The Martian
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 2, 2015
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CineAutoctonoDec 24, 2015
"The Martian" was an exciting film in which Matt Damon, surprised with the role of Mark Watney , a survivor of the desolate Mars, an exciting movie , and electrifying where we can see the wonderful landscape of Mars , excellent script, very"The Martian" was an exciting film in which Matt Damon, surprised with the role of Mark Watney , a survivor of the desolate Mars, an exciting movie , and electrifying where we can see the wonderful landscape of Mars , excellent script, very good photography, and excellent work of Ridley Scott.… Expand
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DatamariOct 28, 2015
FANTASTIC.
Probably my favorite movie of 2015 so far, sure Jurrasic World and Ant-Man were amazing, but The Martian is one of the most gripping movies i've ever watched. The characters are great and feel real, they don't feel as if they'reFANTASTIC.
Probably my favorite movie of 2015 so far, sure Jurrasic World and Ant-Man were amazing, but The Martian is one of the most gripping movies i've ever watched. The characters are great and feel real, they don't feel as if they're the only people that can do it; they feel as if you can relate to them. Also, this film is hilarious, it 's good to see that they can make such a motivational movie and still have some adult humor in it. This movie is amazing, and if you're a fan of science fiction, go watch this movie right now, or if you're reading this in the future, go buy it. It's seriously that good.

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GermanEngineDec 14, 2015
Yeh listen it was a pretty good movie but not a masterpiece, acting was good, story was good and overall it was just good, worth a watch. But it wasn't boner inducing 10/10 would bang masterpiece. Definitely raised the flag on occasion butYeh listen it was a pretty good movie but not a masterpiece, acting was good, story was good and overall it was just good, worth a watch. But it wasn't boner inducing 10/10 would bang masterpiece. Definitely raised the flag on occasion but lowered it when it tried too hard to be funny and smart, when there's no need to.

Its like a hot girl who for some reasons decides to grow a personality and crack a few jokes, although definitely not a deal breaker just makes me think it'd be better if the movie didn't try to be something it's not. But when you want to make a movie that will sell well and appeal to the masses, you gotta add in a push up bra or fifty to make it look that little bit better.… Expand
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CriticFerJul 31, 2016
Brilliant and Great movie. My only problem of this movie is this movie is too long, and sometimes can be a little bit boring, but what makes the Martian a great film is for his writing, acting and special effects. The director Riley ScottBrilliant and Great movie. My only problem of this movie is this movie is too long, and sometimes can be a little bit boring, but what makes the Martian a great film is for his writing, acting and special effects. The director Riley Scott really show a great film adaptation. And this is Matt Damon's best performance sides Good Will Hunting. The Martian is a great science fiction film about space and mars.… Expand
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SweaterGuyOct 27, 2015
Solid film, but the book was much better. The 3D is highly effective. I guess my tip is - if you have a chance, see it in IMAX 3D. A few more weeks in editing and it may have been a 10. It is a complex story that maybe lends itself betterSolid film, but the book was much better. The 3D is highly effective. I guess my tip is - if you have a chance, see it in IMAX 3D. A few more weeks in editing and it may have been a 10. It is a complex story that maybe lends itself better to a book.… Expand
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HuskyLamaOct 30, 2015
It's okay, I guess. Nothing extraordinary. I was expecting some wild theories but hey, poop theory counts! Throughout the movie, I was looking for references to link it to other movies but hell no.
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Erroll1980Nov 6, 2015
The movie is a complex yet simple taste of cinematic dreamery. It provides the audience with a smooth balance of character and atmosphere. It radiates imagination. It radiates the future.
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Nickmal104Nov 17, 2015
Good not Great. Matt Damon is awesome, but too many characters make this film suffer from any development. Weirdly paced. Shot very well, but compare this to other recent space films like Interstellar and Gravity and this one doesn't quite stack up.
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liveinthelbcNov 18, 2015
There were so many great science facts in the movie. I love how it was not only dramatic but also had a lot of comedic parts as well. If you haven't seen it yet...go see it! lol
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Xan_RyilDec 3, 2015
The Martian is an intelligent, well made and well acted movie. Everything about The Martian just falls into the right places. The humour, The science and the characters (although the role of team was not much strong). A comparison to eitherThe Martian is an intelligent, well made and well acted movie. Everything about The Martian just falls into the right places. The humour, The science and the characters (although the role of team was not much strong). A comparison to either Interstellar or Gravity would be totally wrong. Since Interstellar was further and deeper in emotions, future and science as compared to The Martian which only deals with near future and every scientist's science. Gravity on the other hand had much similar substance "Survival of a single protagonist", but differed in aspects of visuals and the fact that we get to see only one character in space, where The Martian has a lot of dramatized characters on screen. But all 3 movies are worth watching again and again and they deal with space and survival in their own ways.… Expand
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Tabamon97Nov 22, 2015
The movie perfectly shows us the wonderfulness of space and the danger related to is, how Matt Damon feels lonely on the planed and desperately tries to communicate with earth, the shots are taken in such a way that mars looks threatening toThe movie perfectly shows us the wonderfulness of space and the danger related to is, how Matt Damon feels lonely on the planed and desperately tries to communicate with earth, the shots are taken in such a way that mars looks threatening to him, i don't know how much the movie is science proof, but it does not look so far away from reality.
Good movie over all, not perfect, many parts could have been better, but its good enough how it is.… Expand
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killerant007Nov 24, 2015
This movie felt like a cross between Cast Away meets Gravity. Matt Damon plays an astronaut who is stranded on Mars and has to survive and find a way off the planet. He did a good job with the role being serious and funny at the same time.This movie felt like a cross between Cast Away meets Gravity. Matt Damon plays an astronaut who is stranded on Mars and has to survive and find a way off the planet. He did a good job with the role being serious and funny at the same time. While at times he can be a bit goofy it does prevent the movie from being too depressing.

