The Martian
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 2, 2015
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yehdatguyOct 24, 2015
is gud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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looomOct 24, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mediocre film with Political correctness reaching states of absurd. Ive read a reviews which were trying to compare it to Odyssey /Interstellar - they couldn't be more wrong. There is no drama, film does not encourage you to thinking, its just another film that you "watch and forget". Its a cliche of all possible known films about a man on island alone. Think about being in empty space alone - do you think that it would not harm you ? What about psyche? It was so funny when woman commander together with crew decided to spend another year or two in space - just as a fun... Whole film was so predictable - last 60 minutes been suffering by incredible dull rescue action which could not fail... and the last speech in astronauts college ( or something like that) .. Transformers was more intelligent . Regarding to political correctness - black genius astrophysicist in his 20s is rescuing whole mission, brave woman commander, Mexican technician... Is Ridley going for sponsors in White House ? I`ve nothing agains that however here it was so far-fetched...… Expand
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chugheadOct 24, 2015
Gravity paved the way for Interstellar but "The Martian" paved the way for Matt Damon career comeback after mediocre films, putting him back on track since Bourne Identity. The one man show flicks from outer space are being pulled offGravity paved the way for Interstellar but "The Martian" paved the way for Matt Damon career comeback after mediocre films, putting him back on track since Bourne Identity. The one man show flicks from outer space are being pulled off brilliantly which allows for the actor to prove their worth as a performer and top biller. Excellent direction from Ridley Scott since Alien and Blade Runner.… Expand
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SEROJOct 24, 2015
I'm absolutely stunned by this movie! Superb acting and story, "The Martian" is without any doubt, one of the greatest sci-fi movies in the history! I would give it a 10/10 but i'll end up with 9 without adding any spoilers why. Just watchI'm absolutely stunned by this movie! Superb acting and story, "The Martian" is without any doubt, one of the greatest sci-fi movies in the history! I would give it a 10/10 but i'll end up with 9 without adding any spoilers why. Just watch it! You won't regret! Highly recommended!… Expand
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WhietOct 24, 2015
The film was realistic, funny, sometimes dramatic, that makes that film so good and ı think it is one of the best films of 2015.But it is not a perfect film. There are some problems too.But they are not very big.This film is two and half anThe film was realistic, funny, sometimes dramatic, that makes that film so good and ı think it is one of the best films of 2015.But it is not a perfect film. There are some problems too.But they are not very big.This film is two and half an hour but it didn't bored me and ı watched it with all of my interest.I want to say that Matt Damon was very successful in this film.Film also has a good sense of humour.I liked it very much go and watch 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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Regn752Oct 24, 2015
If you are a space enthusiast, a definite must watch! Stop reading this and go watch it ASAP! 5 Times better than Interstellar, 100 times better than Gravity.

Don't worry Matt Damon is trust worthy this time.
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ydnar4Oct 23, 2015
The Martian is a redeeming film for some of the talent involved. It is Ridley Scotts best film in a while. The legendary directors recent films have been mostly forgettable, but The Martian is an easy addition to his list of classics. TheThe Martian is a redeeming film for some of the talent involved. It is Ridley Scotts best film in a while. The legendary directors recent films have been mostly forgettable, but The Martian is an easy addition to his list of classics. The film is so well directed and the visuals are outstanding all of the scenes on Mars are very neat to see especially in 3D. I was completely sold by the look and I don’t think it could’ve been any more real. Matt Damon also gets some redemption in this film after a couple years of performing in average films like the Monuments Men and Elysium. Damon offers his best performance in at least the last 5 years in this movie. His character is certainly a smart one but there is a normal person in there and when you watch him you can almost see yourself in his shoes. His role is also just altogether fun, this is a good movie but it is also a fun movie which does not always happen.

The whole cast really shines here and the whole supporting cast is rounded out with big names. Chiwetel Ejiofor is great in this movie. Its nice to see him in a good role as he has been quiet after his strong role in 12 Years a Slave. Jeff Daniels and Jessica Chastain are great as well and I know there was some worried about similarities to last years blockbuster Interstellar and I’m happy to say that this film really has its own identity despite having some of the same actors involved. I think I still enjoy Interstellar more but this is certainly a film worth watching.… Expand
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CrappymovieguyOct 22, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went to the movies and seen this the other day and I walked out thinking this is almost as bad as Mission to mars because every scene in it is ripped so badly from that movie, from the garden to the bit where the feminist commander is connected to a life line, but instead she is waiting to catch Matt Damon coming from mars in the middle of SPACE, Which is so unrealistic I cant wrap my head around it!
Matt damon (humanity) took a big shiit on Mars because they left him behind on Mars by himself and he couldnt help but start a Crappy potatoe garden out of all the shiit they left behind.
My teeth clenched so hard at the movies when ABBA started playing and Matt started sucking up to the women with that crappy song(And im not talking about the other suck up songs either).NASA sent a bunch of humans to plant spuds on Mars because you know thats all humans can plant right? Such a JOKE, From him almost freezing to death and radioacting his brain to stay warm, Then to sticky taping his Fragile Crappy helmet. Every women in NASA is attractive according to Ridley Scott, even the dumb ones sitting in the background have no purpose in the movie, They are just there for the feminists just like in Jurassic World. There is a brainwashing bit with the black techno guy and the smart attractive NASA blonde where he points at her and says, You are MARS, I think he said it to target the women who want to feel important so they keep watching the crappy movie and buy into stereotyping(Kinda like a control freak.) Your IQ will drop if you watch this movie...maybe Jimmy Kimmel was right to stand him up because you dont want to be stood up by Matt Demon I mean Damon like i was. 0/10 If there was a alien civilisation on MARS Matt Damon just took a crap on them so dont be suprised if we get invaded by Matt Damon Shiit demons from Dogma......… Expand
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LORDFILMOct 22, 2015
What a comeback for Ridley Scott.
Lets first off discuss this director is a risk taker and is either a hit or miss but has always been a visionary.
Adapted from the novel by the same title by Andy Weir, The Martian tells a not so distantWhat a comeback for Ridley Scott.
Lets first off discuss this director is a risk taker and is either a hit or miss but has always been a visionary.
Adapted from the novel by the same title by Andy Weir, The Martian tells a not so distant story of space exploration on Mars.
Classic man vs. nature structure but told so eloquently.
Matt Damon shines a botanist left alone on Mars for approximately 500 SOLS (Mars days) and you get fluid scenes between the crew that left him, NASA back at Earth trying to bring him back home and of course Matt Damon alone on Mars; keeping spirit to a great soundtrack of 70's disco and adding an excellent array of comedy making the best of his situation.
Go see this film for its realistic achievements and excellent visionary directing, the resolution of the film will have your eyes glued the whole time.
Definitely recommend this tremendous achievement for film and space exploration.
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whitfieldtroupOct 21, 2015
Such a lame movie. Are we really supposed to swallow all the PC nonsense. And if so, who benefits? Wasn't the intention behind spending so much money on the movie to make it believable? Realistic? The entire mission saved by an apparentlySuch a lame movie. Are we really supposed to swallow all the PC nonsense. And if so, who benefits? Wasn't the intention behind spending so much money on the movie to make it believable? Realistic? The entire mission saved by an apparently brain-damaged young black man? The final word on everything given by yet another black man? The mission commander and "hero" of the film: a woman? Just like real life at NASA, right?… Expand
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Mike5215Oct 20, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm going to offer a little bit of my own "space problem-solving" that would negate the entire premise of the movie: How about making your little rocket ship that the crew uses to escape in such a way that it's not at risk of being tipped over in a stiff wind? Seriously. They have to abandon poor Matt Damon because if they don't get a move on, their little rocket ship will get knocked over by a wind storm. You're welcome. Can I have three hours of my life back now?… Expand
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piplupOct 20, 2015
"The Martian" is a breath of fresh air in a movie world that is reminding me of a self-absorbed teenager, desperate to show everyone how cool he is, how many cool things he can do and how awesome he can be, rather than making good movies."The Martian" is a breath of fresh air in a movie world that is reminding me of a self-absorbed teenager, desperate to show everyone how cool he is, how many cool things he can do and how awesome he can be, rather than making good movies. What I wished however, was that "The Martian" was more about surviving on Mars and less about "MUST-RESCUE-MATT-DAMON". The rescue mission is a theme used far too many times, and this movie would have been at least a 9 if it took time to tell the story, slowed down the pace, and used the amazing potential it has, that a scientist has to figure out how to survive on Mars. I mean, it only took 54 days before he had contact with earth. Wasted opportunities. Assuming that criteria is fulfilled, what would have made the movie a solid 10, would be to cut out all the political NASA/USA/China bull crap, that is just so unnecessary and leaves you wondering why this is relevant, when you could be watching Matt Damon trying to solve his survival situation.

Despite the many failed opportunities to make this a regular masterpiece, it is a well-crafted movie, that doesn't show off, as you could feel its relative "Interstellar" doing. Where "Interstellar" was all about bragging about all the cool space-effects, "The Martian" is more about telling the story of the science behind putting men on Mars. I still wished they would have emphasized on that, and cut out most of the sub-plots, that really blurs the plot.… Expand
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PeterayOct 19, 2015
Mediocre movie... The first half was entertaining and interesting. However, the story and characters were corny. The characters had ZERO FLAWS and EVERYONE was unrealistically selfless and compassionate. The producers grossly embellished theMediocre movie... The first half was entertaining and interesting. However, the story and characters were corny. The characters had ZERO FLAWS and EVERYONE was unrealistically selfless and compassionate. The producers grossly embellished the compassion of humankind to the degree of a fairy tale.

For example, the astronauts all agree to extend their mission in space by OVER 500 DAYS while understanding it is unlikely they will succeed - or even make it back alive. Yet they all agree to sign up for this greater good without even 60 seconds hesitation. (Yeah, okay, and nobody ever thinks of themselves, right? Not to mention their families and responsibilities back home). YEAH RIGHT... One character receives flak for this decision from his wife who, over a Facetime conversation, while holding their small child, expresses her disapproval. Yet when the astronaut holds up a little toy for the child to see, the child smiles and all is right with the world... COME ON.

I also find it hard to believe the Chinese government would spend billions of dollars and declassify their space technology to help save the life of an AMERICAN astronaut. (You see how they treat their own people lately?). I'll do Hollywood a favor and make it more realistic by believing the PRC is only doing it for bargaining power at the next United Nations Security Council conference. You know, like political currency. I understand though, Hollywood, this is a nice feel-good movie with a happy ending.

Moreover, the movie was over an hour too long. What didn't help is after it was already getting long (and I was looking at my watch) the characters then explain they'll be in space for another 500-something days, we are then to REALLY prepare for a long movie. OH GREAT, I thought. I went to get a snack out of boredom. (So go to a theater with reclining seats, you may want to nap).

In closing, this movie was a corny, entirely too long, rehashed stock plot of astronauts go to space, once is left behind, everyone helps him get back home. Similar to that Sandra Bullock movie and about every other space movie. Luckily I had free passes so I didn't waste any money. I'd skip it if I were you.… Expand
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BritishWolfOct 19, 2015
Great cinematography, gripping special effects, and an interesting story with engaging characters. If you've ever watched Gravity, it's like that with Matt Damon on Mars.
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oneopinion1Oct 19, 2015
A poorly written, acted, and caste movie. It was not believable from the first 5 minutes.The narrative was so light that one never sensed there was problem. The choice of actors for specific roles. The scenery on Mars looked like they wereA poorly written, acted, and caste movie. It was not believable from the first 5 minutes.The narrative was so light that one never sensed there was problem. The choice of actors for specific roles. The scenery on Mars looked like they were going to shoot a western not science fiction. Nothing about it was believeable!… Expand
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KizerCriticOct 18, 2015
The Martian is a Ridley Scott film and don't worry..... its a good one. Yes, the Alien director has been fairly inconsistent of late but put together a great film in the Martian. Obviously we can't give Scott all the credit because theThe Martian is a Ridley Scott film and don't worry..... its a good one. Yes, the Alien director has been fairly inconsistent of late but put together a great film in the Martian. Obviously we can't give Scott all the credit because the performances were top notch. Matt Damon was both hilarious and electric in his role as Mark Watney. Also Chiwetel Ejiofor was so good in this movie, and i can definitely see him getting a supporting actor nod for his role. Now lets attend back to my hard on for Mr.Scott. One thing you can always expect when walking into a Ridley Scott film is that it will be visually stunning, and this film is GORGOUS. Mars is a character of its own in this film like Mount Everest is to "Everest". The planet looks like the coolest sandbox you'll ever visit and probably had people checking Expedia for one way trips. The only thing that rubbed me the wrong way is that i they try and tie in his parents at one point late in the film and i just wish there was more to that. His parents seem to be the only family he has on earth and i believe that if they were able to just touch on their relationship just a bit more then that would add a scoop of give a **** for the viewers. Overall the film is great and that con is really just nit picking at what was a well acted, directed, written and shot film.… Expand
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DanielwWhiteOct 18, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Martian was a good movie with interesting story line and characters. The problem is that the ending was predictable and they movie was very long (+2 hours). I wouldn't want to watch it again, once was good enough.… Expand
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SirEddieCookOct 18, 2015
Ridley Scott goes retrograde. Nearly all of his films have been ahead of its time, even historical titles(Duelists, 1492, Gladiator) had a modern style of its day. The Martian is more of a 90s popular film, propaganda for the Obama WorldRidley Scott goes retrograde. Nearly all of his films have been ahead of its time, even historical titles(Duelists, 1492, Gladiator) had a modern style of its day. The Martian is more of a 90s popular film, propaganda for the Obama World view: Americans/Germans are led by a female captain to Mars, they leave the wise-cracking botanist who "Sciences the **** out of It" at every turn. Even the Communist Chinese in Beijing decide to save the day, while the Russians are nixed from any sort of existence. Ironic, considering NASA rides their rockets to space these days. Every single choice is politically slanted, and Ridley Scott returns to his TV Commercial roots. What is he selling? The film has no spiritual backbone, no depth, no real surprises and it recycles shots and models from Avatar and other films. It's a really ****ty movie, with a decent final 10 minutes. It's anti-introspective like Gravity, anti-curious like Interstellar, and sinkhole compared to 80s films like 2010 - when that was considered mediocre in 1984.… 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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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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diogomendesOct 17, 2015
I had a great time with this movie, although it wasn't without some issues. I thought it dragged a little bit too long. "Gravity" didn't have that problem, and to be honest, I found the latter to be more entertaining. I know some people sayI had a great time with this movie, although it wasn't without some issues. I thought it dragged a little bit too long. "Gravity" didn't have that problem, and to be honest, I found the latter to be more entertaining. I know some people say it's vastly overrated, but I frankly don't think that way. The visuals in that movie were a little better than this one, but "The Martian" is still pretty to look at. Matt Damon is amazing and shows a tremendous devotion to his character. What I like about the character is how he used humor to get him out of a sticky situation. It doesn't feel forced or anything. I wish I could say the same thing to the other characters though. Sometimes the movie would fall into movie conversations that last longer than they should have, and that attempt to make you invested. Science fiction is clearly not my cup of tea, but I can appreciate it when the film deserves it. Other nitpicking element I'd like to bring up is the "not so subtle foreshadowing". There was this scene where the NASA president says Damon's character has chances of survival... this of course if something doesn't go horribly wrong, and in the very next scene, what happens? Surprise, surprise, the airlock decompresses and Mark gets himself blown up!

