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Hogfather (2006) (TV)

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User Rating: 7.6/10 (2,153 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Vadim Jean
Writers:
Vadim Jean (adaptation)
Terry Pratchett (novel)
Release Date:
25 November 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Fantasy more
Plot:
It's Hogswatch (equivalent to Christmas) on the Discworld and the Hogfather has gone missing, requiring Death to take his place while his granddaughter Susan endeavors to find out what has happened. | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Good Christmas fun more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
David Jason ... Albert
Marc Warren ... Teatime
Michelle Dockery ... Susan
David Warner ... Lord Downey
Tony Robinson ... Vernon Crumley
Nigel Planer ... Mr. Sideney
Peter Guinness ... Medium Dave

Stephen Marcus ... Banjo

Craig Conway ... Chickenwire
Rhodri Meilir ... Bilious
Sinead Matthews ... Violet the Tooth Fairy
Ian Richardson ... Death / Narrator (voice)
Neil Pearson ... The Raven (voice)
Nicholas Tennant ... Corporal Nobbs
Richard Katz ... Constable Visit
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (UK) (complete title)
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Runtime:
189 min (2 parts)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Certification:
UK:PG
Filming Locations:
Romania more
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Trivia:
In part 2, the Dean is wearing a robe with "Born to Rune" on the back. This is a reference to the book "Soul Music", which also features Susan and the wizards. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Each time Violet gets a close up, you can see that her ribbon isn't in the same place. more
Quotes:
Teatime: It's pronounced Teh-a-Tee-may, sir. more
Movie Connections:
References "House of Cards" (1990) more

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17 out of 19 people found the following comment useful:-
Good Christmas fun, 19 December 2006
8/10
Author: maxdest from US

Good fun The story of the Hogfather revolves around a fictional world named 'Discworld' and a group of beings trying to stop Hogswatch (the Discworld equivalent of Christmas). Opposing them are a bumbling group of wizards, a babysitter who is more than she appears, and the personification of death itself.

The story leads itself in a fantastical ride with something for both adults and children (although there is some violence in parts, so maybe not suitable for the very young or fragile).

Don't be fooled into thinking this is another Harry Potter clone though. This film (and the book) is far deeper. At its core, it raises questions about the nature of belief and the human condition itself (All in a fun way though).

As a fan of Pratchett's books, when I noticed the UK subscriber channel 'Sky One' had commissioned this live action mini-drama, I was both hopeful and fearful. Hopeful that Pratchett's unique meld of fantasy and parody would come across well, but fearful that the medium change or the 'suits' would rob all of it's worth.

Thankfully, the end result came a lot closer to my hopes than my fears.

One of my major fears was that the whole humor would be changed from the subtleness within the books to a crude slapstick. I am pleased to announce that although some slapstick has been added (on the part of the wizards) the subtle jokes and references are still there. As for the story; I felt it came across well, although there were a few moments where people who have not read the book may be left struggling.

The sets, effects and costumes are all of a decent quality considering it was 'made for TV'. The notable exception is the costume of Death and the other non-humans. Unfortunately, these were obviously not budgeted enough and appeared inanimate and 'plasticy'.

The cast did a decent job, as you would expect from this group of veteran TV actors. Above the rest, a special mention should be given to Marc Warren for his truly creepy representation of Teatime.

Overall, there is something here for everyone here. Whether Child or Adult, Fan or Neophyte there is fun to be had.

Lets hope they make some more.

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