Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Stephen C — 27 Mar 2011

Great movie. better, (i think,) if you've read the books. very funny.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Stephen C on 27 Mar 2011.

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

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