Don’t leave Earth without it|Apr. 28, 2005|United Kingdom | United States|109 Min.|PG
Genre: Adventure;Comedy;Family;Science;Fiction
Description: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 film that takes viewers on a cosmic adventure filled with humor and unexpected twists. The story begins with Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who discovers his house is about to be demolished to make way for a road. As he tries to stop the bulldozers, his friend Ford Prefect reveals a shocking truth: he is actually an alien and a writer for the universal guidebook, *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy*. Ford warns Arthur that Earth is also slated for destruction by the Vogons, an alien race, to clear space for a hyperspace bypass.
When the Vogons arrive, Ford saves Arthur by sneaking them aboard a Vogon ship. After being discovered and ejected into space, the duo is rescued by the starship *Heart of Gold*. Onboard, they meet Zaphod Beeblebrox, the galaxy’s eccentric president who has stolen the ship, along with Trillian, an Earth woman Arthur once knew, and Marvin, a perpetually gloomy robot. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything, following the cryptic answer “42” provided by the supercomputer Deep Thought.
Their journey leads them to Magrathea, a legendary planet, but not without challenges. Along the way, they encounter Humma Kavula, who offers coordinates to Magrathea in exchange for retrieving the Point-of-View gun. Meanwhile, Trillian is captured by the Vogons, prompting the group to stage a daring rescue. As the plot unfolds, secrets about Earth’s destruction, Zaphod’s role, and the mysteries of the universe come to light, making for a surreal and entertaining exploration of space and existence.
Cast director: Garth Jennings
Cast actor: Martin Freeman, Zooey Deschanel, Sam Rockwell, Yasiin Bey, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Stephen Fry, Anna Chancellor, Bill Bailey, Dominique Jackson
Original name: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy