The Martian
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 2, 2015
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leejoice10Jan 23, 2016
Aside from the organic, martian potatoes that he planted, Watney was able to inhabit in Mars because he planted a seed in himself when he said, "I'm not gonna die here."
Like Ridley Scott's past pictures, the movie has a simple focus andAside from the organic, martian potatoes that he planted, Watney was able to inhabit in Mars because he planted a seed in himself when he said, "I'm not gonna die here."
Like Ridley Scott's past pictures, the movie has a simple focus and meaning. It focuses on Watney's sense of hope in midst of uncertainty and reminded me that humans are capable of "flying around like Iron Man" as long as they believe that their tiniest of seeds will grow one day.… Expand
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Wesley_orphanFeb 5, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A volta dele é previsível mas o modo que ele volta é surpreendente. Lembra Gravidade, mas sem aquela tensão toda, mais humorado, Matt Damon foi ótimo, mas não o suficiente pra levar o Oscar.… Expand
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AndrewLambertMar 6, 2016
Wonderful visuals and refreshing humor give The Martian an inherent and universal likability, resulting in another notable sci-fi triumph for Ridley Scott.
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JingerJakeFeb 22, 2016
Damon is as charming as he's ever been adding heaps and heaps of comedic relief between on-edge visual effects. The writing is flawless, combining high intellect with lots of comedy. The only downfall is a few scenes that stretch reality andDamon is as charming as he's ever been adding heaps and heaps of comedic relief between on-edge visual effects. The writing is flawless, combining high intellect with lots of comedy. The only downfall is a few scenes that stretch reality and goofs such as unrealistic gravitation. Those are clearly not issues warranting complaint, but to give you an idea those are the strongest flaws in the film. The story is incredibly inspirational and every performance does the job. Overall it's an incredibly entertaining survival story, but the strongest aspect is surprisingly the large amount of comedy that will surely keep you smiling all the while rooting for the story. It's a must-see film and a sure frontrunner for best picture of 2015.… Expand
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pureshoresMar 25, 2016
This movie somewhat reminds me of another Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Gravity. It's your usual race to survival but it pales in comparison with the latter. Gravity's strength relies on bringing us in along for the ride with theThis movie somewhat reminds me of another Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Gravity. It's your usual race to survival but it pales in comparison with the latter. Gravity's strength relies on bringing us in along for the ride with the protagonist whereas The Martian aims to show us how as realistically as possible he overcomes his struggles in outer space. It also helps that he has a keen sense of humor and hates disco music.… Expand
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FilmClubMar 27, 2016
Ridley Scott adapts Andy Weir's sci-fi novel about an astronaut, played by Matt Damon, left stranded and struggling to survive on Mars.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ridley's back in (a good) space.… Expand
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night4Jun 19, 2016
Matt Damon's acting feels really lazy in this. But I have to admit, he's still better than most actors out there when he's lazy.

I appreciate that the movie isn't just staring at his face for 2-3 hours, like I feared it might be. It didMatt Damon's acting feels really lazy in this. But I have to admit, he's still better than most actors out there when he's lazy.

I appreciate that the movie isn't just staring at his face for 2-3 hours, like I feared it might be. It did include some other moderately interesting characters, even if it was stupidly predictable.

Also, the tone seems odd to me. It's as if he knows there's no real danger to himself and he'll live because he's the hero of the story.

