the book! It's one of my all-time favorites, but it's true that Douglas Adams (the author) wrote in a style that would be challenging for a non-native speaker. But you've gotten a LOT better at English since you first moved to Canada, I bet you'll have a better experience with it this time. Oh, and the dolphins' little arms are flippers. 😀

[@sifumagoo]

The style is very surreal, which must make it very difficult for a non-native English speaker to pick up on context. He was very good with wordplay and puns. There are 5 Hitchhikers books written by Douglas Adams, and a 6th written long after he died, with the approval of Adam's estate, using his notes etc. Oddly enough, I reckon his best book is the one compiled from all his letters, ideas, and anecdotes. It's called The Salmon Of Doubt. He is very good, but he's not good at hiding himself in his work. He puts himself into his characters. Another writer along the same lines as Douglas Adams, is Terry Pratchett. The late, great Terry Pratchett wrote the wonderful Discworld series of novels. They are fun, fantasy stories, with hilarious characters, and the humour is so good. It's so quotable.

[@swissguy8052]

Those books were my first ones I've read in English ! ( Native Swiss-German speaker ) at that time, ( 40 years ago...) there was no google translator... just my Langenscheit Dictionary. But that has improved my English very fast 😅

[@pathatfield2543]

This was also done as a miniseries on the BBC,which is also pretty funny.

[@tastyneck]

Part of the charm of the series is Adams' prose. It's essentially it's own character and big part of the charm. I love this series.

[@JohnnyXoz]

Dasha's Top-Ten favorite sayings... 10. "No Way!" 9. "One hundred percent" 8. "Why, why, why???" 7. "Oh Sh!t!!!" (before watching 'Misery') 6. "Oh my goodness!" (after watching 'Misery') 5. "RRRobot" 4. "Oh, Honey" 3. "Eh?" (with a Canadian accent) 2. "Oh, I seeeeee!" 1. "That's what she said!"

[@gazb87yorkshiresalt48]

Steve irwins favourite saying 1. Stingrays love foreplay........

[@Wungolioth]

I think you missed a big one... "Are you serious?!"

[@bigdream_dreambig]

@@Wungolioth Yes, that must be number 0 on the list.

[@JohnnyXoz]

@@Wungolioth She almost never says that anymore, so it didn't make the list 😂

[@Wungolioth]

@@JohnnyXoz She says it at 27:30 in this reaction... just sayin'.

[@alexkaen1701]

"Read Hitchhiker's guide, almost gave up on way of life" That is a very similar to how I felt after I finished the book. It is not as easy a read as it seems, even knowing another language first.

[@wyrmshadow4374]

Books, TV series and a BBC radio series of this book. Each version is slightly different in story and details.

[@warre1]

In fact BBC radio series was first.

[@speleokeir]

And a stage play.

[@mrj3369]

An absolute UK classic!

[@Fantomex.]

Best of luck with the book. 😊 I believe in you mate. Also did she call Marvin, giggles? 🤔 I'm always reminded what a big heart Dasha has, she even cried for crabs dying. 🥺 sweet Dasha

[@TheCsel]

In addition to the books and movie, Hitchhikers was also a radio show, and short tv series. Each version is slightly different. So you can’t complain too much the movie doesn’t follow the books 100%

[@murraycarpenter9086]

Vogons: They can't think, they can't imagine, they just run things. On Earth we call them politicians.

[@terrylandess6072]

Interestingly Ford expounds on the virtue of being president with amazing accuracy. Presidents have no power. Their job is to draw attention away from it.

[@lifelover515]

From the fertile mind of the late great Douglas Adams. How could anyone go wrong with material like this? It was good but personally I prefer the BBC TV series, originally adapted from radio, and the books of course offer so much more. Without being specific, I think there were some casting misjudgments with this version. Nonetheless great choice, Dasha. Nice to be on the same page with you again. Being new to the English-speaking world and tackling this book seems unthinkable. Delighted to see you finally coming to grips with your 'unfinished business'.

