#77 - Project Hail Mary Review 🚀 | Faithful Adaptation or Space-Sized Letdown?

We sent one man, one podcast, and an unreasonable amount of expectations into space… what could possibly go wrong?In this Reel Kwik Review, we’re diving headfirst into Project Hail Mary, the latest film from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring the ever-reliable Ryan Gosling, some delightfully weird science, and yes… spider-shaped aliens. Because cinema.This was one of our most anticipated films of 2026, and with Dale being a full-blown disciple of Andy Weir’s novel, the stakes are higher than a malfunctioning spaceship hurtling toward the sun. So the big questions: does it do the book justice? Does it work for newcomers? And is this a genuine contender for film of the year… or just floating aimlessly in the void?We break it all down:First half: spoiler-free thoughts, hot takes, and whether it’s worth your timeThen: our verdict and recommendationsFinal stretch: full spoiler breakdown for those ready to go full galaxy brain 🧠✨Expect science, chaos, and at least one of us pretending we fully understand astrophysics.What film do you want to see covered? We want to know!Email us at [email protected] or through the socials @third_reel_podhttps://linktr.ee/thirdreelpodSupport our Patreon for more TTR! https://patreon.com/thirdreelpodTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Preamble00:10:00 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts00:33:03 - Full Spoiler Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.