Amaze, Amaze, Amaze!
Project Holy Mary champions hope, creativity, and originality. Its global success is more than earned, ultimately personifying a war cry, a call to action against the gluttonous greed, insincere imitation, and apathy oozing from the cesspool that is modern Hollywood.
Before sitting down to watch a new creation, what is the most important aspect of a movie in your opinion? Is it the stunning visuals—akin to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, that keep your retinas glued to the ever-expanding world unfolding before you? Is it the humour, both witty and physical, that Ryan Gosling has now become synonymous with? Do you crave high stakes that leave you teetering on the edge of your seat, expertly crafted throughout the 2h 37m runtime by continuously stacking insurmountable odds, introducing bouts of disorientation, and forging unbreakable bonds? Or, do you simply wish to witness the greatest movie duo since Batman and Robin, Woody and Buzz, or Han Solo and Chewbacca? Lord and Miller (dual directors) deliver on it all.
One half of this cosmic duo is Dr. Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), who, as a character is allowed to be flawed, to make mistakes, to feel genuine pain. Perfectly juxtaposing the great feats of bravery, deep connection, and intelligence, which, within an interstellar story, keep it grounded in humanity.
Ryan Gosling, Oscar winner? "Thumbs up, baby".
A story free of agendas, political statements, and pandering is almost unheard of in this day and age. Yet, here we are, gifted a piece of art that doesn’t highlight division or alienate parts of its audience. Instead, it directs a spotlight on what truly matters: self-care, trust, companionship, and perseverance.
Although I am trying, as with the majority of my reviews, to keep this spoiler-free, I must conclude by highlighting the true heart of this film. It beats to the rhythm of friendship and commitment between two species, bound by a common goal, showcasing genuine respect and understanding of each other’s circumstances and desires. They give themselves over to one another without ever disregarding boundaries or limits.
You can’t squeeze blood from a stone.
But you can shed tears for a rock.
But you can shed tears for a rock.
