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What works in this film really, really works. The Improbability Drive gags, the Magrathea factory floor, the opening song by the dolphins, (had me crying I was laughing so hard...) the scene in Humma Kaluva's temple with all his worshippers, the Vogons, the art design for Deep Thought, the sighing, happy doors on the Heart of Gold, the Guide animations, and the actress who played Trillian. All superb. What doesn't work in this film is pretty cringe-worthy. The romance subplot, Zaphod's nod to George Bush by way of Jack Sparrow, the sub-plot about the point of view gun and why they have to fetch it, what happens when they fetch it, the Vice-President's unnecessary crush on Zaphod, and why having a towel is so important is never explained. Not so hot. In all, a fun way to blow two hours. The spirit of the books is captured pretty well in this movie, even if it's not word perfect. There were one or two moments where I thought, "Character X wouldn't do that! No no no! Wrong! Brimming over with wrongability!" But those were few and far between. The effects are stunning, blending the ridiculous with the sublimely beautiful. 4/5
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