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The Adam Project
2022 104 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.6
Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director: Shawn Levy
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Description
After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.
Budget:
$116M
Starring
Ryan Reynolds
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Walker Scobell
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Mark Ruffalo
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Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022
— Best On-Screen Team
Key opinion
The Adam Project is generally regarded as an enjoyable, lighthearted family adventure that succeeds primarily through its nostalgic tone and character dynamics. While widely considered formulaic and predictable in its plot, the film is anchored by a strong, chemistry-driven performance from Ryan Reynolds and newcomer Walker Scobell.
| Acting | Walker Scobell delivers a standout performance, convincingly mirroring Ryan Reynolds' comedic timing and temperament. | |
| Emotion | The film effectively balances its sci-fi premise with a sincere focus on family reconciliation and emotional growth. | |
| Originality | The script leans on established genre tropes and predictable plot beats, leading some to view it as unoriginal or formulaic. | |
| Screenplay | The antagonistic characters are widely criticized as being cartoonish, forced, or lacking sufficient depth. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are split between those who find Reynolds' familiar sarcastic style charming and those who feel his acting has become repetitive and stagnant. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing creates a divide: some viewers appreciate the focused, sentimental journey, while others find the second act rushed and the narrative development underdeveloped. |