The Martian Review

Rating: 9/10 (8 October 2015)

The Martian Review
The Martian film has become one of the best sci fi movies since Gravity. It is by far one of Ridley Scotts best-directed movie since The Gladiator. It has captured the minds of many people of what the future of space travel may look like in a few decades. The movie quickly starts with Astronaut Mark Watney, who plays by (Matt Damon), which is presumed dead and left behind by the crew-members in Mars. However, Mark survives the storm that hit him and his team; yet he is discovering that he is stranded and alone on the solitary planet. He has limited supplies on food and water, so he must use his ingenuity will and spirit to survive to contact earth. Meanwhile in NASA, expert engineers, physicists, and Mark's crew, are working tirelessly to bring Mark back to earth safely. As the story unfolds, the world comes together to root for Watneys' safe return; while the crew volunteers to bring him back home on a suicidal mission that could cost everyone's lives. The ending of the film is nerve-racking, and it will leave you at the end of your seat. Overall it is a magnificent sci fi adventure that will leave you speechless.
The film was never flat at any point. It had tension and humor in different parts of the movie. You connected with the main character, Mark Watney, and the struggle he had mentally and physically. The visual effects are stunning, because you can see that while Watneys crew is in space. Since it is not your blockbuster action film; you feel the action tension, along with the adrenaline, while you are watching the film. The script from this movie was outstanding and magnificent, because it delivers emotion in so many different ways, that it makes you feel really bad for Mark. Drew Goddard did a great job on developing a script that was intellectual and funny at the same time, because he incorporated a lot of scientific facts into his script that made it seem more realistic. For example, every time an actor needed to do a calculation of some sort, it showed the brilliance of Drew Goddard. The cinematography is well presented in the film. It reflects on it when you see Mark walking and driving around the planet in his rover. You take the journey with him around the planet and it seems like you are next to him on the challenges he faces. Matt Damon did a wonderful job carrying a film like this one. He gave humor, drama, suspense, and more. I would say that this film is the best film he has ever made; even better than Good Will Hunting and Saving Private Ryan.
Since Oscar season is right around the corner, we will see The Martian to have several nominations when the time arrives and will have at least four nominees in the next Oscars. The first nomination will be for best Director, Ridley Scott did a fantastic job creating this sci fi movie that took use to another world. The second nomination would be for best visual effect; the stunning framework from space and mars are just speechless. The third nomination would be for best picture, because it is a great film from start to finish, and will be surprised if it is not nominated. Lastly, the fourth nomination would be for best actor, Matt Damon should be nominated because of is great performance and being able to carry a film. Time will only tell if the academy awards give the Oscars to The Martian.