Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Lyndsay P — 26 Jun 2010

I probably didn't appreciate it because I haven't read the books. The intro is funny.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Lyndsay P on 26 Jun 2010.

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

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