A new movie, called Project Hail Mary, is being labelled as a must-see space movie. The film, which is packed full of action, stunning space scenes, and some of the biggest actors in Hollywood, is already receiving positive reviews from critics from its debut within the filming circle, with some saying it could end up being one of the biggest hits of the year.
The Movie is Based on Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The film is based on Project Hail Mary, a movie by Andy Weir. It stars Ryan Gosling as a scientist who makes a one-way mission to try to save Earth from bacteria that are killing the sun. He then forms a bond with Rocky, an unlikely alien. The adaptation has been praised for its visuals, emotional weight, and Hollywood blockbuster scale. Reactions have said that it’s a large-scale theatrical experience from start to finish.
When you consider that the stakes are higher than ever, as it follows a single man who is on a mission to save Earth, it’s easy to see how the movie could be full of tension, momentum, and urgency. The movie being 156 minutes long, it’s longer than The Martian, which is another Andy Weir adaptation. Andy Weir himself has also released a statement, saying that he couldn’t be happier with how the movie has turned out.
This is a strong endorsement, considering how many adaptations fall short of hitting the mark. The movie is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios, which means we could well see it come to the Amazon Prime platform in the near future.
The cast includes Ken Leung, Sandra Hüller, Milana Vayntrub, and Lionel Boyce. The screenplay is being done by Drew Goddard, who also worked on The Martian. The plot involves Gosling waking up from a coma with no memory. He soon finds that he’s on a last-ditch mission to save the world, his media poses issues, and with any movie, there are plenty of twists and turns along the way.
The Resurgence of Action-Fuelled Space Movies
With space content booming right now, audiences are primed for galactic adventures. Predator: Badlands is just one example, which ties into action, adventure, and survival by pitting a team of people against brutal terrain and the creatures that rule the land. Beyond film, YouTube channels like Everyday Astronaut cover rocket launches and explosive space technology. In iGaming, space is also a theme. Gravity Bonanza, which is one of the most popular slots online, taps into the same fascination we have regarding space, with spaceship visuals. With graphics that show the vast expanse of space, it’s evident that there’s plenty of room for creativity.
The action-space genre seeing a notable resurgence lately, with hits like Interstellar, The Martian, Predator: Badlands, and more, audiences are showing that their thirst for space movies is unquenched. With Project Hail Mary hitting cinemas across the country and with critic reviews being so positive, it’s going to be surprising to see if it can outperform The Martian.