Douglas Adams' oft-adapted tale of an normal guy
making his way through the universe (it's already
been presented as a novel, a radio serial, a
television series, and a comic book) finally makes
its way to the big screen in this endearingly goofy
sci-fi comedy. Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is a very
ordinary man who is having a truly unusual day -
after discovering that one of his best friends, Ford
Prefect (Mos Def), is actually an alien, Ford tells
him that the planet Earth is going to be destroyed so
that otherworldly forces can make room for
construction of a hyperspace bypass. Since Arthur
accidentally saved Ford's life years ago, Ford does
him a favor - he first gets him a ride on a spaceship
passing by, and then presents him with a guidebook
that will tell a beginner everything he needs to know
as he hitchhikes through outer space. Along the way,
Arthur encounters such interstellar notables as
sleazy Galaxy president Zaphod Beebelbrox (Sam
Rockwell), the girl of his dreams Tricia McMillan
(Zooey Deschanel), perpetually glum robot Marvin
(voice of Alan Rickman), interplanetary construction
magnate Slartibartfast (Bill Nighy), and cult leader
Humma Kavula (John Malkovich). The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy was the first feature film for Garth
Jennings, previously best known for his work in
television commercials and music videos; he was
recommended to the producers by director Spike Jonze
after Jonze had to turn down an offer to head up the
project. 2005
1. The Dolphins (1:00)
2. So Long & Thanks for All the Fish (2:26)
Hilary Summers, Kemi Ominiyi & The R'SVP Voices
3. Arthur Wakes Up (2:53)
4. Shoo-Rah! Shoo-Rah! (2:51)
Betty Wright
5. Here I Am (Come and Take Me) (4:13)
Al Green
6. Destruction of Earth (1:31)
7. Journey of the Sorcerer (1:15)
8. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1:14)
9. Inside the Vogon Ship (2:46)
10. Vogon Poetry (0:48)
11. Space (1:00)
12. Vogon Command Centre (1:00)
13. Trillian & Arthur Reunited (1:45)
14. Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (1:40)
15. Tea in Space (1:08)
16. Deep Thought (2:06)
17. Infinite Improbability Drive (0:55)
18. Viltvodle Street Music (0:44)
19. Huma's Hymn (1:01)
Gabriel Crough
20. Capture of Trillian (4:27)
21. Vogcity (1:02)
22. Love (1:44)
23. The Whale (1:53)
24. Planet Factory Floor (2:29)
25. Earth Mark II (6:29)
26. Magic Moments (2:37)
Perry Como
27. Shootout (3:23)
28. Finale (1:50)
29. Blast Off (0:16)
30. So Long & Thanks for All the Fish (Reprise)
(2:54)
Neil Hannon
31. Careless Talk (1:42)
32. Vote Beeblebrox (3:27)
Neil Hannon, Douglas Payne, Andy Dunlop, Miggy
Barradas, Chuck Norman, Hannah Thomas and Fran
Balke
33. Reasons to Be Miserable (His Name is Marvin)
(3:37)
Stephen Fry
