The Martian has had, to my mind, one of the best video campaigns in recent years, with the trailers and amazing viral videos doing so much to flesh out the world of The Martian to an astounding degree before it hits our screen in just a few months. You better believe excitement is high in Movie Bit towers for this one.
Released: 30th September (IRL/U.K.)/ 2nd October (U.S.)
Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) 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 crew mates 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.