The way that he survives and finds ways to communicate was interesting to watch kind of like a science film but more exciting.

My main problem was that some of the science I found false or unbelievable. However that is few and far between. But overall I loved the movie and is one of the top movies of the year. Final score 9/10… Expand
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FlamingBearFeb 26, 2016
This movie disserves 10/10 becuase of the intense sequences and some funny momments which gives this movie a awesome rating and for best picture at the oscars
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skylartfNov 29, 2015
Imagine being left for dead on a desolate planet 200 million miles way -- with no way to call for help. For astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) in The Martian, that nightmare has become reality. After a mission goes horribly wrong,Imagine being left for dead on a desolate planet 200 million miles way -- with no way to call for help. For astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) in The Martian, that nightmare has become reality. After a mission goes horribly wrong, Watney must survive alone on Mars with limited life support and find a way to communicate to NASA that he is still alive. He uses his knowledge and botany expertise to come up with endless MacGyver-esque solutions to problem the planet has to throw at him.

While The Martian predominantly follows Mark during his struggle for survival, the scenes of NASA back on Earth really bring everything together, and prevent the movie from being just two and a half hours of Matt Damon talking to himself. As great as Damon was, the actor who really stole the show was Donald Glover, who plays astrophysicist Rich Purnell. Glover was only in a few scenes, unfortunately, but he gave us all the comic relief that Damon’s cheesy one-liners failed to provide.

The stunning special effects and absolutely beautiful soundtrack combined to create a perfect atmosphere and an incredibly immersive experience, and I often felt as if I was actually there. Some would point out that the raging storm at the beginning of the movie would be impossible in Mars’ atmosphere. While that is true, it didn’t break the immersion for me at all since the rest of the movie is extremely scientifically accurate. As well-done as this movie is, however, the immersion was broken at times, mainly during Damon’s aforementioned one-liners. I cringed when he muttered, **** you, Mars,” to himself, and even more so when he said, “I’m gonna have to science the **** out of this.” The lines seemed forced and, amongst a few other lines, tarnished an otherwise-perfect script. It really took away from the serious tone that the rest of the movie had established. That being said, if 10 cheesy lines are all I have to complain about in a 2.5-hour movie, I’d say it turned out pretty well.

