The Martian
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 2, 2015
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TrilobiteGOct 3, 2015
One of the best movies of this year, the Martian is not only a solid sci-fi intensity builder, but is also hilarious in it's own form with an outstanding cast, particularly Matt Damon. It's video game-esque sense of strategy to it makes itOne of the best movies of this year, the Martian is not only a solid sci-fi intensity builder, but is also hilarious in it's own form with an outstanding cast, particularly Matt Damon. It's video game-esque sense of strategy to it makes it rich in science and just glorious shots of 'Mars' panned out like a real planet. Nothing felt wasted or left behind in this cavalcade of science, comedy and a charming message on the good side of humanity rather than against it. What a movie.… Expand
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ReubenIsAGodOct 2, 2015
"What makes a movie Good to Great is simply add a dash of Bowie and the film just glows like a Fabulous transgender diamond"

This is my favorite movie of the year. Yeah, Mad Max was absolutely incredible, but the Marian is easily one of"What makes a movie Good to Great is simply add a dash of Bowie and the film just glows like a Fabulous transgender diamond"

This is my favorite movie of the year. Yeah, Mad Max was absolutely incredible, but the Marian is easily one of the most satisfying science fiction films I've seen this year, and i love science fiction.

This is the most grounded science fiction film I've seen. Everything felt so real, and the tension experienced by the main Character, excellently portrayed by Matt Damon, makes the situation feel ever so human as he find the determination to beat the odds and try his damnedest to survive. Also the film is just so dammed funny, its great to see a film not make this horrifying situation a sad angsty ride. The Martian is also the most motivational film i've seen in years. Do yourself a favorite and go see this amazing science fiction film and then read the book.… Expand
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Tony1984Jan 17, 2018
A feel good modern day Robinson Crusoe that is deserving of a high score for production values if nothing else. The science is very good. For example gravity is shown properly here and not just ignored away. Mars is also portrayed beautifullyA feel good modern day Robinson Crusoe that is deserving of a high score for production values if nothing else. The science is very good. For example gravity is shown properly here and not just ignored away. Mars is also portrayed beautifully and realistically. Matt Damon is extremely likeable and upbeat.He is the embodiment of American can do spirit ingenuity, wisecracking and problem solving using his American brain. He’s a frat boy in space. His solitary confinement seems to have no effect on him. Not realistic in any shape or form, but hey, let us let that slide. There’s a cast of 1000's working against the odds back on Earth cliche with their own personality conflicts and that’s OK. What’s not OK is an awful Jessica Chaistain scene that deserves to follow her around for an eternity it’s so crassly abysmal and I mean jarringly dreadful..Still for its flaws The Martian works very well on a cinematography level. No deep thought but very competently done...… Expand
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mm007Jun 22, 2016
What a brilliant movie!!! The different scenes are still playing in a loop inside my head. This movie made me a fan of Mars :) after watching it I literally started studying about Mars, it's environment, about NASA and space etc. almostWhat a brilliant movie!!! The different scenes are still playing in a loop inside my head. This movie made me a fan of Mars :) after watching it I literally started studying about Mars, it's environment, about NASA and space etc. almost perfect script, characters and nail-biting climax made it one of the best movies of this decade.… Expand
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homer4presidentFeb 4, 2016
A great movie all around, which should be expected when Ridley Scott is dealing with excellent source material. My only criticism is that Scott did not invest enough in the actors. The film could have been much more powerful if Matt Damon hadA great movie all around, which should be expected when Ridley Scott is dealing with excellent source material. My only criticism is that Scott did not invest enough in the actors. The film could have been much more powerful if Matt Damon had been allowed to play up the personal, emotional struggles of isolation and fear his character must have been going through.… Expand
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zNeverSleepingSep 26, 2020
The Martian é um dos melhores entretenimentos do gênero.

Tem um elenco maravilhoso, com o Matt Damon entregando uma ótima performance. Um roteiro muito bem escrito, com propostas inteligentes e que convencem, sem parecer muito forçado ou atéThe Martian é um dos melhores entretenimentos do gênero.

Tem um elenco maravilhoso, com o Matt Damon entregando uma ótima performance. Um roteiro muito bem escrito, com propostas inteligentes e que convencem, sem parecer muito forçado ou até mesmo viajado, o que é um ponto muito positivo pois acompanhar alguém inteligente é muito satisfatório. É claro que o filme abusa um pouco de arquétipos, principalmente no personagem do Donald Glover, que eu acredito estar lá só por conta da visibilidade, mas qualquer forma, o ritmo é fenomenal, propondo diversas cenas cômicas, de descobrimento e até mesmo tensas, o que me fez deixar de ser um pouco chato dessa vez.

A atmosfera de marte é muito boa. Poderia ser mais imersiva, quanto ao calor e vazio, mas talvez fugisse um pouco da proposta, que é nos divertir, e nisso ele funciona muito bem - eu, pelo menos, dei muita risada. Enfim, a fotografia se aproveita bastante do tom quente no deserto e com uma paleta de cores mais clean na "base" ou na nave, o que dá um ótimo contraste entre condições. Alguns planos abertos são verdadeiras pinturas e o HDR acrescenta muito nessa obra. A OST está presente em diversos momentos e dá o peso que o momento precisa. A soundtrack, de acordo com meu gosto musical, não poderia ser melhor, com musicas clássicas que simplesmente nos animam só de escutá-las.

The Martian é divertido, inteligente, conta com um ótimo elenco, e mesmo forçando a barra em um estereotipo ou outro, funciona muito bem como um todo.

Audio: English, with Portuguese subtitles. Q60T 50' TV Speakers [Dolby 7.1]
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EludiumQ36May 10, 2016
I've rated this film a 7 because while very good, it's also quite derivative, IOW you've seen many of these plot elements/devices before, only the setting is different. Also, it loses points because at 2hrs 20min it's really long and stillI've rated this film a 7 because while very good, it's also quite derivative, IOW you've seen many of these plot elements/devices before, only the setting is different. Also, it loses points because at 2hrs 20min it's really long and still doesn't cover everything you want to see, so the problem is that it should've been a six-episode tv mini-series to reveal the full end-to-end experience. Plausibility is good enough but there really should've been more unexpected problems, but that goes back to the need for a mini-series; a lot of stuff got left on the cutting room floor and is otherwise left to your imagination.… Expand
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PotitomanSep 28, 2016
Not a perfect movie, but what movie is? This movie felt like a breath of fresh air. Gone is the current American trend of DRAMA = SHOUTING A LOT, it feels real, the people, the science, the setting. But above all, this movie gave meNot a perfect movie, but what movie is? This movie felt like a breath of fresh air. Gone is the current American trend of DRAMA = SHOUTING A LOT, it feels real, the people, the science, the setting. But above all, this movie gave me something that most movies don't, a bloody good time.… Expand
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llDylanCRllSep 21, 2019
This movie is a Masterpiece, the CGI was good, the story was original, the music is amazing and fits perfect with the scenes, and Matt demon does and excellent job as Mark Watney, some people might not like to much the ending because it wasThis movie is a Masterpiece, the CGI was good, the story was original, the music is amazing and fits perfect with the scenes, and Matt demon does and excellent job as Mark Watney, some people might not like to much the ending because it was kind of unrealistic, but for me it gives the movie that action scene needed… Expand
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royphishoohJan 24, 2016
Space is not my favourite genre of movie but The Martian is really entertaining. Matt Damon's performance brings a humanity to the role which was lacking in Gravity and Interstellar for me. Strongly recommended..
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BigMike71Feb 16, 2016
The book is amazing and I thought that the movie would be the same or better. I was a little dissapointed as far as accuracy but I guess it is as good as it gets. When I was reading the book I was crying laughing, not gonna lie. I thought theThe book is amazing and I thought that the movie would be the same or better. I was a little dissapointed as far as accuracy but I guess it is as good as it gets. When I was reading the book I was crying laughing, not gonna lie. I thought the movie would be hilarious and it was at times. However, it just missed the overall LOL of the book. Now that I think about it, the book kind of ruined the movie.… Expand
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hanneguacamoleNov 20, 2015
I went to this movie by myself. In a new city. In a new state. Riding a new bus. Matt Damon, I felt a bit like a martian as well, although admittedly you are the bigger star. In what could have easily ended up as Interstellar's backwash, theI went to this movie by myself. In a new city. In a new state. Riding a new bus. Matt Damon, I felt a bit like a martian as well, although admittedly you are the bigger star. In what could have easily ended up as Interstellar's backwash, the The Martian holds its own. I've found so many similarities in my life here so I can't imagine a better movie to see at this time in my life. Loneliness, learning how to survive in a new environment. What's missing, however, is the rescue mission. Enough about my life – the plot was pretty much always known yet I was always intrigued by the details. The obstacles from Earth, strained communication, and especially the potatoes. Real-life martian problems are probably the most entertaining part, making us wait in anticipation to see the new innovative ways that the botanist will avoid death yet again.… Expand
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smiyamotFeb 11, 2016
This is a movie that I will purchase for my collection, it's that good. It's a science fiction movie (Mars, duh) with desperation (alone with limited supplies), but also shows the humanity of the world as everyone pitches in to bring himThis is a movie that I will purchase for my collection, it's that good. It's a science fiction movie (Mars, duh) with desperation (alone with limited supplies), but also shows the humanity of the world as everyone pitches in to bring him home (a la Apollo 13.) The man on Mars is Mark Watney, and since he enters a daily journal, he lets us know what he's thinking so we don't have a narrator or voice over (clever use of technology.) To keep the mood going up and down, Mark has humorous comments (like Arnold Schwarzenegger movies.) All in all, a well put together, enjoyable movie.… Expand
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MovieMasterEddyApr 10, 2016
Ridley Scott adapts Andy Weir's sci-fi novel about an astronaut, played by Matt Damon, left stranded and struggling to survive on Mars.

