Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Ellie J — 04 Apr 2012

This movie is so funny and cool but Rent is still better.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Ellie J on 04 Apr 2012.

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

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