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. Based on Andrew Weir’s best-selling novel, and directed by Ridley Scott, The Martian features a star-studded cast including Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

Check out my video review to find out why The Martian is an all-round joy to watch!

The Martian is in cinemas on 30 September 2015.