The Martian

[Tetsuwan Penguin]

I saw the film this afternoon. IT is a MUST see if you're a space science nut. Almost ALL of the science stuff in here is correct (two exceptions) and is actually possible.

click for spoilerThe two exceptions are: 1: a sandstorm on Mars isn't dangerous, it's more like a mild breeze because even though the wind DOES move at high speeds, the atmosphere is so thin that it can't move much. 2: In the scene where he creates water by burning hydrozine the actual thermal energy released would have burned down the habitat. The author blew the chemical equations for this one.

I really enjoyed this one, could it be that a sci-fi flick finally wins best picture?

[jeffbert]

I will wait for NF to release it on DVD. I admit, I favor either way-out or realistic SCIFI.

[Earthshine]

Matt Damon sure seems to like the play these kind of roles where his character is in peril and he needs rescuing. That or it is complete coincidence.