The martian by ridley scott matt damon, jessica chastain. Actor matt damon discusses nasas journey to mars and the future of space exploration. Inside matt damon and ridley scotts scifi thriller. The martian, a novel by andy weir, served as the screenplay adapted by drew goddard. Im a huge fan of matt damon, and he is great in the martian, as is the mass of supporting cast in space and on earth. Director ridley scott makes the most of an excellent script and a firstrate star for a scintillating. A still from the martian starring matt damon credit. Ars talks with matt damon on being astronaut mark watney. Matt damon discusses his role as nasa astronaut mark watney in the martian. The basis for my disappointment was, they peeled out a lot of. On the set of ridley scotts scifi thriller the martian, matt damon discusses drew goddard, hollywoods lack of originality, interstellar, and more. And while the title refers to his character, here are four performers who did play martians, often in movies that. The martian combines fact and fiction to create a universe in where astronauts.
Andy weir the martian hardcover if youd rather listen than read, you can hear from the author on 2 outstanding podcasts and send your. The martian, a novel by andy weir, served as the screenplay adapted by. So, he wrote a novel of his own which has since become a. Meanwhile, the astronauts he left behind realize the severity of his plight. Matt damon of the martian explains nasas journey to mars iss. In the martian, matt damon struggles to survive alone on the desolate surface of the red planet, while nasa tries to explain to the public how it left an astronaut behind. Matt damon reading the martian the martian author andy weir on how to keep an astronaut busy ridley scott receives criticism for his casting in the martian matt damon, still reading several years later. The martian, a novel by andy weir, served as the screenplay adapted by drew. Andy weir discusses his book the martian 18th annual society convention by the mars society. The martian just enjoyed its second weekend sitting pretty at the top of the box office, proving that matt damon is a bankable movie star, even when playing a science nerd. For matt damon movie the martian, lots of research.
The first iteration of this was with drew goddard directing it. His father was of english and scottish descent, and his mother is of finnish and. A whirlwind christmas romance builds as cynical dash and optimistic lily trade notes in a book they pass back. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. While the martian is scientifically accurate during some parts of the movie, ridley scotts scifi takes speculative liberties with other scenes. Matt damon discusses playing astronaut mark watney. Based on the bestselling book by andy weir, the martian tells the story of how nasa astronaut mark watney, played by matt damon, is accidentally stranded on the surface of. The martian tells the story of astronaut mark watney played by matt damon in the film who is left stranded on mars after the rest of his crewmates think that hes been killed.
This is where the martian book diverges so strongly. He is ranked among forbes magazines most bankable stars and is one of the highestgrossing actors of all time. In 2010, matt damon narrated the documentary film inside job about the part played by financial deregulation in the late2000s financial crisis. Having already read and enjoyed weirs excellent adventure, i was pleasantly surprised with the effective presentation of the novel on screen.
Sep 18, 2015 the martian author andy weir on how to keep an astronaut busy. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The martian star appears on the ellen degeneres show following criticism he told gay actors to remain in the closet for the good of their careers during observer interview. Matt damon in the the martian, based on the novel by andy weir. This is a nod to his previous films the martian and interstellar, in both of which he is left behind on other planets. The story follows an american astronaut, mark watney, as he becomes stranded alone on mars in the year 2035 and must improvise in order to survive. The martian star matt damon discusses nasas journey to mars. Matt damons isolation in the martian parallels his. On march, 2018, matt damon and ben affleck announced they will adopt the inclusion rider agreement in all their future production deals through their pearl street films. Matt damon discusses nasas journey to mars cnn video. The most accomplished scientists i know are often the most humble. Now that most that want to see the movie already have. In the martian, the new space odyssey directed by ridley scott, matt damon spends a lot of time alone he has a good reason. In the upcoming blockbuster movie, the martian, matt damon plays astronaut mark watney, who is thought to be dead by his crew and is accidentally left behind.
