Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Benjamin B — 19 Nov 2012

Not a bad movie but a little disappointing. I expected more.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Benjamin B on 19 Nov 2012.

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

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