Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by German B — 19 Feb 2011

Super funny. not to be taken seriously, but nonetheless its a really awesome movie.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by German B on 19 Feb 2011.

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

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