The promotional rollout for the upcoming Ryan Reynolds-led Netflix film The Adam Project continues to push ahead as the movie inches closer to its March release. The Deadpool and Free Guy star noted the film's personal nature, likening the narrative filmmaking style of The Adam Project to old-school cinematic classics such as Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, and Goonies.
Netflix's The Adam Project reunites Reynolds with director Shawn Levy, who directed his previous theatrical outing Free Guy. The Adam Project will center around Reynolds as a time-traveling pilot from 2050 who teams up with his father and 12-year-old self in 2022 to save the future while equally mending bonds from the past. Early reviews on the original film have been positive, suggesting the duo may have created lightning in a bottle a second time around.
While speaking with Variety, Reynolds discussed the upcoming sci-fi project and its connection to iconic cinematic classics from the '80s. "It felt like one of those big wish fulfillment movies with huge stakes and high concept, but it was really about something very personal as well, which is sort of what I loved about movies in the '80s — what I loved about 'E.T.' and 'Back to the Future,' and anything that Amblin did… 'Goonies,'" expressed Reynolds. Earlier released images from The Adam Project help paint the picture Reynolds articulates, but it will be interesting to see how it manifests itself in the film. "It just felt like it sort of harkened back to that kind of filmmaking, and in the period we live in right now, it felt timely," he said.
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"I always think of it like the Mary Pickford model, which is make them laugh, make them cry and then bring them back to laughter," disclosed Reynolds. "If you can do that, you've made something worth watching." The 45-year-old actor touched on the divided nature of present-day entertainment, which places a boundary between projects directed towards kids and adults. The beauty of '80s cinema like Spielberg's E.T. was that it extinguished the division and appealed to both audiences equally in a magical way. The magic is what Reynolds sees as the foundational relatable element in the film, providing the audience with an experience that will ultimately bring them together. Not to mention the originality, which is a breath of fresh air in a time dominated by reboots and adaptations.
Reynolds and Levy wanted to collaborate on an original piece similar to Free Guy, making The Adam Project a perfect landing spot for the duo. Reynolds discussed the excitement the two felt after the success of Free Guy because it shied away from the IP-focused atmosphere present in the film industry. "For us that felt incredible. And we love I.P., and we love superhero movies. We love all that stuff. But this was a special experience, and we really wanted to keep that train marching along," he said. It's refreshing to see new and innovative ideas brought to the surface because it opens doors to a world full of unexplored territory. There is magic in originality, which appears to be shining through the film's early receptions, which describe The Adam Project as an emotional experience full of wonder.
The Adam Project has done a solid job generating excitement, but words only go so far. Audiences will experience the adventure in the coming weeks, which will help paint a complete picture of the film and its impact. The film will feature the likable Reynolds, alongside Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldaña, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Keener, and newcomer Walker Scobell. The young actor will be making his professional debut as the younger version of Reynolds in the project. The adventure is fast approaching, and it will be interesting to see if the '80's cinematic connections come full circle in the film.
The Adam Project will premiere on Netflix on March 11, 2022.
Source: Variety