The trailer for 'The Martian' is out!

Looks like it will be a great flick, can't wait to see it.

https://www.youtube.com/user/FoxMovies?v=Ue4PCI0NamI

Looks good

I'm really looking forward to this.

I certainly want to see this.

I also do NOT want to watch any trailers. Why? If I am pretty sure it will be a good movie (which I am) the trailer will only likely spoil the movie. Although, early trailers, like this, are generally less revealing then the later ones. I can be really hard though when they blast you with 5-8 or them before movies.

I really really really hate how much they give away in many trailers. I know it a business, and that it's about getting them in the seats, but it's still irritating.

The trailers I like the best are the ones that simply give the flavor / style of the movie, but pretty much ignore the plot points. I tried to not see the trailers for Edge of Tomorrow, but the freakin' poster / sub-title gives away a major plot point which would have been rather cool to see un-spoiled!!

count me in for that. right to the local IMAX for my reserved seats.

I loved the book. I'll probably see the movie.

Usually the movie is never as good as the book.

I'll def'ly see this.

Looking forward to it because I read the book only on the recommendation of this very board!!

-Rob

In reply to rob_lewis:

Same here. I doubt I ever would've heard of the book until the movie came out if it wasn't for the GRM podcast.

Not sure how I'll feel about Matt Damon as Wanley. I picture Wanley as more geeky, maybe not as nice on the eyes as Damon. Damon however is a pretty down to earth guy who really appreciates his craft as well as the trades, and hopefully he'll be able to incorporate that "get it done" type of attitude that Wanley's character requires.

PHeller wrote: Not sure how I'll feel about Matt Damon as Wanley. I picture Wanley as more geeky, maybe not as nice on the eyes as Damon. Damon however is a pretty down to earth guy who really appreciates his craft as well as the trades, and hopefully he'll be able to incorporate that "get it done" type of attitude that Wanley's character requires.

I can see Damon as Watney easily. I think he will be great.

Donald Glover as Rich Parnell seems weird (having read the book).

I still need/want to find this book.

Amazon has it. So does my local public library.

Sweet! Amazon order confirmed. Kindle $5.99.

I prefer 'real' books, not Kindles etc so I bought the softback. GREAT read.

I think Matt Damon was the best choice, personally. I've always admired his work in the Bourne movies, among others. I think he'll pull it off. Hey, it could have been worse: there was a rumor Tom Cruise was angling for the part. Whew, dodged THAT bullet.

About Cruise: I got 'Jack Reacher' from the $5 bin at Wal Mart, I have to admit he tried his ass off (it's about time he looked like he was doing something!) but he just was not suited for the part.

rob_lewis wrote: Looking forward to it because I read the book only on the recommendation of this very board!! -Rob

x2 Dont think I put it down till it was done.

Just watved the trailer. Looks interesting.

I am so there. A great read and a needed message (It is a good thing to be able to take care of yourself, science and education help, individuals still matter, and yes we can pull together when needed), hell I'll pay money to see it just for the refreshment of something from hollywood that ISN'T dumb and dumber...

Official trailer for the movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej3ioOneTy8

Someone watch it and tell me if it has any spoilers.

Holy E36 M3 this looks good. I loved the book. I will actually pay to see the movie.

Jay_W wrote: something from hollywood that ISN'T dumb and dumber...

Well, it does have Jeff Daniels in it so there is always a chance.

G. P. Snorklewacker wrote: Well, it does have Jeff Daniels in it so there is always a chance.

Jeff Daniels is awesome. Newsroom is by far one of the best tv shows ever created, and it would not be without him as the main character. He isn't just a comedian, he has some serious acting chops.

A +1 on Jeff Daniels acting chops.

I read the book because someone on here mentioned it. It was phenomenal, almost like hacking a series of project cars, but with more science and your life on the line!

I don't picture Matt Damon in this role. Maybe more the guy who plays Hawkeye in the Avengers movies (Google tells me it's Jeremy Renner.).