and this isn't a comedy?

I get the impression it'll have some laughs. The cast sure tips it that way. I've read the book is supposed to be Castaway meets Apollo 13. So there's a definite tonal difference to some of the movies of this type it'll be following.

I'm actually reading the book currently

- Fox Moves Ridley Scott's 'The Martian' to October

The 20th Century Fox film, starring Matt Damon, has relocated from the crowded Thanksgiving week to an Oct. 2 release date, and is being positioned as the first all audience event film of the fall.

With its prior Nov. 25 release date, The Martian was set to debut on the same day as Warner Bros.' Creed, Disney/Pixar's The Good Dinosaur. Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 is also set to open on Nov. 20.

Fox's drama Victor Frankenstein, which was set to open on Oct. 2, is now moving to Nov. 25 in the vacated spot.

- Ares 3: The Right Stuff [YouTube]

NASA offers a declassified look at the psychological testing involved in preparing the ARES 3 crew for their journey to Mars.

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 “the Martian” 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 Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

Viral psychological interviews with crew floating around the web. A good litmus for the film's light tone. Lots of good Aquaman talk.


How you travelling? Any thoughts?

They're moving Victor Frankenstein after Halloween?

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

THE MARTIAN | Official Trailer: 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 “the Martian” 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 Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

In Theaters - October 2, 2015

Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Donald Glover, Mackenzie Davis, and Chiwetel Ejiofor

Looking good! Bring on the fun. #GreatestBotanistOnThePlanet

Looks like full of science, and no aliens. i don't know.

The last movie to do something like this, and succeed was interstellar. Gives you that sense of adventure.

Your guys's thoughts on it?

I thought it was a pretty good film with an interesting concept - survival on Mars.

For those who haven't seen it, you should watch the trailer and go see it. While not everything in the movie is scientifically accurate, it doesn't matter. It's a Matt Damon movie, and he plays the role of the main character pretty damn well.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention; it's been a while, hasn't it?

Shit. Didn't see this thread. I suppose I should've looked more.

Anyways, the movie was fucking great.

I loved it, I highly recommend seeing it. I do have a question though, what was the point of Kristen Wiig's character? It you took that character out of the movie nothing would change.