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The Martian (2015, dir. Ridley Scott, US/UK) by Kymm Zuckert

Why The Martian (2015) Is Still the Ultimate Love Letter to Science Marte (The Martian) (2015)

At its core, The Martian is a classic "man vs. nature" shipwreck tale—think Robinson Crusoe but with better tech and a killer disco soundtrack. While other space movies like Gravity or Interstellar lean into high-stakes dread or metaphysical mysteries, The Martian stays grounded in problem-solving and human ingenuity. The Martian (2015, dir