Between the fantastic cast, awe-inspiring special effects, amazing soundtrack, and near-perfect script, director Ridley Scott made me almost wish I was stranded on Mars right alongside Mark Watney. The Martian is an absolute must-see and I give it 5 stars out of 5.… Expand
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chimovskiNov 30, 2015
Very good film, I found it thoroughly entertaining. One of Ridley Scott's best in a long while, probably because of the great script. As a director he always seems to make a film look great so when his films fail, it's usually because theVery good film, I found it thoroughly entertaining. One of Ridley Scott's best in a long while, probably because of the great script. As a director he always seems to make a film look great so when his films fail, it's usually because the script isn't up to par. But no problem here. The humour of the main character and the against-stereotype scientist is laudable for showing Hollywoood that scientists are actually not just souless lab coats or mad crackpots. I expect some of the science isn't too realistic but I guess thats why we call it science fiction'.… Expand
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joesph13Dec 6, 2015
Matt Damon brings a great sense of levity to this all around good movie. While the plot is somewhat simplistic and the twists mostly predictable, it is an enjoyable movie that I recommend to science fiction fans.
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moviescriticnetDec 8, 2015
One of the blockbusters of the year, a good adventure movie but an overrated one as well (8,2 in imdb). The Martian is Ridley Scott's return after his last good movie, Prometheus (2012).
Picture this one as a combination of the science ofOne of the blockbusters of the year, a good adventure movie but an overrated one as well (8,2 in imdb). The Martian is Ridley Scott's return after his last good movie, Prometheus (2012).
Picture this one as a combination of the science of Apollo 13 (1995), combined with the survival element of Cast Away (2000) and the lost in space fun of Gravity (2013). After the recent success of Gravity (7 oscars for an all-right sci-fi adventure movie) it seems that space adventure movies can combine Academy Awards' appreciation with ticket selling. The Martian is very well made, Ridley Scott's direction is impressive at some points and Matt Damon tries his best, but the movie is obviously not thought provocative. Still it's the perfect movie to have your pop corn with.… Expand
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GreenMachineGDec 9, 2015
Quite an amazing piece of cinema. The Martian is definitely a movie of the year contender for me, and could definitely be my #1 this year. Matt Damon nailed this performance and kept me at the edge of my seat for the entire film, even withQuite an amazing piece of cinema. The Martian is definitely a movie of the year contender for me, and could definitely be my #1 this year. Matt Damon nailed this performance and kept me at the edge of my seat for the entire film, even with the potential for some boring moments while he waited for rescue. The pacing was on point, but I do think that the pacing may be my only complaint, as the last half hour or so seemed to take a little longer than I personally desired, but still is just a small complaint as I truly enjoyed it all. You will not be disappointed with this film, and if you loved Interstellar than you have more of that realistic sci-fi, done in an even better way!… Expand
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moothemagiccowJan 30, 2016
It followed a formulaic pattern of quickly surmounting seemingly insurmountable problems with little display of effort, but it was still a pretty cool movie. It felt like the nicer, optimistic version of Gravity.
It bugged me the whole timeIt followed a formulaic pattern of quickly surmounting seemingly insurmountable problems with little display of effort, but it was still a pretty cool movie. It felt like the nicer, optimistic version of Gravity.
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NicholasTseDec 21, 2015
The Martian is good because it is not the typical shock and awe sci-fi blast'em up we are so used to. It is chilled out, geeky, realistic, grand and funny allnat the same time. We can't pigeon hole it. And we don't have to. You just needThe Martian is good because it is not the typical shock and awe sci-fi blast'em up we are so used to. It is chilled out, geeky, realistic, grand and funny allnat the same time. We can't pigeon hole it. And we don't have to. You just need to come out of it satisfied. We pretty much know that he's going to make it home. But how? And you see all NASA, and humanity working their butts off doing it. It's man against nature, or space in this case. And it's done entertainingly. Hats off to Ridley Scott !… Expand
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RootieKazootieDec 30, 2015
I'm trying not to just give every movie I like a 10--- figure I should be more discerning and shade the scores a bit so I thought I'd give this a 9 or 8 just to not inflate the curve-- but then I thought "What's not to like?" so I think itI'm trying not to just give every movie I like a 10--- figure I should be more discerning and shade the scores a bit so I thought I'd give this a 9 or 8 just to not inflate the curve-- but then I thought "What's not to like?" so I think it gets a 10. It reminds me of the old action adventure movies--- lots of "cliffhanging" (not literally) scenes--- verging on the implausible-- but a lot of fun. But, what makes this different, is how thoughtfully it approaches not just science and technology, but rationality in general. It really is an advertisement for "thinking" --- facing the facts and thinking the problem through. Not something very popular in America's political landscape these days--- especially among the Greedpublican cult.

