Supassed expectations!

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2015)

'The Martian' is directed by Ridley Scott who has directed some stinkers of late, but Mr. Scott has also directed some films for ages like Thelma and Louise,Alien,Gladiator,Black Hawk Down,Blade Runner.The Martian is certainly a return to form for him. I watched it expecting a intense sci fi experience, but it pleasantly surprised me with it's humour,which makes the film progress smoothly without any hiccups,and that's quite something given it is over 140 minutes long. More than anything else, it's breezy treatment shall set it apart from other sci fi movies.Matt Damon is absolutely great as Mark Watney,his comic timing is perfect,he is laughing and cheerful on the exterior but you could feel his soul breaking down each passing 'SOL'. Other actors like Jessica Chastain,Michael Pena,Chiwetel Ejiofor,Sean Bean are good too.The science in the film is well constructed and believable.The climax was really intense, and had you involved.Overall, The Martian is certainly a memorable film,and a great return to form for Mr.Scott. Rating:9/10