The film. "The Martian"

The film, "The Martian"      

played in the film by Matt Damon

To view the trailer go here:

The Martian | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX ... 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej3ioOneTy8

Yesterday I did something that I hadn't done for probably over 6years - I went to the movies!
I usually stay at home and watch any movie I want to see on " Netflix" or streamed onto my computer.Those movies are fine for me as I am really not into loud, thrilling-action, loud, fast moving, complicated, loud, overwhelming type movies. You did notice that I said loud, didn't you.? 
I find the sound in the large multi- theaters just overwhelming as is the film if you sit too close. 
I prefer movies where there is a definite plot and where people actually have conversations rather than either mumbled talk or besotted glares at each other or there is so much action you lose the story line.
So why did I go to the movies ? 

The Martian was being screened.  I had read the book  a few weeks back and really loved it so I wanted to see how this would be translated into a film and could it be done successfully.
I am very pleased to say I thought the book was captured extremely well in the movie.The plot was followed, the technicalities of the intricate space venture and equipment were easier to follow on the film than to imagine when reading.Also, Matt Damon acted the main character very well and was very believable.The book delved more into his thoughts and emotional processes.
The scenery on the film was very realistic, even though mostly imagined, but gave a great sense of what the red planet would be like if ever humans land on it.
I would certainly recommend seeing the film but go before you read the book or you will know how it ends !!
And by the way, it was loud, in some places but bearable!!

To see my blog on the book go to my blog archive  for September 9th