REVIEW: ‘Project Hail Mary’ will make you want to cuddle a rock alien

“Am I smart?!?” is one of the first things Ryan Gosling’s character in Project Hail Mary yells out when he wakes up from an induced coma. It’s the opening sequence of the movie, and Ryland Grace (Gosling) finds himself, unshaven and amnesiac, aboard a spaceship heading for the star system of Tau Ceti. He’s not quite sure why he’s there but he knows he’s scared, alone, and on a mission of some kind.

Film, New ReleasesRobert SnowMarch 27, 2026project hail mary, ryan gosling, sandra hüller, phil lord, christopher miller, sci-fi, andy weir, 2026, reviewComment

REVIEW: 'Blade Runner 2049' is a top-notch sequel

With Denis Villeneuve at the helm, Ryan Gosling in the lead role and Roger Deakins potentially setting a new bar for cinematography, on paper it looked like Blade Runner 2049 could work. Sequels have a spotty record, however, and it may be a far less painful experience to remain skeptical. But, within the first few minutes of 2049, you just knew everything was in good hands.