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The Martian

The Martian

2015
Drama, Sci-fi
2h 24m
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney 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. (imdb)

Directed by:

Ridley Scott

Screenwriter:

Drew Goddard, Andy Weir

Starring:

Matt Damon, Jeff Daniels, Sean Bean, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aksel Hennie, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Kristen Wiig, Michael Peña, Jessica Chastain, Donald Glover, Mackenzie Davis

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure

Countries:

Hungary, UK, USA

Languages:

English, Mandarin
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The Martian

2015
Drama, Sci-fi
2h 24m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 07 Oct 2015
70
53rd
This was the most Tom Hanksless Tom Hanks movie I've ever seen.
Rated 07 Oct 2015
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 12 Oct 2015
83
81st
Matt Damon was able to grow crops using his own feces. Something something Rob Schneider.
Rated 12 Oct 2015
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 03 Oct 2015
50
9th
Christopher Nolan, I'm so sorry I ever doubted you. If this is the alternative, all is forgiven. I'll take half-baked philosophical pontificating over dialogue mostly consisting of unfunny quips any day; at least you know what the word "tension" means. Though to be fair to Ridley, this might not be much of a movie, but it is one hell of a book report. He summarised the shit outta that thing.
Rated 03 Oct 2015
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 18 Feb 2016
73
64th
Whoa, these NASA recruitment videos are getting pretty elaborate. They even hired famous actors and everything! Coasts along on its 'space is cool, being smart is cool' attitude, which I appreciated. Easy to see how this can be considered boring (most obstacles are setbacks for one scene before moving on) but I was happy simply seeing some actual science in my sci-fi again. However, much like my existence, as more time passes it gets increasingly sappy and self-fellating-y.
Rated 18 Feb 2016
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 23 Nov 2015
6
35th
[RIDLEY]: So, where do I sign? [FOX EXECUTIVE]: Right here, Ridley, where it says 'an endless amount of audience pandering, commercially viable films, in exchange for 1 soul'. [RIDLEY]: Ok, great! (contemplating) Wait, what have I done?! (pulled away in chains and shackles) No, wait! No! Noooooooo!
Rated 23 Nov 2015
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 19 Oct 2015
75
77th
I have a feeling that, after the universal ridicule of Prometheus' somewhat loose implementation/Interpretation/understanding of science, this is Ridley Scott going: "happy now, bitch?". A thoroughly enjoyable and surprisingly lighthearted piece of semi-hard sci-fi.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 27 Mar 2018
70
65th
It's like somebody Spielberg'd all over Gravity.
Rated 27 Mar 2018
kasperlKasperL
Rated 25 Oct 2015
75
77th
Basic suspense, nice momentum and a great ensemble make for an easy and enjoyable watch.
Rated 25 Oct 2015
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 07 Jan 2018
70
65th
An entertaining and optimistic NASA recruitment blockbuster, but with Matt Damon's track record why do people keep sending him into space?
Rated 07 Jan 2018
dardandardan
Rated 08 Feb 2016
40
33rd
Science saves the day. Matt, a scientist, conquers all but a few: managers and other non-stemmy folk who, in their non-stemmy non-awesomeness, pose a danger to the endeavour of science, and thus the salvation of the earth. And then Matt conquers them too. All say yay, have faith, bow down to this Big Other.
Rated 08 Feb 2016
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 16 Nov 2015
92
94th
Matt Damon is satisfying as the self-reliant astronaut stranded on Mars after an emergency evacuation. He finds countless technical solutions to survive long enough to be rescued. Mishaps threaten his ability to survive. Good performances, memorable scenes, great CGI, SFX & music. Questionable but reasonable story, believable dialog & some quite humorous moments. Poignant, interesting & engaging throughout. Not without flaws, but many great tense moments, mostly exciting & fun to watch.
Rated 16 Nov 2015
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 03 Oct 2015
95
83rd
