A Return to form for Sir Ridley Scott.

Rating: 9/10 (2 October 2015)

Ridley Scott in a return to form absolutely nails Andy Weirs' best selling novel in an sprawling survival tale on the distant planet Mars. His use of 3D makes you a visitor to the sprawling Martian landscapes, putting you right in the heart of the action, whilst Matt Damon, with an outstanding performance, makes the abandoned astronaut Mark Watney someone you root for throughout the entire 140 minutes. Damon's easy going manner, the gorgeous cinematography and solid support from the rest of the cast make this an absolute treat. Toning down the science of the brilliant novel for the masses is a masterstroke in screen writing and the inclusion of some fantastic pop songs bolster the great score. I was a little disappointed that some parts of the novel were skipped over but all in all I loved it.