Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by I Don't Know W — 20 Sep 2011

Such a whimsical, fun movie. Nearly impossible to dislike.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by I Don't Know W on 20 Sep 2011.

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

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