THE MARTIAN (2015)****

(focus on Mars space rescue)

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Contains 22 movie quotes & 51 Academic Words (AWL*).
When astronaut, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) becomes stranded on Mars, America honors his death.  But, when NASA scientists discover that he is alive, a chain of events is set in motion, designed to bring Watney home.   Meanwhile on Mars, Watney must find ways to grow food, keep his life support functioning, and most importantly, make the long overland journey to the Mars Ascent Vehicle at Schiaparelli Crater, where he can launch into orbit and be rescued, but by whom, and how?  Meanwhile, the whole world is watching and helping in this 21st century Robinson Crusoe story. Also stars Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Chiwetel Ejiofor.  Director: Ridley Scott.  7 Oscar nominations.  Rated PG-13 (144 min.) mike laib 2016.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/?ref_=nv_sr_1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film)

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