8. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Based on the novel by Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a film premised by the destruction of Earth so that a cosmic highway can be constructed. Unfortunately, Earth never heard about this, so we missed our chance to protest the highway's construction. Arthur Dent, the main character, is rescued by his pal Ford Prefect, who, previously unbeknownst to Arthur, is not from Earth, and what ensues is a wild romp through the cosmos. Among other things, we meet probably the most depressed robot of all time, the characters' world is at one point momentarily transformed into one in which all matter is comprised of yarn, and we learn that the Ultimate Answer to Life is ... wait for it ... "42"! Though there are plenty of funny lines and incidents, the overarching humor of this film lies in its audacity to do things that are incredibly bizarre. If it all gets to be a little too much for you, just heed the advice of the real Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the book within the film: "Don't Panic"!
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