When you combine the filmmaking talents of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the near-unlimited budget of a massive studio, a well-received novel, and the unending charisma of Ryan Gosling, you get Project Hail Mary. A film where everything comes together to create the ideal Hollywood blockbuster.
It’s easy to talk out of both sides of your mouth when it comes to the current state of Hollywood productions. Yes, there are bloated budgets with pre-existing IP that feel creatively empty, but you also have this film. A big-name star, with the deep pockets of a conglomerate studio behind it, based on well-established fiction…