Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by J T — 30 Nov 2018

Fun ride and well executed adaptation of the classic novel.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by J T on 30 November 2018.

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

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By Ryan C (2,517) on 11 Nov 2018

A decent adaptation of the novel full of cheeky British gags and strange moments, but while it has its fun, it also loses sight of a…

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By Miccael (99) on 01 Jun 2017

What a fun movie! pretty funny as well. Decided to have a look again since I forgot when I watched it. CGI is not too bad actually for its time…

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A great movie for those who love British comedy, it’s not as good as the book, but worth watching…

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By Jeremy J (163) on 25 Nov 2018

I saw it at the movieplex in 2005 and recently on Netflix. I read the book as well, and the movie keeps up with the main plotlines…

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The problem is not that the film debases the book but that movies themselves are too capacious a home for such comedy, with its tea-steeped…

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This film is pretty fun, it's not a 7 but it's still enjoyable, all the sci fi stuff is cool but I think it falls a bit short…

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By Charlie G (900) on 02 Mar 2017

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By Ryley R (36) on 02 Mar 2017

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By Smith T (386) on 24 Dec 2017

I had read the book its adopted from ages ago, got to say it's no way near as hilarious as the original work…

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