The Hogfather
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Movie Reviews of The Hogfather
Movie Review: HOGFATHER
Summary: 2 Stars
I HAVE TO ADMIT WAS A DIFFERANT KIND OF CHRISTMAS MOVIE, AND I DO LOVE THEM. EVEN THOUGH I WON'T THROW THIS AWAY , I MAY NOT WATCH THIS FOR
A YEAR OR SO. I CAN NOT SAY I WOULD RECOMEND ANYONE BUYING THIS MOVIE,
UNLESS YOU ARE A COLLECTER OF CHRISTMAS MOVIES. I HAVE 6 BOOKS OF CHRISTMAS MOVIES AND THE MOVIE'S I LIKE BEST ARE IN BOOK 1 & 2 AND THIS
WILL GO INTO BOOK 6. SORRY I DID NOT NLIKE THIS EVEN THOUGH THE REVIEW
OF IT ON TV LOOK GOOD.
Movie Review: This move was an excellent surprise!
Summary: 5 Stars
Since I'm hooked on the Harry Potter movie stream, getting a chance to see another magical world was too hard to resist. The movie contains a bit of spoofing, double edged humor, and some very catchy moments. Watching, I got the vibe of watching the first BATMAN movie. Hogfather is not what you expect, and it is a bit dark. If you liked the "The Lord of the Rings" movies, you will definitely get into this one.Movie Review: Perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
Very true to the original book. Cast and acted perfectly. A great way to introduce Pratchett to those who have never read his work, but much more enjoyable if you've actually read the book first.Movie Review: A good Terry Pratchett book made into a good movie.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have seen several attempts to turn the author's (Terry Pratchett) Discworld book series into movies. So far this is the best. The effects budget isn't great, but it does the job. The acting and casting seem to be spot on. The changes from the book are less noticable. All in all a good adaption. If you are not a fan of the books, then this a good, funny fantasy movie. The Discworld is a fantasy world that spoofs the real world, using magic and monsters to highlight the quirks of modern society.
This movie is about Hogswatch, which is remarkablly like Christmas.
Movie Review: The utmost in English buffoonery
Summary: 5 Stars
This TV miniseries came out on the Sci-Fi channel in 2007 and is based on a book of the same name. The book itself is part of a series of books about a fictional world called Discworld which is an amalgamation of Victorian England, a netherworld of mythological beings, an imaginary world brought to life in children's drawings, and a world of wizards that connects all of them. This world happens to have their equivalent of Christmas, which they call Hogswatch, and instead of Santa Claus, they have the Hogfather. Certain spirits want the Hogfather dead, and hire a cunning assassin named Teatime to "inhume" him, where inhume is the opposite of exhume, and hence means to put into the grave.
There are 3 main plot lines that all converge at the very end. The first plot line follows Teatime from his acceptance of the "hit" on the Hogfather to his final demise. The second plot line follows Susan, the blonde lady on the DVD cover. She tries to stop Teatime. And the final plot line follows Death and his assistant Albert. Death is represented by a grim reaper, and happens to be the adopted grandfather of Susan.
The movie relies on hilarious dialogue and unbelievable logic to carry forward a story that is short on action. The special effects are limited, but quite effective. The musical score is plain, but quite appropriate for a movie built on wit, irony, sarcasm, and unexpected plot turns. The mood of the movie ranges from macabre to ludicrious to melancholy. Yet like all good British movies, there are scenes that provide important insights into the human psyche. Overall, a great movie and worth the time to watch it. My only complaint is the lack of subtitles, which is absolutely essential for any American watching a movie full of British accents.