Now that is how to make a great space movie based on an epic novel!

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 2015)

Having read the novel I was eagerly anticipating seeing how they would capture the complex story in a standalone film.
Being a space professional I was skeptical that they could present the science and engineering, and make it realistic, without bogging the story down with a lot of exposition.
In both aspects the film was a complete success! The novel's major plot points, humor, and humanity translated very well to the screen. The science and engineering were plausible, and nicely balanced by the artistic choices that were made.
I thoroughly enjoyed this masterpiece. Kudos to the entire Team that brought "The Martian" to the screen.