If Ridley Scott's movie is as good as Andy Weir's book, it will not disappoint science fiction fans.
And, for those who would like to read the book before they see the movie, here's a link to Amazon: The Martian (novel by Andy Weir).
A description from the Apple iTunes Movie Trailer website:
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.I'm sure Andy Romero and David Juge at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) at Houston, TX, working on the Orion spacecraft for the Mission to Mars in the 2030s, will probably see the movie, if they haven't already read the book. Sam Fall says, "Hi!"
Here's a trailer for the October 2nd release of the movie:
