24th March Project Hail Mary scores a touchdown


I don't know why I don't do it more often but last night I had a trip to the Arc cinema here in Hucknall. It was 'cheap as chips' Tuesday and so a bargain for only £6 even with the munch, russle and slurp brigade present in numbers. 

I went to see Project Hail Mary, a Ryan Gosling film based on the book of the same name by Andy Wier. And it was fabulous. a real heartwarming, tear inducing, laugh out loud beautifully constructed film that really didn't seem as if it ran for almost 180 minutes. 

The special efects are special, the characters relatable, the science, well probably the less said about the science the better, but who cares about facts when you are engaging on an out of this world adventure. Plus in 'Rocky' it featuring the most lovable alien since ET.

Based on the prmise of a middle school biology teacher ,albeit it one with a PhD in astrophysics, unwillingly brought onto and finding himself alone on a one way mission onboard an international space mission to uncover the mystery of an unknown parasite that is threatening to destroy all the stars in the universe including our own sun. 

It is earth's last chance of survival hence the title of the film which refers to a desperate pass thrown in American football in the final seconds of a game that has high risk and a low probability of being succesful. The phrase 'Hail Mary' comes from the Catholic prayer, referencing the need for divine help to complete it.

Imagine his surprise upon reaching his destination that he discovers an alien spaceship with another lone occupant engaged in trying to solve exactly the same task. The question is can they find a way to work together to save their respective worlds. 

It's a film about wonder, about connections, about friendships that engages both mind and heart, one that demands to be seen in a cinema even with all the background noise. 

 

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