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Project Hail Mary’ Draws Rave Reviews Ahead of IMAX-Led Theatrical Debut

Early critiques praise Ryan Gosling’s performance and signal Amazon MGM’s big-screen event strategy for the Andy Weir adaptation.

Overview

  • Reviews released today consistently commend Ryan Gosling’s turn as Ryland Grace, calling the film a hopeful, crowd‑pleasing sci‑fi adventure.
  • Critics highlight the alien Rocky as the emotional center, realized with on‑set puppetry and voiced/performed by James Ortiz to lend tactile realism.
  • Technical craft earns strong notices, with Greig Fraser’s cinematography, Daniel Pemberton’s score, practical sets, and detailed sound design singled out.
  • The film opens widely in theaters March 20, with limited 70mm engagements beginning March 13, select early screenings March 14–15, and Prime member previews starting March 16.
  • Buzz was boosted by the London premiere, where co‑star Priya Kansara called working with Gosling “amazing” and praised him as a generous collaborator.