This is a really great movie! Not inly is it some of Ridley Scott's best work, but he captures the book very well (which is rare for novel-based movies) and Matt Damon is just awesome as the title character. Solid film-making with it's good acting, soldier direction, awesome screenplay, some great visuals, some intense and interesting, detailed moments, and even some solid gags and laughs along the trip. Had a blast. Worth a watch without a doubt.
Rated 03 Oct 2015
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 24 Jan 2016
81
73rd
The Martian is not your typical sci-fi survival film. Ridley Scott takes this standard concept and breathes a ton of new life into it. There's a lot of comedy that actually works here too, which is a little surprising given the bleak premise. The visual direction from Scott is among his best, particularly his use of practical effects, and Damon's performance is among the best of his career. This is definitely a film I loved watching and want to watch again and again and again.
Rated 24 Jan 2016
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 30 Dec 2015
75
82nd
Story about a man who gets really into DIY
Rated 30 Dec 2015
decathectdecathect
Rated 25 Dec 2015
4
77th
an incurious tourist spends most of his time in his hotel room
Rated 25 Dec 2015
forehead1forehead1
Rated 13 Dec 2015
70
88th
Barely ten minutes in and I was fearing the worst for this one, but then it finds its feet and becomes much more than the Cast Away on Mars it first appears. Damon is perfect for the lead, giving us someone to root for who feels real and we can genuinely sympathise with. The rest of the cast grow into their roles too, and while you never forget you're watching a book adaptation, the direction does enough to entertain. Engrossing 'til the end, and one where the (lengthy) runtime fits perfectly.
Rated 13 Dec 2015
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 08 Nov 2015
70
76th
Extremely pleasant and upbeat disaster movie. Well done.
Rated 08 Nov 2015
progre2progre2
Rated 27 Oct 2015
86
75th
Loved the movie, and while I can't comment on most of the scientific stuff there was one thing bothering me. The "God-Tarp". Won't spoil it, but you will see it. The God-Tarp is allmighty. The ironic/sarcastic demeanor of the main character is refrenshin compared to stone-faced, serious types.
Rated 27 Oct 2015
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 09 Oct 2015
4
34th
Big budget space flicks about humanity working together and beating the odds are preferable to superhero movies, so if this is how Hollywood wants to spend $108 million dollars, I guess I can't complain too much. It could be worse. Space is the place, guys.
Rated 09 Oct 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 03 Oct 2015
65
30th
I enjoyed the science and a bunch of the jokes worked (some were really forced), but I had a hard time with this one. It wasn't bad by any means, but it felt too lighthearted to the point that I never felt any risk, and I didn't sense any chemistry among the actors (even though it's a great cast). Competently shot but unremarkable, I'm destined to be the contrarian with this one.
Rated 03 Oct 2015
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 04 Dec 2017
82
81st
Not something that hasn't been done before, but pretty good nonetheless. Some compare it to "Cast Away," but I find a better Tom Hanks analogue in "Apollo 13," there was good deal of jury rigging with billion dollar equipment in that movie too. If you're going to emulate a space survival movie, that's a good one to do and Damon pulls it off pretty well.
Rated 04 Dec 2017
kojilessKojiless
Rated 25 Mar 2016
88
90th
Whitest episode of Martin ever.
Rated 25 Mar 2016
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 12 Dec 2015
3
28th
The most harmless, vanilla movie of 2015. The plot moves along as expected with no hiccups or any deviation from the norm, except when it's convenient for the story. The entire movie hinges on the performance of its lead and Matt Damon is a good enough actor to where you can watch him talk into a webcam and not want to shoot yourself, not many people could pull this off. [Full review]
Rated 12 Dec 2015
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 17 Nov 2015
38
24th
