With the exception of "Star Trek" and a handful of other movies, so few sci-fi flicks feature positive and uplifting themes, instead portraying humankind caught in mass conflict with extraterrestrials or a never-ending struggle against oppression. And while many do a great job at portraying these grim scenarios, these days it’s refreshing to see hope for a rosier future.
"Project Hail Mary" does just that. It tells the story of science teacher Ryland Grace waking up on a spaceship thousands of miles from Earth with no recollection of how he got there. To save humankind, he must engage his smarts and some unexpected help. It is a journey that proves even the most daunting cosmic hurdles can be cleared with a bit of ingenuity.
