I expected this to be a really good movie, and I’m not disappointed. Okay, maybe a little disappointed because I hoped it would be a great movie. So there’s that. If I hadn’t read the book years ago, and I hadn’t been looking forward to seeing the movie adaptation even as I read the book, then I think I’d be delighted right now. That’s what you get for having high expectations.
I like the fact that they chose to go non-linear and start the story with Grace arriving at Tau Ceti. The flashbacks to Earth helped with the pacing.
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Ryan Gosling is perfect as Grace. You can tell that Ryan is a fan of the book because he embodies the qualities that made Grace, in the book, so enjoyable.
Everyone who has read the book knew that the success of the movie would hinge on how well they would be able to translate Rocky. I think this is the biggest thrill. For a character with no face, they did a masterful job of projecting emotion through movement. If there were awards for such a thing, the team behind directing Rocky would be the favorites to win. (I can’t imagine this would be a crowded field.)
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Time will tell if this is as rewatchable as The Martian. I’ve watched that movie about 10 times now—and again just recently. I’m watching PHM again on Saturday with my wife this time—also a fan of the book. I’m curious how the second experience watching it will feel, especially since I can just sit and enjoy and not look for Peetimes. I’ll try to remember to pop back here and update my review if I have more thoughts on it.
Bottom line, I think this is a great science fiction movie that will appeal to everyone. It’s easy to watch regardless of demographic.
Grade: B+
About The Peetimes: Read a synopsis of first 3 minutes of this movie.
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| Rated: | (PG-13) Suggestive References | Some Thematic Material |
| Genres: | Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| USA release date: | 2026-03-19 |
| Movie length: | |
| Starring: | |
| Director: | Phil Lord |
| Writer(s): | Drew Goddard |
| Language: | en |
| Country: | US |
Plot
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
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