A late-comer in the recent wave of American survival cinema, Ridley Scott really scrapes the barrel with The Martian, a formulaic rescue procedural about a botanist who doesn't know he can grow indoors food hydroponically, a bunch of other guys spouting pseudu-scientific nonsense authoritatively, and billions of US$ being wasted on a long-shot effort to save a single life. I'm not saying "Gravity" was perfectly effective, but it didn't make me roll my eyes anywhere near as much as this did.
Rated 17 Nov 2015
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 15 Nov 2015
93
93rd
Given its limitations as a visual medium, It's exceedingly rare that a film successfully -compellingly - dramatizes heroism of the intellectual kind. This is one of those films. Although it's a work of fiction which allows it to continually raise the life & death stakes, all the technical talk always feels real & conveys all of the awe one might feel in the presence of real-life engineers. It's also reminder of all the mind-boggling achievements NASA could continue to accomplish w/ our support
Rated 15 Nov 2015
guitarmeeuwguitarmeeuw
Rated 22 Oct 2015
70
70th
Solid movie. The martian reminded me of movies like Moon (2009) where one is left behind in outer space. What seperated both movies from eachother is that the martian has a more American feeling to it. Doing the impossible and such, bring our hero home. I really liked the music used in the film, it reminded me of Pink Floydian tunes, landscapes were nice to look at. What I did dislike was that the characters were not all really fleshed out. And the script was predictable. Scenes were too slow.
Rated 22 Oct 2015
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 07 Oct 2015
70
54th
Despite myself, I was quite entertained by its humor and unashamedly optimistic spirit. But it tends to tell more than show with self-satisfied dialogues (and monologues) that border on the cheesy. As a result, it lacks the existential depth and poetic beauty of Gravity.
Rated 07 Oct 2015
ocelotOcelot
Rated 05 Oct 2015
60
54th
This movie is funny and good, and I liked it. The best part was there being a bunch of children there because it's a PG-13 movie called The Martian, and it opens with Matt Damon performing graphic surgery on himself and swearing a lot. Fun for the whole family!
Rated 05 Oct 2015
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 04 Oct 2015
75
52nd
Some great visuals on Mars. I would have loved it if the shots of the planet were kept for much longer like in Blade Runner and 2001. This movie was good but it could have been great. The entire NASA portion should have been scrapped or at least not cut to every 2 minutes. Many of the jokes didn't land and there were some cheap Hollywood devices (sappy music, unknown nerd rushes into executive meeting with surprise plan, etc.)
Rated 04 Oct 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 02 Oct 2015
7
49th
While the perils are relatively few and far between for a survival picture, the danger that does strike is absolutely gripping, and the overly-telegraphed and lightweight story and characters are compensated for by a charming sense of humor and pervading sense of human unity and triumph.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
bartbaardBartbaard
Rated 07 Sep 2018
64
52nd
Good. In its essence a Robinson Crusoe-esque story, but It does bring in too many secondary characters in my opinion. It takes the focus away from Watney's problems and the sense of loneliness he probably would have had. The film doesn't address this enough. Still, I had fun watching it. It kept me engaged throughout, although it often felt the need to "science" it up. At first I kind of liked that, but it got old quick. The music could have had a better use than comedic relief.
Rated 07 Sep 2018
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 20 Aug 2018
48
49th
worth a watch
Rated 20 Aug 2018
kuroelKuroel
Rated 04 Apr 2018
71
82nd
This is a fascinating thought-play on how a human could survive alone on Mars. Entertaining, imaginative and emotionally rewarding which is mainly why I watch movies.
Rated 04 Apr 2018
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 28 Mar 2017
78
57th
The best thing about The Martian was the amount of chutzpah Matt Damon's character has. It's on the verge of being a sci-fi movie played largely for laughs. Actually I wish they had gone with that angle, because when the script got serious, it got stupid. There were just too many coincidences and implausible, million-to-one shot events linking up to get Matt home. The politics were hokey too. Great looking film, solid emotional basis & structure, but come on... pull the other one, Ridley.
