Project Hail Mary praised by early audiences

Project Hail Mary, the film adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, has drawn strong early audience reactions. Early viewers praise Ryan Gosling's lead performance as funny, tragic and deeply human, and they call the movie uplifting. Audiences say the adaptation is largely faithful to the book, though some criticize its three hour runtime and slow stretches. Strong early buzz matters for box office and streaming, given the book's large fan base and Gosling's star power.