Nevertheless, it was a good movie and one of the better Ridley Scott's offers to date. It may be a little plodding when it comes to pacing, but the rest elements of this picture is sure to thrill.

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rockstargod11Oct 17, 2015
Pretty good. Matt Damon is fantastic in the leading role, there are many moments of genuine humour and it is never boring. But the film wastes its talented supporting cast by crucially underdeveloping them and that is an added shame since thePretty good. Matt Damon is fantastic in the leading role, there are many moments of genuine humour and it is never boring. But the film wastes its talented supporting cast by crucially underdeveloping them and that is an added shame since the performances by them are all great. The third act felt rushed, the emotional moments never given proper time to breathe, instead shown briefly and then the film moved on. It's a good film but nowhere near as good as the source material.… Expand
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likeitisOct 17, 2015
This is the 1000th time I've been sucked into a "great movie" only to fell like regurgitating my popcorn. Too much geeky NASA farfetched explanations for success. Predictable computer special effects. Average pretending(acting) expectedThis is the 1000th time I've been sucked into a "great movie" only to fell like regurgitating my popcorn. Too much geeky NASA farfetched explanations for success. Predictable computer special effects. Average pretending(acting) expected ending. Save your money.… Expand
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StaticSpineOct 17, 2015
A pretty decent Sci-Fi movie, I'd call it "Robinson Crusoe in space". The cast is nice, Matt Damon is damn good. I think that the only flaw of the movie is lack of tension and dramatism, it mostly looks like the main character is having aA pretty decent Sci-Fi movie, I'd call it "Robinson Crusoe in space". The cast is nice, Matt Damon is damn good. I think that the only flaw of the movie is lack of tension and dramatism, it mostly looks like the main character is having a good time on Mars joking and doing stupid things on camera, but not struggling to survive.… Expand
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SpangleOct 16, 2015
Ah yes, a modern day Ridley Scott film. The man has not made a good film since Kingdom of Heaven in 2005, so no way this one will turn out well, right? Wrong and thank God for that. One of the funniest, exciting, and most well crafted, filmsAh yes, a modern day Ridley Scott film. The man has not made a good film since Kingdom of Heaven in 2005, so no way this one will turn out well, right? Wrong and thank God for that. One of the funniest, exciting, and most well crafted, films of the year, The Martian will stand tall amongst the heavy hitters of 2015. Matt Damon is fantastic, as is the entire ensemble cast, namely Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film is brilliantly directed by Ridley Scott who's return to science fiction is most certainly a welcome one, as he manages to perfectly manage the blending of Mark Watney's colorful personality with the hard science, without getting bogged down in the details. I would also be remiss if I did not mention the breathtaking cinematography. The shots taking place on Mars and in the ship are perfection, as are the visual effects, which are truly stunning. One of the best science fiction films of the century, The Martian is an enjoyable, masterfully made, and visually spectacular, film that deserves its praise and will hopefully net some additional recognition for its star, who turns in one of the best performances of his career.… Expand
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barney1892Oct 16, 2015
Smart movie, I've loved Damon's organisation, deduction and his force of surviving in every way. Great interpretation and good idea. I didn't like the ending, it's too fast, and too much prevedible.
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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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MaggothOct 16, 2015
Well-performed, highly entertaining take on the widely discussed possibility of human spaceflights to Mars. With a bit of "Gravity's" atmosphere of solitude and "Interstellar's" sense of duty, "The Martian" will both encourage and discourageWell-performed, highly entertaining take on the widely discussed possibility of human spaceflights to Mars. With a bit of "Gravity's" atmosphere of solitude and "Interstellar's" sense of duty, "The Martian" will both encourage and discourage you from the though of space travel. The Scott-Wolski dynamic duo once again creates stunning landscapes and imagery, with Damon, Ejiofor, Daniels and Chastain hitting the right note as usual.… Expand
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movie_regularOct 16, 2015
Poor movie.. Really poor. hard to believe it is a Ridley scott movie. You never feel anything at all. All you do is sit dully in the theater and endure the horrible jokes thrown by characters with intellect of 10 year old boy (I am notPoor movie.. Really poor. hard to believe it is a Ridley scott movie. You never feel anything at all. All you do is sit dully in the theater and endure the horrible jokes thrown by characters with intellect of 10 year old boy (I am not talking about science, they know some science, but don't have a clue about human behaviour).… Expand
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jackalskOct 16, 2015
Scientists say that this movie is one of the most close to real science movie so far. And its funny. Whole cimema was loughing. it is very easy to process, so good for romantic evening too. And the idea of different world superpowers workingScientists say that this movie is one of the most close to real science movie so far. And its funny. Whole cimema was loughing. it is very easy to process, so good for romantic evening too. And the idea of different world superpowers working together is just in the right time.… Expand
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Movie_StuffOct 15, 2015
This movie was a great movie, filled with action mixed with comedy and science. It was quite scientifically accurate, had great acting, and although the plot is far-fetched as of now, it remains actually quite plausible for the future. IThis movie was a great movie, filled with action mixed with comedy and science. It was quite scientifically accurate, had great acting, and although the plot is far-fetched as of now, it remains actually quite plausible for the future. I certainly enjoyed the movie.… Expand
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HfahmyOct 15, 2015
Entertaining movie about an astronaut thought dead after a storm and left behind in Mars. Matt Damone, the left behind astronaut recovers from momentarily fainting and announces he is alive, and tries to use all his science to produce water,Entertaining movie about an astronaut thought dead after a storm and left behind in Mars. Matt Damone, the left behind astronaut recovers from momentarily fainting and announces he is alive, and tries to use all his science to produce water, irrigate, and move to a point where he can be rescued using an old spacecraft. After lot of debates in NASA they decide to bring him back with the help of the Chinese. The teem mate crew who left him for dead goes back while midway to rescue him in a time lengthy trip from Mars to the Earth. A scientific movie that cannot be understood in all its details but that mainly reveals that technology matters and that humans have to keep going trying and thinking. Matt Damone the left behind astronaut is the main actor without in depth acting. Other roles are complementary and coldly performed within a scenario mainly focused on technology without light on someone in particular. It is a worth seeing game of mind and space graphics, though somehow boringly lengthy.… Expand
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djniceyOct 14, 2015
I really enjoyed this film, the story, acting, special effects and the pacing all work well and you're never quite sure what's coming next. The tension builds up as the plot progresses, and Matt Damon plays his role really well as its notI really enjoyed this film, the story, acting, special effects and the pacing all work well and you're never quite sure what's coming next. The tension builds up as the plot progresses, and Matt Damon plays his role really well as its not long before you develop an engagement with his character and want him to succeed. There is some nice humour that works really well throughout the film and the special effects are superb, they're not over the top or unrealistic, and really help you get drawn into the movie. I'd highly recommend this film to any sci-fi fan.… Expand
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PMGOct 14, 2015
It´s tough to do this movie justice i a review, because it´s incredible. Ridley Scott flawlessly immerses us on Mars, with wide sweeping camera angles and beautiful set design. The story is endearing, engaging, funny, tense and sends aIt´s tough to do this movie justice i a review, because it´s incredible. Ridley Scott flawlessly immerses us on Mars, with wide sweeping camera angles and beautiful set design. The story is endearing, engaging, funny, tense and sends a optimistic message of human cooporation. THe acting is superb with Matt Damon believably delivering his lines and perfectly embodying a man stranded on Mars, and the rest of the cast is also sublime. The movie is 141 min long, but it uses it´s time to it´s full potentiel and it goes on at a perfect pace. Finally the soundtrack and the effects are incredible. Is there any point where it goes wrong, i don´t think so.… Expand
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DanglejewelsOct 14, 2015
A slow start just like the book a little tech heavy with basic math Zzz. 30 minute blocks slow/ 100 percent better/ 50% lower / 100 % better...Watchable
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JebReviewsOct 14, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story, but the movie is different than the book, which saddened me, also the storm, would have never tipped the MAV.
but, all around a good movie!

