Popcorn fun with pace and a gripping story

Rating: 9/10 (8 November 2016)

I like movies that build like The Martian did. I know it was a Hollywood affair but was confident that it wouldn't be style over substance.
I'm a fan of Matt's films and again although often popcorn type films, it felt earth and his performance gripping. Like an independent film with a large budget!
The setup worked well for me. A little like Home Alone, how do you leave a man behind? But they did it convincingly and the story that follows never feels slow or drawn out.
The end of the film is very fast paced and the return of his crew very apt. Loved it and would recommend this movie to all.