Ridley Scott goes back to the future, a familiar destination for him, and returns in fine shape in TheRidley Scott adapts Andy Weir's sci-fi novel about an astronaut, played by Matt Damon, left stranded and struggling to survive on Mars.

Ridley Scott goes back to the future, a familiar destination for him, and returns in fine shape in The Martian. Although technically science fiction by virtue of its being largely set on a neighboring planet, this smartly made adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel is more realistic in its attention to detail than many films set in the present, giving the story the feel of an adventure that could happen the day after tomorrow. Constantly absorbing rather than outright exciting, this major autumn Fox release should generate muscular business worldwide.

Scott has famously been up in space before, thrillingly in Alien, far less so in Prometheus (a sequel to which he is currently preparing). This time, he’s telling a survival story, pure and simple, of an American astronaut, thought to be dead, who’s left behind on Mars when an enormous storm compels his five fellow crew members to hastily cut short their extra-planetary visit. It’s Robinson Crusoe on Mars, but without the monkey and aliens.

When Mark Watney (Matt Damon) regains consciousness after having been impaled by an errant antenna and knocked out, he quickly assesses the situation: He’s millions of miles from home and, based on the food supply, concludes that he’s got a month to live. But he’s by nature a can-do, optimistic kind of guy, a botanist by profession possessed of a sardonic, self-deprecating sense of humor, and decides that he has no intention of dying, even though the next Mars mission from home isn’t due to arrive for another four years.

Most of the early-going is devoted to the man making calculations as to how he can maximize his time on the arid planet, beginning by growing more potatoes from the ones he’s got (in part by using his own homemade manure). Living in the relatively spacious quarters he and his colleagues set up, Mark cannibalizes everything he can, carefully apportions his rations and settles in for the long term; at moments the biggest threat to his sanity is the exclusive collection of ‘70s disco music left behind by one of his former astronauts.

The claustrophobia and solitariness of Mark’s situation is shortly broken up by events back on Earth. After Mark’s tragedy has been duly mourned by the public, a sharp-eyed NASA technician notices ground movement in her surveillance of the Martian surface that could only be Mark moving around. Communication is duly re-established, which ignites both elation at his survival and frantic assessments of what it would take, and cost, to launch a rescue mission.

Weir’s book is heavy with technical assessments of food and oxygen supplies, mechanical capabilities, flight duration and the physics of inter-planetary travel. Screenwriter Drew Goddard (World War Z, Cloverfield) has respected all these details while whittling them down to manageable and comprehensible levels. Officials at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (represented by a lively and individualistic cast including Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Sean Bean, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mackenzie Davis and Donald Glover) do everything they can to develop a feasible rescue plan and are ultimately helped out by a surprising foreign partner.

But ultimately it comes down to the willingness of Mark’s astronaut colleagues (Jessica Chastain, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie) to place themselves at great risk by attempting a long-shot rescue attempt, a decision that raises the provocative moral dilemma of whether it’s correct to put five lives at great risk for the remote reward of saving one life.

Scott does generate a degree of suspense in this climactic stretch, but the film’s overall tone is dominated by the characters’ collegial humor, mutual respect among professionals and smart people being tested by an unprecedented challenge. The director and screenwriter downplay the conventional melodrama inherent in the situation in favor of emphasizing how practical problems should be addressed with rational responses rather than hysteria, knee-jerk patriotism or selfish expedience.

Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski turns the neat trick of providing the film with a fundamental documentary reality while also making a thing of great beauty. Extra attentiveness is amply on display in all creative departments.

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66156729May 12, 2016
I really enjoyed the movie. It dragged on too long . It always amazes me that the ELITES in Hollywood, with their political agenda do not have a clue about flag etiquette. Through the whole movie except in one scene they had the AmericanI really enjoyed the movie. It dragged on too long . It always amazes me that the ELITES in Hollywood, with their political agenda do not have a clue about flag etiquette. Through the whole movie except in one scene they had the American Flag on the Left side of the speaker. It should always be on the RIGHT side of the speaker when addressing an audience. How embarrassing, representing a Government agency like NASA.… Expand
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016
Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, Thelma & Louise!)is back in action with 2015's sci fi masterwork ''The Martian'' Ridley Scott shows us why he is still relevant and still a great filmmaker in hollywood,Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, Thelma & Louise!)is back in action with 2015's sci fi masterwork ''The Martian'' Ridley Scott shows us why he is still relevant and still a great filmmaker in hollywood, because he blew everything away with one of this years best movies.

Going in i was afraid this movie was somehow going to be bad since Ridley Scott hasn't done a deal of great things since Gladiator, so me expectations were low, and on top of that i was prepared to witness an incredibly depressing and dower but great survival story (like The Revenant), but man was i wrong, I had some of the most fun watching this movie, i laughed so surprisingly hard at many points throughout the film, man what a special treat.

When a movie like this can achieve both incredible, emotionally driven story and acting (Matt Damon was phenomenal by the way, also one of the best in years for him) and be hilarious, uplifting and witty at many points throughout the film, a movie like this gets my vote as (one of the) Best Picture ('s) of the year.… Expand
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SavageYetiJan 22, 2018
this movie has become one of if not my all time favorite movie, i do not give out 10's easily but this movie for me is one i could watch over and over and never become tired of. i wish i would have seen this in theaters but not knowing muchthis movie has become one of if not my all time favorite movie, i do not give out 10's easily but this movie for me is one i could watch over and over and never become tired of. i wish i would have seen this in theaters but not knowing much about it i passed and regret it highly, if you have not seen this movie yet i very highly recommend getting it as fast as possible.… Expand
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CalumRhysUKApr 9, 2017
In an era where science-fiction survival tales are becoming a popular occurrence - with 'Interstellar' last year, and 'Gravity' the year before - writer Andy Weir and sci-fi connoisseur Ridley Scott team up to craft a complex tale that isIn an era where science-fiction survival tales are becoming a popular occurrence - with 'Interstellar' last year, and 'Gravity' the year before - writer Andy Weir and sci-fi connoisseur Ridley Scott team up to craft a complex tale that is carried by a single character, that character being Mark Watney, played fantastically by Matt Damon (Hollywood's biggest calamity, who requires being rescued... again).

As the film tees off, we are instantly given a first-person view of the dangers of Mars and the fight for survival each astronaut is living out each day on the planet's surface, that is until their emergency evacuation - but nope, even Damon couldn't do that right. Abandoned upon the desolate surface of Mars after being presumed dead by his crew, Damon must do all he can to endure the martian environment. One huge thing I admire about this film's plot, is that it doesn't care about the intellectual level of its audience, as the quote above states so well: it'll science the **** out of them. It's such a complex and well-executed premise that on paper seems nothing more than a impossible feat to pull off.

Technically this film is stunning, the cinematography, the CGI, the production design, all utterly gorgeous, and according to the Golden Globes, it's one of the best comedies of recent years too... yeah, sure. Admittedly the tongue-in-cheek humour does add a more fresh appeal to the film, making it a little more unique than previous sci-fi adventures, it piles on layers of thrills, emotional value and complex character development to create one of the finest science fiction films of recent years.… Expand
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VoxxyNov 6, 2017
Emotional, funny, and compelling, The Martian dramatizes an extreme and risky situation through the thoughts and actions of realistic people. It's great sci-fi entertainment, but what it has in story, it lacks in accurate scientific detail.Emotional, funny, and compelling, The Martian dramatizes an extreme and risky situation through the thoughts and actions of realistic people. It's great sci-fi entertainment, but what it has in story, it lacks in accurate scientific detail. Sit back, enjoy, and don't bother taking notes during this one.… Expand
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ordePGamerSilvaMay 10, 2020
The martian manages to give you the experience of all the feelings of astronaut Mark, from sadness to anger. It was without a doubt the two best hours spent in my entire life, it became my favorite movie!
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AWESOM-0Feb 18, 2020
One of the rare times that a movie lives up to its amazing source material. The Martian is a kick-ass (in a smart way), funny and thrilling adventure! It also proves the point that sci-fi Damon is the best Damon.
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geewahJan 31, 2021
Ridley Scott and Matt Damon are at the top of their game in this thrilling sci-fi survival flick.
Smart, captivating, and at times quite funny, this is one of 2015's best movies.
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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016
The Martian stays true to it's source material and on it's own, spins a wildly entertaining yarn of human spirit and survival at impossible odds. As a movie, 8/10. But with Matt Damon's terrific acting and Ridley Scott's brilliant directing, 9/10.
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zaphod6502Oct 3, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A brilliant film and a grand return by Ridley Scott. We both want to see it again. Matt Damon is a standout and the main cast was great. Some slight missteps by the characters played by Sean Bean and Donald Glover but nothing major that I could not forgive.

I read the book before seeing the film so the changes to the final moments of the rescue in the film were slightly jarring. The way he was rescued in the book was perfectly fine so I do not understand why they felt the need to change that in the film to a far less realistic rescue that is even more implausible. That was my only real negative for this film and stopped this being a 10/10 for me.

The length of the film did not worry us. At no stage did we feel things drag on. If anything there was quite a bit of content cut from the book but I feel it did not damage the film. The way Mars itself was filmed (CGI, etc) was beautiful and haunting at the same time. Full credits to the cinematographer.