[@jamieforbes9613]

The Funniest books I’ve ever read when I could see for the tears 😂

[@Coonazz791]

I remember reading the books when I was a kid and it’s a tough read but still very good. The movie leaves out a ton. The first book would probably take like 4 movies to get everything in it. P.S. thanks for the fish. 😊

[@YouHaventSeenMeRight]

Well, the BBC made it into a series of six episodes in 1981 of about 35 minutes each.

[@Coonazz791]

@@YouHaventSeenMeRight yeah and how much was left out?

[@mikerhodes8454]

When the ship bounces around between forms at the end of the movie on their way to the restaurant at the end of the universe,, one of them is the face of the author, douglas adams.

[@meheuck]

I can't source it, but the reason I was told why "42" is chosen as the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything, is that if you add all the numbers on a die (1+2+3+4+5+6), they yield 21, and 21 x 2 = 42. In short, it's a roll of the dice. Dumb luck.

[@lnwolf41]

Just remember, the answer is "42" . always has been, always will be.😂😂😂 I always enjoy your opening statemen. The way you triple your Lbs is super cut.😊😊

[@SpackleMcCrackle]

He passed away before it ever got filmed but the original author Douglas Adams added new scenes and ideas to every version (radio, television, novels, stage plays) and one of the things he added for this film was the biology and evolution of Vogsphere’s lifeforms. We see the Happy To Be Smashed Crab run straight to its doom under the pod’s door as well as the plant or worm that smacks you on the nose when you have an idea which would have gradually influenced the evolution of beings with no original ideas and noses smacked all the way up their foreheads.

[@melvinwren]

"How many roads must a man walk down?" - Bob Dylan "the answer my friend is blowin in the wind."

[@bigdream_dreambig]

[Possible spoiler for original novel.] One of the things I remember really loving about the book was its description of how we could learn to fly... 😆

[@duanebidoux6087]

I can understand why reading this English in text, if English is not your native language, would be difficult. The reality is that even for native English speakers it's so quirky that it takes a certain mindset (and creative insight) to grasp it such that even many English speakers find it off putting. So, don't beat yourself up over it! As a second language French speaker I find that our minds constantly try to fit things into understood narratives and scenarios as we read a "foreign" text. For Hitchhiker's Guide it is such unusual dialogue that anyone is going to struggle with it, often even when English IS their first language.

[@Ichthyodactyl]

I love the 'that's what she said' jokes, tbh. I'll miss em.

[@tigeriussvarne177]

The books are my favorite, best story I ever read!

[@tileux]

30 years ago - when telephone books were still a thing - me and some work colleagues were looking through a phone book (cant remember why) when we came across a "V Slartibartfast" in the list. So we rang that number, just for fun, and an italian-australian guy named Vince answered it. We then had a very nice chat with Mr Vince Slartibartfast about how he came to have the name Slartibartfast. I cant remember any of that conversation - other than that Vince was very pleasant and very funny - but I sure do remember finding that name and making that call! Dasha, dont read the books - listen to the radio program. Thats probably available as a podcast or something. It was the radio program that made these stories famous, then the tv series. The books are ok (I have them) but the radio program is basically like an audiobook (but funnier).

[@SACC_]

You MUST read it. One of the best comedy books in English. Really fun use of the language.

[@williampilling2168]

Hitchhiker actually started as a radio show. Douglas Adams wrote the books later. The radio show episodes are all up on KZbin if you want to check them out.

[@davepangburn]

I still have the original BBC Radio show production on CD. It's something I still cherish. A particular favorite moment of mine is at the beginning of one episode you get the Book/Narrator stating Mr. Adam's famous quote, "...there is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened...” and then it immediately broke into "Journey Of The Sorcerer". 😄

[@teaguemurphy3910]

Loved this reaction! Your story about picking up the book and being unable to understand it originally makes so much sense. So much of the book is references, playing with language and straight absurdity. I imagine it would be an incredibly difficult book for someone learning the language. I hope you enjoyed your second attempt second attempt with the book!

[@greggburke7796]

The dolphin's little arms are called flippers.

