<a href="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-martianoct15.gif"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2837" src="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-martianoct15-151x200.gif" alt="the-martian(oct15)" width="151" height="200" /></a>Jane went to her art class this afternoon for the first time this term and afterwards we took a trip to Louth to see The Martian. We'd heard good reports so we had high expectations and we were not disappointed. Due to timings we had no choice but to see a 3D performance and we are so glad we did because the cinematography and special effects are unbelievable. You know how Sci-Fi films show characters floating around weightless well this looked real - how did they do that?

More to the point this film is so much bigger than its special effects - it has a strong story. It shows someone alone and facing technical challenges that would beat most people. There is crisis after crisis and above all the will of a human being to keep going, maintain motivation in the face of death. Matt Damon is very strong throughout.

Throughout the film there are moments of humour, alongside some great music tracks (and some purposefully awful ones). If you get the chance go see it.