Finally, it's waaay toooo friiiickin loooong.… Expand
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reviewerd1Apr 18, 2016
One of the best movies I have ever seen and I don't say that very often. (No Spoilers) This film is basically about a man that gets stuck on Mars and has to find ways to try and survive. The plot is excellent and very well thought out andOne of the best movies I have ever seen and I don't say that very often. (No Spoilers) This film is basically about a man that gets stuck on Mars and has to find ways to try and survive. The plot is excellent and very well thought out and there are moments in the film that are really smart when it comes to the main character trying to survive. I found myself glued to the screen throughout and at times on the edge of my seat. I would 100% recommend.… Expand
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Mag_711Apr 20, 2016
I am disappointed to see that the editors decided to include Mark Watney (Matt Damon) abusing prescription drugs. During a scene he crushed Vicodin and used it by putting his potato in it as a dipping sauce (like Ketchup) and commented thatI am disappointed to see that the editors decided to include Mark Watney (Matt Damon) abusing prescription drugs. During a scene he crushed Vicodin and used it by putting his potato in it as a dipping sauce (like Ketchup) and commented that he was doing it because he could. There is no reason for this scene to be in the movie. Matt Damon should be ashamed of putting it in the movie. The Producer should be ashamed of allowing it in his movie.… Expand
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Muskrat147May 26, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Martian is a very promising entry from both director Ridley Scott and writer Drew Goddard, and beautifully captures the book onto the screen. I agree with the underused characters played by Donald Glover, Jessica Chastain and Jeff Daniels. But, Matt Damon's portrayal of main character Mark Watney was well deserved of the Oscar Nomination, and makes up for the underused characters. Harry Gregson-Williams' score fit the film exactly, and his use of electronic themes and classical strings made the score even more remarkable. I believe that The Martian was a gripping survival story and deserved all of it's praise and awards.… Expand
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TheShrike222Jun 11, 2016
Beautiful visuals and lots of interesting problem-solving. I liked that they saved fully articulating Matt Damon's philosophy of how to survive until the end. Damon did a good job with the material he had. However. The story is RobinsonBeautiful visuals and lots of interesting problem-solving. I liked that they saved fully articulating Matt Damon's philosophy of how to survive until the end. Damon did a good job with the material he had. However. The story is Robinson Crusoe with MacGyver thrown in. I didn't like Crusoe when I read it years ago and every move treatment I've seen hasn't changed my mind. I watched the whole movie, but came away with that Robinson Crusoe feeling. I could have watched the first half hour, skipped to the end and missed nothing. This is not a criticism of of the actors, directors or crew. They made a beautiful movie. I just wish people would stop using this particular plot. It was old in 1719 when Daniel Defoe wrote it.… Expand
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Myon-NeutrinoJul 29, 2016
Wow! After that nasty crime called "Prometheus" i would have never believed ridley scott could do it right again. While Prometheus was one of the worst sci fi movies I´ve ever seen, "The Martian" was pretty good! I especially liked how WatneyWow! After that nasty crime called "Prometheus" i would have never believed ridley scott could do it right again. While Prometheus was one of the worst sci fi movies I´ve ever seen, "The Martian" was pretty good! I especially liked how Watney behaved to survive on mars, I also liked his humor. There weren´t as many action oriented stylized blockbuster elements in this movie, everything went solid. I was pretty excited during the whole film, it managed to bring many unexpected changes every here and then to keep the voltage going.… Expand
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Captain_ChaosNov 1, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Put simply, The Martian is like Red Planet (2000) except good. Really good. It's not every film that movies me to tears, but this was one.

