The movie was great fun - but was it as good as the book? Also, we address the really important questions, like whether it is physically possible to get tired of looking at Ryan Gosling.
If you thought The Martian was intense, let's just go ahead and raise the stakes.
We break down the movie version of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, comparing the film with the fun technical problem solving of the original novel. We take a close look at how the movie brings the "astrophage" threat and and action to life, more importantly, whether it is possible to have your hair tousled 100% of the time.
We dig into which complex scientific explanations were streamlined for Hollywood pacing and which "science-ing the heck out of it" moments remained intact. We also evaluate Ryan Gosling’s performance as the amnesiac-turned-savior, Ryland Grace, comparing his onscreen energy to the internal monologue that made the book a bestseller. Whether you’re a die-hard Rocky fan or a casual viewer who just loves a good space movie, this episode highlights the hits and misses of the transition from page to screen.
We wrap up by answering the ultimate questions: is the movie worth watching? Is the book worth reading? Settle on in, enjoy, and fist our bump.
As always, no spoilers until the end when we give a heads up before getting into the full plot discussion.
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This episode is sponsored by STARLØK by J.T. Michaelstar: https://www.starløk.com/
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