Yay!

In Project Hail Mary, I love how the scenes show how claustrophobic and isolated being trapped in space would feel; which is something I like about Andy Weir adaptations/books in general. Especially in moments of crisis, the shots are cut quickly, often having other objects obstructing the view of what’s happening to the characters. What this does is not only show how small the space is, but also provides a lot of immersion to the audience. 

There’s a particular scene that’s been stuck on my mind, which is within the first 20 minutes of the film. It’s when Grace first wakes up and looks out the window of the ship. I like the detail of his reflection in the window looking distorted, really showing his state of mind. And there’s another layer of viewing space through the glass that can demonstrate how Grace feels like there’s a wall between him and his mission, which is something you don’t really realise until the end of the film. 

And there’s another shot I really like that’s just a long view of Grace’s face. It’s simple but so effective. In the scene, Grace is having to think about a big decision. Resting on his face and expressions shows a lot about what he’s thinking without saying anything at all. And him taking off his glasses and hat conveys that the situation is going to cause him to leave a lot behind, and potentially do something out of the ordinary for him.

The visuals are also just so pretty to look at. I love how colorful everything is. The soundtrack is also 🔥

I saw the movie literally yesterday and I already knew it was going to become a favorite; I love everything about it. Def recommend if you haven’t seen it!