Lastly we were worried US patriotism would infect this film but it was downplayed quite a bit. For us the film is a 9/10 and we will definitely see it again.… Expand
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podunk411Oct 2, 2015
We thoroughly enjoyed the movie, The Martian. Having read & loved the book, I went into the theater with some reservations, and yes there are some big things missing, changed & moved around in the adaptation (for instance, I definitely preferWe thoroughly enjoyed the movie, The Martian. Having read & loved the book, I went into the theater with some reservations, and yes there are some big things missing, changed & moved around in the adaptation (for instance, I definitely prefer how the book ends versus the film) but that's to be expected. Overall the movie kept to the heart of Andy Weir's story, so bravo for that! Casting was pretty great --Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain & Michael Pena were particularly great, along with Sean Bean (& the fantastic LotR in-joke). We saw it in 3D, which was effective in a several key sequences, but the film is strong enough on its own that you don't need to see it in 3D if you're not into that. One of the better movies I've seen this year--definitely worth a visit to the theater!… Expand
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foxgroveOct 4, 2015
A solidly crafted sci-Fi drama that has botanist Matt Damon left behind on Mars by his fellow space travellers who believe him to be dead following an accident on the Red planet. Adapted from a novel, his survival and NASA’s subsequent rescueA solidly crafted sci-Fi drama that has botanist Matt Damon left behind on Mars by his fellow space travellers who believe him to be dead following an accident on the Red planet. Adapted from a novel, his survival and NASA’s subsequent rescue mission makes up the bulk of the story. Incredulity is kept at bay due to an intelligently credible screenplay. Damon holds centre screen effortlessly, but performances are secondary to the visuals as presented by director Ridley Scott. Despite being rather long the film manages to constantly command attention and the last 20 minutes certainly rack the nerves. The writing is peppered with humour and the score is appropriately and memorably fitting. With regards to the 3D format, I don’t think it is essential here, but does the job unobtrusively.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticOct 3, 2015
Ridley Scott should stick to space he's got that down. Along with Scott I have to give credit to Matt Damon for his fantastic performance and Drew Goddard for a script that's full of tense drama but also has great comedy. A
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csw12Dec 13, 2015
Ridley Scott's The Martian is his best film. Matt Damon gives a great performance in a movie that isn't as serious as Gravity and Interstellar but has the qualities of each. The visual effects are fantastic and the song choices fit perfectlyRidley Scott's The Martian is his best film. Matt Damon gives a great performance in a movie that isn't as serious as Gravity and Interstellar but has the qualities of each. The visual effects are fantastic and the song choices fit perfectly in their scenes… Expand
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AriadnePDec 13, 2015
Andy Weir's novel this film is based on is the closest you will ever get to a peer-reviews and NASA-vetted adventure story about survival on Mars. There is only one genuine scientific error in the story, and it was committed knowingly andAndy Weir's novel this film is based on is the closest you will ever get to a peer-reviews and NASA-vetted adventure story about survival on Mars. There is only one genuine scientific error in the story, and it was committed knowingly and deliberately as a plot device to strand astronaut Mark Watney: the atmospheric pressure on Mars is so low that the fiercest sandstorms could barely flutter a flag, let alone do the damage portrayed in the opening sequence. The only other quibbles involve things that we know more about today (thanks to NASA orbiters and rovers) than we did when Weir started writing: Mars does have tiny amount of liquid water at places on its surface, but it's hypersaline and undoubtedly full of toxic perchlorates; the dirt Watney wallows in would probably also have enough perchlorate in it to poison him; putting your intestinal bacteria into Martian soil, on Mars, is a major no-no according to international treaties about planetary protection: we still don't know whether Mars has any bacteria of its own, and we don't want to confuse the issue by contaminating the place with E. coli. Also, although the terrain at the novel's landing site looks smooth in maps made from orbit, in high-res view it turns out to be covered with huge potholes that would make driving vehicles difficult. And finally, the orbital maneuvers at the end of the novel, involving releasing air and flying "like Iron Man" are more comic book than physics book. But those are "errors" only uber-nerds would cite. The novel is as hard as science fiction ever gets. The most improbable idea in it is that the US Congress would ever fund NASA enough to do these things, but NASA probably could do them were it given the funds.

The movie stays about as close as it can to the novel, given that some of the explanations need to be simplified and some of Watney's language and humor expurgated for American audiences. So if you like rock-hard sci fi about survival on the real Mars -- with no aliens or monsters, but lots of "I'm going to science the hell out of this", you will love this movie.… Expand
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LegoTardisOct 4, 2015
The Martian is simply breath-taking! I went into the cinema with high expectations, and left with no words. This film, that's right I said film, has just the right amount of humour along with perfect acting, so good that I actually caredThe Martian is simply breath-taking! I went into the cinema with high expectations, and left with no words. This film, that's right I said film, has just the right amount of humour along with perfect acting, so good that I actually cared about the characters! I was able to let myself become immersed in an entirely extraterrestrial world that was portrayed using stunning graphics and cgi, and also managed to make the whole scenario seem incredibly realistic, while keeping me at the edge of my seat for almost two hours. I genuinely think that descriptions can't really sum it up properly, so go and watch it! … Expand
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jppl1999Oct 4, 2015
If you see the theme behind it, it follows the exact same base as "Gravity": someone lost in space... alone. It gets to be something repetitive, and it is not an Oscar winning movie such as they way in which, in my opinion, its predecessorIf you see the theme behind it, it follows the exact same base as "Gravity": someone lost in space... alone. It gets to be something repetitive, and it is not an Oscar winning movie such as they way in which, in my opinion, its predecessor did, but the thing that makes this movie unique is its originality. It reaches a whole new different level of feeling through the action of survival, and even though there some mistakes if looked through the point of science, the drama and intricate emotion behind each situation transforms it, in maybe not an unforgettable film, but one of the best space films from the last years.… Expand
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PipeCOct 2, 2015
Ridley Scott's "The Martian" is the best space movie made so far. Movies like "Gravity" or "Interstellar" are defeated for Andy Weir's 2011 novel "The Martian" . This movie have an beautiful and amazing story that was developed to perfection.Ridley Scott's "The Martian" is the best space movie made so far. Movies like "Gravity" or "Interstellar" are defeated for Andy Weir's 2011 novel "The Martian" . This movie have an beautiful and amazing story that was developed to perfection. Obviously, the most praise are for Matt Damon (Mark Watney) for his connection with the character. "The Martian" have a excellent interpretations (Matt Damon - Jessica Chastain - Kristen Wiig), good scene sequences and the accurate and precise manner to show us a NASA story (Ares III).The soundtrack was very particular (Disco Music) but worked perfectly.The Special effects are a masterpiece of new technologies and give us a majestic 3D and 2D. In summary Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation won the lottery with "The Martian". "The Martian" is one of the best movies of the year because is absorbent, unique, intuitively perfect, in a nutshell 'Excellent'. "The Martian" had, have and will have everything to be a Hollywood masterpiece. "The Martian never be erased from their minds".… Expand
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emperorpenguinOct 2, 2015
The Martian is one of the most anticipated movies this year for me that turns out to be very entertaining and definitely one of the best so far in 2015.
The cast in this movie is huge, there are a lot of big names and talented newcomers.The Martian is one of the most anticipated movies this year for me that turns out to be very entertaining and definitely one of the best so far in 2015.
The cast in this movie is huge, there are a lot of big names and talented newcomers. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor are among the best performance in this movie. Ridley Scott did a really great job directing this movie as well as Drew Goddard for writing the screenplay. The movie is beautifully shot especially for the Mars and the space stuff. I didn't see it in 3D, and didn't think it would make a lot more differences since there are more "non-space" scenes than I expected. But I wouldn't mind watching it again in 3D as it is that enjoyable movie you could watch many times.
The writing in The Martian is good enough to keep you on the edge of your seat given how predictable the ending of this movie is. Few surprises are thrown here and there which is exciting. There is a lot of funny stuff that keeps this movie light and family friendly. For a sci-fi movie, there sure is a lot of science in this movie. For a person who knows just a little about science, this movie left me in awe watching what Mark Watney and NASA could do in a very messed-up situation one could imagine. This is also one of the weakness of this movie for me because with a lot of emphasizing in the science aspect, this movie lacks of depth for Mark Watney as the main character of this movie. I would love to see more beyond Mark Watney's optimism and his sense of humor and what is going on his mind that would make me not only root for him but also empathize for him just like what Gravity did with Sandra Bullock character. However, it is still very refreshing to me personally to see this optimistic character in a movie these days.… Expand
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TheApplegnomeOct 3, 2015
The non-space opera, non-action and non-emotional enduring version of Interstellar. But that stands out as an original, highly entertaining and beautifully directed sci-fi-adventure of science.

The year was 2013, and ’Gravity’ broke allThe non-space opera, non-action and non-emotional enduring version of Interstellar. But that stands out as an original, highly entertaining and beautifully directed sci-fi-adventure of science.

The year was 2013, and ’Gravity’ broke all expectations. Both the critics and the audience adored the space-drama. It opened an almost closed subgenre; the more realistic and scientifically accurate side of sci-fi. It smashed the box-office numbers and it’s going to be the movie that changed the space-genre. 2014 delivered an ambitious and mind-but also a heart breaking-sci-fi adventure of the relationship between a father and his daughter. Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ couldn’t match ‘Gravity’ and its box-office numbers, but it managed to bring big directors to the genre. 2015 is no exception and one of the most influential directors in the genre of space/horror is back; with ‘The Martian’ – the third installment in this realistic-science(-fiction) adventure that Gravity managed to put on the map.

‘The Martian’ stars Matt Damon as the leading role, and he subsidize with emotion and surprisingly much humor to the film. The direction by Ridley Scott is without any doubt excellent with the extraordinary cinematography and realistic views on Mars. The science-aspect is just as present and it keeps giving the movie realism in a not very distant future. We follow Mark Watney’s struggle to survive on the hostile red planet, and he’s very self-entertained, funny and extremely optimistic. Just his presence is exciting and the movie therefor never felt boring. He struggles with these almost impossible tasks, we see him develop through his ups and downs on his journey back to the blue planet. There’re much human traces like humor, attachment and morality, and it really is about one character, left alone by himself. So uniquely done!

