The Martian - predictably thrilling experience of inter-planetary travel!

Rating: 8/10 (9 January 2016)

"Everyday I go outside and look at the horizons; just because I can."

The Martian​ Screenplay by Drew Goddard, Based on the novel by Andy Weir

Thrilling, heartwarming, narcissistically funny - a "Cast Away" like survival tale set in the 'magnificent desolation' of planet Mars. Ridley Scott has finally created something at par with his "Gladiator".
Outstandingly done cinematography (Dariusz Wolski, "The Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise), background score (Harry Gregson-Williams, "Shrek" franchise) and visual effects (Richard Stammers, "Prometheus").
Matt Damon goes beyond excellent with his funky humour, although his character's subsequently drained out spirit somehow shines in his look, making him seem beaten-down yet mighty looking, capable of more than usual... something that resonates with his signature role as "Jason Bourne".
Irrespective of the comparisons done with previous films of the space-travel based genre, the film-aficionados would still find it worth a treat to watch.
8.5/10