Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Elliot B — 27 Feb 2014

One of my favourite movies of all time, though the mice and the brain bits is tad creepy.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Elliot B on 27 Feb 2014.

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

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