Mistakes:
Habitation Module: Inflatable in the book
Storm Movie&Book: would have never posed a threat
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TVJerryOct 14, 2015
After an emergency evacuation from Mars, one astronaut (Matt Damon) is left behind. He determines to stay alive by using science, ingenuity and pluck, while NASA strategizes on rescue plans. Unlike "Gravity" (which it will be inevitablyAfter an emergency evacuation from Mars, one astronaut (Matt Damon) is left behind. He determines to stay alive by using science, ingenuity and pluck, while NASA strategizes on rescue plans. Unlike "Gravity" (which it will be inevitably compared to) this is more about science than suspense. Solutions are methodically discussed and tried with few setbacks. Despite this more intellectual approach, Damon's performance is spirited, amusing and occasionally touching. Director Ridley Scott manages to make the moving parts and technical explanations acceptable, while mining a bit of emotion and even humor in the interactions. Overall, it's a well-crafted and captivating tale of human survival.… Expand
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xhaosisOct 13, 2015
I am not going to get to deep in my review..

Is it worth the price of admission? Yes. Great movie good story, good acting and good 3d. Oh and their is NO bad guy in the movie.. Take the kids on a rainy day to the theater and checkI am not going to get to deep in my review..

Is it worth the price of admission? Yes. Great movie good story, good acting and good 3d.

Oh and their is NO bad guy in the movie..

Take the kids on a rainy day to the theater and check it out, or rent it when it comes out in DVD or whatever you use.

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slant_notOct 13, 2015
Once again, the good people over at "Slant" (just who are those people, anyway?) poo-pooed another fun film. Not content to enjoy a straightforward adventure flick, the reviewer dismisses it because it's not the film _he_ would've made orOnce again, the good people over at "Slant" (just who are those people, anyway?) poo-pooed another fun film. Not content to enjoy a straightforward adventure flick, the reviewer dismisses it because it's not the film _he_ would've made or that Ridley Scott _should_ have made. And here's the joke: the reviewer cites WATCHMEN as his standard for a good film. 'Nuff said.

BTW, wouldn't it be nice if Metacritic did what so many other rating/polling services do? They toss out the highest and lowest scores before calculating an average. I guaran-friggin-tee you that many a film's score would rise considerably once the Slant Snobs' reviews are tossed out. Ah well.... we can dream, can't we?… Expand
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Reagan0Oct 12, 2015
Time for the dreaded "mixed review"

I'll say right now - if you love space movies, Mars, science, astrophysics, NASA, or anything related to these things, this movie will become your new favorite. There's not a doubt in my mind. It veryTime for the dreaded "mixed review"

I'll say right now - if you love space movies, Mars, science, astrophysics, NASA, or anything related to these things, this movie will become your new favorite. There's not a doubt in my mind. It very sincerely pushes the boundaries of what films have explained of astronomical science. It does what other movies have not in this regard, I'll absolutely give it that.

As for me, science was my worst subject, so a lot of the impressiveness this movie simply must contain goes right over my head.

And yes, I do understand it on the same level I understand a movie like Interstellar, except even more because the physics and the "botany" and such is explained on a very personable level. However, it doesn't work for the same reasons Interstellar might not work. The entire movie is an _estimation_ of how you could go about a Mars rescue. That is why people go to see it.

As a result, there's not much else keeping the movie going except constant scientific explanation. I was definitely expecting something a lot more thrilling going into "The Martian", a movie where you have to **** rescue Matt Damon from Mars' deathly atmosphere from thousands of miles away in space. Maybe I'll stick with some other film in that regard, because this one doesn't cut it at all. The tone of the film is a dead giveaway – Matt Damon will come home safe and that the movie will stretch its own boundaries and possibilities just to make that happen. And I won't give away a big twist in the middle of the movie that makes you doubt it, but in retrospect, even that wasn't good enough to fool me. It was never a matter of "if" Matt Damon was gonna come home, it was a matter of when and how. The how was pretty interesting, the when was incredibly tedious.

Another reason why you might love this movie is that there's lots of character development – IF YOU'RE A SCIENCE GEEK. As for me, I don't get the characters at all. Matt Damon is supposed to be some kind of hardcore, pushing-the-limits scientist. The other scientists have a billion inside jokes with each other that are completely dumb, but it's supposed to be in an "aww, their relationships with each other are so adorable" kind of way. It doesn't work for me at all.

I know and knew many young people who are into science and are in Harvard and UF and other schools studying this stuff right now. I know they will love this movie because it's custom-tailored to someone who thinks about the stuff the movie talks about all the time. It's for the Neil DeGrasse Tyson generation. It is not for anyone else, as far as I can tell. I did not really enjoy it. There are movies like it already in existence that are better at what they do in every area but the science.

One more thing: If you think the People's Republic of China's government would actually share a secret with the United States to save one person, you clearly don't know Chinese history. That's probably the most disappointing deus ex machina in film history Reagan0 out.… Expand
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pinball123Oct 12, 2015
Not as good as the book but at least it didn't change things too much (more glossed over and dumbed down). Still a good movie and worth watching! I recommend it
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NathanAllenOct 12, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly this wasn't terrible it just fell flat. The acting was pretty flat, the soundtrack was very flat.

I feel like someone told the actors that all scientists and engineers are typically emotionless human beings. All of the NASA interactions in the first half of the moving are just not engaging. It does pick up in second half and overall I would have been happier with the movie except for the nonsensical end.

The Good: Overall the movie was smartly adapted from the book. I think all of the sections removed were smart decisions that would have taken forever to narrate and been really hard to depict. Matt Damon did well. Kristen Wiig did a good job with her character, wish she could have had a little more time.

