I was quite pleased with the not-too-Hollywood movie version of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Adams might have been, too. Adams zealots might be a bit disappointed, but maybe they will be happy that the movie was, at least, finally made.

| Feb 28, 2020

There were moments in Hitchhiker where I was mildly amused, including a musical number by dolphins right before they leave Earth, but for the most part, the dry British humor just fell flat.

| Nov 18, 2019

Could surely be a lot better, but there's much to enjoy in the film that exists, with its organic mixture of comic tones, and generally upbeat attitude of breezy fun.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 19, 2017

. . .there is something crucial missing from the mix. Some heart and soul that might make you care more about the plight of plebby Arthur and his gang of intergalactic pals.

| Aug 24, 2017

While it won't win any awards, it's fun as a time killer.

| Mar 29, 2014

Fans of the book will probably be a little disappointed, but anyone encountering the Hitchhiker's Guide for the first time should be thoroughly entertained. It is very strange and very funny in a way that Adams' work exemplified.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 22, 2011

"The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" is an enjoyable sci-fi romp with a strong twist of self-effacing British raillery that children of all ages will get a charge from.

| Original Score: B+ | Jun 19, 2009

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2008

It's hard to dislike a movie in which one of the heroes gets brain power from lemon juice.

| Original Score: B | Sep 17, 2007

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jul 14, 2007

Considering all the things that could have gone wrong in the making of this picture, it's a minor miracle that it turned out as well as it did.

| Mar 1, 2007

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| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 3, 2006

A lot of fun and something different, poised to reach a broader audience with its silly and spirited tour of space -- which is vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big, by the way.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 25, 2006

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 1, 2006

"Mostly Unnecessary."

| Original Score: 2.0/4.0 | Jan 16, 2006

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 6, 2005

Adams fans will have to content themselves with the fact that, while the film is not perfect, it is indeed the best they could realistically have hoped for.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Devotees of the original stories are going to be frustrated that their favorite bits have been truncated or excised outright, while newbies will likely wonder what all the fuss has been about these last few decades.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Cute, science-fiction adventure that has inspired moments. Just not enough of them.

| Original Score: C+ | Oct 7, 2005

Given this fan's worst fears, The Hitchhiker's Guide is a minor pleasant surprise

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 6, 2005