The Martian: 10 Reasons Why It's Better Than Interstellar

4. It Has Massive Rewatch Value

Many have likely watched Nolan's space saga a number of times as a means to decode, or you know, attempt to fully understand it's purpose and point, but it is unlikely that many rewatch purely for the fun of it. Interstellar is a major time commitment and large portions of its duration feel sluggish and expendable. The Martian is just as intelligent, just as expansive and just as immediate, but it is also a whale of a time in the process. Even at 141mins, Scott's latest has a breezy-cool aura surrounding it; making it feel both relatable and informative. Much of this is due to the high-wired balance of the detailing; included is physics, botany, math and chemistry - heavy subject matter which requires explanation. The winning formula is that not only do you buy everything you€™re being sold, but it€™s all treated with sunny glee. Watching Watney attempt to grow food sources upon a planet where nothing grows is equally thrilling as it is beguiling. These integral elements to The Martian's thematic design is what sets apart and furthers from a film like Interstellar. There is simply no doubt that across the next few weeks, Scott's film will be a box-office sensation; likely topping the core markets worldwide, and a number of those ticket sales will be audiences returning for rounds two and three. The same process will ultimately occur when it reaches home entertainment platforms in the coming months.