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Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 217 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    83
    They have been true to a classic source, using Adams' language and finding just the right actors, sets and costumes to flesh out his vision. Only the most persnickety cultist won't appreciate the effort.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Driven equally by big questions and the abiding desire for small pleasures, like a decent cup of tea, it's an eccentric, mind-bending head trip that greets every catastrophe with an endearingly goofy smile that embodies Hitchhiker's Guide's Zen mantra: Don't Panic!
  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    25
    Amiably bland actors can be fun to watch, as Tom Hanks has proved. Freeman is no Hanks, though, and The Hitchhiker's Guide won't boost anyone's career into hyperspace. Or give your mind a workout.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 124
  3. Negative: 40 out of 124
  1. Mick
    10
    I enjoyed this movie, it wasn't a classic or truely great film, which comedies are! however as a comedy i found it really enjoyable to watch, Sam Rockwell, as the President and Mos Def as Ford Prefect where spot on as was Bill Nightly. Visually it was also stunning and I love the theme tune. However all this said Martin Freeman was not a good choice as a lead but he doesn't manage to spoil the movie.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. StevM.
    5
    A mildly amusing yet bland film, that left a distinct feeling of unfulfillment.
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. CritiqueGirl
    2
    I gave it a 2 because it is only fair not to give it a 0 because I couldn't watch the whole thing. That being said, I couldn't get through the original (I am pretty sure there was one) nor the book.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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