The movie is great!

Rating: 9/10 (22 November 2015)

Movie Review – The Martian 12184434 Jeong Su Jin The Martian is a 2015 movie directed by Ridley Scott. Matt Damon is the leading actor in this Science Fiction movie based on the novel by Andy Weir. Even though it is a Science Fiction movie, it gives an impression of humanism that everybody cooperates to rescue one person and a lesson that a positive mind, and execution without hesitation will help someone to overcome their difficulties. Matt Damon's acting will keep viewers engaged in the story. Moreover, the background scenery looks real and it gives us the feeling that we are seeing the real Mars.
The film is set in the near future when people are able to explore Mars. Matt Damon plays Mark Watney, who is a member of NASA Ares exploration team which is sent to explore Mars. In the beginning, he is left by his colleagues because they think he is killed by a sandstorm. However, he is actually alive and struggles to survive while lacking basic things such as food or water and facing tough circumstances. Fortunately, he succeeds in sending a signal to the Earth that he is alive. Therefore, NASA tries to rescue him from Mars and everyone in the world hopes he will return safely.
Outstanding points that make this movie successful are the sets and special effects. It was actually filmed in the Jordan desert. The desert combined with Computer Graphics produced a realistic background. The props are also perfect, such as displaying real potato plot and showing space stations and spacesuits. Moreover, presenting real Mars time (SOL-solar time on Mars) makes the movie more realistic. These facts made story feel real and keep audiences absorbed in the movie. In addition, Matt Damon's acting is faultless. He shows his inner emotions well in the situation where a man is isolated in Mars for a long time. Viewers would sympathize with his solicitude and difficulties in a strange place.
I recommend watching this movie on the big screen because it has a better effect. It is a well-produced film in terms of technical effects and the framework of the story, so it will appeal to all audiences whether they are interested in science fiction or not. From an entertainment angle, the huge film production costs are truly worthwhile and it is money well spent.