Rated 28 Mar 2017
oretyo_rety
Rated 26 Jul 2016
75
57th
It's better paced and less technical than the book - a good adaptation all-around. Albeit I don't consider the base material as great as the universal praise would have you believe. It's just not that involving and the movie also suffers from it. Interestingly, I thought the off-Mars action was handled exceptionally well, even though the casting was more of a hit (Jeff Daniels) and miss (Sean Bean - as much as I like the man).
Rated 26 Jul 2016
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 17 Jun 2016
9
92nd
A skimming over of emotions and the consequences of time (particularly with the crew's decision to go back) are the only standout flaws in this exhilarating thriller featuring a fast-paced back-and-forth between satisfying survival science-ing on Mars (Damon's Mark adds a wry wit to the proceedings) and tense rescue-planning on Earth (a refreshingly diverse cast shines here). Any lack of suspense in the quickly solved conflicts of the first half is made up for in the nail-biting climax.
Rated 17 Jun 2016
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 03 Mar 2016
70
60th
Good-natured and fun. Pushed the believability envelope in a number of weird ways, but the main plot-focused narrative on survival and resilience was enjoyable and delivered some solid feel-good moments.
Rated 03 Mar 2016
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 28 Feb 2016
61
36th
Perhaps it speaks to the times that the most unbelievable "fiction" in this sci-fi is the privilege NASA is given here, driven by a surprising, yet infectious, optimism about space exploration. This simplicity propels the whole film, making it immensely watchable - but does nothing for the characters and writing on display. Episodes of Star Trek have more depth, suspense and humor than this - which is not to say it is a bad film on its own terms, just a missed opportunity of sorts.
Rated 28 Feb 2016
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 08 Feb 2016
70
72nd
This is a fun sci-fi flick, it's believable, the story is charming and is well crafted, Ridley's style. I missed a bit of depth in the characters and it all just felt a bit too goodie and optimistic, but overall a good experience.
Rated 08 Feb 2016
damildamil
Rated 07 Feb 2016
80
90th
I just can't really think of anything that wasn't good or that I didn't like about it, apart from one line of dialogue. The direction is excellent, the screenplay is really tight and has a nice sense of humour, the visual effects were great, and the music choices were fun. All of the performances were good (with a career-best from Matt Damon). I can't call it a perfect film, as it didn't affect me on a visceral level, but I can't truly fault it in any way either.
Rated 07 Feb 2016
ribcageribcage
Rated 25 Jan 2016
83
82nd
Totally solid popcorn flick. Mars looks great, the pace moves right along, the humor makes it stand out from similar survival films.
Rated 25 Jan 2016
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 19 Jan 2016
80
97th
The Martian is energetic, upbeat and consistently funny. Damon is great in the titular role, and there's a good balance between his activity on Mars and the rest of the cast on Earth. Scott's direction is solid, producing visually pleasing (though occasionally crowded) shots throughout the film. The use of "disco" pop music, worked into the plot, did a good job of keeping the tone more optimistic. Akin to Gravity meets Cast Away, the film is more entertaining than both, but perhaps not as deep.
Rated 19 Jan 2016
andreaslutroandreaslutro
Rated 18 Jan 2016
65
36th
Focuses on technical instead of emotional/psychological aspects, which I can appreciate. That being said, the movie feels like just a series of events happening after eachother, without previous events having much of an impact on future events. Some retrospection and reflection by the characters would've been nice.
Rated 18 Jan 2016
patmanpatman
Rated 17 Jan 2016
73
83rd
A suspenseful and engaging one-man-survival with a sense of humor. It looks fantastic and Damon delivers a charismatic performance as the optimistic astronaut M. Watney, this results in a very positive approach on a horrifying situation. I think the movie could have benefitted from a deeper examination of the despairing circumstances, instead it's more of a crowd-pleaser that feels a little cheesy at times. But that doesn't take away the away the fact that it was an enjoyable movie.