The Bad: The acting and actors. I don't think Chastain was a great pick for Commander Lewis. I would have liked to see someone a bit more hard edged. It seems like Vogel is only German so that he can say Mein Gott instead of My God at one point. I'm not sure if Jeff Daniels was actually awake.

The Ugly: The point where Hermes crew finds out Watney's still alive is a huge up of celebration and then a huge down of Lewis admitting she left him behind, and I didn't get any of that at all from the scene. It just went straight to Lewis being down. That was a failure of acting and directing.

Vincent Kapoor instead of Venkat: The long winded explanation of father religion and mother religion then the punchline, which seemed almost whispered, was far less effective than just having the character being Hindu.

Donald Glover as Danny Pudi's Abed as Rich Purnell.

The final scene. Wow was that dumb. Matt Damon leaps from a spinning capsule after cutting a hole in his suit he can't control. You can see the thrust going all over the place (like Lewis said it would) and yet he surprisingly stays right on course. And then of course the hole seals up when it's no longer important and no one seems worried that all of his air is venting to space. It just flies in the face of a novel that was compelling because it was accurate. And they didn't have any dumb departures from reality like this the whole movie, then to do it at the end, when it wasn't even necessary or that engaging?

Overall it was entertaining. I wouldn't watch it again.… 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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bouchejOct 12, 2015
Poor casting, too much humour and far too predictable. If you like Interstellar i would imagine you will hate this and vice versa. This is perfect for kids or for people with the intelligence of one.
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SwittersOct 11, 2015
This movie was cheesy, force-fed-feel-good, self indulgent, and boring. I don't understand why it got such good reviews. It probably deserves a slightly higher rating, but I need to offset to ridiculous 10 ratings.
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RobertOBrienOct 11, 2015
None of the cast members are able to rise above average with their performances, the characters aren't the most endearing, and the visuals (While done incredibly well) have been done to death, and the depiction of outer space in a film noNone of the cast members are able to rise above average with their performances, the characters aren't the most endearing, and the visuals (While done incredibly well) have been done to death, and the depiction of outer space in a film no longer impresses. But I have to give the film credit that the last scene is very intense, and that throughout the entire 2 hours and 20 minutes that this film runs for, it is not once boring.… Expand
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TheWaffleOct 11, 2015
The Martian is a good sci-fi movie and definitely worth a watch. It's an evolutionary improvement over earlier Mars films like Mission to Mars and Red Planet, which lacked this movie's compelling characters and strong script. However, thereThe Martian is a good sci-fi movie and definitely worth a watch. It's an evolutionary improvement over earlier Mars films like Mission to Mars and Red Planet, which lacked this movie's compelling characters and strong script. However, there are several surprising letdowns, particularly coming from a great director like Ridley Scott. There are a few too many comedic moments that rob the dramatic weight from key scenes, particularly at the climax. Watney's joking tone plays well when it's cast as a coping mechanism for the vast problems that he faces, but it takes us out of the moment when he's cracking jokes while others are risking their lives to try and save him. And towards the end Mission Control starts to feel like a gag reel, with them as the butt of every joke. A little more dramatic tension and a little less slapstick would have made this movie great.… 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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AliceofXOct 11, 2015
What I liked about the film was that, unlike the book, it had more
gravitas. You felt the seriousness of Mark Watney's situation. It had
more emotion and more human character. The film also had less swearing and crude humour, and I neverWhat I liked about the film was that, unlike the book, it had more
gravitas. You felt the seriousness of Mark Watney's situation. It had
more emotion and more human character. The film also had less swearing
and crude humour, and I never thought that I would ever be saying that
about a book.

But the film also inherited some of the books flaws. My biggest dislike
is that it lacked a sense of time. You didn't feel just how very long
he'd spent on Mars, you were just told that. And I think too much time
was spent back on Earth and it really took away from the sense of
isolation that should have been there.

My final big flaw is the uneveness of the film. I didn't like the
beginning of the film as it felt rushed and they were just cramming
everything in. The ending however I loved. It was exciting, nerve
racking and everything you'd want out of a movie like this.

Matt Damon did a great job in correctly portraying everything that was
likable about Mark Watney. And it's just nice to see a smart person
that isn't another House-esque smug, arrogant Genius. The rest of the
actors did a good job as well.

Overall I think I liked this movie better than the book. It's very
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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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QuelhasOct 10, 2015
This is not my type of movie at all, but my boyfriend was dying to see it so I went to see it anyway. I was afraid of feeling the same way I felt seeing "Gravity", a mixture between boredom and agony (strange feeling by the way, can'tThis is not my type of movie at all, but my boyfriend was dying to see it so I went to see it anyway. I was afraid of feeling the same way I felt seeing "Gravity", a mixture between boredom and agony (strange feeling by the way, can't describe). But no. This movie is unexpectedly thrilling, amusing, and exciting, which exceeded the few parts less unpleasant to watch. And I'm not even a fan of Matt Damon! He did a good job!… Expand
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Capta1nCar1smaOct 10, 2015
I know a good deal of folks are ranting and raving about this film, but I for one am just not a fan of this movie. To be honest I am not a fan of Matt Damon to say the least and I actually feel he is a bit of a hack, but I am a huge fan ofI know a good deal of folks are ranting and raving about this film, but I for one am just not a fan of this movie. To be honest I am not a fan of Matt Damon to say the least and I actually feel he is a bit of a hack, but I am a huge fan of Ridley Scott, so much so that I even ardently defend his more negatively reviewed projects. All that being said, I simply can not say anything positive about The Martian. It was two and a half hours of pure boredom. Matt Damon is so unlikable that I literally was rooting against him the entire time.

Every five minutes the film stops to give some long, drawn out science explanation of what's going on and its absolutely yawn provoking. Two and a half hours of this movie formula is better than drinking a half bottle of Nightquil to help induce slumber. It was simply an unpleasant, boring, drawn out movie going experience to me.

