The Martian

Name: The Martian
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy
Released: October 2, 2015
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 80
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Kristen Wiig, Matt Damon

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 2, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Jeff Daniels, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Kristen Wiig, Matt Damon

Summary: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to EarthDuring a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Ridley Scott

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 144 min

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Joe Morgenstern

Oct 2, 2015

What’s so fascinating about the film is that it truly turns on the solving of problems, and its chief solver, stuck on Mars, manages to be so funny, interesting and infallibly likable that you’re invested in his predicament at every moment. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

Oct 1, 2015

You can argue that the plot of The Martian doesn’t offer many surprises, but this is a movie of innumerable delightful moments and small discoveries, and even more of infectious enthusiasm. Read full review

Brian Truitt

Oct 2, 2015

The supporting cast is an embarrassment of riches for Scott, and Chastain is particularly strong as the concerned commander of the mission. Yet this is most definitely Damon’s movie and a throwback to the unabashed idealism of Hollywood past. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

Sep 11, 2015

The director and screenwriter downplay the conventional melodrama inherent in the situation in favor of emphasizing how practical problems should be addressed with rational responses rather than hysteria, knee-jerk patriotism or selfish expedience. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Oct 1, 2015

Mr. Damon’s Everyman quality (he’s our Jimmy Stewart) helps scale the story down, but what makes this epic personal is Mr. Scott’s filmmaking, in which every soaring aerial shot of the red planet is answered by the intimate landscape of a face. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Oct 1, 2015

Yes, The Martian does look like it was shot on Mars, even though the film’s tone is suspiciously light and cheerful for Scott, who tends to thrive on a chillier, more dour habitat. Read full review

Jaime N. Christley

Sep 23, 2015

The film goes in for the idea of texture and tics and human behavior, but there's no conviction, and no real push for eccentricity. Read full review

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TrilobiteG

Oct 3, 2015

One of the best movies of this year, the Martian is not only a solid sci-fi intensity builder, but is also hilarious in it's own form with an outstanding cast, particularly Matt Damon. It's video game-esque sense of strategy to it makes it rich in science and just glorious shots of 'Mars'One of the best movies of this year, the Martian is not only a solid sci-fi intensity builder, but is also hilarious in it's own form with an outstanding cast, particularly Matt Damon. It's video game-esque sense of strategy to it makes it rich in science and just glorious shots of 'Mars' panned out like a real planet. Nothing felt wasted or left behind in this cavalcade of science, comedy and a charming message on the good side of humanity rather than against it. What a movie.… Expand

31 of 41 users found this helpful3110

Mosqueta

Jul 16, 2022

Increíble, una de los mejores películas que he visto. Desde la historia hasta la actuación, todo es muy bien logrado y lo bien que maneja la ciencia más los increíbles recursos visuales que posee la hacen aún mejor. 10 de 10.

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WheelzFourReelz

Oct 4, 2015

The Martian is one of the most fascinating and realistic science fiction films I've seen in a while, full of great performances, beautiful cinematography, and an absolutely gripping plot.

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pinball123

Oct 12, 2015

Not as good as the book but at least it didn't change things too much (more glossed over and dumbed down). Still a good movie and worth watching! I recommend it

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RvwFromUpHere

Oct 11, 2015

Who: Matt Damon, Will McAvoy, and a strange version of Sean Bean that stays alive throughout the whole movie
What: Matt Damon playing every character from the show Lost In Space
Where: A part of Mars not inhabited by Transformers When (can I watch again): About 1 year before it's anWho: Matt Damon, Will McAvoy, and a strange version of Sean Bean that stays alive throughout the whole movie
What: Matt Damon playing every character from the show Lost In Space
Where: A part of Mars not inhabited by Transformers
When (can I watch again): About 1 year before it's an enjoyable re watch
Why: So we can once again stop what we're doing and make rescuing Matt Damon our top priority.… Expand

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HolaMrReyes

Oct 8, 2015

Like the Tom Hank's character is "Castaway," Matt Damon's character in "The Martian" eschews philosophical and spiritual issues despite facing great dangers to his life. I may be old-fashioned, but there is something truly unrealistic about a character facing certain death and employingLike the Tom Hank's character is "Castaway," Matt Damon's character in "The Martian" eschews philosophical and spiritual issues despite facing great dangers to his life. I may be old-fashioned, but there is something truly unrealistic about a character facing certain death and employing nothing but rocket science to get out of the mess he's in.… Expand

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ratemovies

Apr 8, 2016

Absolutely a disaster. Sucked so bad. Please, do yourself a favor and never watch this movie, your eyes and ears will thank you later. Completely unrealistic, no backstory or any details about any of the characters, pretty bad animation, and dramatic music is about the only thing you willAbsolutely a disaster. Sucked so bad. Please, do yourself a favor and never watch this movie, your eyes and ears will thank you later. Completely unrealistic, no backstory or any details about any of the characters, pretty bad animation, and dramatic music is about the only thing you will find if you watch this movie. Not to mention corny jokes and multiple scenes of the main character driving in a rover with disco music playing in the background. Oh yeah, I'm stuck on Mars and will either starve to death or run out of oxygen, and of course the right thing to do is crack jokes and dance. Absolutely terrible. Totally overrated. Makes no sense at all. If your looking for a great space movie, choose Gravity or Interstellar.… Expand

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