It’s not a movie that’s action-packed nor high-paced; it’s a well preformed and well written art of work and that really is entertaining. It’s one aspect that might result in lost of interest by some individuals, but there are some incredibly great wow-and-high-paced moments where you really want to be there, and experience it by yourself! The 3D is better than the average movie, but doesn’t add anything extraordinary to the experience. But something that totally did is the soundtrack; so fitting and baffling to the specific character and moment! But the dialogs might drag the movie down a bit; they can feel forced to the audience from time to time when it comes to facts, etc.

The plot is not one-dimensional (but sometimes a bit predictable); it covers many characters at different locations (even planets). We have strong leading actors and well visualized characters. One minor concern is that it might have too many smaller roles, they absorb some of the excitement and focus of the movie. It loose some of the magic, especially in the third act. The main characters could also have had a greater attachment, there’s no strong chemistry between them. But these are just minor aspects that could have been even greater, and it really is good movie, even though the ending might be a bit too rushed and could have covered more of the climax.

’The Martian’ might not be flawless but it got a strong and funny lead from Matt Damon, and very rememberable moments that you should love to experience by yourself. It really is a realistic sci-fi flick full of humor, adventure, optimism and hope. It’s the 2015-Interstellar.

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guiltyconsciousOct 2, 2015
Must watch for any space nerd. Movie is just as good & had a better ending than the book. One of most realistic sci-fi to date. Matt Damon is the first Space Pirate!
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michael1208Oct 2, 2015
Ares III, another group mission of NASA astronauts to the Mars may not have originality in plot due to source adaptation and visual effects not as amazing as Academy Awards winner Interstellar, director Ridley Scott and screenwriter DrewAres III, another group mission of NASA astronauts to the Mars may not have originality in plot due to source adaptation and visual effects not as amazing as Academy Awards winner Interstellar, director Ridley Scott and screenwriter Drew Gooddard still manage to turn it into a successful and brilliant sci-fi. It's definitely not scientifically accurate at all levels due to minor flaws, but the story mainly focuses on the survival skills and rescue efforts which are presented in a straightforward, entertaining, chilling, educational yet inspiring way. The film is surprisingly funny compared to Interstellar and Gravity thanks to the outstanding performance from Matt Damon who delivers the character's positive attitude overshadowing the fear of being a stranded stranger on the red planet, other strong star-studded cast including Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Chiwetel Ejiofor have solid performances as well as scores composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, not extremely powerful but strong enough to fit into scenes. While it seems to be a rescue mission, the film is able to deliver an important message - regardless the help from the whole world, self-initiation determines the survival opportunity. Overall at a smaller scale and fans perception, The Martian fits perfectly as sequel of 2013's Gravity and prequel to 2014's Interstellar.… Expand
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Movi3R3vi3werOct 4, 2015
Don't be surprised if Matt Damon's name comes up during Oscar season since he gives maybe his most compelling performance to date in one of the years best films. The Martian is the perfect mix of Cast Away meets Apollo 13 and marks theDon't be surprised if Matt Damon's name comes up during Oscar season since he gives maybe his most compelling performance to date in one of the years best films. The Martian is the perfect mix of Cast Away meets Apollo 13 and marks the comeback from the great Ridley Scott.… Expand
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tjman09Oct 3, 2015
The Martian is a thrilling journey into the deep space anchored by
amazing visuals, terrific humor, and great acting. In the recent past Ridley Scott had
been struggling to make a great movie, but he went back to his basics, and churnedThe Martian is a thrilling journey into the deep space anchored by
amazing visuals, terrific humor, and great acting. In the recent past Ridley Scott had
been struggling to make a great movie, but he went back to his basics,
and churned out one of the better Sci-Fi movies not just of this year,
but of the past few years. While all actors are good, this movie is the
Matt Damon show, and he shines as a desperate man stranded millions of
miles from home. The film will undeniably be compared to Interstellar,
because the cast and some of the premise are similar, but these are two
very different movies. The amazing special effects, and constant
obstacles make this movie truly thrilling. The Martian is my favorite
of the Space Sci-Fi movies in the recent years, more than Gravity or
Interstellar. The Martian is truly a theater experience, so see it on
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Rebecca31Nov 8, 2015
Very late to the game here but I did manage to see this film before it left cinemas. Starring Matt Damon! and a bunch of other people who don't really matter, cause this film is all about Matt Damon, why? Cause he's Matt freakin' Damon that'sVery late to the game here but I did manage to see this film before it left cinemas. Starring Matt Damon! and a bunch of other people who don't really matter, cause this film is all about Matt Damon, why? Cause he's Matt freakin' Damon that's why. Playing astronaut Mark Watney stranded and alone on Mars, and that's all you need to know. I've become wary of anything with Ridley Scott's name on it (thank you very much Prometheus) but this is just brilliant. Entertaining all the way through and Matt Damon carries the movie effortlessly. Highly recommended.… Expand
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quincytheodoreOct 2, 2015
A powerful, inspiring and possibly full of future awards story of Saving Matt Damon, in space!

There's one common message on this year's cinematic experience: if you find yourself at hostile sci-fi world, see Charlize Theron (Furiosa) orA powerful, inspiring and possibly full of future awards story of Saving Matt Damon, in space!

There's one common message on this year's cinematic experience: if you find yourself at hostile sci-fi world, see Charlize Theron (Furiosa) or Matt Damon for a lovely road trip. The Martian is an uplifting castaway tale on Mars. Brilliantly executed and acted, it's a triumphant story of a man surviving on his wit and sheer positive determination on live.

The saying "he might as well be on the moon" doesn't apply to Mark Watney (Matt Damon) as he's stranded on a world much farther. After a critical failure on space mission leaves him alone on Mars, he must overcome multitude of problems to keep himself and the hope of rescue alive.

For a desolated story, The Martian is incredibly inspiring. Much of it charm depends entirely on Matt's performance, his effort keeps the movie light and humorous even though tougher times linger just steps or miles away. It probably wouldn't have worked with lesser actor, not just with the dialogues but physical transformation. He brings strangely infectious joy instead of constant wallowing. The positive and identifiable attitude of his character will translate well to audience.

This is not only a solo mission since there's also perspectives of people working on our planet. The assembly of cast is very good. From Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sean Bean, Jeff Daniels and many others, these personalities are highly memorable. They make the arduous and lengthy process of space travel into an engaging spectacle. While not everyone has contact with the solitary astronaut, they convincingly unite on the larger-than-life endeavor.

Visual is amazing. This is not the beast Gravity was, but when it gets going, it's utterly beautiful and also bizarrely captivating since Mars is a barren soil. At times it appears that Matt Damon walks across red desert which is so strange but still give the feeling that it probably exist somewhere. The amount of details on science is amazing, it feels like an inviting project or a trip audience could take with these characters. The bits of pop culture reference from comics or movies are icing of the frosty cake.

