The concept of being stranded is nothing new to world of movies. Many film have catered to the concept of a character being deserted in a remote location, where they must find a way to survive the harsh environment. With so many movie featuring this idea, how could one possibly make it different? How about having the movie taking place on another planet. This is the case for the new sci-fi adventure film:
The Martian. Based on the novel by Andrew Weir,
The Martian is directed by none other than the claimed filmmaker: Ridley Scott. While Scott is no stranger to the concept of space, the famed director's recent track record has been nothing to praise. So for this Film Adventurer, being excited for this blockbuster was quite the task So was
The Martian another hit for Ridley Scott, or should this film remain lost in space?
The Martian follows astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) and the crew of the Hermes; who are excavating the planet Mars. When a freak storm emerges, the crew to the Hermes abandon their mission, but Mark gets left behind when he is presumed dead. However it turns out that Mark survived the accident and is now stranded on Mars. With the next Mars mission coming in four years, Mark must find a way to survive the barren planet in hopes that he can reach NASA in time. Eventually Mark makes contact with NASA and the organization, along with the Hermes crew, must decide on how to bring the stranded astronaut home.
