The Best Sandra Hüller Karaoke Scene Isn’t in Project Hail Mary

The karaoke scene in Project Hail Mary feels off, possibly because Hüller sings the song a little too well, and because her character, Eva, remains so mysterious. It’s unclear if we’re meant to feel moved by a seemingly emotionless woman expressing herself only through nervousness, or amused by the unexpected vocal talent of a government official. Even the song itself feels like an awkward attempt to connect with the audience – why a recent pop song instead of a well-known karaoke staple? It could also just feel strange because Sandra Hüller already has a memorable karaoke scene in another film, but it doesn’t quite land here.







