The Martian

Matt Damon delivers an outstanding performance in director Ridley Scott's adaptation of Andy Weir's novel. Astronaut and botanist Mark Watney (Damon) is lost and presumed dead during a mission to Mars. Marooned on the Red Planet with barely any supplies, Watney relies on his ingenuity and tenacity as he finds a way to create water, grow food, and contact Earth, documenting his efforts in a series of video logs. Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels also star in this smart sci-fi adventure. 141 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, DVS Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; gag reel; featurettes; art gallery.