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The Martian

The Martian Trailer

"Bring Him Home" by Ryan Turner

The Martian is not only the best sci-fi movie of this year so far, but it's an instant space genre classic. Matt Damon provides an acutally comedic and easy going personalty when facing the realities or his situation. The Martian is one of Director Ridley Scott's best movies in years. The acting is fantastic and cast is great. The Martian stays close to the science of the subject and never dwells to far from the facts. Overall, The Martian is the must-see movie of the year.

Details:

Director: Ridley Scott. Well-respected and long-time director of sci-fi, Ridley Scott returns with his best movie in years.

Budget: $108,000,000

Domestic Gross: $221,110,305+

Interesting Facts: Nearly every shot of The Martian is scientifically accurate excpet for the massive storm in the beginnning. Mars' atmosphere cannot replicate a storm of that magnitude.

Main Cast:

Matt Damon as Mark Watney

Jessica Chastain as Melissa Lewis

Jeff Daniels as Teddy Sanders

Donald Glover as Rich Purnell

The Verdict

Score: 9.1/10

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