An excellent film, again and again.

Rating: 9/10 (26 February 2016)

I don't know what it is, but Ridley Scott makes films that you can just watch again, and again, and again. And The Martian is one of those films. I really can watch this film all the way through, go back to the start, and start watching again!
I think what works for me, is that it's so believable, and so well played by Matt Damon. The special effects and scenery are so good, it's worth watching just to get a real idea what it would be like on Mars. There are some amazing long scenery shots, and while planetary scientists may argue aren't 100% accurate, they're still very pleasing to the eye non the less.
The actual story is fantastic, and despite the film being rather long with a somewhat pedestrian pace here and there, that doesn't make it dull. In fact the slower parts are welcome, as they give you a chance to take in everything that has and is happening, and just immerse yourself in the film. There are of course some fast past action parts, and these are very tense.
All in all, a great film that should be enjoyed by all. I'm so glad I went to the Cinema to watch it, as the scenery on Mars can only be truly appreciated on a large screen.