Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Sara B — 12 Mar 2012

Didn't work quite as well for the screen as it did the book sadly.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Sara B on 12 Mar 2012.

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

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