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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Fullscreen]

Actor(s): Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell, Zooey Deschanel, Warwick Davis
Director(s): Garth Jennings
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Adult Language
Movie Release: 2005
DVD Release: 09/13/2005
Format: DVD - Color,Pan and Scan - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Members Wishing: 0
Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Comedy
See Also: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Widescreen], The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [UMD for PSP], The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Blu-ray]

DVD Synopsis

Douglas Adams' oft-adapted tale of an normal guy making his way through the universe (it's already been presented as a novel, a radio serial, a television series, and a comic book) finally makes its way to the big screen in this endearingly goofy sci-fi comedy. Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is a very ordinary man who is having a truly unusual day -- after discovering that one of his best friends, Ford Prefect (Mos Def), is actually an alien, Ford tells him that the planet Earth is going to be destroyed so that otherworldly forces can make room for construction of a hyperspace bypass. Since Arthur accidentally saved Ford's life years ago, Ford does him a favor -- he first gets him a ride on a spaceship passing by, and then presents him with a guidebook that will tell a beginner everything he needs to know as he hitchhikes through outer space. Along the way, Arthur encounters such interstellar notables as sleazy Galaxy president Zaphod Beebelbrox (Sam Rockwell), the girl of his dreams Tricia McMillan (Zooey Deschanel), perpetually glum robot Marvin (voice of Alan Rickman), interplanetary construction magnate Slartibartfast (Bill Nighy), and cult leader Humma Kavula (John Malkovich). The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was the first feature film for Garth Jennings, previously best known for his work in television commercials and music videos; he was recommended to the producers by director Spike Jonze after Jonze had to turn down an offer to head up the project. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Martin Freeman - Arthur Dent
Mos Def - Ford Prefect
Sam Rockwell - Zaphod Beeblebrox
Zooey Deschanel - Tricia McMillan/Trillian
Warwick Davis - Marvin

Member Movie Reviews

Alice H. (singlegalkansas) from TOPEKA, KS wrote on 1/20/2009...

0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Loved this movie. Just read the book that I got from paperbackswap.com and found it awesome too..

Aimee M. (AimeeM) wrote on 11/21/2008...

I like this film!
Yes, it does not really follow the book all the way.
Yes, it will confuse you a bit and you will miss half the jokes if you aren't familiar with the Hitchhikers series.
Yes, it is British.

But I like it! :) I think they made Trisha a more likable character in this version than in the other movie made. Arthur is more likable. Ford is... Ford. Zaphod still creeps me out, but other than that I enjoyed the characters and storyline.

If you have never read the books, listened to the BBC broadcast, or in short; are not familiar with the Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, then be warned:
This movie is not supposed to make total sense. A lot of the jokes are "inside" jokes meant to appeal to computer nerds and the British. But if you watch it without taking it too seriously, then you will enjoy it.