Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Byford T — 12 May 2011

Had to turn it off half way through. Rubbish.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Byford T on 12 May 2011.

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

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