The Martian (2015) - Po-ta-toes! Boil ’Em, Mash ’Em, Grow ’Em on Mars

In this episode of Movie Postmortem, we review The Martian (2015), the sci-fi film where survival comes down to science, problem-solving, and a whole lot of potatoes. Stranded alone on Mars, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) must rely on botany, engineering, and relentless optimism to stay alive long enough for NASA to bring him home.We break down why the film’s step-by-step problem-solving is so satisfying, how its hopeful and humorous tone set it apart from darker space stories, and why Mark might be one of the most likable protagonists in modern sci-fi. Plus, a commercial about a drink that Mark probably wished he had on Mars!Follow us on ⁠BlueSky⁠