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Review: The Martian (2015)
Rating: 9.5 of 10
Space is dangerous, but it's also endearing.
Never the fact has ever been more apparent in the movies, than in The Martian. Set in the near future, The Martian is about a group of astronauts in the early days of human exploration on the Red Planet who were forced to leave because of a heavy storm--leaving one of its members, Mark Watney (Matt Damon), on the surface. For months, intelligence and ingenuity were the only things keeping him alive until he could be rescued.
The Martian, for me, was an important movie because it showed what being an astronaut really is about. Space is a dangerous thing, and the movie never downplay on that, but The Martian also puts space in an endearing light that makes us never wonder why did we ever go to space in the first place. Because the answer will always be: why not? Why not be the first? Why not find out, for the greater human race? For anyone intimate with space travel, when Watney gave lecture about being an astronaut and basically says, "When you're up there, at some point you're gonna think you're gonna die and maybe you will," you know that it's 100% true but you also know that doesn't mean you don't wanna go up there in a heartbeat. It's hard to depict a balanced portrayal about the dangers of space, but The Martian nailed it.
Science is also definitely the hero in this film, which is a surprisingly rare occurrence in popular fiction. Not only did Watney repeatedly was shown applying basic science concept to solve his problem, the film also pretty accurately depicted the workings of NASA; how astronauts, ground control, and teams of scientists work hard and thoroughly to reach a common goal. Aside from being very capable, scientists and astronauts in this film were also pretty humorous--and it's important because real scientists love their jokes too, but are almost never depicted as such. It's a very science-positive movie and I appreciated it.
At one point in the movie, Matt Damon's character, who was a botanist exclaimed, "Mars will come to fear my botany powers!" asserting his conviction to grow food on the surface of Mars--something that hadn't been done by any humans before, ever. That, among many other scenes in the movie, was a clear example of the giddiness, humor, and determination of scientists existed in the film.
But in the very core of the movie, The Martian is about human’s determination to live, that everyone can relate to.
The Martian also nailed it with the casting. Matt Damon has the perfect charisma and cockiness about him, but I mostly want to commend the casting choices for the other characters. The most prominent members of the space crew were women (Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara), and at least half of other supporting characters were of minorities (of African, Chinese, Mexican, and Indian descent). Hollywood movies about space can too frequently feel a bit jingoistic (with NASA obviously being an American organization), but The Martian never felt like that the slightest. From the start, The Martian is a humanistic effort.
Directed by veteran director Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Prometheus, Black Hawk Down), The Martian looked beautiful, and the movie flowed beautifully as well. The threats were terrifying as hell, and there were no fake or newfangled technologies so everything stayed grounded. But despite all the hardship Watney was against, it’s a strangely hopeful film.
TL;DR The movie is an obvious bait for people like me--who loves movies, space, and science in the equal amount--but it's also a damn good thriller about survival that everyone could enjoy.
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I fell asleep b4 I can post my other au idea opsies
Have another with AVP au
Specifically from AVP the Xbox 360 game w the xeno pov, alien isolation and alien: covenant.
In this one is the WK crew stumble upon a aboard the semi broken space station and went to go investigate why it was in such a state and in case of survivors.
~~(A WIP so bare with me-)~~
They end up finding out that the ship belongs to the Weyland Corporation which Aviva immediately recognizes. Before she could warn them they come across some clipboards about what they were doing, more of notes of the experiment subjects than their true intentions of it.
Long story short with the information given, they understand that the Aliens are very hostile and will not hesitate to kill humans.
Chris wonders off and finds a cell of one of the restrained Xenos who was trying to scream out. Judging by the amount of scratches outside, the escaped xenos already tried freeing that one.
It catches whiff of the human and screeches a warning to the hive. Which they quickly retreat back to the Tortuga. Of course the Aliens thought ahead and blocked the exits. So Martin shoved Chris into the lockers to hide and he entered a nearby room to hide in.
Will time skip and yes, they reunite and they managed to slip out alive and hop back onto their ship.
They end up finding out Aviva was an intern hoping to work with the Company to gain favor, experience, and funding for her projects. It was only then she found out what the company was doing and she has seen what the Xenos are capable of. They cannot be tamed and temporarily controlled. So she left the company mostly out of fear at the time.
