Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Joel V — 25 Dec 2012

Very different then the books but enjoyable none the less!

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Joel V on 25 Dec 2012.

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

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