The Martian Film Deserves a Poem

All alone and stranded is he.

Left behind with his misery,

an astronaut who’s presumed dead.

To survive he must use his head.

No one knows he is still alive

on Mars and struggling to survive.

He finds a way to contact Earth,

the far-off planet of his birth.

But how can he be rescued here?

Will his old crew be coming near?

And can he last until the day

they pass by Mars while on their way?

Suspense and space fill up the screen.

The Martian is a “must-be seen.”

It truly is adventure bold –

a tale of guts that’s so well told.

Matt Damon is a worthy lead.

He makes us feel his every need.

All other actors nail their parts.

We see their fears and know their hearts.

Plus, planet Mars looks very real.

And getting home? That’s the BIG deal!

  

(Directed by Ridley Scott from Drew Goddard’s screenplay adaptation of Andy Weir’s book. Cinematography by Dariusz Wolski; musical score by Harry Gregson-Williams; production design by Arthur Max; special and visual effects by numerous talented artists and technicians; released by 20th Century Fox; and rated “PG-13” for some strong language, injury images, and brief nudity. Supporting cast includes Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Michael Peῆa, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Donald Glover, Nick Mohammed, Chen Shu, Eddy Ko and Mackenzie Davis. Wow!)