@newscientist: The fascinating science behind Project Hail Mary The science in Project Hail Mary is everything you'd hope for from Drew Goddard, who also adapted The Martian. Like its spiritual sibling, it's a film about a lone genius battling to survive in space, but where The Martian obsessed over survival minutiae, this one swings for big, bold ideas in physics and biology which raises some interesting science questions. Our TV and film columnist Bethan Ackerley thoroughly approves crowning it ‘the best sci-fi film she’s seen in ages’ and believes its so good she may even take a second crack at finishing the book. Tap the link in bio to read her full (spoiler-free) review #projecthailmary #scifi #review

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lesliescott77 :

Saw Project Hail Mary today. 4/21. It’s ET meets Close Encounters mixed with the Martian and Interstellar. 😳😂❤️Very visceral film. The music cuts thru your soul. .

2026-04-23 03:54:39

Darrel123 :

It boggles my mind how an alien civilization could become advanced without the knowledge of physics.

2026-03-28 19:36:18

Carlos Hernandez :

Not enough people talking about solid Xenonite. I wonder how they solidify the gas?

2026-03-29 20:43:53

theebbemonster :

It really is a scientific wonder how they made Ryan Gosling's face look like that.

2026-03-28 09:53:38

Draker1303 :

Such a great movie

2026-04-19 01:40:31

Tanner :

The book is really good if you like the scientific aspect. I will say the centrifuge PMOd during the movie tho 😭

2026-04-01 23:35:15

tricky :

it's a fantastic film of two friends saving each other 🙏👊

2026-03-28 22:47:43

user3498522533641 :

Fascinating! Thanks very much. I'm looking forward to this movie.

2026-04-01 21:41:15

nik :

first

2026-03-28 09:07:08

MakkosenJorma :

This movie was an absolute 👎👎

2026-03-28 14:39:13

musc1011 :

If you're watching this. No it doesn't come remotely close to interstellar. It's a child's movie

2026-05-01 23:24:54

German Baudino :

🤙🏻🚀🎬 @Project Hail Mary

2026-04-03 15:08:12

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