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| Hogfather Limited Edition [2006] | ![Hogfather Limited Edition [2006]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61NPR8cFgjL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Vadim Jean
Actors: David Jason, Ian Richardson, Nigel Planer, Michelle Dockery, Peter Guinness
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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Running Time: 184 minutes
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 Not the best Discworld adaption but still a bloody good one. November 23, 2008
As a long term Discworld fan I was dubious to say the least when I learned of this live action adaption. As time went on and more details were released I became more and more unsure as to whether it was such a good idea. Though I love David Jason I was extremely indignant as to his suitability for portraying Albert. A few years ago he would have made a perfect Dibbler but now... Following that little revelation was the fact that Ian Richardson was to do the voice of Death. Now my objection here was never that Ian Richardson would voice Death but that Christopher Lee would not! Upon learning that Nigel Planer was to be in this adaption I thought 'Great! A bit of sensible casting at last.' But of course I assumed he would be The Bursar so I was somewhat dissapointed to discover that he was in fact portraying Sideney. My final little tantrum came with the news that Mark Warren was to play Teatime. Mark Warren. Teatime! However... I am very pleased to say that I was proven wrong on absolutely every count. David Jason will forever be Albert in my mind, he played the role superbly. But I should have known that David Jason, one of the greatest actors in the world, could pull of just about any role (just look at his gross miscasting as Rincewind in COM/LF). Now, Ian Richardson as Death was fantastic but as a fan of the previous Discworld animated adaptions (Wyrd Sisters and Soul Music) I still feel Christopher Lee will always be the perfect choice. As for Nigel Planer as Sideney, he played the role wonderfully as he has done with every role he's ever played. But he will forever be The Bursar in my mind. Mark Warren as Teatime was nothing short of genius. At first he didn't look the part to me but within moments of his first scene he wasn't just portraying Teatime, he WAS Teatime! The rest of the casting was fairly hit and miss. Michelle Dochery as Susan was ecxellent though a bit older than I would have imagined, Tony Robinson was fantasic as Crumly (as he always is at everything) but I do think it's such a shame this film couldn't have been done 20 years ago (I know it wasn't written then) with Tony Robinson as Nobby Nobs. The Nobby they did have didn't even come close to getting it right. Banjo was perfect but I remain unsure about Medium Dave and Chickenwire. And I found Billious rather annoying, as was Violet the (sorry, A) toothfairy. As for the wizrds, apart from Joss Ackland who was excellent, I don't really have much of an opinion, I was neither overly pleased nor particularly disapointed. But the best peice of casting in the whole film was without a doubt (in my opinion) David Warner as Lord Downy. I did not intend for this review to become so long and it appears that I have commented on nothing but the casting. So I shall attempt to round up the rest of my review in as few words as possible. This was an excellent adaption. There was a lot of things from the book that were missing but on a limited budget and in a world bound by such daft things as 'reality' I suppose that was inevitable. But it definately has that very special 'Discworld feel' and what The Mob have done with the small budget and limited time they had was create an extremely enjoyable movie that I would recomend to both existing fans and newcomers alike. I hope you have found this review usefull.
Mis-casting in the Hogfather June 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like most of the people who watched the film 'The Hogfather', I enjoyed the story-line and the special effects; the problems start, I'm afraid, with the casting of Albert (David Jason). While I am aware that a big name will 'pull' watchers, and there are not many names bigger than Jason's, I don't really believe that Terry Pratchett needs this. His name, and his writing, stand on their own. As an avid, or as my wife and kids say, fanatical reader of Pratchett, I can envisage people (actors)who would be perfect in the roles of characters written by this brilliant author, and David Jason is NOT and never could be Albert. The obvious choice - or choices - would have been either Eric Sykes, or the Hogwart's school caretaker in the Harry Potter films. For heaven's sake, David Jason does not resemble in any way, shape, or form, the character written by Pratchett: he would, however, make a great garden gnome.br /By the way, Susan Sto Hellit and Mr Teatime the assassin were perfectly cast, and I loved the little cameo at the end which featured Terry Pratchett himself as the toy-shop owner.br /The same mistake has been made in 'The colour of magic'. What on earth induced the film makers to cast David Jason as Rincewind? Look at all of the Pratchett illustrations which show Rincewind, and tell me that there is any physical resemblance. Jason is a brilliant actor; I have no problem with that. His reputation and acting abilities are legend: but casting directors should get a grip and first try reading the books they make into films.
 Pants May 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yawn - as a long time Pratchett fan this sent me to sleep. Not sure about the cracking pace suggested by another viewer - it was tedious. Although the cast was excellent the distinctive Pratchett humour didn't translate at all. Sorry try again please.
