The Martian is a terrific triumph of great storytelling, wonderful visuals, solid performances, and the sheer perseverance of human will. This is one of the best films of 2015, and arguably the best film director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) has ever made. While exploring the surface of Mars, a group of scientists is caught in a violent storm. Melissa (Jessica Chastain), Rick (Michael Pena), Beth (Kata Mara), Chris (Sebastian Stan) and Alex (Aksel Hennie) are able to escape on their shuttle, but Mark (Matt Damon) is hit with debris, presumed dead and left behind, but survived and is alone. Damon is alone on screen for most of The Martian, meaning if the audience doesn’t invest in his struggle the entire film falls apart. This is a rare and gutsy risk for an actor, and Damon is superb. Rated PG-13. At Century Cinemas Del Monte, Maya Cinemas, Northridge Cinemas, Lighthouse Cinemas
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