Movie Monday: The Martian
I'm always a bit cautious when it comes to long movies and also movies that pretty much focus on one character. This either means it's going to be a great movie or a boring movie. After seeing the movie I can say that it's a great movie! Mostly thanks to Matt Damon stealing the show with humour and a bit of drama, which is something I didn't expect from someone stranded on Mars.
Matt Damon got left behind?
A team of astronauts is on Mars doing some experiments when a storm hits the camp and they decide to leave because it's too dangerous to stay. During the evacuation Mark Watney (Matt Damon) gets hit by some debris and is pressumed dead. The others take off because they can't find his body and the storm is getting much worse. The next day Mark wakes up alone and wounded. Which means now he has to find a way to survive and hope he can last long enough until the next group of astronauts can pick him up. Eventhough that will take about five years Mark doesn't give up, he does his best to make the most of the time he has and since he's a botanist he actually knows how to work with plants. A lot of the tech stuff he figures out, sometimes the hard way but it's a fun and interesting struggle. This also raises the question, could someone survive on Mars? The movie shows that it's possible but that it's not easy and that things can go wrong at any moment!
This isn't a boring movie?
If you think that you're just going to see sad looks on Matt Damon's face then you're mistaken! This movie shows you the will of one person to survive, often combined with humour, and also the people on Earth trying to do what they can to get him home safe. Of course the focus is on Matt Damon but other characters also get some room to breath and develop a bit, which definitely gives you some fresh air. But the beautiful moments on Mars sometimes make you forget how deadly this planet is and how tough it is to survive on a planet that just isn't friendly for poor Mark. The movie is a bit long but I must admit that it didn't get boring, I just kept watching and was fascinated by the journey he made to safety. Even if you can predict the outcome it's still pretty interesting to see.
Is it worth checking out this movie?
I think it is, especially if you're interested in space adventures. Ok this isn't some Star Wars action packed adventure or Star Trek journey into the unknown but something a lot closer to home and more realistic. What happens in this movie could've happened in real life and it's interesting how one man finds the will to keep going even when everything seems to go wrong and how other people do whatever they can to keep him alive and to save him. Do they succeed? Well I could tell you but you should really see that for yourself!
Matt Damon got left behind?
A team of astronauts is on Mars doing some experiments when a storm hits the camp and they decide to leave because it's too dangerous to stay. During the evacuation Mark Watney (Matt Damon) gets hit by some debris and is pressumed dead. The others take off because they can't find his body and the storm is getting much worse. The next day Mark wakes up alone and wounded. Which means now he has to find a way to survive and hope he can last long enough until the next group of astronauts can pick him up. Eventhough that will take about five years Mark doesn't give up, he does his best to make the most of the time he has and since he's a botanist he actually knows how to work with plants. A lot of the tech stuff he figures out, sometimes the hard way but it's a fun and interesting struggle. This also raises the question, could someone survive on Mars? The movie shows that it's possible but that it's not easy and that things can go wrong at any moment!
This isn't a boring movie?
If you think that you're just going to see sad looks on Matt Damon's face then you're mistaken! This movie shows you the will of one person to survive, often combined with humour, and also the people on Earth trying to do what they can to get him home safe. Of course the focus is on Matt Damon but other characters also get some room to breath and develop a bit, which definitely gives you some fresh air. But the beautiful moments on Mars sometimes make you forget how deadly this planet is and how tough it is to survive on a planet that just isn't friendly for poor Mark. The movie is a bit long but I must admit that it didn't get boring, I just kept watching and was fascinated by the journey he made to safety. Even if you can predict the outcome it's still pretty interesting to see.
Is it worth checking out this movie?
I think it is, especially if you're interested in space adventures. Ok this isn't some Star Wars action packed adventure or Star Trek journey into the unknown but something a lot closer to home and more realistic. What happens in this movie could've happened in real life and it's interesting how one man finds the will to keep going even when everything seems to go wrong and how other people do whatever they can to keep him alive and to save him. Do they succeed? Well I could tell you but you should really see that for yourself!
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