Now maybe I am a little jaded due to my strong dislike for Matt Damon, or maybe it has to do with the guy wearing a Man bun who was constantly kicking the back of my seat, but I have to give this movie a big Thumbs down.… Expand
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jwarkOct 10, 2015
I really did not like the book. It was boring and read more like a technical manual. They realy did a great job translating this to the screen, though. It didn't even feel like it was 2 1/2 hours I was thoroughly engaged the whole time.
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CherOct 10, 2015
Finally an intelligent and believable movie, albeit imaginary scenario. But atleast the reasoning, the science and engineering are exciting. I read the book when it came out. I would not have changed the book, but I definitely like theFinally an intelligent and believable movie, albeit imaginary scenario. But atleast the reasoning, the science and engineering are exciting. I read the book when it came out. I would not have changed the book, but I definitely like the movie too. A must for science buffs, and middle schoolers.… Expand
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ryan_gozOct 10, 2015
Memorable experience due to outstanding visual effects, terrific screenplay, and a truly faithful adaptation of Andy Weir's heart wrenching but at the same time incredibly optimistic story.
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robnewman777Oct 10, 2015
Excellent film, after reading the book, they have managed to put most of what was written into the movie, including many of the funny parts which made me laugh out loud when I was reading the book. Well cast and well acted by Matt Damon.
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siveZOct 10, 2015
So much hype, yet so weak movie. Haven't read the book, so I'm purely discussing the movie. It's bad: acting, scenario, realism, everythin's bad, except the picture (cuz it was made for a lot of money), but it doesn't count - you can hardlySo much hype, yet so weak movie. Haven't read the book, so I'm purely discussing the movie. It's bad: acting, scenario, realism, everythin's bad, except the picture (cuz it was made for a lot of money), but it doesn't count - you can hardly find a bad looking movie nowadays.
Acting - Mark has been left on Mars alone for *a lot of* days and had to survive on himself, yet he is so cold-blooded and resilient, outraging or panicking only once for the whole movie.
Scenario - very predictable, it became boring and just waiting for the moie to end in an hour, absolutely no drama and thrill.
Realism - couldn't make a point on it myself, so I had to use scientific articles discussing the movie, TL;DR semi-true at best.… Expand
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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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WillColeOct 10, 2015
The Martian uses amazing special effects and completely captures the audiences attention throughout the whole film, not once did I find a boring moment. It uses a lot of very mixed emotions which are not overpowering to the films main plot.The Martian uses amazing special effects and completely captures the audiences attention throughout the whole film, not once did I find a boring moment. It uses a lot of very mixed emotions which are not overpowering to the films main plot. It is casted brilliantly and from directing to photography everything is done so well. The only bad thing I can say about this film is some of the things they said were a bit confusing but that is extremely minor. For me this film is in my top 10 films of 2015.… 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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Iky009Oct 9, 2015
Well after the big Prometheus, Ridley Scott shows us a movie in space (nothing against it, because the guy is a whiz at science fiction genre, Alien say so ...). Lost on Mars shows an incredibly interesting plot, stumbling only and futileWell after the big Prometheus, Ridley Scott shows us a movie in space (nothing against it, because the guy is a whiz at science fiction genre, Alien say so ...). Lost on Mars shows an incredibly interesting plot, stumbling only and futile little things, such as unnecessary jokes, disposable and psychological moments of steadfast character, but also yes it is a good movie.… Expand
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The__ShowmanOct 9, 2015
After the highly successful 'Space Odysseys' from Alfonso Cuarón and Christopher Nolan in the form of Gravity and Interstellar, Director Ridley Scott made an unimaginable yet convincing attempt in the form of 'The Martian'. The plot of TheAfter the highly successful 'Space Odysseys' from Alfonso Cuarón and Christopher Nolan in the form of Gravity and Interstellar, Director Ridley Scott made an unimaginable yet convincing attempt in the form of 'The Martian'. The plot of The Martian got revealed from the poster itself, "Bring Him Home" where one can understand that the lead character got stuck on the Red Planet "Mars" and the intelligents in NASA tries to get him back. Lead Character "Mark Watney" played by Matt Damon is a treat to watch. Mark is a Astronaut who's indeed a Botanist and Chemist totally we can call Scientist. His hardships on the planet Mars makes the movie a horrific thriller with essence of his comedy timing. Mainly in 3D one can really feel the presence of Mars just at a distance of his eyesight. This credit goes to the Cinematography and VFX department who has really done a wonderful job. The Martian is a great attempt from Ridley Scott after Oscar winning Gladiator. The only confusing element in the movie is 'Time', where one can feel some logics are missing but the humorous part in the movie is Mark got survived on the Mars only by potatoes. Apart from Interstellar and Gravity, Martian gives us a fresh feel, who knows in the near future it may be our home.… 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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ThejaywhipOct 9, 2015
One of the most generic and boring movies I have seen in a long time. This is horribly overrated. It was highly predictable. I wish I could get my money back!
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BluebirdOct 9, 2015
This movie has an embarrassingly awful script featuring hokey dialogue. The film is filled with cliche characters such as the stoic man in charge, the wacky crew member, the brave commanding officer and the crazy but highly competentThis movie has an embarrassingly awful script featuring hokey dialogue. The film is filled with cliche characters such as the stoic man in charge, the wacky crew member, the brave commanding officer and the crazy but highly competent scientist. The acting is cardboard and there is a montage featuring Matt Damon farming that goes on forever and is akin to watching paint dry.… Expand
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wcrosherOct 9, 2015
A brilliant performance by Matt Damon and a terrific adaptation of the best-selling book by Andy Weir, The Martian is powerful, impactful, witty, and hilarious all at the same time.
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Duke_NukemOct 9, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Space fans are being spoiled nowadays, what with Gravity (2013), Interstellar (2014) and now The Martian (2015) coming to the cinema. I liked Gravity because it felt close to reality, while Interstellar was more of a sci-fi movie with in my opinion too much emotional drivel. So how is The Martian then?

Visually this movie can be compared with the movie Gravity. The views on the planet Mars are spectacular and almost everything that happens feels realistic, except for the ending of the movie. The disco music, ABBA, David Bowie... is a nice touch because it clashes so much with the setting on an alien planet far away in space.

The main thing this movie is missing though, is some psychological tension. After a big sandstorm astronaut Mark Watney is left behind on Mars by his crew, yet all he does (after taking care of his belly wound by operating on himself) is immediately putting his thinking cap on and finding these smart solutions. There is no panic or fear whatsoever to be detected in him. he just feels confident as ever and starts the first potatoe farm on Mars.

This makes the viewer less involved emotionally and there's never any doubt that Watney will make it in the end. The constant switching from the planet Mars to earth, where the people of NASA are working on a solution to get Mark Watney back, takes away any feeling of abandonment or solitude of a man being left alone on another planet.

The Martian has a positive vibe and it's nice to have some comic relief in the story. As soon as I saw Kristen Wiig from Saturday Night Life and Jeff Daniels from Dumb and Dumber, I was waiting for them to start making comical faces and talking with a silly voice. But luckily it didn't get that far!

Matt Damon as Mark Watney is his usual dullness. I could never appreciate him much as an actor, it seems he can only do the typical american action hero boy and he has only one facial expression. Just as in Saving Private Ryan (1998) he has no emotional reach: "Oh my brothers died? That sucks... well, back to business I guess. Let's kill some german soldiers!"

The Martian is not a bad movie by any means and can be enjoyed as a light hearted family movie. I rate it 7 out of 10.… Expand
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KamradoOct 9, 2015
Lookin' for some hot stuff, baby this evenin'
I need some hot stuff, baby tonight
I want some hot stuff, baby this evenin'
Gotta have some hot stuff
Gotta have some love tonight
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43in2014Oct 8, 2015
Finally, a film about Mars that works! The previous few Mars + Science related films, such as Mission to Mars and Red Planet have been very average due to them coming up with antagonists/ villains that were not quite believable. In this film,Finally, a film about Mars that works! The previous few Mars + Science related films, such as Mission to Mars and Red Planet have been very average due to them coming up with antagonists/ villains that were not quite believable. In this film, the villain is the environment and the limitation of supplies and communications, potentially dull subjects, but the writer and the director have put it together well.

I love how the story invokes quite a bit of science content and present it is an easy to understand manner. The film also got many of the realism right. It has been reported that the storm that is central to the story could not occur on Mars. The film makers should have used a meteor strike instead to generate the 'storm' to eliminate the major unrealistic part of the film. Even so, this film is more realistic and has more story than Gravity. As a result, I think it is better than Gravity.

