The Martian
2015, Sci fi/Drama, 2h 22m
379 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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. Read critic reviews
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Mark Watney
Melissa Lewis
Annie Montrose
Teddy Sanders
Rick Martinez
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Critic Reviews for The Martian
All Critics (379) | Top Critics (84) | Fresh (345) | Rotten (34)
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The Martian is 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.
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A half-hour into The Martian any seasoned moviegoer can figure out where the plotline in this feel-good movie has to go. That's a shame and the film's biggest transgression.
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Despite being marketed under the mainstream bait of a "space movie," The Martian is, more than anything, a love letter to science, without ever feeling like a boring textbook.
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I have no idea if the science in The Martian is accurate. It sure felt accurate, which is all that matters in a way. On top of being wildly entertaining, the film is about using your wits to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
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It's just a cracklingly good entertainment, a crowd-pleaser that's compelling and emotional and even a little inspirational.
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Damon has never seemed more at home than he does here, millions of miles adrift. Would any other actor have shouldered the weight of the role with such diligent grace?
December 8, 2015 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Martian
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Mar 31, 2017Almost zany in its attempt to deliver a castaway story on Mars, its meandering tone and pace are refreshing in such a serious, heady genre and is probably the happiest film about space (are there really any happy films about space?), particularly being lost in space. The cheesy disco soundtrack helps fuel this slightly lighthearted feeling throughout and is also bolstered by the cameo of Kristen Wiig, mostly known for her dry and darkly comic roles and proves once again that she can lighten up the bleakest of films. The Martian is not a comedy, but nor is it a thriller. It's a genuinely brilliant story, however. Matt Damon's brilliant performance grounds the film throughout and is constant, committed and extremely well executed. Damon doesn't seem to take the role too seriously and this is a good thing, however is performance is undeniably believable. Jessica Chastain is also a perfect compliment to Damon's presence, providing a cosmic yin yang chemistry. Ridley uses his dreamily effervescent and textured perspective to deliver a film that is great, if a tad overlong in places. Definitely worth a watch.Harry W Super Reviewer
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Dec 24, 2016eNTERTAINING, bUt SO underwhelming compared to the book.Ed K Super Reviewer
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Jun 26, 2016space disaster on the scale of apollo 13 yet totally fictional which allows it mobility of direction, not having to follow a strict and true narrative. however it still holds a grounded footing in its avid depiction of the applications of science and technology. it's certainly the most interesting role matt damon has had himself since the likes of dogma or perhaps good will hunting. its disco soundtrack brings lightness to the darkest moments aiding audience engagement, and its realism in the discovery (SPOILER ALERT) of the pathfinder probe, in the not too distant but specifically updated future, and the recognition of all too probable chinese domination of tech. in those years... result in a full blown marriage of viewer to ridley scotts 2nd great movie, after alien of course. a decent supporting cast, and constant flashbacks to earth, as well as of the rest of the crews ship on its manouveres only greases the flow of the thing.Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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Jun 02, 2016The Martian was so great! I loved every minute of it! Let me explain what I loved. Positives: 1. The characters; this film has a humongous cast so I'm going to list the stand outs, well for me anyway. Matt Damon was mesmerizing in this movie. He was entertaining, he added a lot of humanity to his character and when there are scenes where he is sad as well as going through some difficult situations, you feel it. Chiwetel Ejiofor was awesome! He is very likable and you are on his side when he tries desperately to get Mark Watney off Mars. Jeff Daniels was great as well as the rest of the cast. Everyone did a great job! 2. The tone; this film is pretty funny actually. The jokes are well written and it helps to keep you enlightened. But then there are times where things go down and its very intense and heartfelt, this film manages to balance both tones very well. This film had a danger of being too sappy but they nailed the tone well! 3. The visuals; this film is shot very well. The scenes at Mars are breathtaking as well as kind of scary too because of what Mark Watney is going through. The CGI is handled well, even though it is kind of obvious that it is CGI however the film had me invested so much that I didn't care. Overall: The Martian is absolutely awesome! Ridley Scott directed this film very well, Matt Damon pulls off one of his best performances in years and if you haven't seen The Martian, you definitely need to check it out. I love this movie, one of the best sci-fi films in years.Diyar G Super Reviewer
The Martian Quotes
| Mark Watney: | I am definitely going to die up here ... if I have to listen to any more god-awful disco music. |
| Mark Watney: | I admit it's fatally dangerous, but I'd get to fly around like Iron Man. |
| Mark Watney: | [after finding out the intercept distance is too far] Did you say 312? Yeah, I'll just wave to you guys as I go by. |
| Mark Watney: | Did you say 312? Yeah, I'll just wave to you guys as I go by. |
| Mark Watney: | At some point, everything's gonna go south on you and you're going to say, this is it. This is how I end. Now you can either accept that, or you can get to work. That's all it is. You just begin. You do the math. You solve one problem and you solve the next one, and then the next. And If you solve enough problems, you get to come home. |
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