r/ProjectHailMaryMovie

Kubrick is obviously a master and I don’t think anyone with the exception of maybe Hitchcock is better at utilizing the visual and auditory medium to its fullest potential. That being said, 2001 like many of his films to me have a cold, aloofness that makes it hard for the audience to relate to the connect to the characters as “human beings.” Project Hail Mary I felt was trying to capture a similar visual style and also capture the overwhelming feeing of isolation that space conveys. Having only watched the film once, I feel like it hits many of the same notes as 2001, but with “more humanity.”

I still think 2001 is a better film and certainly will have a more long-lasting impact on the genre. However, I could argue that Project is a better “Science Fiction” film because one of the core issues at the heart of science fiction is an exploration of what it means to be human, and in that way I think Project is superior.

That being said, I only watched Project Hail Mary once, it maybe that if I watched it again I would find some scenes more cheesy than enduring.

Thoughts?

It was stated from the get go it was a suicide mission. But when Grace woke up he found them already dead. Did I miss something to why they commited suicide before the scientist could even try to figure out the problem with the astrophage?

Edit. Thanks for all your answers. The film was great. Really liked it.

Listen, I do not need another shirt but I would buy the striped mission polo in a heartbeat. Only finding terrible versions that aren't quite right. (I'm looking at you cinattire) I need this shirt as official merch!!

Hi!

I loved watching this movie on theaters, the imax experience was incredible.

I have a few questions about the home release.

It's my understanding that the movie is available on amazon prime, apple, and youtube.

- if I buy on amazon prime, can I watch without being subscribed to amazon prime?

- if I buy on apple, can I watch without being subscribed to apple tv?

- do all three releases (amazon, apple, youtube) have imax aspect ratio?

- do all three releases (amazon, apple, youtube) have dubs in other languages available?

Thanks in advance!

I know, I know, some of you saw Stratt's tattoo at the end of the movie on your first viewing. Or your second. And, most of you saw it by your third viewing.

But not me. I didn't see it the first time. Well, okay, I didn't know to look because it was opening day. But then people talked about it here, so the second time, I actually knew it was there. But I didn't see it.

The third time I watched it in the theater, I said to myself, "Now pay attention, self, you've got to see this tattoo everybody's talking about." But nope, nothing on her neck. Nothing I could find, anyway.

But last night I went to see Project Hail Mary in the theater for my fourth, and probably last, time. And there it was. The tattoo. The one everyone's been talking about for weeks. I finally managed to catch a brief glimpse.

I feel like the slow kid who finally stopped eating the crayons.

EDIT: to fix quotation marks

It’s in dire need of ironing and I need to find a frame that will accommodate the beading. This was the pattern that was on the official PHM website. I added the Petrova line

I've been reading about the movie (didn't read the book) and I am so confused how quickly they found a solution to the astrophage. Rocky and Grace meet outside the not-dimming star to find out why and get a solution. Then they both zip-zap to the planet that the astrophage is coming from and collect astrophage. And find microorganisms and there is the solution!! Can someone explain this to me more? I still don't understand why one star wasn't dimming. Did Grace collect astrophage from ONLY the line that was going to that star? Are the micro organisms living on the astrophage planet or on the star?

Also, wouldnt humans want to keep some astrophage alive to use as a power source? They are still living and could be useful?

Took a while to figure out how to do drum sounds and whale choirs on a piano, but got there eventually. Based solely on what I can hear off the official YouTube version. Amaze Amaze Amaze

I kept seeing people say Project Hail Mary is one of Ryan Gosling’s best movies, so I wanted to see what the hype was about. The other day I went to watch Project Hail Mary with my parents.

I had already seen edits and reviews all over my feed, so I was curious. Without spoiling too much, I thought it was really interesting how the movie builds this idea that the world is slowly coming to an end, and they send a scientist into space to try to fix it. What stood out to me the most was how he ends up forming a relationship with this rock like alien, and watching that connection grow even though they cannot really communicate at first.

I like movies that tie into science, so this really worked for me. I also feel like the target audience for this kind of story is people who enjoy science-based movies, since a lot of the appeal comes from the science and problem-solving. After the movie, my parents and I talked about it, and I said I liked how it showed that even without a shared language, people or beings can still connect and build real friendships. It kind of reminded me of Interstellar with the whole science fiction vibe.

On the other hand, my mom thought it was just weird. Her point was, how are we supposed to sympathize with a rock?

I guess both views make sense, but I am curious what you guys think?