Run of the mill... On the brighter side, this movie contains many of the little odds and ends you would expect having read the book or having listened to the radio show - so far so good. Actually that's part of the problem, it's only what you would expect. No surprises, no exceptional experience. A lot of water (read:films) has passed under the bridge (read:across the screen) since the world first met Douglas Admas' creation - probably a lot "inspired" by Douglas Adams. If you haven't seen Brazil, The Young Ones, Fifth Element etc. etc., just go for it. If you have, poor acting and run of the mill effect make for a dull experience. (You fall asleep faster than you would with the book though... :-) ) Even though I went in with an open mind I was not impressed, and hardly entertained. This just is not a brilliant film!