Science fiction fans have a new must-watch, as Project Hail Mary lands on Amazon Prime. The film, starring Ryan Gosling, has been hailed as one of the best sci-fi movies in years, earning a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Unlike typical space operas, Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, a timid science teacher who wakes up on a spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. His mission: save Earth from a mysterious organism draining the sun's energy, threatening a new ice age.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the duo behind The Lego Movie, the film blends humour with suspense. Critics praise its optimism and intellectual hero, with one reviewer calling it 'everything we admire and deserve from the sci-fi genre'.
While some viewers found it slow, many were moved to tears. One fan watched it five times in cinemas, calling it 'beautiful'. Project Hail Mary offers a refreshing standalone adventure in a genre often dominated by sequels and franchises.