Words from the wise March 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Terry Pratchett fans long waited for the transformation of Discworld tales into visuals. Computer games, animations and stage productions were all right in their place, but film adaptations are the mark of success. Pratchett resisted adaptations because most producers "didn't get it". Vadim Jean "got it" and has made the story of "Hogfather" into a fine film presentation. As a TV production, there are limitations and omissions, but these do not detract from the success of Jean's efforts to bring Pratchett's story of intrigue, power and imagination to the small screen.br /br /But what of the newcomer to Pratchett and his Discworld? Will they gain the same satisfaction from the visual presentation of one of the more compelling [and best-selling] authors of the past generation? The DVD opens with a Bang. Not a very Big one, but enough to discharge a wondrous sight - a disc sitting atop four elephants who stand on the carapace ["shell"] of a giant tortoise. The vision certainly imparts the feeling that something unusual will follow. Which it does: a young governess is reading "Jack And The Beanstalk" to a pair of youngsters on Hogswatch Eve. Tucking them in, Susan notes: "If you don't believe in the Hogfather, there won't be any presents." It is the film's key statement.br /br /For the Hogfather has gone missing. This may be because the Auditors of the Universe, who resent life and loathe humans because they're unpredictable, have commissioned Guild of Assassins to have the Hogfather "brought to an end". The Guild's Head assigns the job to a young Assassin, Mister Teatime ["Tee-ah tim-eh, most people get it wrong, Sir."] who has already devised a plan to accomplish it. Teatime gathers a team to put his plan into effect. This scheme starts by kidnapping the Tooth Fairy. Wot?br /br /Meanwhile, across town, the wizards of the Unseen University are experiencing some bizarre events. Strange new beings enter their lives - not entirely strange, however, since they all seem to represent tales of their childhood. Among the wizards is one who has constructed HEX, a "thinking machine". You can tell what it is from the label "Anthill Inside" pasted on one side. Archchancellor Ridcully is suspicious of such devices, but thinks he can make HEX do his bidding by mere shouting.br /br /Throughout these events, an Anthropomorphic Personification, known as Death, feels an imbalance in the universe. Discovering the Hogfather has failed to go out on his rounds delivering gifts, Death dons a red suit, a false beard and, with his assistant Albert, undertakes the role. Death is interested in humans, finding their habits and prejudices fascinating, and he wants to know more about them. The rituals of Hogswatch [Christmas] are but one aspect. Those rituals extend from deep time and are thereby fundamental. Resolution of the Hogfather's disappearance and the Teatime Gang's invasion of the Tooth Fairy's castle are gently woven into the film's concluding scene. There are many threads and the novice Discworld viewer will note there are many levels to the story. That's what turns the first Discworld encounter into a habit.br /br /There are "big names" in this film - listed lead David Jason does a fine job as Albert, while Ian Richardson's voice of Death is peerless. The surprise here is Michelle Dockery, who picks up this film early and keeps it essentially hers throughout. She is relatively unknown, but won't be after this. As a robed "skellington", Death is hardly visually appealing, but Richardson's inflections on Pratchett's text keep us smiling. Unlike many "fantasy" or SciFi films, "Hogfather" relies on little in the way of "special effects beyond Death's character. Some snow stops falling and a few sparkling things are used, but the story is too straightforward to need extra dazzlement. As with Pratchett's stories it's the characters and what they tell us that counts. Watch this and see. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]
 Could have been much, much, much better February 17, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A rule of thumb for writers - if the director offers you a part in the adaptation of your book ... he's only trying to distract you from noticing how bad things are getting.br /br /I was looking forward to Hogfather, it WAS one of my favourites - but since I watched this travesty of casting (and acting) I haven't been able to stomach the thought of reading again.br /br /One of my biggest problems is with the casting of Mark Warren as Mr Teatime, or as the character would say Mr Te-a-ti-may and not as Warren insisted Te-a-tam-ay, which would make him Teatame not Teatime. Warren is the flavour of the month, but as displayed by his roles in Messiah 5 and Dracula, he's only got one character and that's the one in the series The Hustle. In the extras, which were the build up programmes shown on sky, he says that he based the character of Mr Teatime on Johnny Depps in Willy Wonka, and in a magazine interview he admitted he had never read a Pratchett book in his life, "but I have seen them on the shelf at the airport and that". Next time, mate, read the book and base the character on what's in the book not on what someone else as done, because as an impersonator of other actors you suck.br /br /I don't have as much of a problem as some other fans do with David Jason as Albert (except for the fact that he played is as cuddly David Jason rather than grumpy old ex-wizard Albert). Heaven help us if he is Rincewind.br /br /The only one I think they got right was Banjo.br /br /My distaste for the rewriting of parts of the book, especially what happened in the Tooth Fairy's palace cannot be put into words. I realise that you have to condense a book and miss things out to fit the time constraints but why mess with the "inner babysitter" bit, it's one of my favourite lines in the book and showed Susan's inner strength.
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