Project Hail Mary: A Grand Space Rescue That Overcompensates with Jokes

Bilge Ebiri says Project Hail Mary is a flashy, entertaining sci‑fi adventure led by Ryan Gosling, but it's often undercut by a heavy, sometimes groan‑worthy injection of humor; the film follows Dr. Ryland Grace on a one‑way mission to stop star‑eating Astrophage from dooming Earth, blending suspenseful stakes with the directors' comedic flair. While it’s a watchable, ambitious ride, the humor can pull focus from the sci‑fi drama.