The Hogfather
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Movie Reviews of The Hogfather
Movie Review: Hogfather is GREAT
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie makes a difficult shift from novel to film with great success. The story is faithfully told and much of Pratchett's very dry humour is interspersed everywhere. It is a fine stand alone film - it does not require that you have read any of the Discworld books, but obviously some of the jokes won't be obvious if you don't know to look for them (The Death of Rats, especially).
Great special effects and really well done acting. It is a long movie (two discs) but really riveting - the time flew by. It is definitely a movie I would watch again and agin.
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: Excellent adaptation
Summary: 4 Stars
If you haven't read the Terry Pratchett books, you MUST do so. Then watch this. Or watch this and then read the books. Either way you're in for a treat.
This is probably the best of the adaptations of Pratchett's works to date and it's one of the most easily "accessible" for most fantasy fans. It's funny, moves quickly, has fascinating characters and a solid plotline. The characters of Death and Susan (his grand daughter) in particular are very well done, though I wasn't as impressed with the Wizards of the Unseen University.
Highly recommended, and Happy Hogswatch!
Movie Review: Our new holiday favorite!
Summary: 5 Stars
We all really enjoyed "Hogfather". I haven't read the book, so I didn't miss what wasn't in the movie. Very funny stuff and great characters!Movie Review: A Fairytale for Adults
Summary: 5 Stars
We saw a "preview" for this at the beginning of another movie, and I immediately went online and purchased a copy of it. I have not read more than a couple of the Pratchett Discworld books, but thoroughly enjoyed them, and they are on the list for more reading as time allows. We both also enjoyed the Gaiman/Pratchett endeavor Good Omens.
So, once I was made aware of this, it was a "how soon can I get it?" sort of thing. The movie arrived very quickly, unfortunately, the length of the movie meant that it was a few weeks before we could sit down and enjoy it, which we just did on Sunday.
COOL!!!
I found that the little I had read of Discworld was more than sufficient, and my partner has not read any of them, and he had no questions about it. Pratchett writes firmly in fantasy, with a heavy dose of mythology, and it all seemed perfectly normal to us (as much as fantasy is normal). I very much enjoyed the strong female protagonist, she was crucial, but didn't beat you over the head with her sword. There is also a neat interview with Pratchett in the extras - a fascinating glimpse into his mind.
Watch, enjoy, and know the fantastic joy that comes with awareness of Pratchett's world.