Behind the Scenes - A 10th Gallery

Not done one of these for a while....

Steve

The Martian (2015) The Other Spacesuits.

Finally watched the DVD of the film yesterday and.... mmm... 

 

Well the wife liked it, the eldest liked it and even the mother-in-law, who doesn't normally watch "space" films,  seemed to like it too.  I quite liked it but having read the book first I have to say that it seemed to be lacking something.  Perhaps its just the different media but the book seemed more intense, more dramatic and suspenseful.  The sense of isolation and impending doom was much greater read off the page.  Perhaps for once its a case of; telling being better than; showing!

 Which probably all boils down to the fact that I think, if you've not had the pleasure of either version yet, then I would definitely recommend the reading of the book first.

Oh and these are the other more traditional style of spacesuits seen through the film.

 

 

Steve

The Martian (2015)

Just back from my holibobs; 10 days in the sun and sea and plenty of reading time.  First on my list was the novel; The Martian by Andy Weir which was recommend to me by readers of this blog and is without doubt a fine page turner of a read (is it still page turning on a Kindle?).  Thanks guys; a great book I would recommend to anyone who wants all the relaxation taken out of their vacation because they are too concerned about Mark Watney surviving alone on Mars.  Gripping stuff and sort of educational as well.  Go read it before the film and then go and see the film. I will be.

Steve

Behind the Scenes - An 8th Gallery.

 

 

The Martian (2015)

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 meagre supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. 

Based on the book by Andy Weir (that's pending on my Kindle), the film is directed by Ridley Scott and is due out in November.

 

Yep, That's Matt Damon back in a spacesuit again.

Steve