2J... I don't think there's anything that's inappropriate, it isn't scary, there's no bad language or sex. I think they may not get all the jokes, but they'll be entertained. It's fast moving. IMHO, even when the earth blows up. I can't imagine a child taking it seriously.
If/when you do go, tell me this... do you think the Zaphod B. actor is mimicking GWB in his language... I found it unmistakable that he was doing a GWB impersonation, not with his ~look~ obviously, but with the cadence of his language.
I absolutely agree. Even though the twang and pace he used wasn't consistent, it was clearly intended to sound like W at certain points. I really didn't see it as anything offensive, just playing to a cowboy stereotype.
The other thing I couldn't help noticing was how much the actress who played Trillium (sp?) looked like a brunette Meg Ryan, not just her eyes, but also her facial expressions. Not being familiar with the books, I saw the storyline afresh with no expectations. I enjoyed it, and can see watching it again to pick up on some of the throwout pieces that I wasn't prepared for.
"If/when you do go, tell me this... do you think the Zaphod B. actor is mimicking GWB in his language... I found it unmistakable that he was doing a GWB impersonation, not with his ~look~ obviously, but with the cadence of his language."
No, I think you've only developed a case of thin skin. He talks like an amalgamation of Jeff Foxworthy and the other 'redneck joke' comics mixed in equal parts with frantic coked-up L.A. movie agent.
I thought the big Z was done VERY well; the sort of guy who everyone reacts instinctively well to, but whom everyone would be appalled by if they took 30 seconds to consider him.
If you want a parallel in modern politics, it's not W, but his predecessor. :)