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The Martian
2015 141 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★8.4
Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Director: Ridley Scott
🎭 Based on
«The Martian»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$108M
US Gross:
$228.43M
Worldwide:
$631.06M
Starring
Matt Damon
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Jessica Chastain
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Kristen Wiig
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2016
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Georges Awards 2016
— Best Foreign Drama
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Director
BAFTA 2016
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2016
— Best Visual Effects
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2016
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2016
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Science Fiction Film
BAFTA 2016
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2016
— David Lean Award for Direction
Golden Eagle 2016
— Best International Feature Film
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Actor
Georges Awards 2016
— Best Foreign Drama
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2016
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2016
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe 2016
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Ridley Scott’s adaptation of The Martian is widely regarded as a visually impressive and entertaining survival tale, though it often sacrifices the emotional depth and scientific grit of its source material. Opinions diverge significantly between those who enjoy its upbeat, accessible tone and those who find its simplified plot and lack of genuine struggle to be frustrating.
| Production | The film features high-end production design that creates a convincing and aesthetically pleasing portrayal of Mars. | |
| Acting | Matt Damon’s central performance is polarized: some view his portrayal as a charismatic anchor for the film, while others find him miscast or lacking the necessary gravitas for the role. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively streamlines the novel into an accessible, humorous narrative, though it is criticized for oversimplifying the protagonist's survival struggle and stripping away technical detail. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divisive, as some viewers appreciate the steady, entertaining momentum while others feel the narrative is uneven, sluggish in parts, or rushed toward a predictable Hollywood conclusion. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a straightforward, lighthearted adventure but fails to deliver the profound emotional intensity or deep philosophical exploration expected by some of the genre's fans. | |
| Originality | The plot is frequently described as overly straightforward and predictable, lacking the high-stakes tension or genuine hardship found in other survival dramas. |