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PhysbeamJan 18, 2016
I have read that this was one of the most scientifically accurate movies ever made. While some parts were a little boring, I found Matt Damon's commentary very entertaining. The Graphics were amazing, the actors did amazing jobs, and theI have read that this was one of the most scientifically accurate movies ever made. While some parts were a little boring, I found Matt Damon's commentary very entertaining. The Graphics were amazing, the actors did amazing jobs, and the movie had an interesting plot. The very end of the movie was the real selling point to the movie in the end though with a pretty good action scene that made the long wait worth it. Not many actors could make this movie work like Damon. I think it should be an 8.5 but I can only rate whole numbers so I rounded up to a 9.… Expand
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leejoice10Jan 23, 2016
Aside from the organic, martian potatoes that he planted, Watney was able to inhabit in Mars because he planted a seed in himself when he said, "I'm not gonna die here."
Like Ridley Scott's past pictures, the movie has a simple focus andAside from the organic, martian potatoes that he planted, Watney was able to inhabit in Mars because he planted a seed in himself when he said, "I'm not gonna die here."
Like Ridley Scott's past pictures, the movie has a simple focus and meaning. It focuses on Watney's sense of hope in midst of uncertainty and reminded me that humans are capable of "flying around like Iron Man" as long as they believe that their tiniest of seeds will grow one day.… Expand
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Wesley_orphanFeb 5, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A volta dele é previsível mas o modo que ele volta é surpreendente. Lembra Gravidade, mas sem aquela tensão toda, mais humorado, Matt Damon foi ótimo, mas não o suficiente pra levar o Oscar.… Expand
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AndrewLambertMar 6, 2016
Wonderful visuals and refreshing humor give The Martian an inherent and universal likability, resulting in another notable sci-fi triumph for Ridley Scott.
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JingerJakeFeb 22, 2016
Damon is as charming as he's ever been adding heaps and heaps of comedic relief between on-edge visual effects. The writing is flawless, combining high intellect with lots of comedy. The only downfall is a few scenes that stretch reality andDamon is as charming as he's ever been adding heaps and heaps of comedic relief between on-edge visual effects. The writing is flawless, combining high intellect with lots of comedy. The only downfall is a few scenes that stretch reality and goofs such as unrealistic gravitation. Those are clearly not issues warranting complaint, but to give you an idea those are the strongest flaws in the film. The story is incredibly inspirational and every performance does the job. Overall it's an incredibly entertaining survival story, but the strongest aspect is surprisingly the large amount of comedy that will surely keep you smiling all the while rooting for the story. It's a must-see film and a sure frontrunner for best picture of 2015.… Expand
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pureshoresMar 25, 2016
This movie somewhat reminds me of another Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Gravity. It's your usual race to survival but it pales in comparison with the latter. Gravity's strength relies on bringing us in along for the ride with theThis movie somewhat reminds me of another Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Gravity. It's your usual race to survival but it pales in comparison with the latter. Gravity's strength relies on bringing us in along for the ride with the protagonist whereas The Martian aims to show us how as realistically as possible he overcomes his struggles in outer space. It also helps that he has a keen sense of humor and hates disco music.… Expand
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FilmClubMar 27, 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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reviewerd1Apr 18, 2016
One of the best movies I have ever seen and I don't say that very often. (No Spoilers) This film is basically about a man that gets stuck on Mars and has to find ways to try and survive. The plot is excellent and very well thought out andOne of the best movies I have ever seen and I don't say that very often. (No Spoilers) This film is basically about a man that gets stuck on Mars and has to find ways to try and survive. The plot is excellent and very well thought out and there are moments in the film that are really smart when it comes to the main character trying to survive. I found myself glued to the screen throughout and at times on the edge of my seat. I would 100% recommend.… Expand
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Muskrat147May 26, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Martian is a very promising entry from both director Ridley Scott and writer Drew Goddard, and beautifully captures the book onto the screen. I agree with the underused characters played by Donald Glover, Jessica Chastain and Jeff Daniels. But, Matt Damon's portrayal of main character Mark Watney was well deserved of the Oscar Nomination, and makes up for the underused characters. Harry Gregson-Williams' score fit the film exactly, and his use of electronic themes and classical strings made the score even more remarkable. I believe that The Martian was a gripping survival story and deserved all of it's praise and awards.… Expand
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TheShrike222Jun 11, 2016
Beautiful visuals and lots of interesting problem-solving. I liked that they saved fully articulating Matt Damon's philosophy of how to survive until the end. Damon did a good job with the material he had. However. The story is RobinsonBeautiful visuals and lots of interesting problem-solving. I liked that they saved fully articulating Matt Damon's philosophy of how to survive until the end. Damon did a good job with the material he had. However. The story is Robinson Crusoe with MacGyver thrown in. I didn't like Crusoe when I read it years ago and every move treatment I've seen hasn't changed my mind. I watched the whole movie, but came away with that Robinson Crusoe feeling. I could have watched the first half hour, skipped to the end and missed nothing. This is not a criticism of of the actors, directors or crew. They made a beautiful movie. I just wish people would stop using this particular plot. It was old in 1719 when Daniel Defoe wrote it.… Expand
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Myon-NeutrinoJul 29, 2016
Wow! After that nasty crime called "Prometheus" i would have never believed ridley scott could do it right again. While Prometheus was one of the worst sci fi movies I´ve ever seen, "The Martian" was pretty good! I especially liked how WatneyWow! After that nasty crime called "Prometheus" i would have never believed ridley scott could do it right again. While Prometheus was one of the worst sci fi movies I´ve ever seen, "The Martian" was pretty good! I especially liked how Watney behaved to survive on mars, I also liked his humor. There weren´t as many action oriented stylized blockbuster elements in this movie, everything went solid. I was pretty excited during the whole film, it managed to bring many unexpected changes every here and then to keep the voltage going.… Expand
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Captain_ChaosNov 1, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Put simply, The Martian is like Red Planet (2000) except good. Really good. It's not every film that movies me to tears, but this was one.