The Martian is what a movie should strive to be, an amazingly told story of men against their predicament. It's incredibly inspiring, highly enjoyable and simply unworldly.… Expand
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Jess_HillOct 2, 2015
A magnificent and surprising film. The performances are nuanced, the storyline is utterly compelling and the script is superb. The cinematography is sublime, and seeing it in 3D was worth the extra cost, and it is this aspect of the film thatA magnificent and surprising film. The performances are nuanced, the storyline is utterly compelling and the script is superb. The cinematography is sublime, and seeing it in 3D was worth the extra cost, and it is this aspect of the film that elevates it to be a 'must see in the cinema' experience. This is definitely a contender for best film of the year. 9.03/10… Expand
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Compi24Oct 11, 2015
Ridley Scott finally regains his footing with - of all things - familiar territory. "The Martian's" triumphant air and superior visual prowess, in conjunction with Matt Damon's unflappably charismatic performance, makes for something truly special.
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jlplattenOct 6, 2015
Never a dull moment. The Martian has a great blend of tension and humor, and if you're a science geek, this movie will be a treat. Every problem encountered is solved through logic and reasoning. I would say the only problem I had with theNever a dull moment. The Martian has a great blend of tension and humor, and if you're a science geek, this movie will be a treat. Every problem encountered is solved through logic and reasoning. I would say the only problem I had with the film were in those moments the movie was trying to hard to be funny. Several of the jokes felt forced, which made them fall flat and even awkward at times. Other than that, this movie is one of the year's best so far.… Expand
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NickLikesMoviesOct 7, 2015
The Martian is the best and most realistic space epic I have ever seen. It's beautifully crafted and wonderfully acted and an overall knockout film. One of this year's best.
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WheelzFourReelzOct 4, 2015
The Martian is one of the most fascinating and realistic science fiction films I've seen in a while, full of great performances, beautiful cinematography, and an absolutely gripping plot.
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carlosgzOct 5, 2015
This is what a sci-fi action movie should be. By all means, a return to form from Ridley Scott, who maybe left us a little bit unsatisfied with last year's Exodus. Back to the film, it offers competition for Mad Max, and that is saying A LOT.This is what a sci-fi action movie should be. By all means, a return to form from Ridley Scott, who maybe left us a little bit unsatisfied with last year's Exodus. Back to the film, it offers competition for Mad Max, and that is saying A LOT. It manages to be witty, dramatic, charming, somber. There are seamless transitions between those moments in the film. A formidable cast and crew prove plot is in no way a limit for their skills. And Go Matt Damon! He, as expected, delivers a star performance as a (supremely intelligent) man trying to survive the dreadful odds. Every part of this movie is increasingly satisfying (though a cameo by Sigourney Weaver would've been incredible). Think of it as Moon meets Interstellar meets Gravity, just through Ridley Scott's splendid eye for dramatic action with a touch of funny.… Expand
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johnem95Oct 4, 2015
Visually dazzing as well as scientifically fascinating, The Martian is a thrilling resurgence for director Ridley Scott, with a potentially Oscar-worthy lead performance from Matt Damon.
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beingryanjudeOct 4, 2015
Through all of Ridley Scott’s adventures into space, never has he been able to create such a vivid masterpiece as THE MARTIAN. It’s the type of epic, space opera that will keep us thinking about it for years. As Jessica Chastain commands theThrough all of Ridley Scott’s adventures into space, never has he been able to create such a vivid masterpiece as THE MARTIAN. It’s the type of epic, space opera that will keep us thinking about it for years. As Jessica Chastain commands the screen once more, Matt Damon finally reminds audiences of his immersive acting skills.… Expand
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MattyiceOct 2, 2015
While the film does have the same artistic style as Interstellar (and many people thought the same plot, which is entirely false), it still has a sense of originality that makes it worthwhile. The man vs. nature survival is told in aWhile the film does have the same artistic style as Interstellar (and many people thought the same plot, which is entirely false), it still has a sense of originality that makes it worthwhile. The man vs. nature survival is told in a fantastic fashion by Ridley Scott and the acting is fantastic by all. Overall, definitely worth seeing in the theatre.… Expand
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GinaKOct 5, 2015
I can see why The Martian, especially in 3-D, is popular. Certainly it is well made and not sleep-inducing, even though it is about science and not myth (Ridley Scott’s usual interest). It is a long two and a half hours, and although it neverI can see why The Martian, especially in 3-D, is popular. Certainly it is well made and not sleep-inducing, even though it is about science and not myth (Ridley Scott’s usual interest). It is a long two and a half hours, and although it never gets boring (especially if you like “reality” – ha ha) and even though the end from the start seems like a foregone conclusion – we will make this a happy ending dammit, regardless of the real hazards of space. You have oodles of time to admire all the incredibly unrealistic hero-geeks, and I didn’t believe it for a minute. Definitely it is not even half as good as Alien (a classic) or even Prometheus. But you really have to be a master filmmaker to keep people awake for 150 minutes when there is no real antagonist and you have to shut your mind off and just depend on raw skill and Matt Damon’s likeability to pull a film off. I bought the book a while ago, but I think I will recycle it. Once is enough.… Expand
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Mazmorrero47Oct 2, 2015
As it's expected from a Ridley Scott film, The Martian is beautifully shot and has impressive visual effects. The performances are good, but we've seen better from these actors (Jessica Chastain, Donald Glover and Sebastian Stan areAs it's expected from a Ridley Scott film, The Martian is beautifully shot and has impressive visual effects. The performances are good, but we've seen better from these actors (Jessica Chastain, Donald Glover and Sebastian Stan are criminally underused).
The script, on the other hand, was a mixed bag. Drew Goddard is very talented at going back and forth between drama and comedy, and I liked the message that sense of humor helps you to survive in harsh circumstances. However, there was too much science porn and not enough sense of urgency. More than half of the dialog was about engineering rather than the characters themselves, which makes it hard to sympathize with them. I felt like I was watching a long Mythbusters episode. I was interested in knowing how the conflict would be solved, yet I never felt worried about Mark because he was always in control of the situation. He was the astronaut version of MacGyver.
Overall, I enjoyed the movie. I just don't think it lives up to the hype critics have been building.… Expand
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busbfranOct 9, 2015
Well written, directed and performed. The Martian is a chilling space adventure, fit to satisfy all round film lovers. Si-fi movie of the year and one of the most enjoyable, rewarding films of 2015.
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Brent_MarchantOct 4, 2015
A slightly overlong and somewhat predictable but nevertheless entertaining science fiction story with good special effects and a surprisingly effective amount of humor. Some of the plot devices, story line elements and science aspects don'tA slightly overlong and somewhat predictable but nevertheless entertaining science fiction story with good special effects and a surprisingly effective amount of humor. Some of the plot devices, story line elements and science aspects don't work quite as well as they should, but these drawbacks are compensated for by its aforementioned strengths, as well as a capable performance by Matt Damon. Though not without faults, the film is still a cut above most of the sci-fi offerings released this year and the generally overrated space-based pictures of recent years.… Expand
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jesseurbancsikOct 5, 2015
This spellbinding, edge-of-your-seat gripping, humorous and emotional film is a great family-friendly movie for all ages. This film should be nominated for an Oscar for Best Film. It won't win, but a superb movie like this deserves theThis spellbinding, edge-of-your-seat gripping, humorous and emotional film is a great family-friendly movie for all ages. This film should be nominated for an Oscar for Best Film. It won't win, but a superb movie like this deserves the nominated recognition. The only bad thing about this movie was that Jessica Chastain wasn't in it enough! Great performance from Damon, Chastain, Wiig, Bean and Glover.… Expand
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NathanDrake007Oct 7, 2015
Did you know that the average lifespan of a human in hours, say to 75 Years old, is 657,000 hours. But you then have to compensate and calculate the leap years also to which would be 18.75 Leap Years in a 75 year span. To which the total thenDid you know that the average lifespan of a human in hours, say to 75 Years old, is 657,000 hours. But you then have to compensate and calculate the leap years also to which would be 18.75 Leap Years in a 75 year span. To which the total then equals to 657,450 Hours.

Take into account all the maths I just spoke about and you got an idea of how this movie works on every detail. It truly is the very best parts of MacGyver’s and Burn Notice’s gadget moments rolled into a movie.

To have just under 3 measly hours take over your life and engross you the entire time does not seem such a feat when compared to those 75 years. But it is. I do not think I blinked much during the course of its 2hrs and 40 minute Runtime.

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meagre supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

I cannot even fathom touching the surface of how almost flawless this film is. How everything Watney does to stay alive feels real. This all makes sense on a massive, realistic scale. This could be very possible. The science and mathematics they do in this film makes you feel so underwhelmingly minor in the scale of things. I felt extremely stupid for the most part. But it wasn't the type of stupidity I hated. I envied every single moment of it and it kind of made me want to go back and focus in science and math class more than I did. These Scientists that work for the real NASA are genius.

To think The Martian actually all came from, apparently, an equally amazing book by Peter Weir is even more incredible.

The scale of its screenplay (written by Drew Goddard of Cabin In The Woods & Daredevil Tv Series) is well above par. It is a fine form of cinema and a brilliant return to form for Ridley Scott.

I hate movies that waste great characters, funny ones, smart ones, ones that make you say 'I wish we had seen more of them in the film'. But here, every single character is used so well on a scale that works. I cannot say too much about anything in this film. It needs to be experienced before a spoiler talk. Suffice to say, you can see this film in 2D or 3D (I saw it in 2D). The second half of this film, with its outstanding ending, should be a 3D Fever dream. However there is 2 hours roughly, worth of nothing that would come close to a massive 3D experience. So do not worry too much as both options still leave you loving it either choice you make.

Harry Gregson Williams scores the music and I have to note his work here. In this movie, just as in many of my fave scores (Metal Gear Solid 3 video game and Armageddon movie), it is moving and without it, a lot of Matt Damon’s alone screen time might not have worked the same magic it did.

Matt Damon really deserves something amazing from this film. To actually invest 3 quarters of a film with nothing but one actor on screen is a hell of an accomplishment. See This Movie! It is one people will be talking about and others will aspire to be like for many years to come.

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sam8989Oct 7, 2015
A well crafted thriller, with its heart at the right place. I really liked the film and everything about it. Welcome back Ridley Scott. So good. Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain were both very good in the film and so was the whole cast.
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FilmVirtueNov 18, 2015
The Martian was fascinating when it was released as a book, and even more as a film. Because it's an experience, and by far the strongest space experience in existence. Sure you've got the overrated Gravity and even more overrated AvatarThe Martian was fascinating when it was released as a book, and even more as a film. Because it's an experience, and by far the strongest space experience in existence. Sure you've got the overrated Gravity and even more overrated Avatar showing you the idea of it all, but how many films get you as close as The Martian does. Everything, the effects, the acting, the story is near-perfect and placed together makes The Martian a legendary motion picture that doesn't settle for anything less than epic.… Expand
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Rutger-KikkertNov 23, 2015
The Martian is a masterpiece. Ridley Scott really shows again that he can make a good movie after the two not so good movies he made called The Counselor and Exodus: Gods And Kings. The acting is phenomenal (Matt Damon is oscar worthy onThe Martian is a masterpiece. Ridley Scott really shows again that he can make a good movie after the two not so good movies he made called The Counselor and Exodus: Gods And Kings. The acting is phenomenal (Matt Damon is oscar worthy on every level), the cinematography and special effects are beautiful, the writing is excellent and there is some really good tension, humour and drama. This movie is so diverse that Science-Fiction fans will love it, drama fans will love it and just the movie fan in general will love it. The music used in the movie which takes up a great portion of the original soundtrack is from the 80 's; songs like Waterloo from ABBA or Rock the boat from the Hues Corporation really set the tone for this movie. The movie's atmosphere was just so great you just want this movie over and over again. And that brings me to my only little flaw with the movie (this really not a big thing). Which is that the movie's re-watch ability is not that high because the movie is over two hours and it also really feels like a long movie. So when you've already watched this movie you're just going to wait for the parts of the movie you really liked the first time you watched it. The rest of the movie is just a bit boring then, because it's a bit repetitive a times too. Which obviously is due to the slow phasing (which is not a bad thing) and the same environments the movie takes place in… Expand
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PeabarterOct 17, 2015
This is a rare movie for this day and age. It relies on a good story and acting to entertain rather than non-stop, over the top special effects. This is a movie about survival and problem solving. I enjoyed the scientific focus of theThis is a rare movie for this day and age. It relies on a good story and acting to entertain rather than non-stop, over the top special effects. This is a movie about survival and problem solving. I enjoyed the scientific focus of the story of a man marooned on Mars and desperate to survive and be rescued. I have always enjoyed Ridley Scott's movies and was excited to see this when I realized that he directed this. This is a 2 hr and 20 minute movie, but not once did I look at my watch. Matt Damon did a great job in the lead role.… Expand
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TimW001Dec 24, 2015
A very fun movie to watch. Great sound work and special effects. The characters were believable and you felt very involved emotionally with their decisions. You felt their desperation and worries. The film led to a very tense climax.A very fun movie to watch. Great sound work and special effects. The characters were believable and you felt very involved emotionally with their decisions. You felt their desperation and worries. The film led to a very tense climax.
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fusion_13Jan 10, 2016
This was a fantastic movie, in many ways. It's acting, special effects, cinematography, and story just to name a few. It was one of the most intriguing and interesting movies of the year. But it had a few problems, it was quite boring atThis was a fantastic movie, in many ways. It's acting, special effects, cinematography, and story just to name a few. It was one of the most intriguing and interesting movies of the year. But it had a few problems, it was quite boring at times, where it felt they were just adding filler to stretch the movie out. There wasn't much tension in the movie, why not turn it on it's head and kill off Mark?

