Quick elevator pitch
Project Last Chance has landed in theaters and it’s making a serious dent in the reviews. Ryan Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a former science teacher-turned-accidental astronaut on a one-way mission to figure out why something is dimming the sun — basically: save the planet, don’t panic, try not to float away.
Plot in two sentences (with sass)
Kid teacher gets scooped out of his classroom and sent into deep space to solve a cosmic mystery. He’s got brains, maybe bad coffee, and some unexpected allies along the way.
Why everyone’s talking about it
Critics and moviegoers alike have been handing out praise like candy. A big review aggregator tallied opinions from over 200 critics and the average landed in the mid-90s percentage-wise for positive reviews — and audiences are even more enthusiastic. That kind of near-universal approval is rare and explains the buzz.
Where this sits in Gosling’s filmography
Believe it or not, this movie has become the top-rated entry of Gosling’s career on that aggregator. That nudges other fan-favorites down a peg — think of Drive and Blade Runner 2049 — which still score high but are now playing second fiddle in the popularity parade.
Lord & Miller might keep mining Andy Weir
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who shepherded this adaptation, are reportedly eyeing another Andy Weir novel as a possible next project. It’s not a done deal, but given how well this one landed, fans are already lobbying for more moon-and-mistake-filled adventures.
Gosling’s next move
Meanwhile, Gosling isn’t resting. He’s wrapped filming on a Star Wars-adjacent project called Starfighter, where he’s one of the leads. That one’s scheduled to blast onto screens in late May 2027, so the actor’s next headline-worthy moment is already on the calendar.
Bottom line
Project Last Chance is doing the rare thing: pleasing critics and regular viewers at the same time. It’s got heart, humor, and a big DIY vibe that makes the stakes feel both cosmic and oddly personal. If you’re into smart sci-fi that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this is probably your new favorite weekend plan.