Movie review – The Martian

The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott is a science fiction classic. This popular hit was first released in the US on October 2, 2015, and is said to be one of the best space movies out there.
Many people believe that The Martian lives up to its expectations, keeping those who watch it on the edge of their seats for almost the full two hours that the movie runs.
The movie is set in the not too distant future, about 2035. The plot follows its main character Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon. Mark was left after being struck by debris and being presumed dead. Due to a heavy storm that nearly crushed the Ares III Crew’s Mars Ascent Vehicle. This leads to Mark being left behind. Mark uses his knowledge to figure out how to survive until the next Mars mission that is not scheduled for another four years. Mark is estimated to survive about two and a half years on Mars until his crew came to save him and return safely to Earth.
This movie is an outstanding attention grabber. It reeled me in as soon as I started watching it. Considering that this movie is based on a book, and though I did not personally read this book I have heard only good things about the movie adaptation. This movie had some of the most beautiful visuals, really capturing the scene and environment of Mars perfectly.
Overall this movie is a great watch for space or science fiction lovers, and I would definitely recommend watching it.
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