Ryan Reynolds does his "Ryan Reynolds thing", as a time traveling pilot who over shoots his mark while on a unsanctioned rescue mission, and ends up forgetting every "timey whimey wibbly wobbly" paradox rule, as he and his younger doppelganger try to "correct the timeline", which, according to the butterfly effect and years of Sci Fi scripts, should pretty much nuke the future as they know it.

But, since this is indeed a Ryan Reynolds movie, which automatically precludes any hope of a dark, downer (read: REALISTIC) ending, so, we are instead treated to a happily ever after world where even the bad guys are dispatched sans any blood and guts and are instead decapitated, drawn, quartered, and halved in a 4th of July spray of neon colored unicorn sparkles that dissipate into nothingness.

Not that I'm complaining, because Reynolds' is more than adequate in the titular role, as is newcomer Walker Scobell, as the younger version, although, coming from a pint sized tween, Reynolds trademark quips and comeback lines come off as kind of "smart-aleckey" to the point of being so irritating that you can understand why he is bullied and disliked. Zoe Saldana appears on cue, and adds some heart and soul to the tale

Jennifer Garner is believable as a struggling Mom, and Mark Ruffalo proves he can play Dr. Bruce Banner in something besides a Marvel Universe Movie. Catherine Keener and Alex Malliri Jr. are the perfunctory bad guys, monologuing in all the right places and meeting their perspective destinies as expected.

I liked the movie, and although you have seen most of it before, like I said, it's a Ryan Reynolds affair, and, as such, is a splendid way to spend a couple of hours on an afternoon or evening.

Despite having shades of _Back to the Future_, _The Adam Project_ finds a way to pave its own path to deliver a fun and heartwarming story about self-forgiveness. The movie starts incredibly strong, introducing the viewer to the main characters. The chemistry between the two actors is fantastic and feels really genuine, creating an instant connection between the two and the audience. Walker Scobell does an excellent job doing his best Ryan Reynolds impersonation, making me really buy into the fact that they are the same character. This pace carries on up until the second act when characters and lore are being thrown at the viewer left and right. This section feels incredibly rushed resulting in the viewer having very little emotional connection with the ideas introduced. Zoe Saldana and Mark Ruffalo do a fantastic job with the limited screen time that they have, it was great seeing them outside of their standard CGI suits (looking at you Marvel). The antagonist wore her welcome towards the end of the film as her antics seemed a little forced. The comedy in this movie was done fairly well. I enjoyed the fast sarcastic nature of the boy and his back and forth with Reynolds, but some jokes did fall flat. But that is par for the course in any comedy. Overall, this film was enjoyable and even though it had its faults I appreciated the concepts it delivered.

**Verdict:** _Good_

A satisfactory flick featuring Ryan Reynolds.

I got enough enjoyment from 'The Adam Project'. It isn't anything special as the film is missing a certain sort of spark to it, though the story is fun and allows for some interesting and rather sweet scenes; the latter is particularly true for the conclusion, which is well produced.

Reynolds himself is solid in the lead role, his performance is more serious than funny but there are still a fair amount of amusing moments for him across the 100 or so minutes. Walker Scobell gives a good showing behind the main man, his comedic timing in the first few scenes really does mirror Reynolds'.

Elsewhere on the cast, Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldaña and Jennifer Garner are decent. I will say that I found the antagonists a bit weak in this, I wasn't all that interested in them or their side of the plot. Better villains would've heightened my enjoyment, for sure.

Still, it is a film that I like.

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"The Adam Project is the typical "streaming blockbuster", but one that manages to add some characterization and genuine emotion to its generic entertainment.

Ryan Reynolds delivers a balanced performance - finally portraying a non-caricatured role of himself - and Shawn Levy steers the story through energetic, fast-paced action sequences. The filmmaker both plays and takes advantage of the cliches from time-travel movies.

Ultimately, it's harmless, silly fun with a touch of sci-fi for any viewer to enjoy."

Rating: B-

The Adam Project is a sci-fi movie that takes you on a wild, CGI-filled flight that is out of this world-with futuristic technology that makes you excited but also afraid of what could come, The sci-fi elements look so realistic - as realistic as those can be - that it gives the impression that the cinematographers used time travel themselves to capture these scenes.

Exceptional fight scenes that defy gravity. This film also takes you into some very realistic topics, too, like grieving for a loved one, being bullied by classmates and accepting who you are.

Ryan Reynolds is in front of us with the same character he has been playing for the last 15 years.
What really surprises me is the harmony of someone like Reynolds, who was in front of the camera with the world's greatest actors and actresses, with Walker Scobell, who had his first acting experience at the age of 12. They made a great duo team.

The overall storyline of the movie is creative, but it does not really have any unique plot twists nor is it fully developed. And as a result, this film comes off a little bland and seems to be missing something.

It doesn't promise much as it is what we've always been seeing but it's pretty good at delivering what it promises.
Long story short, 'The Adam Project' is a movie made to entertain the audience and it succeeds.
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Overall Score: 8.0/10