Pat and I went to see The Martian yesterday in a late matinee at the local theatre. In 3D which cost more.
Fabulous movie. I had been waiting since early summer when I heard the movie was in production and to see it.
Last year James sent me the e book of The Martian by Andy Weir. He said “Dad I think you will like this book”.
I had not heard of it before and have not been a fan of Science Fiction in years, but my son recommended it so I read it.
Now I read about 40 books a year and have some opinions on what is a good book. The Martian turned out to be the best book I read in 2014. I could not stop reading it. This guy marooned on Mars was me. Handy, resourceful and yet amusing.
You have to see this movie.
Now Pat and I do not go to the theatre very often these days and yet a week before we went to see Everest. Another great movie that has to be viewed on the big screen. Two good movies in a week although the Martian was better.
This was a book and a movie that I will read and watch again.
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October 9, 2015
rbellis11
Views From Paradise 
2 responses to “Martians”
Patty
October 9th, 2015 at 19:41
And we actually found 2 seats at the Rialto Theatre that did not have the springs sticking through the seat cover! Which only added to the enjoyment of the movie.
Blaine
October 9th, 2015 at 22:54
We too just watched Everest on the big screen and loved it. We read the book “Into Thin Air” which described the 1996 Everest ascent by John Krakauer, one of the clamberers but noticed this movie was based on the book “Left For Dead” which I see was authored by Beck Weathers. Some slight differences but still very compelling.
Now totally stoked to see the Martian as I agree also one of the best books I have read in 2014. He too is me except for all the science stuff:)