1. Project Hail Mary is based on a novel by which author?

a) Stephen King

b) Dan Brown

c) Neil Gaiman

d) Andy Weir

2. Pakistani film Aag Lagay Basti Mein primarily falls under which genre?

a) Romantic comedy

b) Political satire and social drama

c) Historical epic

d) Horror thriller

5. The Mummy, directed by Lee Cronin, is best described as which type of film?

a) Historical romance

b) Fantasy adventure for children

c) Horror reimagining of a classic monster tale

d) Documentary-style biopic

3. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie belongs to which larger entertainment franchise?

a) PlayStation Studios

b) Sega Universe

c) Nintendo

d) Pixar Originals

4. The film Normal centres around which particular theme?

a) Superhero origin story

b) Psychological and
character-driven drama

c) Science fiction adventure

d) Musical comedy

Answers

1. The correct answer is d.

Project Hail Mary is based on the popular novel by Andy Weir and it’s an intense ride. It follows a lone astronaut who wakes up with no memory of his mission, only to slowly realise he has been sent on a desperate journey to save Earth from extinction. As he starts to piece his identity back together, he relies on pure science, instincts and some unexpected alliances to complete a near-impossible task in deep space. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling, the movie focuses on clever problem-solving and the feeling of isolation rather than pure action. However, if you’re a cinephile who has seen films such as The Martian, Interstellar and Gravity, Project Hail Mary may not feel particularly distinctive.

2. The correct answer is b.

Aag Lagay Basti Mein is a sharp political satire and social drama. With Bilal Atif Khan directing and Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan in lead roles, the film is set against the restless city of Karachi. It follows several interconnected characters whose lives spiral into chaos as power, survival and corruption collide. The film uses dark comedy to show just how quickly normal lives can unravel in a high-pressured society. Rather than offering pure escapism, it stays grounded in familiar social realities.

3. The correct answer is c.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands on Nintendo’s cinematic world, taking Mario, Luigi and Peach into a massive intergalactic conflict that begins when Princess Rosalina is abducted. Along the way, they run into friends and foes including Toad, Bowser and new forces tied to Rosalina’s mysterious past. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brie Larson and Jack Black. Visually, the film is spectacular and even if you’re not a fan of Mario Kart, it looks entertaining with a runtime of only 90 minutes.

4. The correct answer is b.

Set in a quiet, snowbound town, Normal follows an interim sheriff whose simple assignment quickly turns into a dangerous conspiracy involving corrupt cops and hidden criminal networks. As the violence escalates and alliances shift, survival becomes a game of trust and betrayal. The story is driven by character dynamics and moral ambiguity, keeping it firmly in the realm of a psychological thriller.

5. The correct answer is c.

The Mummy is a horror reimagining directed by Lee Cronin, starring Laia Costa and Jack Reynor. It follows an ancient force that awakens and unleashes terror, bringing a classic monster myth into a modern setting. A journalist’s young daughter vanishes into the desert without a trace, only to reappear eight years later. What should be a happy reunion quickly turns into a nightmare. With an Urdu-dubbed release, the film becomes more accessible to local audiences. By reworking a familiar concept through a modern horror approach, The Mummy plays on both nostalgia and genre appeal.