During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) 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. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return.
Matt Damon's Everyman quality and wry sense of humor makes him the perfect actor to portray Mark Watney, astronaut, in Ridley Scott's "The Martian," written by Drew Goddard, based on the book by Andy Weir. When a violent storm forces the Hermes crew, led by Commander Melissa Lewis (a steely Jessica Chastain), to abort the Ares III mission to Mars, the crew reluctantly leaves without Mark Watney, who was injured and presumed dead. Somehow, Watney survives, and starts keeping a log of his experiences on the Red Planet. He is a realist. It could take years for a rescue team to retrieve him, so he gets down to business: rationing and growing food, making water, repairing damaged equipment, and establishing communication with Mission Control.
In 3-D, the views are spectacular, with flying debris coming at us from various directions; the desolate yet strangely beautiful Martian terrain stretching out to infinity; the Hermes astronauts floating from one pod to another; and the thrilling, acrobatic finale. "The Martin," is not deep, nuanced, or subtle, but it is a certified crowd pleaser. Matt Damon shines as a genius who, in spite of daunting challenges and discouraging setbacks, dusts himself off and comes up with solutions, including multiple uses for duct tape. Watney makes jokes about outdated Disco music, boasts about his skills as a botanist, and makes comments laced with profanity while communicating with earth.
The supporting actors include Jeff Daniels as NASA Director Teddy Sanders, who must make tough decisions that factor in not just the human element, but also his agency's image, political standing, and fiscal constraints. Would Americans ever abandon one of their own? At a time when some nations have lost respect for the United States, this film boosts morale with its can-do spirit. Would it be churlish to point out that, for all its wizardry, special effects, and visual spectacle, "The Martian" has formulaic and clichéd elements? Still, for a little over two hours, we sit back, take in the sights, and imagine what it would be like to be stranded on a faraway planet, trying to remain optimistic, and using our scientific know-how, guts, and resourcefulness to stay alive until (we hope) help arrives. (Four and a half stars.)
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