[@alexandermacneil4430]

I'm from Toronto, I'm a second generation Canadian. I'm sure you're used to living in Canada by now and have made friends! I loved your little story at the beginning of this react! This movie is one of my favorites, especially when stoned! xD

[@ProjectPaladin]

I recommend the British TV-miniseries. To me, it's way funnier.

[@speleokeir]

EVERYONE thinks it's funnier. And the original radio series. And the books.

[@edfrancis66]

The books are great (especially the first three) -- had me laughing my ass off through the 80s! But they would be tough for a novice English reader. The movie doesn't really hold a candle to them, I'm afraid, though they made a valiant attempt. Bill Nighy, as always, was amazing 😄

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

Never apologize for a well placed "That's what she said" ever...

[@jasonmarquis7586]

The books "Hitchhiker's Guide..." is/are one of the worst punctuated collections of books ever. They're also some of the most brilliant stories.

[@lichmaster7]

i remember when i read this as book marvin (voiced by late Alan Rickman((prof snape from harry potters ect..)) he had a chat with space pirate ship that was on magrathea and the computer of that ship killed itself because marvin was so depressed (he is most depressed creature in universe)

[@jerryfick613]

Let's be honest. HHGTG is a lot for many folks who speak English from youth. It is one hell of an undertaking for those who are ESL. I appreciate your efforts and hope you can fully appreciate the joy of it after a few views.

[@granadosvm]

2:53 "I'm from a small planet in the vicinity of Betelgeuse" It means his planet is near the star considered to be the shoulder of the constellation of Orion the Hunter.

[@AlanCanon2222]

Unexplained in the movie: the paddle creatures on Vogsphere were put there to encourage the evolution of the Vogons as bureaucrats: they slap the Vogons in the face whenever they have an original idea.

[@Stogie2112]

OH PLEASE READ THE BOOK! This film is nothing like THE BOOK. “Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that's just peanuts to space.” - Douglas Adams

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

Brilliant and I love this film, but the books are simply amazing. Britishness and British humour at its best.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

One of my spine surgeries I had another 14 week recovery period before I could return, part-time, to work. That one I decided to re-read all of them, they’re as good as I remember.

[@PaperbackWizard]

Don't worry about not understanding what they're saying. Even plenty of native English-speakers have trouble following along, some times. And don't worry about the "that's what she said" jokes. You do whatever makes you happy. (That's what she said.)

[@Higsby100]

They are definitely little arms. Oh Dasha you are amazing

[@joeblankenship377]

The book is really funny, and its different from the movie so you won't have anything spoiled.

[@erictaylor5462]

You must have been shocked to discover, all you had to do was put a babble fish in your ear.

[@polferiferus1938]

Distillations from Google, for better and worse: Eng. = dolphin hand Rus. = рука дельфина Phon. = ruka del'fina Eng. = flipper Rus. = флиппер Phon. = "flipper" said with a Russian accent Eng. = pectoral fin Rus. = грудной плавник Phon. = grudnoy plavnik Eng. = swim(ming) membrane Rus. = плавательная перепонка Phon. = plavatel'naya pereponka

[@wyrmshadow4374]

I think Captain Norrington from Pirates would have been the perfect Arthur Dent. Would have matched the original actor much better. But the movie makers thought he was too good looking so they went with Bilbo.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

1:37 "It's like they saying 'bye' with their... how is it called... like their little arms?" On sharks, those are called "pectoral fins." On cetaceans, though, like dolphins, porpoises and whales, they're called "pectoral flippers."

[@artursandwich1974]

"How many roads must a man walk down" is the first line of Bob Dylan's most famous protest songs of the hippie era. A series of serious questions with no real answer. You want to look it up, but if you want to listen to it - please choose Jean Baez version.

[@darrylglynn1557]

You have done great in learning the English language. And your accent is so cute! I love how you roll your "r's"

[@SeanHendy]

From one of the most amazing writers of all time, with a magnificent imagination. The books are full of just hilarious ideas and alternative reality. 'So long and thanks for all the fish' - one of the best lines ever written.

