Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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"Hitchhiker's" has been a long wait for fans of the book and there's good news and bad news for the fans. First off, the movie isn't as bad as the critics are saying but it's also not great. If you don't like abstract and meandering science fiction, then you'll be lost and if you are a book purist, you'll be annoyed. Everyone else inbetween will enjoy the movie.

The story is faithful to the spirit of the books (there are more than one for newbies) and follows the plight of Arthur Dent as he is swept away from Earth seconds before the planet is destroyed by Vogons. Book fans will compare what was left in vs. what was omitted and mostly everyone is satisfied with something. There are some characters that were added in just for the movie and their storylines end with no resolution. Luckily, they have little impact so most people will just forget. John Malkovich plays one of these new characters and it's cool because it's him but ultimately it's not important to the movie.

The two hours goes by quickly and the pace never drags. There's always something happening in the movie to keep your attention going. "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is a fun movie to be shared with friends. We were a group of 13 and we all liked the movie and most of us will end up buying the DVD.

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