I don't know if it's the best space movie, but it is certainly in the top 10. It's the kind of film that doesn't just melt your heart, but stirs the mind with the possibilities its events presents. Aside from that, it has what you'd expect from an expensive speculative fiction film. High-profile actors, great effects and vistas, historical nods.

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MasterRileyJul 20, 2016
The Martian was everything I wanted it to be. It was serious and emotional, yet hilariously funny at other points. Without spoiling anything, theres one point nearing the end of the movie that had me nearly in tears. Matt Damon does anThe Martian was everything I wanted it to be. It was serious and emotional, yet hilariously funny at other points. Without spoiling anything, theres one point nearing the end of the movie that had me nearly in tears. Matt Damon does an incredible job, but so do the special effects, the set design, the story, and the music. Definitely a must see movie.… Expand
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RewswissNov 14, 2016
Selten habe ich so mitgefiebert wie in dieser Neuinterpretation der Robinson Crusoe Geschichte. Das ist Popcornkino auf höchstem Niveau und das ist keineswegs abwertend gemeint. Er versucht gar nicht so intellektuell wie “Interstellar“ oderSelten habe ich so mitgefiebert wie in dieser Neuinterpretation der Robinson Crusoe Geschichte. Das ist Popcornkino auf höchstem Niveau und das ist keineswegs abwertend gemeint. Er versucht gar nicht so intellektuell wie “Interstellar“ oder so originell wie “Moon“ zu sein. Vielmehr möchte er den Zuschauer Spaß bereiten, ihn mitnehmen auf die Reise und ihn danach Glücklich wieder entlassen. Der Marsianer ist in fast jeder Hinsicht ein starker Film - gut gespielt, gut produziert und er wirkt für einen Science Fiction Movie unglaublich realistisch. Die Amerikaner sind sehr mutig und reden von 2030/2035 wenn es um eine bemannte Mars Mission geht. Ich fände es schon sehr anspruchsvoll, wenn es vor 2050 gelingen könnte. Und wie sich die Zukunft von den Vorstellungen der Filmemacher unterscheidet haben wir ja gerade beim 30 jährige “Zurück in die Zukunft“ Jubiläum sehen können. Dieses "Cast Away" auf dem Mars ist nichts weiter als ein großartiger Film den keiner bereuen wird gesehen zu haben. The "Normal" Nerd… Expand
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
!! Seul sur Mars !!
Est un excellent film de science-fiction qui raconte l’histoire d'un astronaute perdu.
Même si le film ne respecte pas l'environnement véritable de Mars le ressenti devant le film est envahissant. Ce film est beau, ce film!! Seul sur Mars !!
Est un excellent film de science-fiction qui raconte l’histoire d'un astronaute perdu.
Même si le film ne respecte pas l'environnement véritable de Mars le ressenti devant le film est envahissant.
Ce film est beau, ce film est propre, ce film est de Ridley Scott et il sait ce que ça veut dire "raconter une histoire" croyez-moi.