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DavidV293Jan 21, 2016
The Martian is great, fun, and intense. I'm talking about the ending, holy crap that got me anxious. Matt Damon delivers a great performance and makes himself one of my favorite characters. Don't really have much to say about this since IThe Martian is great, fun, and intense. I'm talking about the ending, holy crap that got me anxious. Matt Damon delivers a great performance and makes himself one of my favorite characters. Don't really have much to say about this since I like it too much.… Expand
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RvwFromUpHereOct 11, 2015
Who: Matt Damon, Will McAvoy, and a strange version of Sean Bean that stays alive throughout the whole movie
What: Matt Damon playing every character from the show Lost In Space
Where: A part of Mars not inhabited by Transformers When (canWho: Matt Damon, Will McAvoy, and a strange version of Sean Bean that stays alive throughout the whole movie
What: Matt Damon playing every character from the show Lost In Space
Where: A part of Mars not inhabited by Transformers
When (can I watch again): About 1 year before it's an enjoyable re watch
​Why: So we can once again stop what we're doing and make rescuing Matt Damon our top priority.… Expand
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PsmZzzzDec 25, 2015
You Now ! for me just some movies valuable to remembered . to be talk about with your friends or whenever want to see some things familiar that remembered you what was a good movies are you should see bat man and The Martian . this kinds ofYou Now ! for me just some movies valuable to remembered . to be talk about with your friends or whenever want to see some things familiar that remembered you what was a good movies are you should see bat man and The Martian . this kinds of movies pop out your mind . change your seen to movie life . I think this movie is the one that makes you believe good movie are still out there to be make .… Expand
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Ryan_DaveDec 15, 2015
this is really, really good movie... and i love how it gave me shiver and i like how mark solve his problem.... and this is my Favorite movie this year and pan too.. this movie should win an award or something
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BitashJul 26, 2020
One of the best sci fi movies I have seen, I rewatched it in 2020 and it is still a great movie. Great script, scientifically made sense and Matt. D is just brilliant and believable. A must see
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bfoore90Oct 3, 2015
The Martian was a touching, magnificent, surprising, and surprisingly funny movie by Ridley Scott. Like Interstellar meets Castaway with a marvelous performance by Matt Damon as a man stuck millions upon millions of miles away from home onThe Martian was a touching, magnificent, surprising, and surprisingly funny movie by Ridley Scott. Like Interstellar meets Castaway with a marvelous performance by Matt Damon as a man stuck millions upon millions of miles away from home on Mars. The cinematography, script and soundtrack was done marvelously well and the performances of the supporting cast as well as Matt Damon in particular. The Martian is in my opinion one of the best films of 2015… Expand
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moviemitch96Oct 2, 2015
This is coming from someone who read the book, so forgive me if I sound a little nit-picky in this. First off, I was highly excited to check this film out after reading the book and seeing that Ridley Scott was directing and Matt Damon wasThis is coming from someone who read the book, so forgive me if I sound a little nit-picky in this. First off, I was highly excited to check this film out after reading the book and seeing that Ridley Scott was directing and Matt Damon was starring. And while it certainly met my expectations, it didn't quite exceed them like I had hoped. There was a major plot point or two in the book that was nowhere to be found in the film unfortunately. Also, the ending was slightly tweaked and added on to, but other than that, the rest of the film was entertaining, Damon gave a confident and often times humorous performance (staying true to the nature of his character in the book), and Scott's direction was superb and a great return to form after some of his previous mediocre films (e.g., The Counselor, Exodus.) Overall, I'd say it's definitely worth checking out, even if you haven't read the book. Heck, you might be better off not reading it so you aren't too disappointed by some of the things left out from it like I was.… Expand
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JohnMasterLOct 4, 2015
Visualmente hermosa, The Martian o en español "Misión Rescate" es una de las mejores películas del 2015, interesante, inteligente, épica, dramática, divertida y con grandes dosis de suspenso y tensión. Es la combinación perfecta entreVisualmente hermosa, The Martian o en español "Misión Rescate" es una de las mejores películas del 2015, interesante, inteligente, épica, dramática, divertida y con grandes dosis de suspenso y tensión. Es la combinación perfecta entre "Gravedad" e "Interestelar" Ridley Scott esta de regreso y mejor que nunca.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffOct 3, 2015
Ridley Scott's 'The Martian' is a return to form for the director, proving once again that he can do blockbuster, that he can do science fiction. With Matt Damon in the lead role as Mark Watney, Damon pushes his boundaries as an actor, beforeRidley Scott's 'The Martian' is a return to form for the director, proving once again that he can do blockbuster, that he can do science fiction. With Matt Damon in the lead role as Mark Watney, Damon pushes his boundaries as an actor, before he was pretty much the supporting character, but now, he proves that he can carry the movie.

To sum up; this movie is pretty much like a "Robinson Crusoe" or a 'Cast Away' (2000) in space. Watney, along with other astronauts (Jessica Chastain, Michael Pena, Kate Mara and Sebastian Stan) travel to Mars and he is left for dead when the others do not know what happened to him.

Obviously, if you've seen the trailer, then you'll know that he is not really dead, we see him stranded in Mars fighting for survival. We see him growing potatoes, making water and trying to contact his crew members and with the rest of the crew on Earth.

This is a beautifully filmed picture, with some ambitious establishing shots proving how big-scale this movie is. Sometimes you cannot tell whether you are looking at green-screen, or if it might actually be filmed in space/Mars. We see Damon's character trying to cope, physically and emotionally just living in an entire planet all by himself with limited-to-none human contact. The movie also does a good job at teaching how to survive on a planet like Mars, obviously, it is harder than it looks, but you get the idea.

There is a lot of surprising comic relief in this movie, mostly from Michael Pena's character, who did the same thing when he was in 'Ant-Man' (2015). I was surprised as to how little screen time Jessica Chastain had throughout this movie, but this is Matt Damon's movie, and spending just over two hours with him is good enough.

I will admit, there were times where I grew a little restless throughout the first two acts of this movie, there are many long stretches and the way it jumps back-and-forth through Matt Damon in space, to the people back at Earth can feel a little choppy.

But by the time we reach the third act of the movie, that's when the movie starts to get really interesting and that's where the tension rises. Director Ridley Scott is good at building up tension and the music by Harry Gregson-Williams complements the really intense moments throughout the movie.

Drew Goddard, who also wrote the movie's screenplay (based off the book by Andy Weir), does a magnificent job at crafting clean dialogue without making some of the jokes feel too forced and out of place at times.

Overall, 'The Martian' is a great movie, proving how great Ridley Scott is as a director and how much of an amazing actor Matt Damon is, he could be seriously considered for an Oscar nomination for his performance. If you are a patient viewer, who didn't mind sitting through films like; 'Cast Away' (2000), '127 Hours' (2010) and 'Life of Pi' (2012), then this will be an unforgettable experience. It's a movie that may not be that entertaining, but it mostly benefits from great acting, and amazing special effects. You will not want to take your eyes off this movie.… Expand
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SzenOct 5, 2015
"The Martian" is extremely smart, thrilling and filled with many classic moments. All these, combined with a welcome directorial return from Ridley Scott and an amazing script from Drew Goddard.
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Angelica59Oct 6, 2015
I have been waiting all my life (50+ years) for a movie like this. I truly enjoyed watching it in 3D. Congratulations to the producers, they did an excellent job. Matt Damon was a natural star. I recommend this movie to every ScienceI have been waiting all my life (50+ years) for a movie like this. I truly enjoyed watching it in 3D. Congratulations to the producers, they did an excellent job. Matt Damon was a natural star. I recommend this movie to every Science Fiction fan! It is an adventure, a tense drama and some comedy. All in all it is a beautiful and inspiring story of human nature. I like also all races were included. This movie had my undivided attention from start to finish. Breathtaking and lived up to my expectations totally! I started caring about the characters, I became emotional. I did not read the novel yet but be sure I will be! SEE THIS MOVIE it is so realistic and fantastic. The Martian is a the castaway on an uninhabited planet, it was so wonderful I want everyone to see it at least once!!… Expand
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Echo9kOct 3, 2015
The book was amazing, the adaptation had a lot to take from, but could be better. The visuals are good, most of the story is kept, the cast is good enough.
Worth to watch. Bad critics are haters.
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GreatMartinOct 2, 2015
In “The Martian”, botanist astronaut Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is presumed dead after a sandstorm on Mars forces the mission to be cancelled and the crew must return to earth, without him or his body. Being alive but wounded heIn “The Martian”, botanist astronaut Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is presumed dead after a sandstorm on Mars forces the mission to be cancelled and the crew must return to earth, without him or his body. Being alive but wounded he quickly takes care of himself and makes an inventory of what he has food wise and what he has to do to stay alive until the next space mission arrives on Mars four years in the future. Regarding the former he knows there is only a month’s supply but being a botanist he starts working on rationing and possibly growing food with what he has on hand.