Feb 26, 2016 the moment matt damon broke down when filming the martian damon and director ridley scott sat down with abcs robin roberts for the special, journey to the oscars, airing friday, feb. Matt damon discusses playing nasa astronaut mark watney in the martian. In upcoming movie the martian, matt damon portrays an astronaut who faces seemingly insurmountable odds as he tries to find a way to subsist on a hostile planet. Author andy weir is a former computer programmer who started working on a book idea in 2009 about an astronaut stranded on mars. Matt damon discusses collaborating with ridley scott on the scifi survival. I loved watching the movie though i was a little disappointed. 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. Astronaut mark watney matt damon gets stranded on mars in the martian.
Oct 02, 2015 the collaborative excellence of the martian. Matt damon of the martian explains nasas journey to. The end veers slightly from the book, but for the most part it is very close to the story, and they dont take many liberties. Yes, director ridley scott has a terrific eye for the material. Nasa the excitement is building for the worldwide movie premiere of the martian on oct. In an interview from his home in northern california, mr. Matt damon of the martian explains nasas journey to mars. The martian is a new ridley scott classic, featuring his best work in years, the best performance ive ever seen from matt damon, an outstanding supporting cast, a surprisingly funny screenplay from daredevil creator drew goddard, and a great narrative that ties the film together beautifully. Crown publishing purchased the rights and rereleased it in 2014.
Matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took a. Ridley scott and matt damon on making of the martian. Little wonder, then, that the martian novel and now the movie due oct. Because the movie is based on a book called the martian by andrew andy weir. The film depicts an astronauts lone struggle to survive on mars after being left behind, and efforts to rescue him and bring him home to earth. Matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took a year off a ridley scott blockbuster lured matt damon back from selfimposed exile from hollywood. Oct 12, 2015 the martian just enjoyed its second weekend sitting pretty at the top of the box office, proving that matt damon is a bankable movie star, even when playing a science nerd. Oct 02, 2015 with cabin in the woods and lost writer drew godard adapting the book, star matt damon bringing determination, levity, and a boss brand of nerd to the proceedings, the martian is one of the. The movie was directed by ridley scott and released in 2015 starting matt damon. After an exploratory mission goes awry, lone astronaut mark watney matt damon is left for dead on the hostile surface of mars and must use his scientific ingenuity to. After an exploratory mission goes awry, lone astronaut mark watney matt damon is left for dead on the hostile surface of mars and must use his scientific ingenuity to homestead an enclosed habitat where he can survive. The martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by ridley scott and starring matt damon.
Matt damon portrays the character of the lost astronaut true to form. Matt damon reveals how he achieved his performance in the martian. Mark watney is such a believable, funny and smart character, and the book made me feel actually afraid for him when things kept going wrong, made me laugh at all of his wisecracks, and make me root for him to keep going in the face of continuous almost certain of death. Matt damon official movie interview science fiction by screenslam. The martian has shot right up there to be one of my favourite books. Sep 20, 2015 space experts have challenged the accuracy of a science fiction film starring matt damon that depicts life on mars for a stranded astronaut, claiming the movie is tainted by a few space oddities. Matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took. Dec 17, 2015 related story deadlines the contenders. The martian fox digital hd hd picture quality early. Matt damon stars as an astronaut stranded on the red planet in the martian. Film adaptations of books arent and shouldnt be just the booknow with added pictures. The fantastic the martian film came out in 2015 and itself was based on the equally good book by andy weir published in 2011. Yet thats exactly what matt damon s character, a nasa astronaut stranded on the red planet, does in the upcoming film the martian, based on the bestselling novel by andy weir. Its being stranded on mars with nothing but disco music in the.
Anyone care to answer my two questions issues with the movie. Played by matt damon in a role that seemed like it was taylor. He is faced with overwhelming odds to survive until help hopefully arrives. Oct 27, 2015 the huge dust storms are extremely fine sand and matt damon wouldnt be hurt if he was in the middle of one. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. How did you first become involved with the martian. Matt damon shines in ridley scotts the martian the atlantic. I thought the movie killed it and matt damon was excellent in the role. Sep 28, 2015 oscar winner matt damon stars in scifi film the martian as an astronaut stranded on the red planet and talks about his bromance with ben affleck, saying theyd like to work together again. Matts problem solving capabilities were exceptional and nasaastronauts were highly competant.
