Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Wil M — 08 May 2010

Douglas would have been proud...he did write the screenplay after all.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Wil M on 08 May 2010.

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

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