![]() Much of the dialogue is Weir's, and the characters' personalities stay consistent with how they're described in the book. That's not a bad thing, of course some of the best book-to-screen adaptations require major changes, and overall, The Martian does keep pretty close to the novel. All of them emphasize that The Martian, book and movie, are two entirely different entities. Some, in my opinion, are for the better, while others feel unnecessary. Whether it's leaving out a major scene or adding in a new one completely, the movie version of The Martian made a significant amount of alterations to its source material. That said, there are plenty of ways The Martian is different from the book, and fans should prepare themselves for a Martian that has big changes from Weir's beloved novel. Thankfully, I was totally wrong - The Martian is not a perfect film, but it is a hugely entertaining one that will leave Weir's readers satisfied and turn newcomers on to the novel. ![]() ![]() As a big fan of the book, I wasn't sure that, even with Scott at the helm and a cast that includes Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain, the movie would do justice to its literary inspiration. ![]() Confession: I was very, very nervous to see The Martian, Ridley Scott's just-released film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel. ![]()
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