Hitch Hikers Guide to Greatness

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy was exactly what it should have been: a light-hearted tongue-in-cheek rendition of Douglas Adams' beloved book. I have heard many people did not like this film. In fact, 3 people walked out of the theater at the showing I watched. (here in Grand Rapids, MI, we don't walk out unless it's really bad) I think the only real drawback to this film is the fact that people were expecting something very different walking in.

This film is not a Sci-Fi extravaganza. It does not have your common Hollywood humor. It plays on the assumptions of science with a very British comedic flair. The movie, as well as the book, challenges our perceived knowledge of the universe in a silly and light-hearted way.

This is not I, Robot or Star Wars. This is Monty Python in space. Once you have come to terms with that you can sit back and enjoy the ride. I would like every one who has seen the movie previously to go back and watch it again after reading this review.

This movie is not for everyone but it is sure to become a cult classic.