One of the best SF films

Rating: 10/10 (15 November 2017)

I've been a big fan of the Martian, ever since I first read the book written by Andy Weir based on which the film was made. It is directed by Ridley Scott and features an outstanding cast such as Matt Damon in the role of astronaut Mark Watney and Jessica Chastain as Commander Melissa Lewis, the Ares III mission commander. Set in 2035, the action takes place on Mars, around Acidalia Planitia and its surroundings. The plot revolves around astronaut Mark Watney who, believed to be dead, was left on Mars by the rest of Ares III crew when they had to abort the mission due to a strong dust storm. And so, he sets out in an amazing race for survival, with limited resources of food and water, managing to do what no one would have thought that is possible to do on a lifeless planet. Under the direction of Ridley Scott, Damon gives a superb performance. As you'd expect, the film is thrilling and visually spectacular, with state-of-the-art visual effects. The script is surprisingly hilarious, which reflects on Damon's character, Watney, who tries to remain optimistic, despite knowing that he might not see the Earth again. Also, regarding the scientific information, the film, like the book, doesn't disappoint. It gives a wide range of accurate information from all the scientific branches. That said, for me it is the best science fiction film for many years, far more entertaining than the other science fiction films I've seen, and I would recommend it for anyone interested in science or looking for thrilling stories.