Shambhavi Shree

The Martian An enthralling and rigorously realistic outer-space survival story. Smart, thrilling, and surprisingly funny, “The Martian “offers a faithful adaptation of the bestselling book that brings out the best in leading man Matt Damon and director Ridley Scott. What’s so fascinating about the film is that it truly turns on the solving of problems! The story goes by when astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meagre amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilise his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission. The storytelling techniques work well enough to keep the film engaging. Its a film about human error, the will to survive, and the responsibility that we have as human beings, not just to the work that we dedicate our lives to, but to one another as people. Despite being marketed under the mainstream bait of a "space movie". The acting and plot are great featuring the best work and the best performance I've ever seen from Matt Damon, and an outstanding supporting cast. The Martian is an extraordinary tale of Watney’s extreme optimism, courage, determination and most importantly, ingenuity. It’s more than anything, a love letter to science.