The Farmer's Guide to the Galaxy

Rating: 7/10 (26 December 2015)

If Matt Damon is stranded on Mars and is called a 'Martian,' why was E.T. an alien and not an 'Earthling?'
Where Cameron is obsessed with the deep, Scott is lost in space. In good way, that is. Though I love Alien, It was thoroughly interesting to see a more realistic approach to space travel. (Oh, and take THAT, InterstellarTHIS was much more real.)
While I wasn't a fan of the length – it really could've been trimmed a ton, or the Time Square crowds that would never happen in this case, The Martian was very captivating, inventive and engaging for the most part. Damon always impresses me and the twists to keep this simple idea of a castaway did motivate me to the end.
But, as the memes go, why does Damon keep needing rescuing? From Saving Private Ryan to aforementioned Interstellar to this, Damon's constantly in need of saving? Was it Team America that showed the world this Daaay- mon is worth it?
Overall, it's completely recommended, though some suspension of disbelief and patience is required. Oh, and it's always good to see that hunk, Michael Peña, on screen, even if just a minor role