Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Martin P — 29 Jun 2010

Has its moments, but overall a little too strange.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Martin P on 29 Jun 2010.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has generally received positive reviews.

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