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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005 109 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★6.7
Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Director: Garth Jennings
🎭 Based on
«The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy»
byDouglas Adams
Trailers
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Description
Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$51.09M
Worldwide:
$104.5M
Starring
Martin Freeman
Actor
Yasiin Bey
Actor
Sam Rockwell
Actor
Awards
1 win & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
The 2005 adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a polarizing but memorable sci-fi comedy that succeeds through its eccentric characters and unique blend of absurdity and philosophy. While fans appreciate its faithful spirit and visual imagination, some viewers find the plot fragmented and the humor inaccessible.
| Acting | Sam Rockwell delivers a standout, highly charismatic performance as the eccentric President Zaphod Beeblebrox. | |
| Acting | The character design and vocal performance of Marvin the paranoid android represent a high point in the film's execution. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in balancing zany, absurd science fiction concepts with genuine philosophical inquiry into the nature of existence. | |
| Production | The visual effects, particularly the depiction of galactic travel and planet construction, are effectively immersive and imaginative. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some find the rapid-fire absurdity and meta-narrative structure delightful, while others argue the plot feels disjointed and poorly paced. | |
| Humor | Reception of the humor is split between those who find the dry British wit and sarcasm highly original and those who find it confusing or lacking in comedic momentum. |