Rated 17 Jan 2016
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 13 Jan 2016
75
26th
Viewed January 12, 2016. Liked this a lot more than I thought I would, as a zippy survival procedural and a big-budget crowdpleaser. Its sense of humor is suffocatingly lame (and I hate the furthering of the "Disco sucks" mythos), but its heart is in the right place, I think. And this is hard to admit, as someone who hates Ridley Scott.
Rated 13 Jan 2016
matija_dMatija D
Rated 11 Jan 2016
74
60th
Pretty much "Cast Away" on Mars. Not bad, but lacked some good action and plot development for me. Things go just bit too fast.. Visuals are great.
Rated 11 Jan 2016
fuzzleshnopsfuzzleshnops
Rated 05 Jan 2016
86
75th
that Elrond joke
Rated 05 Jan 2016
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 04 Jan 2016
1
3rd
dude could've farmed fifty years worth of crops with this interminable ocean of horseshit.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
alanstrangalanstrang
Rated 03 Jan 2016
75
61st
most optimistic cast away science-fiction movie i have ever watched. the antithesis of 'moon'. but maybe we need these light approaches every once in a while.
Rated 03 Jan 2016
ks29ks29
Rated 31 Dec 2015
67
38th
Why is this guy so pleased with being stranded alone in a desert planet full of storms?
Rated 31 Dec 2015
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 31 Dec 2015
75
71st
It's another lost in space film that we've seen before. Entire scenes feel like a rehash of Apollo 13. Matt Damon on Mars is just a shipwreck film combined with a lost in space film. With that being said this is done very well for what is essentially a rehash of stuff we've all seen before. The Mars landscape and the dangers faced are intriguing. The characters, situations, and dialogue is a bit too cliche though. Especially the end where it falls apart. Ridley Scott is back to form at least.
Rated 31 Dec 2015
qwershadyqwershady
Rated 29 Dec 2015
79
81st
first of all its called 'MARTİAN'. second of all is this interstellar's spin of or what
Rated 29 Dec 2015
jaiguyJaiGuy
Rated 28 Dec 2015
80
62nd
This was not as original and off-the-wall as I expected, but it did have some beautiful scenery, some sound logic (I'm no astrophysicist), and I like that Will Hunting.. er.. I mean Private Ryan -- I meant Matt Damon kept his sense of humor intact the whole time.
Rated 28 Dec 2015
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 14 Dec 2015
82
87th
A rare movie that is over 2 hours and really needed more time. A good extra 20-30 min would have made this an all time classic instead of just a very good science fiction movie. That said, while pacing was sometimes too fast when problems arose (not giving you proper time to even digest them before they're fixed) it did pretty much everything else right. Far more consistent than interstellar so the question is what's better; higher highs and lower lows or better averages?
Rated 14 Dec 2015
bolivarbolivar
Rated 08 Dec 2015
60
22nd
below my expectations. one-dimensional and oh-so-predictable. one of matt damons weakest.
Rated 08 Dec 2015
antidood1antidood1
Rated 16 Nov 2015
70
58th
Although it never shines with excellence, The Martian manages to be relentlessly entertaining without being bland or annoying. Its tone will undoubtedly be too lighthearted for some, but somehow I didn't mind it one bit. The weight of the more tense scenes is still there, and I felt invested and immersed in the story. The movie has great attention to detail without directing your view to every little thing, it looks great and it's simply a great watch with just enough food for thought.
Rated 16 Nov 2015
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 12 Nov 2015
85
83rd
The best Ridley Scott movie in the last decade and his funniest ever.
Rated 12 Nov 2015
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 11 Nov 2015
74
67th
Very good, BUT: Damon's stuff on Mars is far, far better than the clunky political stuff back on earth. Damon's experiences would've carried more emotional weight if we'd have shared his isolation, and focused solely on him. Also: Jessica Chastain is a fucking crap actress.
Rated 11 Nov 2015
kmilchev1Kmilchev1
Rated 03 Nov 2015