[@ceasedliving]

Hankies means handkerchiefs, its a short word for it. Handkerchiefs are used to blow or wipe your nose after a cold or the flu.

[@brucewilliams4152]

You go.girl, hey, I can't speak.russian, but Russians are a very warm people

[@Robert_Douglass]

Well, if you like British comedy, this flick is for you. I also highly recommend the Blackadder television show from the 1980s. Classic! 11:53 Who knew Zaphod Beeblebrox had a lightsabre for a bread knife aboard his ship?

[@Keleigh3000]

Don't feel bad about having to reread things when you start on the Hitchhiker's Guide again. I'm a native English speaker and I frequently found the need or just the want to reread paragraphs and even individual sentences. Adams put a lot of ideas into small spaces, and frequently did so in ways that twisted the language in unexpected ways. I hope you enjoy it this time.

[@JKM395]

I’m so happy for you girl! I’m sure you’ll love the book. I’m glad things are going so well for you.

[@jaycee330]

6:43 That, is a Babel Fish....and now you know where the old online translation website's name came from.

[@matthewfike4491]

The book is fantastic.

[@tzuyd]

I can imagine HHGTG is not a friendly English first-timer book to delve in to. Adams has a masterful way of using words in a perfectly wrong way, almost using them as a weapon against you and how you think the English language should work.

[@hettbeans]

This movie's soundtrack is so freaking good. FAR OUT!!

[@petegiant]

4:30 That is the british pronunciation of the word scheduled.

[@littlesth0b0]

I am so, so, so glad you're watching this film. H2G2 is my favorite story, every version of it, Douglas Adams is legendary and so are your reactions, Dasha - always bring the sunshine \m/,

[@lazyperfectionist1]

28:14 Alternate power located.

[@alanflor703]

You've come a long way in a few years. I'm impressed; that's something I couldn't do.

[@BillTheScribe]

Only half of this movie is based on the book. The book itself is well worth the effort to read it. As are the rest. There are also 5 to 7 books in the series, depending on how you count them. I was in a really low place once and and a friend sent me a single leather-bound edition of the first six. This book series is super special to me. The movie was a bit of a disappointment in a lot of ways, and really great in others. The same author wrote Dirk Gentley's Holistic Detective agency, and the sequel The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul. Both are great. He also wanted to make a game called Starship Titanic, based on a book that didn't exist. So he talked one of the Monty Python guys to write the book. It's also pretty good.

[@Mike.Scorpi-Yo]

The 'Catch me outside x How bout that' girl reviews movies online in a Russian accent now 😭 talk about a plot twist.

[@Blandina11]

One of my fave movies ❤ I'll go and watch your video now 😊😊

[@KevDaly]

"Hankies" are handkerchiefs. Betelgeuse is a star (in case you were wondering).

[@martinrayner6466]

I read some of Douglas Adams stories at school. His grasp of language is amazing, along with his dry humor. One quote I love is, "The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't." I did a double take at that reverse logic! Then laughed at its backward logic. If your interested in stretching your English skills, in a satirical fashion - giggling all the way. Take a look at some of Terry Pratchetts work. I believe they made some movie adaptations of "The Colour of Magic", and "The Hogfather".

[@_starfiend]

And a few others. IIRC there's about 6 that have been filmed, though two are animated (Soul Music and Wyrd Sister.) Going Postal has a cameo by TP at the end, and theThe Colour of Magic & The Light Fantastic were filmed together but released under the title The Colour Of Magic.

[@martinrayner6466]

@@_starfiend Thanks for the update. Its been a while since I looked.

[@marvinsarracino116]

I Luv this movie! Reading the book is always better but this movie does a great job! So Dasha grab your towel and let head to that great diner at the other side of the Galaxy! 🌺🌼🛸❤️💛

[@kevinc3427]

Ah, you should definitely try reading it again. The books are a strange read, the "flow" is different than most other books. It's a great set of books and the author is really funny. Glad you're watching the movie.