I do dislike one major part of the film, the part where they needed the Chinese Space Program for help. I would imagine that NASA would look to the Russian Space Program first rather than the less well developed Chinese Program. China only allows 34 foreign films into its market per year., so Hollywood bend over backwards to include a scene where only the Chinese could solve NASA's problem, hence giving the film a leg up into being allowed into the Chinese market. The reward could be hundreds of millions of dollars. The scene is awkward and could have been done better. It happened in Iron Man 3 too, where in the Chinese version, of which the particular scene is available on Youtube, only a Chinese surgeon is expert enough to remove the shrapnel from Stark's chest. It's stupid and it make the naive and self-important Chinese citizens accept the Chinese government propaganda that their country is so great at this moment.

Who would think the film is great? Most people of all ages, particularly those who like science.
Who would think the film is only so-so? Those who prefer a faster-paced film. The film is a bit slow.
Who would think the film is lousy? No one.

The US PG-13 rating of the film should be due to a short scene involving trauma surgery. Blocking it from the children should enable them to enjoy the rest of the inspirational film.

Score: 4/5 (No half score). It' worth to pay to watch it in the cinemas.… Expand
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brethillierOct 8, 2015
I was very much looking forward to this movie but it disappointed on almost every level. Visually it wasn't bad but that only satisfies for only so long. The character interactions were very predictable and for want of a better word 'cheesy'.I was very much looking forward to this movie but it disappointed on almost every level. Visually it wasn't bad but that only satisfies for only so long. The character interactions were very predictable and for want of a better word 'cheesy'. No real substance as it really did feel like everyone as just acting their part. It didn't feel believable.This is no classic do not believe the hype.… Expand
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BrankTheDankestOct 8, 2015
Took some pretty big liberties from it's source material if you ask me. I mean, I was expecting Bugs or Daffy to at least make a cameo appearance. Can't believe they never even referred to him as "Marvin". Other than that, it held up on it'sTook some pretty big liberties from it's source material if you ask me. I mean, I was expecting Bugs or Daffy to at least make a cameo appearance. Can't believe they never even referred to him as "Marvin". Other than that, it held up on it's own. Just not what I was expecting.… 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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jagxjr15Oct 8, 2015
This is typical Hollywood boilerplate. The characters are mostly stereotypes, not real people. And the bloated thing is overlong to boot. This is 'science' for people who have never done science or engineering; it just doesn't feel real. IThis is typical Hollywood boilerplate. The characters are mostly stereotypes, not real people. And the bloated thing is overlong to boot. This is 'science' for people who have never done science or engineering; it just doesn't feel real. I was bored: everything is so predictable, and the soundtrack regularly beats you over the head with what you are supposed to feel and how you are supposed to react. Cheering crowds inside and outside of NASA and cutesy repartee between the 'brilliant' astronauts is so predictable in any 'space' movie by now...do we really need another? This kind of artificial 'interaction' is not the way real people talk to each other, no matter how 'important' their work is or how 'smart' they are. And the politically correct 'diversity' lesson has been done to death already too. This is for the kids only; adults will find little to take away from this overlong cliché-ridden dope opera.… Expand
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fantasyOct 8, 2015
I am a true lover of science fiction movies and was very much looking forward to seeing The Martian. Little did I realize that the trailer was the movie. Mars is depicted beautifully. Matt Damon is cracking jokes throughout his ordeal.I am a true lover of science fiction movies and was very much looking forward to seeing The Martian. Little did I realize that the trailer was the movie. Mars is depicted beautifully. Matt Damon is cracking jokes throughout his ordeal. Think back Tom Hanks with his volleyball friend Wilson as that is all he had to keep his sanity while he was stranded. On the other hand Matt Damon thinks of his situation like a huge video game in that he has to be smarter than the average bear. At no time does the audience not think that he isn't getting back home. There is no suspense; no sense of urgency; no sense of danger; and that is what takes the movie down. If you saw Sandra Bullock in the yawn of a movie Gravity where she talks to herself, the The Martian is the same, but this time with Matt Damon in a comedic role which belies all realty. By the 2nd hour you;re checking your watch asking when this will end. I'm sorry but when this hits free TV just like Gravity I would never give it a second look. Bring No Doze if you plan to attend.… Expand
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HolaMrReyesOct 8, 2015
Like the Tom Hank's character is "Castaway," Matt Damon's character in "The Martian" eschews philosophical and spiritual issues despite facing great dangers to his life. I may be old-fashioned, but there is something truly unrealistic aboutLike the Tom Hank's character is "Castaway," Matt Damon's character in "The Martian" eschews philosophical and spiritual issues despite facing great dangers to his life. I may be old-fashioned, but there is something truly unrealistic about a character facing certain death and employing nothing but rocket science to get out of the mess he's in.… Expand
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phasemasterOct 8, 2015
The Martian shows great promise, but ultimately fails to rise above the fray of platitudinous dialog and Matt Damon's inability to actually be as charming as he thinks he is. The film is at its best at the very beginning, where there is aThe Martian shows great promise, but ultimately fails to rise above the fray of platitudinous dialog and Matt Damon's inability to actually be as charming as he thinks he is. The film is at its best at the very beginning, where there is a true feeling of impending doom. But it soon devolves into triteness thanks to poorly written and underutilized characters played by great actors like Jeff Daniels, Sean Bean, and Kristen Wiig.

Even Jessica Chastain (as the Hermes mission commander that left Matt Damon's character stranded on Mars) valiantly struggles to deliver lines that the audience saw coming an hour ago.

Although the film manages to be fairly entertaining, it fails to capture the intensity of similar movies like Gravity or Apollo 13--even though the main character is stranded several million miles further away from Earth. It's a disappointing effort for Ridley Scott, who seems much better at directing a fantasy/horror movies situated in space (i.e. - Alien and Prometheus) than the dumbed down quasi-realistic fare that is The Martian.… 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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Douglas56Oct 7, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A heavily over-hyped film that fails to deliver in any department, except perhaps special effects. The problem is fundamentally due to director Ridley Scott's silly adaptation of a 'nerd thriller' that compromises both scientific authenticity and story-telling charm to create an sci-fi adventure that is neither believable nor entertaining. The film pays serious attention to detail in matters such as food and water supply for The Martian yet depends on an increasingly improbable series of mishaps and 'heroic' acts to move the plot along. Surprisingly corny dialogue, lame soundtrack, forgettable acting by the supporting cast and a succession of action-adventure cliches (including that old stand-by: the kitchen-made bomb for blowing the hatch) confirms Scott's fading reputation in this genre. Let's hope NASA does better when the real thing happens.… Expand
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bombtech85Oct 7, 2015
I can't fault anyone involved in the making of this movie with this but after reading the novel and viewing the movie I was left wanting more. The movie is fantastic but it felt so extremely rushed to fit everything into the 2 hour time slot.I can't fault anyone involved in the making of this movie with this but after reading the novel and viewing the movie I was left wanting more. The movie is fantastic but it felt so extremely rushed to fit everything into the 2 hour time slot. The characters had the potential to be so much deeper (as they are in the book) and the limited time to tell this story left even the main protagonist, Mark Watney, with what seemed like an untold story. Nobody does it anymore but this would have been perfect for a 3 or 4 part miniseries on TV as the flushing out of the characters and their struggles could have been so much more profound. That said the movie stuck very close to the book for the most part and I love the use of real science behind everything. Overall a good movie but left me wanting so much more, I wouldn't have cared if they extended it an hour and made it an epic long movie it would be worth it.… Expand
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MattBrady99Oct 7, 2015
Mark Watney: "F**k you Mars".