80
82nd
The film depicts human ingenuity over mechanical contrivance. One of Damon's best roles in later years as he performs perfectly in every scene and an enjoyable film by Ridley Scott.
Rated 03 Nov 2015
dresd_r_e_s_
Rated 31 Oct 2015
4
90th
I am pretty biased when it comes to Scott. I have repeatedly given him the benefit of the doubt ever since the year 2000, but I really think that he did something great here. The Martian brings nothing new to the table, but with basic suspense techniques and a simple but intriguing story, it manages to keep you on the edge of your seat. Damon does an excellent job. One thing that made me cringe, was the somewhat stupid sountrack. I would have prefered a magnificent score by Zimmer. *Very Good
Rated 31 Oct 2015
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 29 Oct 2015
70
69th
high production value? check. engaging acting performance? check. top notch cinematography unit? check. tension?...tension?...come in, please, need confirmation on tension?...hello?...uh...
Rated 29 Oct 2015
td888td888
Rated 27 Oct 2015
90
95th
Go watch this now. On the big screen.
Rated 27 Oct 2015
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 25 Oct 2015
70
42nd
Sinemada
Rated 25 Oct 2015
filmseekingfilmseeking
Rated 25 Oct 2015
72
76th
Visually brilliant and very entertaining, it lacks the emotional depth of an Interstellar you'd expect from a sci fi movie like this.
Rated 25 Oct 2015
mandymandy
Rated 25 Oct 2015
6
43rd
Lacks the big scale attributes and emotional arc of most sci fi action adventures -the entertainment lies in the small thoughts and actions of Matt Damon's characters and the interesting observations that spring up on society as a whole.
Rated 25 Oct 2015
murravenerMurravener
Rated 22 Oct 2015
93
94th
Sci-Fi can often feel extremely far-fetched and lose my interest, but the science behind "The Martian" feels well-researched and real (I can only assume). For that reason, you're with Mark every step of the way, trying to solve his problems alongside him, and it makes the experience that much more rewarding.
Rated 22 Oct 2015
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 22 Oct 2015
85
77th
An absolute crowdpleaser; not the most interesting Scott film, but one that demonstrates his passion for "just getting shit done" pragmatism.
Rated 22 Oct 2015
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 21 Oct 2015
82
85th
What you get if you take Gravity, rip out all the metaphors about inner/outer journey and coming home, add a dash of GotG, a lot of MacGyver and twist it into a sort of heist movie with Matt Damon as the loot. About as deep as a puddle of droll made by a flatcoated retriever expecting a treat, but you're not bored for one second.
Rated 21 Oct 2015
bentienbentien
Rated 20 Oct 2015
78
88th
A real treat and the third space movie in three years that really gets the job done.
Rated 20 Oct 2015
bjnbjn
Rated 20 Oct 2015
85
87th
Excellent
Rated 20 Oct 2015
jmejayjmejay
Rated 19 Oct 2015
90
92nd
dece
Rated 19 Oct 2015
doughbarondoughbaron
Rated 19 Oct 2015
79
77th
A very well done, scientifically engaging, Martian remake of Apollo 13.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 19 Oct 2015
85
84th
Whilst TM falls into all the clichés of Apollo13, Interstellar, Gravity, Castaway territory ( most annoying being the "'What an incredible human' smile" on everyone's face), and uses similar plot contrivances (such as typing/explaining) TM is way ahead of Gravity in having a plausible, likable hero that we are all routing for and a far more believable tense and epic plot. Damon is terrific (but Daniels and Wiig are miscast and bad). A well made, well constructed and very enjoyable sci-fi caper
Rated 19 Oct 2015
whotempwhotemp
Rated 17 Oct 2015
70
25th
I thought it was more interesting than the book. Generally enjoyable and the science seems alright. I really enjoyed the positive and hopeful atmosphere it creates. One a side note: why the fuck is "Mindy Park" a blonde white girl?
Rated 17 Oct 2015
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 15 Oct 2015
77
53rd
This is what became out of Ridley Scott - you're satisfied when his movies don't suck completely. The greetings at the end and the beginning of The Martian into the sky as an salute to his best work (Alien, of course...) feels totally ambivalent: No cold, caustic, death-bringing-space for a change - only this little 100-million-don't-give-up-flick. Could Scott really do more with this material, I ask, or is he just limited, while I daydream about Jessica Chastain in any kind of spacesuit.