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

What surprised me was the soundtrack- but really, what space film is complete without David Bowie?… Expand
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MasterRileyJul 20, 2016
The Martian was everything I wanted it to be. It was serious and emotional, yet hilariously funny at other points. Without spoiling anything, theres one point nearing the end of the movie that had me nearly in tears. Matt Damon does anThe Martian was everything I wanted it to be. It was serious and emotional, yet hilariously funny at other points. Without spoiling anything, theres one point nearing the end of the movie that had me nearly in tears. Matt Damon does an incredible job, but so do the special effects, the set design, the story, and the music. Definitely a must see movie.… Expand
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PuntacristoAug 19, 2016
I had high expectations for this movie, regarding ''Gravity'', which was pretty good, and even ''Interstellar'', that was amusing and watchable (i acknowledge that the ending was little unconvincing ), ''The Martian'' has the worst sin thatI had high expectations for this movie, regarding ''Gravity'', which was pretty good, and even ''Interstellar'', that was amusing and watchable (i acknowledge that the ending was little unconvincing ), ''The Martian'' has the worst sin that movie can have in my eyes..it is not that it is bad, it is not good also - it is predictable and boring. I was waiting for something to happen, but it was going round and round in Astrodynamics curves which need to be met, applauding audiences on earth, heartbreaking crew members and families, and the Martian itself performing miracle after miracle. Characters have annoying habit of express and ultrafast dialogue responses of geniuses, like in a lot of movies today. So i gave up. The Botanist part of the movie was even good, but after that nothing. It's not about solitude itself, ''Castaway'' for example is much better movie. Maybe it needs some time for the overrated scores to deflate to something around 45%, or 5 out of 10, which is closer to reality.… Expand
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RewswissNov 14, 2016
Selten habe ich so mitgefiebert wie in dieser Neuinterpretation der Robinson Crusoe Geschichte. Das ist Popcornkino auf höchstem Niveau und das ist keineswegs abwertend gemeint. Er versucht gar nicht so intellektuell wie “Interstellar“ oderSelten habe ich so mitgefiebert wie in dieser Neuinterpretation der Robinson Crusoe Geschichte. Das ist Popcornkino auf höchstem Niveau und das ist keineswegs abwertend gemeint. Er versucht gar nicht so intellektuell wie “Interstellar“ oder so originell wie “Moon“ zu sein. Vielmehr möchte er den Zuschauer Spaß bereiten, ihn mitnehmen auf die Reise und ihn danach Glücklich wieder entlassen. Der Marsianer ist in fast jeder Hinsicht ein starker Film - gut gespielt, gut produziert und er wirkt für einen Science Fiction Movie unglaublich realistisch. Die Amerikaner sind sehr mutig und reden von 2030/2035 wenn es um eine bemannte Mars Mission geht. Ich fände es schon sehr anspruchsvoll, wenn es vor 2050 gelingen könnte. Und wie sich die Zukunft von den Vorstellungen der Filmemacher unterscheidet haben wir ja gerade beim 30 jährige “Zurück in die Zukunft“ Jubiläum sehen können. Dieses "Cast Away" auf dem Mars ist nichts weiter als ein großartiger Film den keiner bereuen wird gesehen zu haben. The "Normal" Nerd… Expand
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BroyaxJan 16, 2017
MacGyver est donc tout seul sur Mars comme un con mais ne vous en faites ma petite dame, avec un cure-dents, il va faire un centre commercial. Il est occupé pour l'instant : il s'est pris une tige de métal dans le bide et il s'opère tout seulMacGyver est donc tout seul sur Mars comme un con mais ne vous en faites ma petite dame, avec un cure-dents, il va faire un centre commercial. Il est occupé pour l'instant : il s'est pris une tige de métal dans le bide et il s'opère tout seul comme un grand, il fouille dans les boyaux pour récupérer le morceau : son papa c'est Rambo. Ensuite, il fabrique des patates avec sa merde : faudrait quand même veiller à ne pas mourir de faim.

Puis il répare son casque qui fuit avec du chatterton, bricole la base en attendant les secours et en écoutant du disco qu'il déteste mais qu'il écoute quand même. Il reste très cool et ne s'affole jamais : il s'énerve bien une fois en 3 ans mais c'est tout. Il sait tout, Géo Trouvetou le martien, il répare tout dans la joie et la bonne humeur : encore heureux, on a failli avoir peur.

Cela dit et c'est une qualité indéniable du film, la guimauve est réduite au minimum : on est pas dans Interstellar ou Armageddon. L'ambiance est détendue, si détendue qu'on se demande s'il n'y a pas une erreur : le taxi arrive bien dans 3 semaines, pas dans 3 ans hein ? il a maigri un peu à force de manger biomacrobiotique mais rien d'alarmant.

