Quite satisfactory!

Rating: 8/10 (9 December 2015)

The Martian is a funny and entertaining movie that brings the best out Matt Damon. The thrilling moving picture is a faithful adaptation of the book it is based on. Mark Watney - Matt Damon - is on Mars in an manned mission launched by NASA. However, Mark has to face a lot of danger and trouble when he gets lost in the red planet. Our hero has to get the most out of his spirit and ingenuity to survive. NASA in turn has to engage is a daring, new mission to bring "The Martian" back home. The hero has to use his so called "science" to face up to challenges.
Intergalactic Spectacle An true intergalactic spectacle, The Martian has a lead actor talking to himself too many times during the movie. Delayed digital messages and a video dairy provide a handy backdrop for Mark's witty soliloquies. Mark engages in a lot of "me time" teasing us to reflect about his daunting situation. In fact, Mark is so good at this that he is capable of gaining our sympathy down the road. The visual appeal of this movie is positive featuring ochre sand and picturesque backdrop. You will watch a blend of NASA chic and an Alien 3-like environment here.
Lived-in Feel The movie will also make you feel a lived-in thrill from time to time. The Martian is particularly appealing for younger audiences looking for new things to learn about science. For example, the movie shows a strong interest in chemistry, astronomy and biology. This can be something of great interest for a younger audience. In fact, this movie has gotten a lot of benefits from the recent scientific news on Mars. This moving picture is truly a mix of human drama, humor and adventure. Mark's does face aliens but time, desperation and the outer space's woolly nature.
Damon Shines In this entertaining movie, Matt Damon demonstrates why he is an A-lister. Matt is always working hard to give forth the best of his talent in every movie. This movie is also a love letter to man's desire to reach the stars. You will not find any dark, ugly environment here, as the movie is full of color, good vibe and life. The best the human spirit can produce is here, as Mark strives to provide the audience with clues on how to deal with daunting situations. The lead actor is very croky and we suspect the movie is all about this trait. Anyway, this sci-fi movie just stands out.