Anyways Koki wants them to destroy the ship for the sake of future spaceships and humanity while Jimmy believes they should just go, Aviva is unreadable and the Kratt bros despite knowing what the Xenomorphs are capable of destroying humanity, they still cling on the hope that every living thing deserves the right to exist.
NIGHTMARE MODE
a quick redraw of Samuels from 2020
July 2024
October 2020
It had been left unfinished but the difference is obvious
It was the end of 2020. Man, I was not just inspired by the whole Alien thing I was obsessed with it :D love that time.
Got a couple more, planning on redrawing them as well
So on my second round of playing, I took a few photos of the seats and keyboards in the game of Alien: Isolation. I’m obsessed with both these looks and want them on my house! This was for research and geek purposes.
Finished this game for the second time last night on my Switch. Hits just as hard the second time. I’ll definitely play again eventually. Cannot wait for the sequel tho.
Finished Alien: Isolation today, so in honor of that, here’s some related memes
I still can’t get over that’s it’s actually the end. God I love that game.
Here’s my Alien Franchise Christmas Gift Collection!
Yes I freaking got the shoes!! And my girlfriend got me the tank to complete the Rain fit from Romulus.
She also got me Alien: Isolation so I can play it for the second time but on my Switch hehe
Please comment or ask MUTHUR if you guys want to know anything about any of these!
What did you Alien nerds get?
hello fellow alien fan... would you be at all interested in exchanging thoughts about this iconic film franchise? need to talk about it fr
Hello there! Thanks for reaching out. I have way too many thoughts about the franchise but feel free to DM me if you have specific questions as well.
It’s def my favorite franchise and the first film is tied at my first favorite movie (tied with Carol [2015]).
Ripley is obviously my favorite character but I adore every character in the original.
Love Aliens a lot and I have a soft spot for Alien 3 a lot.
I own the original three on VHS cause why not, I do a lot of artwork based on it, have WAY too much merch from it, have a tattoo from it, own the soundtrack as well, and just convinced my orchestra director to let us do the main theme from the first movie this spring for our concert! So yeah, you could say I understand your obsession.
My Alien Franchise hot take is that Clemens and Ripley (Alien 3) are a better couple than Hicks and Ripley (Aliens).
I’ve played the video game, of course, and it’s what helped me and my girlfriend really bond when we first met at music camp. She’s bought me way too many things from Alien, even making me an anniversary card with a Xenomorph drawing on the front!
I’m in love with Ellen Ripley and my crush on Sigourney Weaver is what first turned me onto the franchise so thanks, Siggy!
Anyways, I rambled but you asked for it! Let me know if you have any thoughts or other questions, I love talking about this topic!
Here are some of my alien franchise shenanigans
Alien: Isolation sequel officially announced!!
Guys, my chest is bursting with excitement right now (see what I did there?). I really never thought this would happen.
Happy 10th Birthday, Alien: Isolation! You’re my all time favorite video game.
The ULTIMATE Study Tool for Alien Franchise Fans.
You're welcome.
Here’s my updated Nostromo inspired desk! Super happy with it.
POV: you’re travelling through the Atlanta airport and you’re hella creeped out cause it reminds you a little TOO much of Sevastopol Station…
And then the announcement on your plane train says “next stop is all D gates. D for David”. WHY DAVID?!?! THE ANDROID DAVID????
Anyways, yes, I have jet lag
Here's the photos in order of the poll:
Be sure to look carefully
Made this motion tracker from Alien: Isolation. I’m not a multimedia artist really so cut me a little slack. Had fun making it though!
My Alien: Isolation Mission Tier List
These might be hot takes, but I do not care.
Finished Alien: Isolation today, so in honor of that, here’s some related memes
I still can’t get over that’s it’s actually the end. God I love that game.
I think Seegson had a bit of a lower synthetic budget than Weyland Yutani even 15 years later
Weyland Yutani 2122
Seegson Communications 2137
Proof that you CAN make a good Ellen Ripley in a video game
Behavior Interactive made THIS after Creative Assembly had already made...
THIS!