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byronius

(7,968 posts)
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 12:41 AM 18 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 18 hrs ago OP
I am not impressed. Sector 001 17 hrs ago #1
Did you feel that compelled to shitpost? kysrsoze 16 hrs ago #3
We can tell a lot about someone from their "latest hits" ... littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #5
Did you view the video I posted? Sector 001 16 hrs ago #6
I watched it. My assessment didn't change. kysrsoze 15 hrs ago #8
I read the book, then saw the movie RainCaster 17 hrs ago #2
Looks interesting- will watch! tazcat 16 hrs ago #4
I also just saw it tonight with my evemac 15 hrs ago #7
I was thinking of seeing this tomorrow. BidenRocks 15 hrs ago #9
I'll look for it. Thanks for the rec. Scrivener7 12 hrs ago #10
Plan on seeing it Tuesday on bargain day. Xavier Breath 7 hrs ago #11

kysrsoze

(6,440 posts)
3. Did you feel that compelled to shitpost?
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 01:59 AM
16 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

(33,155 posts)
5. We can tell a lot about someone from their "latest hits" ...
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 02:29 AM
16 hrs ago

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

RainCaster

(13,674 posts)
2. I read the book, then saw the movie
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 01:43 AM
17 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.

evemac

(316 posts)
7. I also just saw it tonight with my
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 03:03 AM
15 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.

Xavier Breath

(6,635 posts)
11. Plan on seeing it Tuesday on bargain day.
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 11:46 AM
7 hrs ago

There's no cinematic experience that can't be made better by a bargain.

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