Une belle 3D bien que peux utilisé (scène dans l'espace émoticône heart mais on connaît Gravity)
Des musiques géniales tout simplement une belle qualité
Un Dolby Atmos discret.
Un aspect plus réaliste qu'il manquer à Intestellar.
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DeanomiteFeb 16, 2020
It's very well made, like everything Ridley Scott makes. What I find most implausible is that everyone cares so much about this guy, in a world where people don't care about the air they breathe, the water they drink or the food they eat.It's very well made, like everything Ridley Scott makes. What I find most implausible is that everyone cares so much about this guy, in a world where people don't care about the air they breathe, the water they drink or the food they eat. Then, they get China to go out of their way for this guy, China! care about 1 guy ?? This is the most implausible movie I have ever seen, it takes place on a world where somebody cares about something.… Expand
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mactallyApr 16, 2017
By far my favorite movie of the last 10 years. I love everything about it...every time I watch it. Wish there were more like it. Listen to samples of the soundtrack all the time.
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JLuis_001Sep 7, 2017
In general terms the film is an entertaining work, a film that is enjoyed despite its lenght of almost two and a half hours, I have heard some complaints from many who did not enjoy it because they found it very cerebral, but I think that isIn general terms the film is an entertaining work, a film that is enjoyed despite its lenght of almost two and a half hours, I have heard some complaints from many who did not enjoy it because they found it very cerebral, but I think that is wrong .

I enjoyed The Martian and therefore I recommend it.… Expand
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CoreGamer1408Aug 20, 2023
Looking like it is set in the not so distant future? A interesting sci-fi story about a man using logic reason and maths to survive being marooned on Mars. The tense rush to try and save him leading to accidental further complications madeLooking like it is set in the not so distant future? A interesting sci-fi story about a man using logic reason and maths to survive being marooned on Mars. The tense rush to try and save him leading to accidental further complications made this as much about Nasa as the man.

I get that China's state version of NASA would have scientists that wanted to help for pure science sake. I was not however convinced that the CCP would let them? Unless to own the Amercians which was never ever mentioned. Could of been a near perfect film without the confusing China motivation stuff.… Expand
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Popcorn55Sep 25, 2019
Scifi with some laughs and a heart for a change. Avoids the pretentious self-importance of many recent scifi films like Interstellar. A good story and well directed, with a really upbeat and inspiring end credits sequence set to "LoveScifi with some laughs and a heart for a change. Avoids the pretentious self-importance of many recent scifi films like Interstellar. A good story and well directed, with a really upbeat and inspiring end credits sequence set to "Love Train", which wraps it up on a high note, shows us all the characters again, and leaves us with a good vibe - one of the best end sequences in cinema imho.

Points for daring to lay in 70s disco and 80s pop as the main soundtrack - helps to keep a light mood and avoid the dreaded heavy pretentious quality of so much sci fi.

Points off for some very thin and weak science that breaks credibility several times -- esp. during the final pickup when he magically flies around like Iron Man using just a little whiff of escaping air from his spacesuit. Come on! The screenwriter ran out of ideas at 3 AM. This is where the director has to step in and take control -- find a better way.

Watney misses his big moment when he finally gets a chance to send a message back to Earth. He should have sent, "SEND - EARTH - WOMEN" -- cut to the next scene, mission control telling him they got 172,000 volunteers.… Expand
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RoccoCilleMar 1, 2021
The Martian benefits from being the product of Andy Weir's truly excellent novel, which in itself was the product of years of research to ensure the story was as scientifically plausible as possible. That really shows in the movie, asThe Martian benefits from being the product of Andy Weir's truly excellent novel, which in itself was the product of years of research to ensure the story was as scientifically plausible as possible. That really shows in the movie, as believable problems continue to arise and the creativity of people works to come up with solutions to the situation of how to safely bring home a single man stranded on Mars with scant resources.

Easily one of the best Ridley Scott movies, this movie delivers a beautiful blend of wonderful Mars vistas and an excellent score, with lots of humour from the main character, Mark Watney, who is ideally played by Matt Damon with a stoic continuous sense of humour throughout the challenges as he breaks the wall and talks to the audience throughout in the for of video diary entries.

