Project Hail Mary author's other ‘sci-fi masterpiece' available to stream
Science fiction fans can stream this critically acclaimed blockbuster right now ahead of the new Ryan Gosling-led thriller, Project Hail Mary.
The upcoming space epic will be hitting cinemas next March and a recent trailer has teased a high-octane thrill ride beyond the solar system.
Starring Gosling as school science teacher Ryland Grace, he's plunged headfirst into a dangerous outer space mission to protect the Earth from catastrophe - but can he save his own life in the process?
Helmed by the genius directors behind 21 Jump Street and Into the Spider-Verse, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, this jaw-dropping adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel is guaranteed to be a must-watch cinematic experience.
Sci-fi readers will already be well-acquainted with Weir as the author of the equally gripping novel The Martian, which was adapted into a major film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon back in 2015.
10 years later, this nail-biting space survival thriller remains one of the most beloved sci-fi films of the century so far - and fans can stream it right now.
Whether you've already experienced this riveting space adventure or it's somehow passed you by, make sure you stream The Martian on Disney+ at some point before March to get yourself well-prepared for Project Hail Mary.
One five-star Google review calls it: 'An Absolute Masterpiece of Sci-Fi Cinema.'
They went on: 'Adapted from Andy Weir's equally captivating novel, this film takes you on an exhilarating journey to the red planet, Mars.
'From the very first scene to the closing credits, The Martian is a thrilling and suspenseful rollercoaster of human ingenuity, resilience, and survival.
'Matt Damon's portrayal of Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars, is brilliant. His charismatic and witty performance keeps you engaged throughout the film.'
Someone else raved: 'What makes The Martian so rewatchable is its tone. It's intense when it needs to be, but never loses that touch of optimism and wit that makes it so enjoyable.
'The soundtrack fits perfectly, the pacing keeps you engaged, and the visuals of Mars are stunning without ever feeling overwhelming.
'It's a film that makes space feel both terrifying and oddly comforting, a rare mix. Whether you're into science fiction, survival stories, or just well-made cinema, The Martian is the kind of film you'll gladly watch more than once.'
The accolades continued over on Letterboxd, where yet another five-star review says: 'An effortlessly engrossing and excellently rendered science fiction epic of survival, Ridley Scott's Martian immediately ranks as one of the director's most satisfying works.
'A love letter to the power of science, problem solving, and human will, the film provides a smart and soaring experience that rivets as much as it satisfies.
'Scott and company tell a story that is buoyant, nail-biting, and life affirming.'
This modern masterpiece isn't leaving Disney+ any time soon, so there's plenty of time and absolutely no excuse not to stream one of Damon's best blockbusters before the torch is passed to Gosling next year.
The Martian is available to stream on Disney+.
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