Effets spéciaux impeccables, mise en scène spatiale de Ridley Scott propre et nette, rien à redire : du travail consciencieux. Le réalisme est mis à mal au fur et à mesure de la progression des vacances de Rémi la bricole, comme les communications avec la Terre qui se mettent à passer en temps réel mais bon on va pas chipoter. Ou l'explosion pour ralentir le vaisseau (rires étouffés).

Evidemment, il faut faire avec l'erreur de distribution : c'est Jessica Chastain qui aurait dû se retrouver bloquée sur Mars, pas l'autre là... Matt Dacon est le boulet qui entraîne le film vers le fond. Et c'est quand même long : 2h20 putain. On a quand même de beaux décors de carte postale, ça donne envie, moi je dis.

Je me demande enfin si le bouquin est aussi con que le film : Hollywood ils exagèrent tout ! mais je ne parierais pas non plus, non, non : les cons ça ose tout, c'est bien connu.… Expand
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
!! Seul sur Mars !!
Est un excellent film de science-fiction qui raconte l’histoire d'un astronaute perdu.
Même si le film ne respecte pas l'environnement véritable de Mars le ressenti devant le film est envahissant. Ce film est beau, ce film!! Seul sur Mars !!
Est un excellent film de science-fiction qui raconte l’histoire d'un astronaute perdu.
Même si le film ne respecte pas l'environnement véritable de Mars le ressenti devant le film est envahissant.
Ce film est beau, ce film est propre, ce film est de Ridley Scott et il sait ce que ça veut dire "raconter une histoire" croyez-moi.

Une belle 3D bien que peux utilisé (scène dans l'espace émoticône heart mais on connaît Gravity)
Des musiques géniales tout simplement une belle qualité
Un Dolby Atmos discret.
Un aspect plus réaliste qu'il manquer à Intestellar.
Bref, courez dans les salles obscures pour un Robinson Cruzoé avec MATT DAMON sur MARS… Expand
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DeanomiteFeb 16, 2020
It's very well made, like everything Ridley Scott makes. What I find most implausible is that everyone cares so much about this guy, in a world where people don't care about the air they breathe, the water they drink or the food they eat.It's very well made, like everything Ridley Scott makes. What I find most implausible is that everyone cares so much about this guy, in a world where people don't care about the air they breathe, the water they drink or the food they eat. Then, they get China to go out of their way for this guy, China! care about 1 guy ?? This is the most implausible movie I have ever seen, it takes place on a world where somebody cares about something.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 30, 2017
I was actually bored. The movie didn't have drama or tension, at all. The characters were not that funny, and was only funny at the start. The start of it was good, but the rest fell short.
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mactallyApr 16, 2017
By far my favorite movie of the last 10 years. I love everything about it...every time I watch it. Wish there were more like it. Listen to samples of the soundtrack all the time.
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JLuis_001Sep 7, 2017
In general terms the film is an entertaining work, a film that is enjoyed despite its lenght of almost two and a half hours, I have heard some complaints from many who did not enjoy it because they found it very cerebral, but I think that isIn general terms the film is an entertaining work, a film that is enjoyed despite its lenght of almost two and a half hours, I have heard some complaints from many who did not enjoy it because they found it very cerebral, but I think that is wrong .

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

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

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

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

Watney misses his big moment when he finally gets a chance to send a message back to Earth. He should have sent, "SEND - EARTH - WOMEN" -- cut to the next scene, mission control telling him they got 172,000 volunteers.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJan 29, 2021
I confess that I was not very impressed with this film. Presented as a space drama, I thought it would be something more tense than it is. And although it was also advertised as a scientifically accurate and credible, I confess that I was notI confess that I was not very impressed with this film. Presented as a space drama, I thought it would be something more tense than it is. And although it was also advertised as a scientifically accurate and credible, I confess that I was not very convinced, but I will not discuss it either.

This film has a simple script: in the future, a mission manages to set up a space base on Mars, but has to retreat in haste when a heavy storm catches them by surprise. During the withdrawal, one of the elements is picked up by debris and disappears. However, he survives and begins to rebuild the base and try to stay alive and communicate with Earth where, however, and by chance, they discover he is alive. After some communications, NASA decides that the remaining elements of the expedition, already on their way to Earth, have the right to know what is going on and to take part, if they wish, in the effort to rescue him.