Gripping, lots of really excellent supporting cast with developed characters. I have found myself coming back to re-watch The Martian countless times in the years since its release. I think that's because the story is uplifting and positive, combined with an inspirational glimpse into the potential near future of Mankind as we step forward to becoming a multi-planetary species. If you love a good sci-fi movie, look no further than The Martian, it's in the top 5 of the last decade in my opinion, and crafted by a legendary director.… Expand
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DovahKJul 2, 2018
Me hizo sentir solo, agobiado y angustiado, de verdad que sientes la soledad con la película y el miedo de estar totalmente solo en un planeta que no es el tuyo.
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0000hJan 29, 2019
Excellent adaption of my favorite book.....................................
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JoeDeckardApr 8, 2019
The fact that Ridley Scott has yet to win an Academy Award for directing makes a mockery of The Oscars. BAFTA finally limped in with an Academy Fellowship 2018 - well done Blighty - but come on guys? How about Best Director for The Martian?The fact that Ridley Scott has yet to win an Academy Award for directing makes a mockery of The Oscars. BAFTA finally limped in with an Academy Fellowship 2018 - well done Blighty - but come on guys? How about Best Director for The Martian? Or Blade Runner, or Thelma and Louise or Alien?? The man is one of the best - if not the best visual storytellers in the business. At least he's made money. The Martian is a superior science fiction tale about a lone astronaut (Matt Damon) unwittingly left behind by his loyal crew after a mission to Mars. While Moon and Gravity succeeded with effectively a single player (sorry George) The Martian adds another storyline which includes NASA and Damon's crew - now on a mission at an impossible distance from where Damon resides. The added storyline adds to his isolation and Damon is utterly endearing as a man who will stop at nothing to survive. Gripping, funny, beautiful to look at and ultimately extremely moving - The Martian is THE film of the year bar none.… Expand
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MahmusSep 25, 2020
I never get tired of this movie.

The humor, the soundrtack, The performances, the positivy. It just makes me feel really happy. A movie about a man stuck alone on a desert planet could have easily been a depressing downer. Instead, this isI never get tired of this movie.

The humor,
the soundrtack,
The performances,
the positivy.

It just makes me feel really happy.

A movie about a man stuck alone on a desert planet could have easily been a depressing downer.
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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a science fiction and adventure drama film, with themes covered including exploration, peril, hope and mutiny. Its fairly slow paced (understandably so, I thought), with some good visual effects - I imagine this would have been quite impressive if viewed at the cinema - it certainly looked impressive on my smaller TV screen. It is fairly immersive and thus atmospheric as well. I liked how the viewer sees things from time to time from the in-built space capsule's camera, as if viewing his activities from a cold and scientific type of viewpoint.

Some of the music used is pretty space-y, new age style at times, while other music tracks are very much retro disco in style (believe it or not). That aside, the film definitely has quite a futuristic feel - you could argue that the selfish element of the plot is sadly reminiscent of current society, given how much emphasis people often put on themselves (often, not always of course). I thought it did have a surprisingly uplifting element to itself and its fair to say that the fragility of humanity, of life and so on is quite well put across. There are also quite sobre aspects of the plots, possibly not the ones you may expect, I wouldn't want to provide spoilers but lets say that sadly too much emphasis is put on public relations. I'd go so far as to say its somewhat thought provoking.

Cast wise, Matt Damon plays Mark Watney, the astronaut aka 'man left behind'. He comes across as very knowledgable and with a quite scientific mind but also headstrong and determined to do all he can to increase his chances of being re-discovered. I found myself feeling quite sorry for him, for obvious reasons and hoping for a good outcome. Other members of his team include Melissa Lewis, played by Jessica Chastain, Annie Montrose played by Kristen Wiig. Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Vincent Kapoor, who works for NASA as the director of the mission Mark is involved in, while Sean Bean plays Mitch Henderson and Jeff Daniels plays Teddy Sanders, NASA's Chief Director. The cast played their roles well - I thought it was well cast.

Content wise, there are some instances of mild innuendo's and mild to moderate profanities and there are some ocassional scenes featuring injuries, with a bit of blood shown but no very graphic detail present. Some scenes obviously feature an element of peril and threat, which younger viewers (predominantly children) may find somewhat frightening or disturbing but otherwise there's nothing obviously likely to disturb or upset people. Due to this content, the film has been given a 12 rating.

Normally I'm not very keen on sci-fi type films, especially if its predominantly set in space but I found this surprisingly watchable as I was curious to see what the ultimate outcome would be for Mark. It definitely does have somewhat a sterile feel to it but I felt it worked in its favour somehow. Oh yes and of course a certain Mr Bowie does also feature in the soundtrack, although perhaps not quite the song you might expect.

