Ridley Scott's Return: The Martain is a thrilling sci-fi adventure you don't want to miss out on.

Rating: 8/10 (12 October 2015)

Ridley Scott's latest thrilling sci-fi blockbuster "The Martian", blew the box office away, But did the film live up to the long-awaited expectations?
"The Martian" was based upon a self-published bestselling novel by Andy Weir. And, unlike most movies adapted from books, "The Martian" mostly stuck to it's original material.
Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, an astronaut/botanist with a huge sense of humour which proves to be his greatest strength, stranded by himself on the vast rocky planet Mars. You watch in awe as he fights against all odds to survive the harsh environments of the red planet. He (Matt Damon) portrayed the role very well, which struck a lot of people, including myself, by surprise. As the film rolls foreword, the audience becomes attached to the character and you'll find yourself sitting at the end of your chair, rooting for him to solve each problem he must face. The side characters (scientists, crew mates) were played wonderfully, each one speaking with a hint of dazzle in there voices or body language that makes their characters unique.
The movie is beautifully filmed, the rocky landscapes are shot from unique angles and the cinematography was spectacular. The soundtrack was odd, but kept the film upbeat. The dialogue was filled humour, which makes a slight chuckle wash over the theater, making film much more enjoyable.
Unfortunately, if you plan on seeing this movie in 3D, save your money and don't. There were hardly any great 3D effects. The story was also predictable and a bit corny at the end, and at some points the film seemed unrealistic.
Overall, "the Martian" is a thrilling, beautiful journey about survival, willpower, perseverance, and hope. With humorous dialogue and believable characters, "the Martian" is an amazing science-fiction thrill-ride you do not want to miss out on.
My overall rating: 8.6 / 10.0
-Jacob McDonald
By the way, this was my first review, so I hope you liked it.