Films worth a watch.

[Kingy]

The Martian

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/

Quote:During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney 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.

I've not bothered with this film as I thought it looked over hyped. After watching The Hateful Eight and The Revenant I decided it would be worth watching as no film could be more overhyped and disappointing that the Hateful Eight. I also have 'Interstellar' in the back of my mind. That was a film full of promise, which ended up being a very tedious way of wasting hours waiting for one plot twist.  

So, watched this at weekend and must say I quite enjoyed it. It's quite humerous in parts and despite being based on one mans efforts to survive, it does not go down the often used route of no hope (The Grey), instead showing mans ingenuity in the face of overwhelming odds. It goes a bit 'Armageddon' here and there, but it's worth allowing it poetic license and just enjoy it.  
I enjoyed it more than The Revenant (which will sweep the awards) and it is without doubt several times more enjoyable than The Hateful Eight Borefest.