A Great Space Survival Story

Rating: 8/10 (5 October 2015)

Based on Andy Weir's fast-paced novel this movie delivers as an adaptation. The great director Ridley Scott takes on this epic tale of the harrowing plight of Mark Watney (Matt Damon) and the Nasa team and space crew of Hermes that saves him. The humor was well delivered and keeps the plot lighthearted despite the difficult circumstances a lone man finds himself in on the harsh environment of Mars. The cinematic work was gorgeous, the large empty expanse of the red planet played well on the 3D big screen. Mackenzie Davis look beautiful and Donald Glover was hilarious in their small supporting parts, but the main performances that carried this film were Chiwetel Ejiofor and Matt Damon. With a great supporting cast, amazing special effects, and a fun, educating, and interesting plot, there isn't much not to like about this new great space survival story.