Review of Martian (2015) by Missy C — 03 Jun 2016

When I heard about this movie I in no way expected to see it...and then just because I had the opportunity, I tentatively sat down and began to watch it...

I can't remember the last time I was this pleasantly surprised by a movie. I expected to be watching half of this movie through the gaps in my fingers as they were thrown across my eyes out of horror, and half of it holding my breath. I was wrong.

The tone of this movie is the only thing I can compare to Matt Damon's portrayal of this character. Both were light and witty, while maintaining suspense (as well as being realistically dramatic) and both made the film a joy to watch.

This was instantly a favorite for me. And on top of that, it's restored my faith in intelligent sci-fi films and in Hollywood's ability to surprise and delight me.

I <3 you Mark Watney!