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The Martian, starring Matt Damon, an entertaining Hollywood yarn

A bestselling book, a legendary director and an A-list actor as star: buzz has been building for The Martian since it was first announced and the film delivers what Hollywood does best: an entertaining yarn resting on the shoulders of a likeable actor, says CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner.

Ridley Scott's space saga rests on its charming, self-deprecating and cocksure star

The Martian gets 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Duration 2:59
An entertaining yarn resting on Matt Damon's shoulders, says CBC's Eli Glasner

A bestselling book, a legendary director andan A-list actor as star:buzz has been building for The Martiansince the project was first announced.

In the titularrole, Oscar-winner MattDamon manages to be charming, self-deprecating andcocksure in his portrayal of strandedspaceman Mark Watney, who isforced tobeMacGyver, Johnny Appleseed and Mr. Wizard all rolled into one, saysCBC's Eli Glasner.

Not the typical RidleyScottprotagonist, Watney is thanks to Drew Goddard'srefreshingadaptation of Andy Weir's hit bookaneveryman and a better man.

Matt Damon (from left), Jessica Chastain, Sebastian Stan, Kate Mara and Aksel Hennie portray the crewmembers of a fateful mission to Mars. (20th Century Fox)

Damon is surrounded by a strong cast,which includes Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Donald Glover andJeffDaniels.

The Martian isHollywood deliveringwhat it does best: anentertaining yarn restingon the shoulders of a likeable actor, says Glasner.Watch hisfullreview in the video above.

The Martianopens in theatres Friday.

Astronaut Mark Watney (portrayed by Matt Damon) finds himself stranded and alone on Mars in Ridley Scott's The Martian. (20th Century Fox)