Hogfather
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Movie Reviews of Hogfather
Movie Review: True Pratchett
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Terry Pratchett fan for years, & had often thought what great film material Discworld would be, almost always thinking, "Yeah, but they'd almost certainly screw it up." Well, this time they didn't. Nuch of Discworld is necessarily not represented, but what is here is pretty much pitch-perfect Pratchett. It is light & fluffy & fun, and it has very sharp teeth. I adored it.
It is far from perfect. The plot is kind of hazy, I got tired of the villain's rather mannered performance, the fx are only about B level, etc. Minor quibbles.
Rave aside, I can't see how anyone not already familiar with Discworld would be anything but completely bewildered & confused by this.
Movie Review: New Christmas Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first completely original reworking of the Father Christmas story that appeals to adults, as well as children. It takes you to a world where everything is not sweetness and light for the holidays, with everyone from the Tooth fairy to The Grim Reaper involved in saving the day. There are comic moments along with scary moments, but it all sorts itself out in the end. If you love the out-of-the-ordinary in films, you'll LOVE this!!!
The entire film is very well done, the acting is above average, the special effects are very clever, and the mixing of fairy-tale beings with Father Christmas is inspired. You won't get the usual fare with this, and you won't be disappointed, either.
Movie Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was first introduced to this movie from Netflix. They gave it to me as one they thought I might like. My wife love the Terry Pratchett books. I asked if she had heard of the it, so she handed me the copy she has. I told her there was a movie if Hogfather and so we rented it right away. We watched it and just loved it. So we had to buy it. The movie was aired on the BBC. Be aware it is 3 hours long and is a TV movie not a Theatrical released film. Very British humor, but so very clever. Terry Pratchett even makes an appearance. I wouldn't recommend it for the younger audience, because they might not get it. If you have a tween to teen, even if you're an adult I think you will enjoy itMovie Review: Converted!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never read a Terry Pratchett book -- I know, blasphemy -- but my wife has been engulfed in the Discworld series for the past year or so. For her birthday, I purchased this DVD and we watched it together. Now I simply MUST read the books! Fantastic production values (especially for a made-for-TV movie) and terrific acting made for a good film, but it was the writing that was the highlight for me. Witty, touching, engrossing storytelling. This is a must-see movie not just for Discworld fans but for everyone. Far better than most of the big-budget films we see out of Hollywood. If you're on the fence, do yourself a favor and see this movie! You'll thank me later.Movie Review: Hogfather
Summary: 5 Stars
As a big Disk World fan I was worried that the film would not be faithful to the book. Thanks to the magic of the disk, I was not disappointed. The film is as close to verbatim as the constraints of time and technology allow. Every character and situation is rendered wonderfully. I now know what Nobby Nobbs looks like, for example...er, taking into account the fact that they made the artistic decision to use a real human being to play him, that is.
Get it! If you know the disk world, you will be welcomed home. If not, you will want to visit again. I have ordered three additional copies to be given as stocking suffers this coming Hogswatch Eve.