Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Alexander M — 24 Oct 2011

Nothing will be left unanswered after this movie.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Alexander M on 24 Oct 2011.

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

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By Andreas A (20) on 16 Dec 2018

Good cast. Fantastic book. Rubbish conversion to film. Hollywood does not appear to do British comedy well, or at all…

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