Ridley Scott doesn't seem like a competent director for a film like this. I think it gave the film a tone too light, removing drama and tension. There are some moments, closer to the end, when he still tries to reverse it, but he can't and the climax is bad, although the film ends up decently entertaining us. Growing potatoes on Martian soil is something that would never have crossed my mind. I don't know how easily it would work, even if it is possible. Surviving in inhospitable places is never easy, especially for someone who has never had to, and if that is valid in our world, it would be even more valid on a strange planet. Ignoring all this, based on a theory and forgetting how difficult it is to put into practice, the film makes everything easy to do and, instead of a tense life or death situation, gives us a vacation in a Scout camp on Mars. Oh, and it is obvious that China, a dictatorship led by a madman with ambitions to control the world in the same way that he controls the life and freedom of his people, had to appear and show how, at the right time, it is capable of saving everyone and being essential to democratic countries.

The cast's work is quite good. Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain are the main protagonists of this film and have put a lot of effort into their characters. This is quite obvious, and to be expected from two talented actors as they have proven themselves to be. Matt Damon, in particular, impresses his character with sympathy and seems to be a kind of "our friendly neighbor". Sean Bean also shone in his role, and makes a good counterpoint to the character of Jeff Daniels, who excels at the arduous task of becoming an obnoxious NASA director; Donald Glover, Kristen Wiig, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan and even Chiwetel Ejiofor made a positive contribution, but the film is not theirs to shine.

Technically, the film is extraordinary and had a budget to bet high. So what we have is an extraordinarily realistic set, costumes and props, combined with superb cinematography, where Mars looks beautiful, sharp and convincing. All the visual effects and CGI are good and combine very well with the rest. The soundtrack is within the expectations, in a film that does not seem to be taken seriously.… Expand
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RoccoCilleMar 1, 2021
The Martian benefits from being the product of Andy Weir's truly excellent novel, which in itself was the product of years of research to ensure the story was as scientifically plausible as possible. That really shows in the movie, asThe Martian benefits from being the product of Andy Weir's truly excellent novel, which in itself was the product of years of research to ensure the story was as scientifically plausible as possible. That really shows in the movie, as believable problems continue to arise and the creativity of people works to come up with solutions to the situation of how to safely bring home a single man stranded on Mars with scant resources.

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

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

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

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

It just makes me feel really happy.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes I would recommend this film as I felt Matt Damon did well in portraying an interesting character and while the plot is far from entirely original, I felt it featured decent visual effects and it did well at portraying humanity, the fragility of it in a somewhat sterile setting or way. Its hard to explain precisely but I found it surprisingly watchable and quite engrossing and I suppose it is potentially quite thought provoking, so I'd recommend it on that basis.… Expand
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Dungeon00XNov 23, 2019
Somehow after the atrocious Alien Covenant, Ridley Scott made a fantastic Sci-fi movie. A Mars mission goes wrong stranding Matt Damon by himself for over a year with nothing to eat but Potatoes. We see so many sides to Matt that I foundSomehow after the atrocious Alien Covenant, Ridley Scott made a fantastic Sci-fi movie. A Mars mission goes wrong stranding Matt Damon by himself for over a year with nothing to eat but Potatoes. We see so many sides to Matt that I found myself on a roller coaster of emotions throughout the film. I loved it so much that I bought it when it came to home video. Just an overall great job from everyone involved!… Expand
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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020
The Martian is a film for everyone. It is comedic, yet serious when needed, with beautifully acted characters and a plot that feels grounded enough for the viewer to stay engaged and bold enough for the viewer to...stay engaged. Matt DamonThe Martian is a film for everyone. It is comedic, yet serious when needed, with beautifully acted characters and a plot that feels grounded enough for the viewer to stay engaged and bold enough for the viewer to...stay engaged. Matt Damon brings a fantastic performance as the lead character. My only gripe with the cast was Donald Glover, whose character I felt was more of a 'Deus Ex Machina' to the plot than an actual flushed out human being. Nevertheless, the Martian is a fantastic sci-fi flick that brings to life a heart-warming story of human survival.… Expand
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arteazuseAug 15, 2020
A pretty good sky-fi movie, but, unfortunately, with its drawbacks. It's really incredible that the director was able to competently fit 700 days (sol's) into 2.5 hours
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akshatmahajanOct 1, 2020
I was expecting more from this movie. It was directed by the famous Ridley Scott but he was not able to give what we were expecting. It's so frustrating when so many people like and praise a movie that really doesn't deserve it.

