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Mar 10, 2022 · Instead, “The Adam Project,” directed by Shawn Levy, might as well be called “The Ryan Reynolds Project.”. Last summer, Levy and Reynolds teamed up under a different Hollywood juggernaut ...
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Mar 10, 2022 · Metacritic: 56%. Ryan Leston, IGN: 9/10 " The Adam Project is like a leap into the past — a film that revels in the sci-fi nerdiness of the ‘80s while packing epic adventure and heartfelt life lessons into a fun, time-traveling yarn." Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly: B- "For all its earnest sentiment and questionable science, though ...
Mar 10, 2022 · ‘The Adam Project’ Review: Ryan Reynolds Meets His 12-Year-Old Self in Shawn Levy’s Back-to-the-Future Action Confection Reviewed online, March 8, 2022. MPAA Rating: PG-13.
Mar 10, 2022 · The action and fight scenes are very well staged, especially one with a tender reunion in the midst of the mayhem. Big Adam’s warming to his younger version gives the story some heart in the midst of the mayhem as well. There is genuine tenderness in his realization that anger does not prevent sadness and that second chances are possible.
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By Tom Goodwyn
published 10 March 2022
Is Ryan Reynolds' sci-fi adventure a hit or miss?
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The Adam Project, Netflix's new big-budget family adventure, makes its bow on the streamer this Friday (March 11) and the first reviews are in.
Not really. It wouldn't be fair to say it's had a kicking, but the general response is pretty muted.
The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney summed it up best, calling the movie "too pedestrian to generate excitement" and questioning many of the casting choices. Indiewire's David Ehrlich wasn't keen either, saying it's an "...overly safe film that only feigns at its ambition. It feels less like a natural fit for Reynolds’ talents than an ill-fitting star vehicle for someone who’s never been less interested in stretching his limits." Ouch.
Empire's Jordan King liked it more than most, describing the sci-fi flick as "a throwback slice of escapism with plenty of heart", but he didn't feel compelled to give it more than three stars. Radio Times' Huw Fullerton struck the same tone, calling The Adam Project "...perfectly serviceable fare that will distract you from the world for an hour and 45 minutes." Not exactly a recommendation, is it?
Variety's Own Gleiberman enjoyed the film, but qualified his praise, saying: "Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy are going to make much better movies than this one, but you can feel the tastiness of their combo even in a kinetic marshmallow." Finally, IGN's Ryan Leston bucked the trend by offering up a tonne of praise, he called the film "Back to the Future meets The Last Starfighter with a slew of wonderful performances." It's nice to someone enjoyed it.
If the reviews haven't put you off, The Adam Project will exclusively launch on Netflix worldwide on Friday, March 11.
If it doesn't sound like its one for you, but you're in the mood for something with Ryan Reynolds leading the way, we've compiled his 10 finest films. Alternatively, check out the 10 most popular movies on Netflix right now, or start binge watching a new Netflix show instead.
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Mar 10, 2022 · When rogue pilot Adam Reed (Reynolds), a time traveller from the year 2050, accidentally crash-lands in 2022, he finds himself face-to-face with his 12-year-old self (Scobell). Together, the pair ...
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Netflix Spotlight: March 2022. 10 Images. The Adam Project is an absolute delight for those of us who lived through the ‘80s… or for those who wish they had. Its retro-futuristic stylings are ...
