Movie of the year candidate at best.

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2015)

Wtih the renewed interest in the space genre, films such as Intersteller and Gravity impresses audiences with their crafty performances and perfect writing. The Martian is another film that is crafted to perfection.
Matt Damon's portrayal of astronaut Mark Watney is one to be mentioned. Damon brings a sense of us into the character, whereby he's funny, and positive while trying to survive being stranded in Mars. Definitely one of the most unforgettable performance from Matt Damon in his career, and certainly slated to be nominated for Best Actor in the awards season.
Screenplay wise, the story's presentation keeps the audience at the edge of their seats. Audiences are thrilled and awed by the impressive mind of Mark Watney, while praying he gets out of Mars and comes back home to earth.
I certainly enjoyed the film, and to me set the tone perfectly. A one man show by Matt Damon deserves to be viewed repeatedly just to enjoy the character's charming personality and a positive attitude, one who never gives up no matter what the circumstances are.
Do not miss The Martian, certainly this year's Top 10 films of the year.