Rated 15 Oct 2015
timmotimmo
Rated 14 Oct 2015
95
88th
Really great; and, with the potential to inspire support for expansion of astronomy programs, important.
Rated 14 Oct 2015
scorpusScorpus
Rated 14 Oct 2015
93
96th
The Martian is a superb space thriller combining stunning imagery with some surprisingly humorous moments
Rated 14 Oct 2015
ephedrinephedrin
Rated 14 Oct 2015
80
89th
Must watch. But only final sequence is typical American propaganda like Independence Day. Nations united around USA.
Rated 14 Oct 2015
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 13 Oct 2015
80
70th
A sometimes schmaltzy survival flick, very well cast, but a bit lacking in tension considering how often the character is on the verge of death-- some of the dangers seemed understated.
Rated 13 Oct 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 13 Oct 2015
70
51st
Lacks the pure style and atmosphere that makes Ridley Scott's best work great, but it certainly is a step up from the likes of Robin Hood and Exodus, with some likable characters and a good-humored (if a bit long) script. My biggest problem was that it was just a bit predictable and by-the-numbers for a Hollywood blockbuster - I would have liked it to take a few more storytelling risks.
Rated 13 Oct 2015
superargoSuperargo
Rated 12 Oct 2015
99
99th
It's about triumph. It's two-plus hours of smart people keeping it together and being good at their jobs and SOLVING PROBLEMS. Once one problem's solved, another one gets thrown at them, and they work hard and think hard and make plans and solve that one, too. I loved it. An extraordinarily well-made, well-performed, beautifully shot film about triumph and efficiency and getting the job done. And space, naturally. The space stuff is cool, too.
Rated 12 Oct 2015
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 10 Oct 2015
82
62nd
Very much in the vein of Apollo 13 (a movie that I love). The movie presents some interesting scenarios, but devolves into some poor Hollywood cliches towards the latter half. Matt Damon is alright in the role, but the material for his character is not great at bringing forth the human side of the conflict - ultimately the story is a bit lacking because he's hard to relate to. Some of the scenarios border on the ridiculous, though it's not Gravity-levels of insane.
Rated 10 Oct 2015
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 08 Oct 2015
85
82nd
Ridley Scott is back... i hope. The Martian is just about everything we could have asked for. Matt Damon rocks the lead Ejiofor does an amazing job taking up the back. Scott has some great cinematography as usual, ans Goddard's script is cliche at times, but for the most part pretty good. Not a whole lot to complain about here, The Martian is perfect for this era.
Rated 08 Oct 2015
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 07 Oct 2015
80
88th
A great story and a greater cast. Blending humor and action is a difficult feat but this film nails that tone from the source material.
Rated 07 Oct 2015
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 06 Oct 2015
10
23rd
Literally a montage lasted the entire four minutes and fourteen seconds of David Bowie's Starman.
Rated 06 Oct 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 06 Oct 2015
70
36th
Pretty good advertisement for NASA.
Rated 06 Oct 2015
piratejasonPirateJason
Rated 04 Oct 2015
89
87th
The quality of this film cannot be understated. The writing, cast, acting, directing are all great. It was funnier than I expected and really showed people caring about each other and doing their best to help bring everyone home. It felt a lot to me like Apollo 13 and is probably just as good. Having said that, it's not my favorite kind of story so I'm docking a few points even though I realize this is just a matter of personal taste.
Rated 04 Oct 2015
duderDuder
Rated 04 Oct 2015
60
40th
* Although I was fully immersed and enjoyed to whole movie, it was just too easy going and light headed. NASA looks like a joke, but it's a whole lot of fun. Not Scott's best work.
Rated 04 Oct 2015
flipzoflipzo
Rated 04 Oct 2015
94
95th
Better than the trailer! Cool movie, I'll watch it again if I have the chance. Not the ordinary sci-fi drama.
Rated 04 Oct 2015
