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Tengoklah berapa juta kali sekalipun, aku akan tetap menangis daripada awal sampai habis.

I really did not expect this film to go in the direction it did. I went in completely blind since I have not read the book, and that honestly made the experience even better. When Rocky was first introduced, I was not immediately sold on it. I think it is because I expected something more along the lines of Interstellar, so his presence threw me off at first. It disrupted the kind of story I thought I was getting, and I was not immediately drawn to it. But as the film went on, it completely changed my perspective. The progression of the relationship between Grace and Rocky was handled so well, and it ended up being the emotional core of the film. I did not expect a sci-fi story to move me this much, especially through such an unusual dynamic between a human and an alien. I watched this with my friends, and most of them really disliked Stratt for what she did. I understand that reaction, especially considering how she used her authority, but I personally think her decision was reasonable. When the stakes are that high and the survival of the entire planet is on the line, it feels like the kind of choice that becomes unavoidable, no matter how harsh it may seem. She is not a good person, but I do not think she is evil either. Overall, Project Hail Mary is a brilliant film, and I loved almost everything about it. Finding out that they relied heavily on practical effects instead of green or blue screens made me appreciate it even more.

Not all movies need to have a realistic ending, yk.

This film is honestly incredible. And I really wish more people were talking about this film, especially because it felt so overshadowed during awards season. It tackles such an important theme, and it deserves to be part of bigger conversations. What stayed with me the most is how it highlights the importance of representation. Especially after what happened at the BAFTA Awards, it’s frustrating to see how people still talk about Tourette syndrome like it’s something that can just be controlled. This film challenges that ignorance in such a sincere and eye-opening way. I’ll admit, I wasn’t properly exposed to Tourette before this either, and this genuinely shifted my perspective. The performances completely carry the film. There’s a rawness in the emotions and such a natural delivery that every scene feels lived-in. It’s not just a great film, it’s an important one. One that makes you reflect, and hopefully understand a little more than you did before.