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 time
• Then: our verdict and recommendations
• Final 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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:10:00 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts

00:33:03 - Full Spoiler Review

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