Project Hail Mary is a children’s film for adults. To save the planet lonely science teacher Rylan Grace ( Ryan Gosling) joins the Earth’s nations scientists to find a cure for an infection attacking the sun. In a disastrous space journey he teams up with a spider like alien looking for a similar cure and the pair become friends in their joint quest.
We have seen this all before
Think Robinson Crusoe, ET, and Lost In Space, but the humour led by Gosling is infectious and charming , the sentimentality just enough for tears and the icy scientific Governmental leader led by the enigmatic Sandra Hüller ( below) is a perfect foil for Gosling’s chaotic hero.
I liked it.
A bit too long
And with more holes in the plot than a block of Swiss cheese,
This is a film that celebrates friendship and good in all men
Oh and in aliens
Anything that celebrates friendship and goodness is very welcome, especially at the moment when hatred and fear is so prevalent.
ReplyDeleteOff on a tangent, following your recommendation of the Other Bennett Sister, we've binge watched them all. Another feel good series that celebrates individuality and strength. Loved it. Thanks. xx
Review tomorrow xx
DeleteThe book was good, I'm glad the movie is too.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the movie. Friendship and working together, with many funny moments stopped it being too serious. As you say, a bit too long but worth seeing at the cinema on the big screen.
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