There are soI was expecting more from this movie. It was directed by the famous Ridley Scott but he was not able to give what we were expecting. It's so frustrating when so many people like and praise a movie that really doesn't deserve it.

There are so many non-sensical depictions of the physics of space travel. The script seems written more by market researchers than a screenwriter. The pacing is not good. Film slows down at many points and is unnessarily stretched. It could have been shorter, it didn't deserve 2hr 30min runtime. Matt Demon's performance and special effects were good. Only, these two things were good in the whole movie.

Overall, I am not saying that it is a bad movie but it had a lot of potential and could have been made better.

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FearinatorMay 8, 2021
So so much to live about this movie! It’s a must see. Huge and amazing cast that share brilliant chemistry. Laugh and cry!
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EdReviewMay 21, 2023
The Martian is a solid sci-fi movie, brilliantly directed by the great Ridley Scott, who once again returns to science fiction.
The Martian is not about far future and distant planets, it describes a fairly realistic situation in the nearThe Martian is a solid sci-fi movie, brilliantly directed by the great Ridley Scott, who once again returns to science fiction.
The Martian is not about far future and distant planets, it describes a fairly realistic situation in the near future, after mankind finally landed on Mars.
This is probably the most realistic sci-fi film I've ever watched, since is based on a book by the same name, written by Andy Weir, who studied for a long time to make it as realistic as possibile.
It has an outstanding cast and Matt Damon performance as astronaut Mark Watney is truly terrific.
If you're looking for a more realistic and down-to-earth sci-fi movie, definitely watch The Martian.… Expand
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Mozzie363Oct 22, 2022
I don’t get the love for this movie, the book I get cause I’m a big fan but this adaptation is pretty terrible. The ending hollywoodified for no reason and is worse than the ending in the book, casting is okay minus them messing up VencetI don’t get the love for this movie, the book I get cause I’m a big fan but this adaptation is pretty terrible. The ending hollywoodified for no reason and is worse than the ending in the book, casting is okay minus them messing up Vencet Kapoors name which is ridiculous cause he’s a big character.… Expand
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NewVural15Sep 19, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it survives with **** and even though it's a cliche movie that America saved again, it's still a good production… Expand
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AgentLviJul 21, 2023
Excellent movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
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Gts08Jun 23, 2022
Awesome movie, one of the best in 2015. Matt Damon is shining at humor, the film is thrilling in every single minute, and Mars is a great place to a film, you know? The more down-to-earth style of the film somehow makes it even better and funnier.
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GiugiOct 2, 2022
Very nice movie even if a bit boring in many points but they are compensated by many scenes of a stratospheric beauty, so in general it turns out a very good movie that is a pleasure to watch.
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VirtualnerdMar 28, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best movie I've ever seen, but certainly better than most of the crap that comes out nowadays. The story was good, and the characters were believable. I'd say that there are some moments where it takes itself too seriously, but for the most part, the tone is good.… Expand
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Kdog152May 10, 2023
On paper, this film sounds boring; on screen, ruddy amazing. The character building was done really well and it shows us what humans dream of doing in the future. (Going to mars, not getting stuck on it. Tho we will never leave Earth permanently).
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AvmOnOct 22, 2022
Another movie in which Matt Damon must be saved. :)))

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

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