There are a few hard truths you can learn from both the book and soontobereleased film the martian. The martian is a 2015 science fiction survival film directed by ridley scott and starring matt damon. Matt damon harrowing tale of surviving on mars after being left behind by. My wife and i saw the movie yesterday and really liked it. May, 2014 ridley scott is in negotiations to direct matt damon in the martian, an outer space adventure project being made by 20 th century fox scott is sitting in the chair vacated by drew goddard, who. Matt damon making the martian was amazing exclusive. The story follows astronaut mark watney, played by matt damon, and. There are spoilers ahead if you havent read the book. Space experts challenge accuracy of the martian the guardian.
The stranded whatney confronts the many problems that stand in his way of survival on the red planet. Matt damon defends comments on gay actors after backlash. Author andy weirs debut novel was the martian, which famously turned into an academy awardnominated film written by drew goddard, directed by ridley scott, and matt damon. And the movie and the book are great opportunities for us to celebrate that. When william matt damon is asked if he has been left behind before, he replies, yes. The screenplay by drew goddard is based on andy weirs 2011 novel the martian about an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on mars. Based on andy weirs excellent book by the same name, the martian is a tale of survival against the odds, ingenuity, and potatoes. Ars talks with matt damon on being astronaut mark watney in the.
During a manned mission to mars, astronaut mark watney matt damon is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. The science in the martian is great, but the stuff. Journey to mars will forever change our history books, rewriting what we know about. A 2017 german publication of an interview with andy weir and survival tips for living on mars was published, titled. The martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by andy weir. Now 20th century fox is bringing out the movie, starring matt damon and a cast so. Matt damon, jessica chastain, chiwetel ejiofor, jeff daniels, kate mara, michael pena, kristen wiig, sebastian stan, sean bean, donald glover, mackenzie davis. The book has become a favorite here in the ars orbiting hqits mix of accurate science, humor, and solid storytelling has resonated with a large. The movie closely follows the novel and, like the book, is chock full of. The moment matt damon broke down when filming the martian. What the martian gets right and wrong about science.
Author andy weir is a former computer programmer who started working on a book idea in. The book was adapted into a movie on the same name the martian. Matt damon gives you a character that you care about. Why would nasa send a botanist to space without plants, seeds, minerals for hydrophonics, fertilizer, a lab to grow stuff, and extra water to do so. Matthew paige damon was born on october 8, 1970, in boston, massachusetts, to kent damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and nancy carlssonpaige, an early childhood education professor at lesley university. Will the 70s disco soundtrack of the martian be the. Jan 03, 2016 the actor explains how ridley scott allowed him to give such an emotional performance during the climax of the martian. The martian ending is a big change from the book but thats not necessarily a bad thing. Matt damon explains why the martian is a love letter to. If you havent seen or read the martian, come back later. Matt damon plays an astronaut who is presumed dead in an accident and left behind on mars. The martian unknown a great scifi film about mark watney played by matt damon, who is left alone on mars after an exploratory mission goes wrong.
The martian is not a movie to glass over details, while the book details every nail biting moment, the movie throws a fair amount in too. Lets talk about the marvelous ending of the martian. Based on andy weirs excellent book by the same name, the martian is a tale of survival against the. The martian ending is a big change from the book but. Based on the bestselling book by andy weir, the martian tells the story of how nasa astronaut mark watney, played by matt damon. Matt damon explains why the martian is a love letter to science.
Matt damon appears as a stranded astronaut on mars in the film, coming to theaters in november 2015. But watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. Sep 24, 2015 matt damon heads an allstar cast in the martian, ridley scotts best film since kingdom of heaven. Ryan gosling starring in new andy weir adaptation indiewire. Why do they call the 2015 matt damon movie the martian. How scientifically accurate the matt damon movie really is.
The martian brings a nerd thriller into the mainstream the new. For astronaut mark watney, matt damon s character in the martian, theres only one thing worse than being stranded on mars. Opening september 30th overseas and october 2nd in america, the martian is. Were about to spoil the ending of the martian and the book its based on. The film is based on the novel of the same name which andy weir. Matt damon discusses playing astronaut mark watney in. For matt damon movie the martian, lots of research and a watery coincidence. The martian best quotes im the greatest botanist on this planet.
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