Yes I would recommend this film as I felt Matt Damon did well in portraying an interesting character and while the plot is far from entirely original, I felt it featured decent visual effects and it did well at portraying humanity, the fragility of it in a somewhat sterile setting or way. Its hard to explain precisely but I found it surprisingly watchable and quite engrossing and I suppose it is potentially quite thought provoking, so I'd recommend it on that basis.… Expand
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Dungeon00XNov 23, 2019
Somehow after the atrocious Alien Covenant, Ridley Scott made a fantastic Sci-fi movie. A Mars mission goes wrong stranding Matt Damon by himself for over a year with nothing to eat but Potatoes. We see so many sides to Matt that I foundSomehow after the atrocious Alien Covenant, Ridley Scott made a fantastic Sci-fi movie. A Mars mission goes wrong stranding Matt Damon by himself for over a year with nothing to eat but Potatoes. We see so many sides to Matt that I found myself on a roller coaster of emotions throughout the film. I loved it so much that I bought it when it came to home video. Just an overall great job from everyone involved!… Expand
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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020
The Martian is a film for everyone. It is comedic, yet serious when needed, with beautifully acted characters and a plot that feels grounded enough for the viewer to stay engaged and bold enough for the viewer to...stay engaged. Matt DamonThe Martian is a film for everyone. It is comedic, yet serious when needed, with beautifully acted characters and a plot that feels grounded enough for the viewer to stay engaged and bold enough for the viewer to...stay engaged. Matt Damon brings a fantastic performance as the lead character. My only gripe with the cast was Donald Glover, whose character I felt was more of a 'Deus Ex Machina' to the plot than an actual flushed out human being. Nevertheless, the Martian is a fantastic sci-fi flick that brings to life a heart-warming story of human survival.… Expand
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arteazuseAug 15, 2020
A pretty good sky-fi movie, but, unfortunately, with its drawbacks. It's really incredible that the director was able to competently fit 700 days (sol's) into 2.5 hours
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FearinatorMay 8, 2021
So so much to live about this movie! It’s a must see. Huge and amazing cast that share brilliant chemistry. Laugh and cry!
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EdReviewMay 21, 2023
The Martian is a solid sci-fi movie, brilliantly directed by the great Ridley Scott, who once again returns to science fiction.
The Martian is not about far future and distant planets, it describes a fairly realistic situation in the nearThe Martian is a solid sci-fi movie, brilliantly directed by the great Ridley Scott, who once again returns to science fiction.
The Martian is not about far future and distant planets, it describes a fairly realistic situation in the near future, after mankind finally landed on Mars.
This is probably the most realistic sci-fi film I've ever watched, since is based on a book by the same name, written by Andy Weir, who studied for a long time to make it as realistic as possibile.
It has an outstanding cast and Matt Damon performance as astronaut Mark Watney is truly terrific.
If you're looking for a more realistic and down-to-earth sci-fi movie, definitely watch The Martian.… Expand
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NewVural15Sep 19, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it survives with **** and even though it's a cliche movie that America saved again, it's still a good production… Expand
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AgentLviJul 21, 2023
Excellent movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
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Gts08Jun 23, 2022
Awesome movie, one of the best in 2015. Matt Damon is shining at humor, the film is thrilling in every single minute, and Mars is a great place to a film, you know? The more down-to-earth style of the film somehow makes it even better and funnier.
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GiugiOct 2, 2022
Very nice movie even if a bit boring in many points but they are compensated by many scenes of a stratospheric beauty, so in general it turns out a very good movie that is a pleasure to watch.
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VirtualnerdMar 28, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best movie I've ever seen, but certainly better than most of the crap that comes out nowadays. The story was good, and the characters were believable. I'd say that there are some moments where it takes itself too seriously, but for the most part, the tone is good.… Expand
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Kdog152May 10, 2023
On paper, this film sounds boring; on screen, ruddy amazing. The character building was done really well and it shows us what humans dream of doing in the future. (Going to mars, not getting stuck on it. Tho we will never leave Earth permanently).
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AvmOnOct 22, 2022
Another movie in which Matt Damon must be saved. :)))

I want to mention that I read the book before I saw the movie. Although many of the screen adaptations unfortunately lose a good part of the beautiful and important details of the storiesAnother movie in which Matt Damon must be saved. :)))

I want to mention that I read the book before I saw the movie.
Although many of the screen adaptations unfortunately lose a good part of the beautiful and important details of the stories in the books, The Martian still manages to capture the essentials. The first scenes seemed to me to be exactly as I had imagined reading the book.
I really liked this movie, sci-fi is often my innocent pleasure, and the more realistic the story seems, the more I like it.… Expand
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the_shadhu_khanApr 22, 2023
with different survival twist vibes and well directed actually that film. loved it
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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023
What a brilliant movie!!! The different scenes are still playing in a loop inside my head.
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