The story is about astronaut Mark Watney is separated from his party following a fierce storm and left behind after being presumed dead. But he has survived and with few supplies, he will have to rely on hisMark Watney: "F**k you Mars".

The story is about astronaut Mark Watney is separated from his party following a fierce storm and left behind after being presumed dead. But he has survived and with few supplies, he will have to rely on his own ingenuity to survive and figure out a way to Earth that he is still alive.

You can slap Ridley Scott's name on anything and everyone (including me) will go see it. It's so awesome that you still can go to the cinema today and see a new film directed by the guy who brought us Alien, now that's freaking awesome. But Ridley can be a hit or miss with the movies that he's releasing recently such as: Robin Hood, The Counselor and Exodus: Gods and Kings, but Prometheus (In my opinion) was pretty good and I know a lot of people may not like that movie and that's okay if you didn't like it, but I did. When I first heard about The Martian being directed by Ridley Scott, I was exciting but nervous at the same time, because as I said before about Ridley being a mix bag recently. But I kept a positive and open mind, I mean this might be the film that Ridley Scott finally went back to he's roots from the good old days.

After seeing The Martian on my first viewing I liked it, but I wasn't amazed by it. It's not until the movie actually started to grow on me as I thought about it more and more, and now after thinking about it for awhile now, I can safely say that The Martian is a great movie. Ridley Scott's back everyone.

Matt Damon plays Mark Watney brilliantly in this movie and this might actually be the best performance I've seen from Damon. He's hilarious, always positive and never gives up even when a lot of things don't go quite as planned, he always finds away. I also love how Damon's character can crack a joke there and then even when he's in this horrible situation; and to me it made he's character more relatable and likable. This is Matt Damon finest work as he was terrific in this movie.

Ridley Scott's directing in this movie was absolutely magnificent and this has to be one of he's best films in years. The movie isn't all hilarious as there were some real suspenseful scenes in this movie, but what I thought was so brilliantly well done is that Ridley Scott mixed the humor and the suspense perfectly together. Nicely done Ridley.

The rest of cast: Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Jeff Daniels and Chiwetel Ekiofor were all freaking great in this movie. Everyone in this movie was great.

The writing has to be the biggest strength in this whole movie, because it was clever, funny, never lost me attention and it had a fantastic sense of humor to itself. It matched the tone of the movie perfectly as I felt that The Martian needed this type of tone.

Now for the problems: My only flaw in this movie is this 25 minute sequence where it cuts back to earth with the NASA crew talking about different ways of bringing Mark back, but the stuff on Mars was more interesting. I'm not saying it was bad as the earth stuff scene was handled well and it was very well acted, but I was more interested on the stuff that was happening on Mars with Damon's character.

Overall The Martian is absolutely worth checking out. This is Ridley Scott's and Matt Damon's best work in years. It's beautifully shot, well acted and a entertaining movie.… 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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CameraBounceGodOct 7, 2015
why couldn't they have left chastain or bryce dallas howard.....i really don't care about matt damon being left somewhere for being stupid weather he grows plants or not............i like the way though that its only 20 minutes in and iwhy couldn't they have left chastain or bryce dallas howard.....i really don't care about matt damon being left somewhere for being stupid weather he grows plants or not............i like the way though that its only 20 minutes in and i already don't mind watching it.......i truly would not have cared at all about anything that would have happened before the beginning....i thought my neighbors phone was ringing for the ear ringing scene....which is annoying enough already for me to be happy about him being blown up now.....Kristin Wig...finally....never realized it because of welcome to me ...but love her cuz shes ugly......hmm..."by the way none of this matters at all, if i can't find a way to contact Nasa...."… 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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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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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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DFur1Oct 6, 2015
A wind storm destroys Matt Damon's shelter on Mars. Really?! After they make a big deal about the lack of an atmosphere and his struggle to make air. Only his acting ability carries this dog past the finish line, but only barely.
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moviecritic68Oct 6, 2015
Really ???? Another movie which is grossly overrated. When yours truly falls asleep in the middle of the movie do I need to really explain. For the life of me I don't get all these good reviews unless they just like Matt Damon movies orReally ???? Another movie which is grossly overrated. When yours truly falls asleep in the middle of the movie do I need to really explain. For the life of me I don't get all these good reviews unless they just like Matt Damon movies or previous Ridley Scott films. Casting was poor in my estimate ( Jeff Daniels ) director at NASA pleaseeeee. Here is a tip ..... if a new release is being over advertised before the open date beware.… Expand
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gfnyOct 6, 2015
Matt Damon turned in a good performance, Jeff Daniels was weak or miss cast for his role. Direction was also well done. The elephant in the room was the story line that was so unbelievable as to be a distraction to the film.
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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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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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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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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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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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szszszOct 6, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In comparison to the book, the movie is very shallow and its completely ripped off of the core of the story - the desperate will of surviving in deadly environment by a smart scientist.
All the science behind Mark's moves is gone.
All the though processes are gone.
Almost all of engineering done in the story (rebuilding stuff around to buy yourself more time) is gone.
Everything just happens, like Mark was prepared by his NASA training for such a situation - and the most interesting part of the story, which if i remember correctly is something like first 30-40% of the book is just compressed to first 15 minutes. Literally.

As a movie itself - its good. Sceneries are great, view of cosmos is breathtaking. Music is great. Acting is good. It builds the tension even if you totally know the plot. Would definetely tell a casual movie watcher to go and see it. But if you are a little bit of a science geek - just read a book.

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MadMaxFuryRoadOct 5, 2015
The Martian is worth seeing if you really love space-science movies, but otherwise... It can wait on DVD. I was really hyped up about the film given the reviews of humor and smartness. The film really handled the jokes very well, and at timesThe Martian is worth seeing if you really love space-science movies, but otherwise... It can wait on DVD. I was really hyped up about the film given the reviews of humor and smartness. The film really handled the jokes very well, and at times could of extended to a R-Rated movie. Also, I really enjoyed the first half of the movie. But that was about it... The last part really seemed to drag until its final act, and it really disappointed me during the last half excluding the ending. The ending was great though, and I felt like if the movie had just ended at 1 hr. 31 min. like Gravity did, it would have been a lot better. However considering that, this film was much better than Interstellar, and you might like it or not. It really depends on your tolerance for really long space movies. Also, I was surprised by the amount of people in my theater:
80ish people at a 6:15 showing on Monday non-3D? Wow.… Expand
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aikman2irvinOct 5, 2015
I thought this would be a good movie and it wasn't. Diversity and inclusiveness is made very clear from the beginning. Start with a female commander among other liberal heroes such as a Hispanic crew member, Indian middle manager at NASA,I thought this would be a good movie and it wasn't. Diversity and inclusiveness is made very clear from the beginning. Start with a female commander among other liberal heroes such as a Hispanic crew member, Indian middle manager at NASA, Chinese team leader at JPL, and perhaps most annoying a black techie-nerd at JPL who happens to know everything about space and nothing about respect and protocol when addressing the white male NASA Administrator. This movie is dripping wet with political correctness so extreme that if it wasn't for my wife being with me I would have walked out of the theater after 15 minutes.

This movie gets boring fast.… Expand
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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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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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