Though director Ridley Scott has had success with sci-fi pictures such as “Alien”, and this is very much a picture in that genre, it is more a picture of a man’s will to survive in spite of all the odds against him. We follow Mark through a series of video diaries explaining how he grows potatoes using human waste, exploring ways to get in touch with his crew on the way back to earth or the people at NASA monitoring the mission along with fighting the elements. Drew Goddard, who wrote the screenplay based on the book by Andy Weir, has a lot of technical talk to relay to the audience and, truthfully, though I didn’t understand 80-90% of what was being said and/or explained I was able to follow and be intrigued what was going on in the film.

With a strong supporting cast of Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Sean Bean, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mackenzie Davis, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan and a memorable cameo by Donald Glover, strong direction by Scott and many outstanding jobs by the various production personal who will certainly win awards, “The Martian” belongs to Matt Damon.

Damon, as Watney, shows the man’s humor, determination to survive, resourcefulness, not to forget his drawing the audience in wondering if he will make it back to earth. He can depreciate himself while at the same time listing his accomplishments as the first person to do many things in space always keeping the viewers on his side and hoping he will succeed. It is this element of doubt that adds a surprising suspense to the story before the end.

One quibble is that at 2 hours and 20 minutes “The Martian” is about 20 minutes too long. Oh yes a warning---no, not a spoiler--hope you like disco music along with Abba and Gloria Gaynor!

By the way though I saw it in 3D it really isn’t a necessity to appreciating and enjoying this film.… Expand
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BradySmithOct 9, 2015
The Martian is just such a fun movie. It's a light toned, clever, visually impressive, well acted movie. It's always engaging and you'll never be bored with the outside the box ways Matt Damon adapts to his situation. It's perfectly paced,The Martian is just such a fun movie. It's a light toned, clever, visually impressive, well acted movie. It's always engaging and you'll never be bored with the outside the box ways Matt Damon adapts to his situation. It's perfectly paced, has a great cast, and is unusually fun for Scott. It really didn't even feel like a Ridley Scott movie, because in terms of mood and tone it's the antithesis of the darkness from Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator... to almost any Scott movie. I don't think it's as good as Alien. I don't think it's as good as the rapturous, and profound Interstellar, but it is one of the best and most enjoyable movies of the year and will go down as another Ridley Scott sci-fi classic.… Expand
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LagamedogOct 3, 2015
This movie was a great space epic. The cgi looked great and the acting was great. It had some funny parts and some interesting science stuff. It makes me think what would happen if this movie happened in real life and how would that personThis movie was a great space epic. The cgi looked great and the acting was great. It had some funny parts and some interesting science stuff. It makes me think what would happen if this movie happened in real life and how would that person survive on Mars.… Expand
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unclomzOct 6, 2015
One od the better films I have seen this year.
Well made and conveys the idea of man would survive in those circumstances in a conving way
decent film end of
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danippOct 4, 2015
Amazing adaptation by Scott and Goddard. Loyal to the book and with a cast that makes us wanna be with them forever and ever. Damon works perfectly as the leading character and his struggle to survive alone in Mars for so long time. HisAmazing adaptation by Scott and Goddard. Loyal to the book and with a cast that makes us wanna be with them forever and ever. Damon works perfectly as the leading character and his struggle to survive alone in Mars for so long time. His charisma and funny lines help us engage with his fight, besides the well written script, which develops naturally and with a good rhythm. At the same time we enjoy his time in Mars, following NADA attempts to help him is also captivating and supporting characters have a great chemistry on screen. All of this make it easy for the audience to connect with the story. Well done Ridley Scott, I've missed you!… Expand
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FilmGobOct 2, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to survive and return to Earth.

Based on a best-selling novel by Andy Weir, The Martian is directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Drew Goddard. The cast is stacked with Matt Damon as the stranded astronaut, his NASA bosses which includes Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sean Bean and Kristen Wig. The rescue crew features Jessica Chastain, Michael Peña and Kate Mara among others. With so many big names, it's amazing how well the characters are portrayed and the amount of time spent is measured just right for each.

As always with Ridley Scott, the visuals are stunning, from the lifeless yet beautiful landscape of Mars, to the high tech rovers and space stations. Still, practical sets and effects aren't ignored. The original musical score flows wonderfully in the background, a touch of 'Alien' here and there.

There are highs and lows, moments of triumph (growing potatoes) and helplessness (the base entrance malfunction and explosion), but overall the film is more feel good adventure than a typical bleak sci-fi drama. The comedic dialogue, not often the case with recent Scott projects, was surprising. Science heavy at times but not too distracting. Tension is regularly relieved by the witty Matt Damon, Ejiofor and his team, even the soundtrack plays it's part with classic disco hits and of course some Ziggy Stardust too. It all results in the runtime of over two hours flying by with it's perfect pacing and by the end of it, i actually wished for a bit more.

However the tone at times became super cheesy, such as the Chinese space agency who come to the rescue with valuable technological assistance, and the eye rolling scene of thousands of people cheering in the streets of England and China during the rescue mission being televised around the globe, it felt silly and odd.

Overall, it's not a masterpiece, but The Martian is an entertaining, weird mix of science and laughs that somehow works well without the need for predictable blockbuster cliches.… Expand
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finstocktonOct 8, 2015
It might not be a movie tailor made for the oscars that come people had expected it to be but that doesn't stop The Martian from being a great movie with a great cast and marvelous soundtrack. The movie takes what could have so easily been aIt might not be a movie tailor made for the oscars that come people had expected it to be but that doesn't stop The Martian from being a great movie with a great cast and marvelous soundtrack. The movie takes what could have so easily been a doom and gloom story and instead injects a considerable amount of fun and comedy, mostly coming in the form of the unflappable Mark Wattney played well by Matt Damon. The only issue I have is that I personally think Jeff Daniels was miscast.… Expand
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dave741Oct 17, 2015
One of the best movie i've seen this year in theater. This movie make you eat your nails the whole time. Especially at the end of the movie. The scenario is fantastic with a lot of great views and it really make you feel like you are on MarsOne of the best movie i've seen this year in theater. This movie make you eat your nails the whole time. Especially at the end of the movie. The scenario is fantastic with a lot of great views and it really make you feel like you are on Mars with Matt Damon. I really liked this movie and that's why for me it's a 10/10.… Expand
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TLHGDec 16, 2015
Everybody likes good movies, but great movies are either loved or hated. The Martian is so damn good that a few dumbasses must show up to say it sucks. If you are one of those big production haters who loves low budget indish films that tryEverybody likes good movies, but great movies are either loved or hated. The Martian is so damn good that a few dumbasses must show up to say it sucks. If you are one of those big production haters who loves low budget indish films that try to extract a lot of unnecessary drama from ordinary situations, you have right to be a dumbass and say The Martian sucks. Otherwise, sit and enjoy it!… Expand
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anshimanOct 3, 2015
Having not read the original novel, I cannot judge the faithfulness of the film adaptation to the source material. However, independent of the specified context, 'The Martian' is a spectacular exploration of the admittedly generic butHaving not read the original novel, I cannot judge the faithfulness of the film adaptation to the source material. However, independent of the specified context, 'The Martian' is a spectacular exploration of the admittedly generic but nevertheless magical realm of human perseverance, determination, impartial compassion as well as the fight to exist. Gripping, suspenseful and often surprisingly comical, its character study of Mark Watney is a subterfuge to inspire us, and tell the uplifting story of the will of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. The film is oddly light-hearted (for a film that had a person deserted on a planet for years), however, this made for a kind of hunger for a greater range of emotion from our protagonist; one could argue that the uniqueness of the protagonist lies in his ability to withstand the harshest of conditions - yet, this makes for an overall less powerful tale of how bad the conditions really were - how bad things were before they got better. The cinematography of the film often paved the way for many beautiful scenes, but it is trivially easy to take a beautiful shot of outer space, or a planet. The difficult parts of the job lie with mise en scene - the shadows, the frame composition, and the colour palette of the frame. There were few shots that stood out in any of those criteria. In this sense, The Martian lacked a distinct style of its own, which Ridley Scott is often so apt at (refer to 1979's 'Alien'). Furthermore, lightheartedness took the place of gripping, gritty atmosphere, which makes for a less tonally diverse film. The soundtrack is often melodically repetitive and generic, but generally ticks the boxes.
These flaws, however, are small relative to the cinematic experience that this polished blockbuster delivers. Scott continues to deliver, even at the seemingly frail age of 77. I applaud the film as one of the best of 2015 thus far, and highly recommend it to anyone who has not had the pleasure of seeing it.… Expand
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damien_k98Nov 3, 2015
With The Help Of Scott's Directing, Marketing,Terrific Cast And All Around Fun, The Martian Is A Classic For A New Generation! Matt Damon Gives Us A Phenomenal Performance As He Remakes Movies Like Cast Away, But With Alot More Fun!
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FilmPhonicOct 5, 2015
In the latest addition to a genre he helped to revolutionize, Ridley Scott seems to have been influenced by recent Sci-fi fare in crafting a surprisingly lightly toned adventure/drama with distinctly dry humour, ‘The Martian’ might be Scott’sIn the latest addition to a genre he helped to revolutionize, Ridley Scott seems to have been influenced by recent Sci-fi fare in crafting a surprisingly lightly toned adventure/drama with distinctly dry humour, ‘The Martian’ might be Scott’s most enjoyable film in years without being weighed down by anything too profound.

Thanks to a combination of striking cinematography and stunning Jordanian locations, plus 1st rate production design of everything from costumes and technology to the vehicles and interiors, ‘The Martian’ has a flawless aesthetic in no small part driven by Ridley Scott’s meticulous attention to detail.

