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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Arthur and his alien friend travel the galaxy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Some shooting and some scary moments.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some mild profanity.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Parents need to know that this movie is partly kooky and partly philosophical, and not always accessible to younger kids. While the slapstick (pratfalls, face slaps) and puns can be amusing, the chatter alternates between clever and tedious. Characters drink beer and use mild language. Parents should also know that the movie has some scary, if abstract moments (the earth is destroyed from outer space; the image features no people, but the globe does go pffft), some shooting of science-fiction-ish weapons, a few odd, large, ugly creatures.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the friendship between Arthur and Ford, who learn to appreciate each other's different perspectives and look out for one another. Families might also consider the symbolic roles played by the aliens Arthur meets (the two-headed president of the galaxy; the lumbering bureaucratic race called Vogons; the generous, sensitive Ford), or Arthur's passivity: how does he learn to act on his desires, look out for his friends, or have self-confidence? How can you define "normality"?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

    pointlessly stupid

    stupid

  2. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    Hilarious Movie

    This is one of the most hilarious movies that I have ever seen. Not for everyone, but some people will find it hilarious. The only problem I have with it was that it pokes a little bit of fun at religion.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    lol funny movie

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    There is alot of people in the movie trying to make jokes but not really succeding. The movie is much better than the book, which is really convusing.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 2.0

    Not very good.

    I typically love random movies like this, but it really wasn't that funny. There were some very funny parts, but I was pretty disapointed. I wouldn't recomend it.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    disappointing

    If you liked the book and/or television series, this movie will probably disappoint. Too much is left out and extra stuff inserted that didn't make much sense. My kids would either be totally confused by the plot or find it stupid.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Painful to watch,,,I think I need a Band-Aid for my brain!

    Oh my gosh, this is the worst movie ever! I am begging everyone on the planet Earth to not go see this film, or else the average IQ will drop drastically. It's THAT bad, bad, BBBBAAAADDDD!!!!

  8. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Fine for everyone.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    so freakin awesome!!!

    This is the bestmovie that could ever be!!!! the jokes are funny and the actors do an amazing job-----the plot is stunning and the book could be better

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    If you enjoy humor and fiction -- you just might enjoy this movie

    If you like a story that is a stretch of the imagination . . . If you like non-"box" humor. Give this a look. Don't try and make it fit into reality, since it is a work of fiction . . . you just might enjoy the story. It is goofy, strange, weird, sweet and fun.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Who could actually enjoy this?

    It took almost half the movie to find out what the plot was. A lot of it was pointless and stupid. While there was some good parts, those parts I could count on one hand. I didn't even watch all of it because it was sooooooooo dumb. The plot is what is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything and if you ask me, you will never find out if you watch movies so pointless.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Was this a comedy? Or an action movie?

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 2.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  18. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This movie has 2words to describe it! BORING, STUPUID. My whole family watched it, Mom, Dad, and sister who is 15. We all thought it was stupid. As a matter of fact we din't see the whole thing we only watched about 35 minutes and we were all sooooo bored we turned it off and watche another movie called Sahara(great movie. So don't waste your money and see this movie.

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

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