“grace rocky save stars”

more like “grace rocky save cinema.” this was truly cinematic excellence. there’s a reason that project hail mary is shattering expectations and records because it is nothing short of peak filmmaking.

ryan gosling is just exemplary in this role, more so when you realize he’s acting opposite of a literal puppet. the way he brought grace’s character to life, full of the humor and emotion from the novel was nothing short of spectacular. i wouldn’t be shocked if…

i honestly didn’t know what to expect going into misery, but it gave me what i would’ve wanted.

kathy bates is superb in her role here and really elevates annie’s character into being someone you are intrigued and disturbed by at the same time. james caan is also so convincing as paul despite being physically bound nearly the entire duration of the movie.

i thought that misery would’ve ended up falling flat with its mainly single setting, and i was…