The narrative is kept simple and effective but the adaptation from Andy Weir’s novel loses some of the tension and thriller element while retaining its other defining qualities, Matt Damon delivers a compelling but not too dramatic lead performance supported by a strong ensemble cast, with Michael Peña stealing the comedic limelight for his second blockbuster of the year.

Perhaps the most defining element of the film’s success it the abundant humour and self-assured moments of levity in situations which are often stale in traditional sci-fi drama, thanks to a generous sprinkling of comedic moments and a retro soundtrack worked into the narrative, we often felt like we were watching a less flashy ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’.

Indeed the tone of ‘The Martian’ is somewhat of a departure for Ridley Scott which might be welcome by those who’ve been critical of his recent work but may be an issue for diehard fans, there’s no great tension or sense of real jeopardy, the film always feels optimistic and ultimately ‘The Martian’ is a mildly sentimental but thoroughly engaging tribute to scientific endeavour and an ode to the human spirit of exploration.

The Bottom Line…
A welcome change of pace from Ridley Scott results in a visually stunning and highly enjoyable Sci-fi survival drama with a distinctly comedic edge, perhaps a little lacking in emotional depth and originality, but with a well-executed light tone and solid performances ‘The Martian’ is an engaging space adventure with wide appeal.… Expand
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PeterAlexanderOct 6, 2015
Ridley Scott returns to his brilliant best in this epic tale of survival and morals. Matt Damon, the Martian, provides one of the best performances of his career, capturing the audience from the minute he appears on screen. The fantasticRidley Scott returns to his brilliant best in this epic tale of survival and morals. Matt Damon, the Martian, provides one of the best performances of his career, capturing the audience from the minute he appears on screen. The fantastic story is aided by great acting all round. As tempting as it is to say Chiwetel Ejiofor's character steals the movie, his performance is matched by a truly brilliant cast. In a film full of tension, the stunning cinematography and eery yet epic soundtrack add to what is Ridley Scott's best film for years.… Expand
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TheKavehJOct 7, 2015
I was highly impressed with this movie! I was on my edge of my seat from the opening credits to closing credits. It is actually very funny, and is one of the best movies I've seen this year.
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samforsythOct 5, 2015
Of the four people I know personally who've seen the movie and read the book, two liked the movie more, one liked the book, and one isn't sure which is better (me). BUT each person loved both the book and the movie. This is a nearly flawlessOf the four people I know personally who've seen the movie and read the book, two liked the movie more, one liked the book, and one isn't sure which is better (me). BUT each person loved both the book and the movie. This is a nearly flawless book to film adaptation.… Expand
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SnowberryOct 6, 2015
This symphony of artistic style and scientific elegance allows those who aren't passionate about science appreciate it and those who love it so experience it in a new way.

The Martian shows how knowledge and problem solving can save yourThis symphony of artistic style and scientific elegance allows those who aren't passionate about science appreciate it and those who love it so experience it in a new way.

The Martian shows how knowledge and problem solving can save your life and how we shouldn't give up on the human dream of reaching for the stars, now more than ever. This movie makes my list of favorite movies.… Expand
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Isaac94Oct 7, 2015
Look, there’s no two ways to say this. The Martian is fantastic. It’s easily one of my favorite films of the year and it’s only October! The movie stars Matt Damon as Mark Watney, a NASA astronaut who gets left behind on Mars and has toLook, there’s no two ways to say this. The Martian is fantastic. It’s easily one of my favorite films of the year and it’s only October! The movie stars Matt Damon as Mark Watney, a NASA astronaut who gets left behind on Mars and has to survive with limited resources available until help arrives. Damon’s portrayal of the character is stellar! His comic timing and his acting is spot on. The way his character keeps himself positive even during overwhelming odds in which the average Joe would probably lose all hope of survival (on a planet where nothing grows, which Watney himself admits) is extremely enamoring. There is a genuine concern that you feel for the character’s plight. And whenever he achieves something like, being able to establish contact with Earth or grow food, you want to rejoice with him.

The screenplay is brilliant. Usually in these types of movies, people pay to see the stranded guy on the alien planet. And whenever it shifts focus, people tend to turn off and lose interest in whatever is happening. That was NOT the case here. The efforts made by NASA on Earth to help their stranded Astronaut is as interesting to watch as Watney’s exploits on Mars. And all that comes down to a genuinely well written screenplay by Drew Goddard. The dialogues were pretty damn funny and had me in stiches. The material was kept very light without complicating matters a lot but still managed to keep me on edge.

This is a welcome return to form for Ridley Scott. Now I can’t comment on The Counselor or Exodus as I haven’t watched them yet but it is widely known that since American Gangster, he had failed to make a truly great film. This is that great film! An evenly paced, uncomplicated and utterly fun film which proves what Scott is capable of when he’s in his element. The cinematography is beautiful and the CGI is inch perfect. The background score truly is a BACKGROUND score. It doesn’t jarringly blare out and tell you to go “OMG OMG OMG” but complements the visuals perfectly. The 3D aspect of it is brilliant as well. Not since Gravity has a film used 3D this well.

This is a near perfect film. The texts which pop up on screen describing a character or a place were kind of bothersome and unnecessary. The Chinese CNSA cooperating with NASA seemed a bit too convenient and felt like a fantasy on the writers part (maybe he was going for the “Greatness of Human nature during insurmountable odds” but I didn’t really buy it) but that’s just me nitpicking. Go for it. This is a fantastic piece of work. Scott is back. Damon looks to be the man of the moment right now and we may very well have an early contender for Best Actor as well as Best Adapted Screenplay.… Expand
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BuzzSkillOct 16, 2015
This is the best film of 2015, hands down. Scott can be forgiven for Prometheus now. This is a story of survival in the same vein as Castaway, only instead of Tom Hanks we get Matt Damon and any hope of rescue is a year and a half away.This is the best film of 2015, hands down. Scott can be forgiven for Prometheus now. This is a story of survival in the same vein as Castaway, only instead of Tom Hanks we get Matt Damon and any hope of rescue is a year and a half away. This is a movie worth watching with the whole family, teaching a little science, a little ingenuity, a little motivational thinking and a whole lot of hope.

Go see it. You won't regret it.… Expand
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Fady_SinaOct 24, 2015
Nice movie .. Good filmed & Performing ! But it takes such many ideas from interstellar the scenes of stars , space &Aircrafts when Demon travel to the nation less planet but they improve the scene into the Martian and closing in creatingNice movie .. Good filmed & Performing ! But it takes such many ideas from interstellar the scenes of stars , space &Aircrafts when Demon travel to the nation less planet but they improve the scene into the Martian and closing in creating life in Mars by doing whatever he do well planting , finally the Martian take us suddenly to the last scene without performing & reviewing his traveling back to home it doesn't make sense to finalize #the_Martian without celebrating With the hero of #NASA . It's my self opinion… Expand
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DulothOct 12, 2015
The acting in this movie is excellent, the zero-gravity special effects are perfect, the design of the equipment and sets are all seemingly perfect as well. You can just about believe that everyone involved is in fact an astronaut. The pacingThe acting in this movie is excellent, the zero-gravity special effects are perfect, the design of the equipment and sets are all seemingly perfect as well. You can just about believe that everyone involved is in fact an astronaut. The pacing is good, and keeps you interested, which is fairly difficult for a movie in which so much is just one man against the world; someone definitely learned from Castaway's mistakes and improved on the theme.

Just about the only imperfection is an inexplicable use of an IED to open a door in the movie that leaves you wondering if there was an explanation for why they couldn't just open it some more reasonable and/or sane way, that leaves me wondering if there was actually a valid explanation that got lost in translation from book to movie. Considering the length of the movie, and that this brief setup is the only flaw I can really see... this is a ridiculously well-made movie.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 6, 2016
It feels like another poor film from the start, but I was wrong. It'll be as enjoyable as you wanted it to be. The Martian doesn't make me want to watch this, but I know where a film is when I see one.
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horcrux2007Nov 2, 2015
It seems in recent years that there is maybe one really good sci-fi epic each year. 2012 was Prometheus; 2013 had Gravity; last year saw Interstellar; and this year has The Martian. Each movie has their own distinct style and can be enjoyedIt seems in recent years that there is maybe one really good sci-fi epic each year. 2012 was Prometheus; 2013 had Gravity; last year saw Interstellar; and this year has The Martian. Each movie has their own distinct style and can be enjoyed for different reasons. Of the four, The Martian is probably the most light-hearted and fun to watch, but don't let my words fool you. There are some insanely intense scenes to be found here. Based on the novel of the same name, The Martian is about astronaut Mark Watney who is presumed dead after a violent storm and left behind by the crew. He actually lives and must survive on Mars for months with meager supplies and his own ingenuity. Ridley Scott directed this film, and he was desperately in need of a success after the financial and commercial disappointments of Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Counsler. Luckily, he delivers one of his most spectacular movies to date that's capable of making you laugh and putting you on the edge of your seat. The final act of the film is particularly nail-biting, drawing comparisons to some of Gravity's most terrifying scenes. But what makes The Martian such a hit is its heart. Besides its great humor and amazing characters, it emphasizes the value and integrity of the human spirit. It may not go into the more philosophical implications of those themes too much, but when a movie is this well crafted, that hardly matters. The Martian is up there with the other great sci-fi epics of recent years, and it's certainly one of the best films of the year.… Expand
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licehappensOct 7, 2015
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LamontRaymondOct 10, 2015
The Martian simply delivers. If you're looking for a film that will entertain the hell out of you for 2 hours and 20 minutes, and it won't get too technical or weird (Prometheus, I"m looking at you here), check this out. Damon is solid,The Martian simply delivers. If you're looking for a film that will entertain the hell out of you for 2 hours and 20 minutes, and it won't get too technical or weird (Prometheus, I"m looking at you here), check this out. Damon is solid, but it's the spirit of the film as a whole - the never give up thing - that is truly refreshing.… Expand
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