[@artursandwich1974]

I love the book - it's funnier, smarter and deeper. Plus things happen not shown in the movie that are important - not only for the plot but for better understanding of the interactions. The movie is fun - but it's lacking; like a New Year's Eve party without champagne and countdown; like Christmas dinner without борщ and poppyseed mix and wishes; like summer holiday with no swimming; like a rock band without a bass player (please, nobody throw The Doors in my face).

[@bradmcmahon3156]

Well done. You are a woman who really knows where your towel is.

[@ChurchNietzsche]

Dasha :: I don't think there is an answer ... Everyone who's already read or watched Hitchhiker's Guide:: 42

[@rhinno1969]

DON'T PANIC!!! maybe a Babel fish 👂🐟 would help next time 😉 anyways always remember the answer is 42

[@steve8510]

You'll come for the movie, but you'll stay for the backstory.

[@adammalone3414]

Lol full circle moment gotta love

[@scottkinne1193]

i am native born american, and the book is HARD to get thru. while i appreciate his randomness even the concepts are just super imaginative. like literally it feel like a workout for your imagination reading that book. and not really in the best way

[@alanfriesen9837]

The great tragedy of this movie is that they didn't continue on with the rest of the story in a sequel. The problem with Disney is that if the film doesn't blow the box office out of the water then they don't greenlight the next part. And now that Alan Rickman is no longer with us, it's probably too late. If you want to see another nice space parody you might consider checking out "Ice Pirates". It's an older movie and it's not as slick. But it's clever and you might enjoy it.

[@stueymon]

The books (yes, multiple) and they're hilarious.

[@dean96857]

Don't forget your towel when you read the book

[@flux_time]

Lmao even reading the book as an English only speaker is hard.

[@McHaven07]

the book is one of very few masterpieces of comedy in the world. i hope u enjoy!

[@terrylandess6072]

When people like to imagine we're living in a simulation I don't believe they thought about it as deeply as this movie can. It doesn't matter that the 'powers that be' decided to use artificial methods to achieve this in a way that can't be discovered. In the end we are an experiment - which this movie enables us to escape our fate and become a part of the greater civilizations (well, a few of us anyways).

[@CRabbit42]

I was pleasantly surprised to see this today! Love your reaction. There are a LOT of differences between the movie and the book, so be ready for that. I personally think the book was better, as it explains why it's important to always know where your towel is. Also, the 4 other books of the Trilogy (Yes, there are 5 books in the trilogy) are just as entertaining as the 1st. A six book, "And Another Thing" came out, but it was written by a different author and was terrible.

[@jesgear]

Please be sure to let us know what you think of the books, Dasha. 🙂

[@sean---the-other-one]

That’s hilarious that this was the first book you tried to read in English. Douglas has a very particular style where he subverts your expectations. In the first few pages he describes the Vogon ships as floating in the air “…in the exact same way that bricks don’t.” That is a completely bent use of English. If you liked this and the book version (the book is much better, in my opinion), I’d highly recommend all five books in the trilogy, and also Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency.

[@williamrosmer5629]

the writer of the book has said no version of the story should be the same as another. so the book is different than the movie and the radio show and the tv series

[@djalice]

Hope you enjoy the book(s). I've read THHGTTG 11 times. A work of genius. I enjoyed this movie but I thought the humour landed a lot better on the TV show even though the production values are not as good.

[@cathyvickers9063]

Hitchhiker's Guide is a comedy of the absurd.

[@hlumelomrali4081]

Wow this is one of my favourite weird movies based on a book . Great book , weird awesome movie. Super underrated.

[@speleokeir]

It's not based on a book but the original Radio 4 comedy from 1978. The first book came out a year later along with a stage play and then in 1980 a BBC TV series with the radio cast which covers the first three books and is Much better than the film. Marvin made several pop songs too.

[@marshman96]

originally the book was taken from a radio play. best thing i can recommend is read the book and just accept what is written on the page it mostly comes together in the end. remember it is Science fiction so reality has to be forgottten. also half this movie is not in the book.