Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Jake L — 12 Aug 2011

Definitely a good film, although some gags were too silly. Martin Freeman's performance as earthman "Arthur Dent" was brilliant. Mos Def's performance as "Ford Prefect" was...well...

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Jake L on 12 Aug 2011.

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

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