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 Inchthe MartianInch 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. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pe~a, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
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I bought this Blu-ray movie without seeing it first. That's not something that I would normally do. But I love sci-fi and the and the tv trailer advertising made me curious. I love movies that have great ensemble casts and The Martian has an excellent cast with a great storyline. This movie was very engaging from beginning right through to the end. The storyline was suspenseful keeping you at the edge of your seat and had added touches of humor throughout the movie. I highly recommend this movie. I intend to give it as a gift to some of my family members during the holiday season. I hope you enjoy as well.