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 04 Oct 2015
80
70th
To call this movie bombastic would be an overstep, but I can't shake the feeling that this is big and pretty with not a lot of oomph. It started to feel inconsequential. I don't know how much MORE this movie brings to the table, what new thoughts it adds to the conversation. If this is ultimately convention, it's convention done pretty well, entertaining, and is totally worth seeing on a big screen. It tells a long story in adequate time, though some scenes are not given the time to breathe.
Rated 04 Oct 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 02 Oct 2015
90
97th
The Martian is the best hard sci-fi space movie in quite some time. It's better than Interstellar, it's better than Gravity, and it's even better than Moon. This is a fantastic film about science and humanity, all packed neatly into a thrilling, engaging, beautiful, and surprisingly funny package. This is the reason we shouldn't give up on Ridley Scott.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
martrynmartryn
Rated 18 Jun 2018
83
83rd
It was exciting and just realistic enough to make for some great sci-fi action. Matt Damon is convincing, the special effects are great, a return to form for Ridley Scott, and a nice adaptation from Weir's fantastic book.
Rated 18 Jun 2018
timon88Timon88
Rated 06 Aug 2017
27
14th
I can't figure out why Ridley Scott has any reputation at all as a director, and this flick does nothing to change my mind. Science geeks will have a field day jeering the numerous errors and impossibilities.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
dawolfeyDaWolfey
Rated 22 Mar 2016
82
98th
It's so refreshing to watch a modern Hollywood film where you can feel confident that the characters are solving their problems in a realistic, non deus ex machina way, and even though there was a deus ex at the end, well, it's still Hollywood at the end of the day - it didn't piss me off at all, because i'd enjoy it so much so far.
Rated 22 Mar 2016
caffecaffe
Rated 15 Mar 2016
73
69th
It's been my entire lifetime, 33 years, since Ridley Scott made a good movie. So it was about time. That's four now, Scotty, let's see you get to five. Also, having followed the crazy bullshit that is Project B.E.A.S.T (google it) really gave me a new appreciation for all the space science in here.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
le_mamile mami
Rated 13 Mar 2016
50
37th
Not so boring, somehow gripping story. Most probably the reason is Matt Damon's good performance. However it's not even complete movie. It was like watching space advertisements with some Damon sketches.
Rated 13 Mar 2016
icarusIcarus
Rated 12 Mar 2016
60
26th
Plays easily enough, but with little to ponder or think about as it unfolds. I don't think the film does a good enough job rooting us in Mark's loneliness. With all the cut backs to earth and crew, Mark almost seems like he's around the corner from his friends. This removes much of the personal drama from the piece. But at least it looks pretty, and, well, science is pretty great, isn't it?
Rated 12 Mar 2016
yiannosYiannos
Rated 02 Mar 2016
55
37th
The lightish tone is a blessing and a curse. At first it seems refreshing, but it also robs the film of any serious impact. The difficult moral questions are glossed over in favour of a populist 'humanism' where we just take for granted that all lives matter. It also plays like a recruitment video for Nasa that will help strengthen relations with China. Overall it's a competently made crowd pleaser that's predictable and actually kind of dumb, despite all of the scientific 'realism'.
Rated 02 Mar 2016
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 28 Feb 2016
78
69th
If Interstellar is theory-bending sci-fi and Gravity is artsy sci-fi, Martian is your hard, real-world sci-fi that celebrates the power, wonders, and importance of math and science (a PSA in many respects!). Several scenes felt much like scenes from "Apollo 13": things in Martian could easily happen in the near future. The script is corny in places; Glover's character especially - while entertaining - just didn't feel like a good fit for the tone of the film.
Rated 28 Feb 2016
darkskilldarkskill
Rated 25 Feb 2016
40
37th
Too many American cliches. Not funny despite so-called jookes
Rated 25 Feb 2016

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