Project Hail Mary

'Project Hail Mary' is, quite simply, the best film released so far this year.

Bold words, I know, but everything from the screenplay, the jaw dropping visuals and cinematography, sound design, and lead performance from Ryan Gosling is enough to tick all the boxes that you would expect from a 'big sci-fi blockbuster'.

Centred around a lone scientist in space, Gosling's Grace is on a mission to find out why the Sun is dying, and hopefully save the Earth in the process. This becomes the start of a thrilling adventure, as he meets what will become everyone's favourite side character, Rocky, who too is on a mission to save his own planet.

It captures a genuine sense of wonder and cinematic magic that’s been missing from many so-called 'big' releases in recent years. Yet for all its scale and spectacle, there’s something unexpectedly intimate about it - because at its heart, it’s simply the story of one man alone in space… with his new rock friend, saving the day.

Strap yourselves in for a rocket of a film, giving as much heart and fun as it can to satisfy audiences.

Full thoughts in this review.