Project Hail Mary

I watched the movie yesterday in the theater, and it was a blast. So wanted to share some thoughts about it, but first, we need to talk about Andy Weir’s first book.

The Martian

I swallowed the book in just a few evenings. It was a thrilling read that kept me engaged from start to finish. It is a must-read for anyone who loves science fiction.

Fun fact: that was the first book I bought on my Kindle straight after finishing the sample. I was so excited to read it that I tapped the “Buy” button at the end of the first chapter without hesitation.

Andy Weir has created a captivating story that mixes science fiction with drama, adventure, and humor.

The movie starring Matt Damon mostly captured the essence of the book. However, they couldn’t resist adding a happy ending. It disappointed me a bit, but anyway, it was a decent adaptation.

Project Hail Mary

So when I saw a thumbnail for the Project Hail Mary’s first trailer on YouTube, I was immediately hooked. I knew I must first read the book before even watching the trailer.

I’m so glad I did! Unfortunately, trailers spoil so much of the story. I urge you to either read the book or watch the movie instead. I second all the praise and great reviews it got.

Of course, they needed to adjust the story for the big screen. All the “science” parts were cut out, but it didn’t make the movie any worse. And unlike The Martian, I can wholeheartedly recommend this movie.

And the book too. It was the same great experience as with The Martian ten years ago, as I couldn’t stop reading it. And plot twists genuinely surprised me. The movie adapts the book perfectly but also adds some human touch to one of the main characters as she needed it.

And now, I’m up to read Artemis, another book by Andy Weir.

PS. By the way, I can’t agree with

So glad I got a copy of Project Hail Mary before the cover gets replaced with Ryan Gosling’s face

Even though I’m not a big fan of changing book covers with movie posters, Ryan Gosling portrayed the main character, Dr. Ryland Grace, perfectly.

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