The 1080pВ MPEG-4 MVC print looks great, especially viewed on a large screen. The audio soundtrack on this release is also superb rich and textured. The 3D version of the film looks absolutely amazing, showing off RidleyвЂ™s Scott visual flair.

The movie kept me on the edge of my seat, and the tensions rose and the story built towards its climax. The scenes shot in space were reminiscent of the 2014 film Gravity,В though still original in their design, choreography and cinematography. These include Jeff Daniels, Chiwetelu Ejiofor, Kristen Wigg and Sean Bean (who in a strange turn of events does NOT die in this film. The supporting characters in the film are all filled wonderfully by a stellar cast of actors. After seeing the film, I am now interested in reading the book, to see how it differs from the adaptation. This is credit to not only the cast, but by the witty script from Drew Goddard ( Cloverfield, Cabin in the Woods)В and direction by Scott. Even though a lot of the science went over my head, it was still enjoyable to watch, and to observe the great minds solve the problems at hand. A strong performance from one of the most talented, engaging actors working today.ДamonвЂ™s line in the film, вЂњIвЂ™m going to have to science the shit of of thisвЂќ was very apt as his character went about doing exactly that. This desperation is contrasted by the utter elation which comes when he is able to grow his own crops on Mars. His desperation is felt during intense scenes when he is trying to solve problems and work out how long he has to survive alone. Matt Damon delivers an outstanding performance, on his own throughout most of the film on Mars. What they donвЂ™t know is that he survived what should have been a fatal blow and has been left to fend for himself until NASA can find out a way to send help and bring him home. Mark Watney has been left behind on Mars, presumed dead after a freak storm causes his crew to flee the planet. If you're just looking for a quality movie to entertain you for a while, this should be something you'll enjoy.Is there life on Mars? The answer is yes, kind of, in this вЂњcomedyвЂќ flick from director Ridley Scott. It's a great film with a first-rate cast, good direction, and stellar effects. If you haven't seen The Martian yet, you should. I also want to say how much I appreciated that this managed to stay remarkably light and positive while still maintaining the tension, proving once again that you don't have to be depressing to be good drama. Maybe it's not for all nerds (a quick glance at some of the reviews shows a lot of inane nit-picking from people who seem to have no concept of dramatic license), but I didn't find the movie dumbed-down at all. It's a movie aimed at the masses that is smarter than your average movie aimed at the masses. I just wanted to be entertained and this did the trick. I'm not a Scott fanboy expecting him to wow me (his last two films were not great).

We all come to movies with our own expectations and baggage. I fail to see how that's a knock on it but it's being presented as such by some. As others have pointed out, there's more than a little bit here that reminds you of movies like Apollo 13 and Cast Away (particularly the former). Exceptional sci-fi drama from Ridley Scott about an astronaut (Matt Damon) stranded on Mars and the efforts made to rescue him.

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