Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 2005 Home Video Not Availabale MPAA Rating Rated PG for thematic elements, action and mild language Running Time 1 hour 50 minutes Genre Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi Directed by Garth Jennings Cast Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, John Malkovich, Stephen Fry Studio Touchstone Pictures |
THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
Writing credits go to Douglas Adams for his
wonderfully silly story of an Earthman, Arthur Dent
(Martin Freeman), who is whisked off into space by his
best friend, an alien, only minutes before the planet is
scheduled for demolition. Once in outer space, the two
must hop rides whenever and wherever they can,
remembering all the time not to panic.
Thanks to this modern rendition of a popular book and
an even more popular radio drama, a new generation
will glean valuable knowledge about the universe. What
is the most useful possession of a space hitchhiker?
Who are your real friends? What is a really bad day on
Earth? And, the true answer to the meaning of life, even
if the question is missing, will be revealed. A comedy, a
fantasy filled with the most unlikely adventures
imaginable, "Hitchhiker"does not have a universal
appeal. Many Earthlings will find the humor a bit droll
for a space comedy.
Be prepared for a collection of spacemen who will
change your mind as to what an alien might look or act
like. Whimsical beings from the far reaches of the
universe are portrayed. Director Garth Jennings has
some of the best in his cast, Mos Def, as the alien
buddy of Arthur and Zooey Deschanel as his love
interest produces chemistry at its best, with no
atmospheric barriers.
wonderfully silly story of an Earthman, Arthur Dent
(Martin Freeman), who is whisked off into space by his
best friend, an alien, only minutes before the planet is
scheduled for demolition. Once in outer space, the two
must hop rides whenever and wherever they can,
remembering all the time not to panic.
Thanks to this modern rendition of a popular book and
an even more popular radio drama, a new generation
will glean valuable knowledge about the universe. What
is the most useful possession of a space hitchhiker?
Who are your real friends? What is a really bad day on
Earth? And, the true answer to the meaning of life, even
if the question is missing, will be revealed. A comedy, a
fantasy filled with the most unlikely adventures
imaginable, "Hitchhiker"does not have a universal
appeal. Many Earthlings will find the humor a bit droll
for a space comedy.
Be prepared for a collection of spacemen who will
change your mind as to what an alien might look or act
like. Whimsical beings from the far reaches of the
universe are portrayed. Director Garth Jennings has
some of the best in his cast, Mos Def, as the alien
buddy of Arthur and Zooey Deschanel as his love
interest produces chemistry at its best, with no
atmospheric barriers.
Mary
Brenda
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DVD Details
Version Details
Sound Format Digital Theater
Systems (akin to
5.1)/THX-Certified Mastering
Description Flags General title
Languages/Sound Eng/Fre/Spa
Screen Formats Full Screen/
Subtitle Languages Fre/Spa
Additional Features Deleted
scenes - bulldozed right out of
the movie Fake deleted scenes
- way, way too-far-out outtakes
Additional Guide Entry - what
the Guide has to say about
quite possibly the oddest thing
in the universe Sing along "So
Long & Thanks for All the Fish"
- performed by the second
most intelligent creatures on
Earth "The Making of The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy" 2 wholly remarkable
audio commentaries -
executive producer and
Douglas Adams' colleague
Sean Solle, producer and
actors Set-top game: Marvin's
Hangman - a simple word
game with detachable results
using Marvin the paranoid
andriod
Chapters Disc #1 -- The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1. Opening Titles [3:52]
2. The Bypass [2:54]
3. The Confession [6:10]
4. "People of Earth..." [1:35]
5. The Guide Book [4:01]
6. Vogon Poetry [7:06]
7. The Heart of Gold [4:35]
8. Zaphod Beeblebrox [4:16]
9. A Message to the President
[5:32]
10. The Ultimate Answer [3:49]
11. Infinite Improbability [4:45]
12. Humma Kavula [3:52]
13. Saving the President [4:00]
14. "Don't Think" [4:28]
15. Trillian's Rescue [5:11]
16. Love & Kisses Zaphod
[4:02]
17. Magrathea [3:42]
18. A Sperm Whale [4:36]
19. My Name Is Slartibartfast
[4:27]
20. The Ultimate Question [2:54]
21. The POV Gun [4:44]
22. "Welcome Home Arthur!"
[5:03]
23. "I Feel So Distressed" [6:03]
24. End Titles [6:53]
(more)
Version Details
Sound Format Digital Theater
Systems (akin to
5.1)/THX-Certified Mastering
Description Flags General title
Languages/Sound Eng/Fre/Spa
Screen Formats Full Screen/
Subtitle Languages Fre/Spa
Additional Features Deleted
scenes - bulldozed right out of
the movie Fake deleted scenes
- way, way too-far-out outtakes
Additional Guide Entry - what
the Guide has to say about
quite possibly the oddest thing
in the universe Sing along "So
Long & Thanks for All the Fish"
- performed by the second
most intelligent creatures on
Earth "The Making of The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy" 2 wholly remarkable
audio commentaries -
executive producer and
Douglas Adams' colleague
Sean Solle, producer and
actors Set-top game: Marvin's
Hangman - a simple word
game with detachable results
using Marvin the paranoid
andriod
Chapters Disc #1 -- The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1. Opening Titles [3:52]
2. The Bypass [2:54]
3. The Confession [6:10]
4. "People of Earth..." [1:35]
5. The Guide Book [4:01]
6. Vogon Poetry [7:06]
7. The Heart of Gold [4:35]
8. Zaphod Beeblebrox [4:16]
9. A Message to the President
[5:32]
10. The Ultimate Answer [3:49]
11. Infinite Improbability [4:45]
12. Humma Kavula [3:52]
13. Saving the President [4:00]
14. "Don't Think" [4:28]
15. Trillian's Rescue [5:11]
16. Love & Kisses Zaphod
[4:02]
17. Magrathea [3:42]
18. A Sperm Whale [4:36]
19. My Name Is Slartibartfast
[4:27]
20. The Ultimate Question [2:54]
21. The POV Gun [4:44]
22. "Welcome Home Arthur!"
[5:03]
23. "I Feel So Distressed" [6:03]
24. End Titles [6:53]
(more)