Hogfather
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Movie Reviews of Hogfather
Movie Review: Excellent production
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a Terry Pratchett fan for a long time, and find him to be the most consistently funny and clever author currently writing. I discovered this movie by chance and recognized the title. It is absolutely faithful to the book, preserving much of the dialogue intact, with input by Pratchett himself, including a cameo appearance. It is obvious those creating the movie are fans as well. Although I bought it for my own enjoyment, friends and family who have never read Pratchett ended up watching it with me and enjoying it tremendously. I hope it will become a family Christmas tradition.Movie Review: Capital Movie!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hogfather was a great blend of philosophy, wit, and humor. Susan and Death were an unusual group of heroes that really shook off all the dust on the hero title. They just knew how to be tough. I enjoyed the scenes with the Unseen University and Albert's antics. I laughed with true enjoyment. The humor was well placed and who doesn't like death dressed as the Hogfather. This is a fantastic holiday movie for the family. Mind that you may need a bit of patience. This was a movie made for the Discworld crowd and those interested in getting into Discworld. Well worth your time either way.Movie Review: Pratchett and the Novel were served well
Summary: 5 Stars
Most book adaptations are twisted into unrecognizable lumps by cheap producers. Fortunately, someone locked the "suits" in the elevator and got on with making "Hogfather" as a film wonderfully true to the Novel.
I can only hope that the Discworld Series becomes more widely known because of it. Pratchett is an unsung genius. If you haven't read his
work - stop cheating yourself. I'd thoroughly recommend getting both this film and the book it's based on. Then Pick up a copy of "Guards! Guards!".
That will set you in the right direction for a supremely fun journey.
Movie Review: Alternative view of Christmas
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this film originally on Netflix and loved it immediately. Essentially it is a corruption of many of our myths ranging from world creation to the tooth fairy. The overall story arch is more or less about Christmas (Hogswatch) and having faith even if you can't see what it is you are to have faith in. I've friends that range from super Christians to Pagans and everyone that I've shown the film so far has loved it... this is going on probably 15 people now. There is no harsh language, no blood and gore, and is aimed at the family film experience ie good for all ages.Movie Review: Our New Favorite Holiday Tradition
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I stumbled across Hogfather playing on our ION TV station. We loved it so much I promptly bought it. It looks even better in on DVD. The film is a wonderful adaptation of the book and if you have an attention span longer than a housefly the story is not hard to follow even if you are unfamiliar with the disc world. My husband never read any of the stories and had no problem. Hogfather is truly a departure from the average TV holiday drivel. Terry Pratchett is an original. I'd recommend you read his books also.