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First impressions review: The Martian

First impressions review: The Martian

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Rob Archer
Oct 12, 2015
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In space, no one can hear you kvetch.

For lovers of the book: Almost everything is here though some of Watney's funniest asides have been cut for running time. However, this being a movie, Damon is able to sell some of the comic commentary just by looking at the camera, something not possible in the book. A great feel-good film with a surprising bit of e…

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