Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Matt W — 20 Mar 2012

Load of crap. they had a cheek dedicating it to Douglas Adams. bore no resemblance to the plot or spirit of the original.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Matt W on 20 Mar 2012.

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

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