Post #153944 by martiki on Wed, Apr 20, 2005 8:37 AM

Well, let's start with the positives:

Martin Freeman, based on his work in The Office, is PERFECT to play Arthur. I think he'll do well in the footsteps of Simon Jones. So I'm stoked about that.

Bill Nighy will make a great Slartibartfast.
Alan Rickman is a great choice to voice Marvin.
Stephen Fry as the Voice of the Guide is perfect as well.

Then, sadly, the rest of the cast is full of Americans, which does not bode well.

I really liked the 1981 TV version, even if the special effects made Dr. Who look like Empire Strikes Back.

So fingers crossed- let's call it cautious optimism.