Confessions! Hashtag Humpdays! Link-ups! Oh my! All the craziness is enough to confuse a girl (okay, that girl is me), but let's talk about The Martian (the movie)................ #ireadthebook #ineededtoseethemovie
For those of you who don't read (gasp!) or have lived under a rock, The Martian by Andy Weir was a book sensation that lots and lots and LOTS of people read and loved. And, a movie was released this year. #quickwrapup #googleformoreinfo
I finally took myself on a movie date to see The Martian. My guy and I kept talking about going, kept meaning to go, but it didn't happen. I had Tuesday off, went to the cinema, splurged for a reclining seat, grabbed some popcorn, and took a picture. #duh #solomoviedate #itdidnthappenunlesstheresproofoninstagram
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People...why was I not warned about the gross-out, close-up, self-surgery scene at the start?? I looked away. I couldn't handle it. #igetqueasy
I confess: Since I wasn't watching, it sounded like Matt Damon could've been shooting a porn. #lotsofgrunting #dontbeanidiotandgooglemattdamonporn #yepimanidiot #myeyesarescarred #whatwasithinking
I confess: I still don't understand any of the science, math, or technology. But, it's about space...it's gotta be there, right? #idontdoscience #idontdomath
I loved the casting before I even saw the movie. Matt Damon was the perfect Mark Watney. Everyone was excellent casting choices for their role (except Jeff Daniels kind of bored me, but come to think of it, Jeff Daniels always kind of bores me). #markwatneyisabadass #mattdamonisasmartass #perfectfit
I confess: I love that the female characters are badass, yet we aren't really focusing on their gender. They are there, performing their jobs, being intelligent, alongside their male counterparts. #finally #badasseryknowsnogender
I confess: I didn't think Kristen Wiig's character got to be as snarky as she was in the book. Kristen Wiig can pull off snark. #imissedthesnark #ilovethesnark
I confess: I smiled every time a scene started telling you in typed letters the location was "Johnson Space Center Houston Texas". #yesivebeen #morethanonce #texasproud #youcantakethegirlouttatexas
Have you seen or read The Martian? What did you think?
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Loved the book, loved the movie, loved Matt Damon's performance. I think it was one of the best movie adaptations that I've seen in a long time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so mad I still haven't seen this movie!!!!
ReplyDeletetotally laughed at the porn comment :)
Love Kristin Wig - she's just fantastic in everything she's in
I have heard such good things!! I need to read it still, and I'm one of those "refuses to watch before reading" person. But they are sounding better and better all the time! :) XO -Alexandra
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I haven't read the book or seen the movie but everyone I know loves them both. I have added the book to my reading list. I hope to read it soon. As for the movie, I probably will wait til it comes out on DVD.
ReplyDeleteI've heard really good things about the movie. I didn't know that it was a book until I read your post. Yea, I must live under a rock. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI haven't ready the book (but it's on my list!). I loved the movie though. I also thought Matt Damon was perfect for the part. He did an amazing job with the role. I felt the Kristen Wiig part was a little flat too and I didn't even know there was more snark from her in the book. I mean why have her in the movie if she isn't going to add some comedic relief? All I know is this is going on my to-purchase movie list and that the book is going to happen as soon as I let the movie details fade a little (as I hate comparing!) haha. Love this post!
ReplyDeleteI think that I might be the only person on the face of the planet that didn't love the book! I loved the story, but the book was so boring during parts because of all the math and science. That being said, I still want to see the movie because Matt Damon really was the perfect person to play Mark Watney, and I think that the math and science will be kind of played down, hopefully.
ReplyDeleteSo much Matt Damon in this post!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know how I feel about the book and the movie. I'm just glad you finally got to see it!!
I loved the movie. I was totally grossed out in the surgery scene. I think the movie was a great adaptation, and the book captured smaller details that helped (but didn't overwhelm) the reader.
ReplyDeleteI want to see the movie. I haven't yet. But when it comes out on Netflix I will! I haven't read the book either. I might have to add it to my list.
ReplyDeleteI want to see the movie. I haven't yet. But when it comes out on Netflix I will! I haven't read the book either. I might have to add it to my list.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to coordinate a friend date to see it soon, but it won't be long before I just say F it and take myself on a solo movie date. Agree, I love the casting just based on what I know from the actors and from reading the book and can't wait to see them all on screen. Thank you for the warning about that surgery scene; I need it too!
ReplyDeleteMan, I shoulda said "screw the hubby" and went to see this myself on a day off LOL. So, what was the scene when he operated on himself? Was that in the book???
ReplyDeleteI both want to read this book and see the movie. I'm way behind!
ReplyDeleteI love love loved this book and I cant wait to see the movie!!! Butttt I hate movie theaters and will wait until it comes out lol. I am glad that someone who has read it liked the movie too. That can be tricky!
ReplyDeleteSo, like most books that are adapted into film, was it up to snuff in the movie? I want to see this movie but have yet to do so.
ReplyDeleteA friend sent this book on tape to me... I still need to give it a listen - I absolutely LOVED the movie and I'm interested to see what differences I like/dislike.
ReplyDeleteI totally blocked the beginning. Seriously I had forgotten that they went in with the icky stuff until you brought it up again! It was painful to watch!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you said that about Annie!!! WHY did they take her snark away???? Also why did they give Jeff Daniels so much....He took about half the lines that were said by other people!!!
The movie was SO GOOD. Oh my gosh yes casting Matt Damon was the best thing ever. He was perfect. So so good!
ReplyDeletethe martian was, hands down, the best book i read in 2015! i can't wait to see the movie!!
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I need to read the book first so I can see the movie. It looks so good and so many great reviews.
ReplyDeleteI loved the book and the movie! I thought the cast was great, but thought Kristin was sort of a wasted star. She just didn't do much on screen. I still don't have any real complaints about the movie though.
ReplyDeleteI guess I really really need to start reading the book. It is waiting in my bookshelf!
ReplyDeletei was super excited when i saw kristen wiig as that one character, but then in the movie she definitely wasn't as snarky in the book! super disappointing. overall though, i loved it and think they did a great job (i'm not a fan of jeff daniels either). i totally closed my eyes and then covered them just to be sure during that gross scene. blegh.
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