An early contender for best film of the year, _Project Hail Mary_ seems to have something for everyone. It’s fun, it’s funny, and it’s a technical marvel as co-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have proven once again that they know how to find that ideal balance that audiences crave.

And while there’s a lot to say and explore about what makes the heart of the film work, it’s also…

I remember when _Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs_ came out. I saw it in the dollar theater in college, and I came out kind of obsessed. I went to IMDb to figure out who was behind it, and that was my introduction to Lord and Miller.

In the world of modern filmmaking, few have mastered the blend of chaotic energy and heartfelt storytelling quite like Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

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