Movies

byronius

(7,968 posts) Sat Mar 21, 2026, 12:41 AM 13 hrs ago

Hail Mary is the finest film I've seen in my life.

I read the book awhile back, and had trouble imagining how a movie based on the book would be possible. I've just returned from the theater with my questions answered.

The story is quite brilliant, and the film makers managed to honor it with serious devotion to detail. It is human and humane, shocking and powerful. Frankly, it moved me deeply.

I urge everyone to take the time to see this film. If you haven't read the book, feel free to wait.

Honestly. I'm blown away. Ryan Gosling is great.

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Hail Mary is the finest film I've seen in my life. (Original Post) byronius 13 hrs ago OP

I am not impressed. Sector 001 13 hrs ago #1

Did you feel that compelled to shitpost? kysrsoze 12 hrs ago #3

We can tell a lot about someone from their "latest hits" ... littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #5

Did you view the video I posted? Sector 001 11 hrs ago #6

I watched it. My assessment didn't change. kysrsoze 11 hrs ago #8

I read the book, then saw the movie RainCaster 12 hrs ago #2

Looks interesting- will watch! tazcat 12 hrs ago #4

I also just saw it tonight with my evemac 11 hrs ago #7

I was thinking of seeing this tomorrow. BidenRocks 11 hrs ago #9

I'll look for it. Thanks for the rec. Scrivener7 8 hrs ago #10

Plan on seeing it Tuesday on bargain day. Xavier Breath 2 hrs ago #11

Sector 001

(280 posts)

1. I am not impressed.

Reply to byronius (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 12:59 AM

13 hrs ago

It's Cartoonish.

kysrsoze

(6,440 posts)

3. Did you feel that compelled to shitpost?

Reply to Sector 001 (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 01:59 AM

12 hrs ago

Every one of your recent posts is similar in nature. If you’re not interested in it, move along instead of bashing it.

littlemissmartypants

(33,151 posts)

5. We can tell a lot about someone from their "latest hits" ...

Reply to kysrsoze (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 02:29 AM

11 hrs ago

If we know where to look and take the time, can't we?

Sector 001

(280 posts)

6. Did you view the video I posted?

Reply to kysrsoze (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 02:29 AM

11 hrs ago

Giving my honest opinion is not shit posting.

kysrsoze

(6,440 posts)

8. I watched it. My assessment didn't change.

Reply to Sector 001 (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:09 AM

11 hrs ago

RainCaster

(13,670 posts)

2. I read the book, then saw the movie

Reply to byronius (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 01:43 AM

12 hrs ago

Loved it! Lots of details from the book were left out of the movie. None of them really mattered for the telling of the story.
The theatre was packed, which I haven't seen since pre-pandemic. Lots of folks are interested in this movie.

tazcat

(280 posts)

4. Looks interesting- will watch!

Reply to byronius (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 02:14 AM

12 hrs ago

evemac

(316 posts)

7. I also just saw it tonight with my

Reply to byronius (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:03 AM

11 hrs ago

2 adult kids. The audience was frozen. Almost no one got up for 2 1/2 hours - which is impressive considering no bio breaks for that long!
Agree - it's a really great movie! I think we collectively need something like this right now.