But the problem is that 'The Martian' takes a very committed, scientific, realistic tone which sets us up for an extremely scientific, realistic story. Normally I wouldn't even bring this up since basically EVERY space movie in the history of EVER, except for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1969), has sound effects in space. Although The Martian gives us just an occasional low, tasteful rumble when spaceships fly by, that's the least of its scientific transgressions, and things get pretty 'Mars Attacks' preposterous in the final 20 minutes. If, on the other hand, the aforementioned cinematic gimmicks bother you, then you still might enjoy this film but just be prepared for that and more. If it doesn't bother you when films depict bangs, crashes, rumbles, booms, and pew-pew 'laser' beams (add Austin Powers finger quotes) in the vacuum space, then load up your popcorn and get set for a wild ride. My title sounds sarcastic, but I really mean it.
