Very good, with some raised points

Rating: 8/10 (3 October 2015)

Every movie that has been based of a novel gets often a little work on. So does this one. I read the book, and some parts of the movie are slightly different than what has been told in the movie.
Not that this is a bad thing, but a particular scene comes to mind where I thought to myself, hey this ain't correct. The book described it completely different and from what I think this has to do with the fact they wanted to enhance the character in question. (Although I ticket the spoiler part, I don't want to give away the spoiler itself).
Overall, the movie was quite good, and from what I read out of the book, I had a simular idea about it in visualisation, so I am glad I think the same as Riddley Scott I guess. Great acting, great camera work, and the idea of the go-pro's as camera's really helps you to emerge yourself into the story.
The downside is that there are parts of the book Scott obvious found not interesting or had no idea how to work it in the final product. For once, the journey of Wattney to the Ares 4 was cut very short, while the storm there plays in the book a vital role. It was a scene I was hoping for, but not given for example.
Overall, I still give the movie an 8 out of 10, due to the fact it brought the book completely to live without making it overcomplicated.