[NRK] An entertaining adaptation, with inclusive updates that don't bother, but rather open up the possibilities of the story from another perspective, like turning Inspector Fix into a journalist who is part of the journey. The three protagonists work very well, David Tennant is an endearing Phileas Fogg and Passepartout is played for the first time by a French actor (in the best-known versions he was played by Cantinflas and Jackie Chan), adding the racial element as a novelty. But above all it manages to maintain the spirit of great adventure of the original novel.
Its a story that has been reimagined countless times.
There are some clear political messages in here (not really hidden) that weren't in the original work, but I don't think it hurt the story.
I think this is an amazing piece. I don't want something that is just like the original - copies are boring - I want something that catches the spirit of the original and I think they did a splendid job of doing that.
Ms. Fix is an added character that actually makes sense and David Tennant - one of the most talented actors alive - does an excellent job of portraying Phileas Fogg.
