First Trailer for 'The Martian' Starring Matt Damon

Matt Damon is in dire need of a hit, and so does Ridley Scott.

Damon's last, real commercial and critical hit was The Bourne Ultimatum...and that was way back in 2007.  Sure, he's done True Grit (2010) and We Bought a Zoo (2011) since, but one was more so an ensemble piece while the other did only modest business (though I do like We Bought a Zoo a lot).

Scott on the other hand - some would say - hasn't made a good movie since American Gangster (2007) and a great one since Black Hawk Down (2001).  That's almost a decade and a half ago, and the man has directed a lot since.

Which brings us to The Martian.

Based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, The Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who's left for dead on Mars after the rest of his crew on a manned mission escapes during a fierce storm.  Armed with meager resources and facing overwhelming odds, Watney must find a way to survive on the lone, hostile planet and use his intellect to signal to Earth he is still alive.

The first trailer hit yesterday, and for all intents and purposes, it looks terrific.  The visuals look stunning, the story looks engaging and the acting looks top notch.  I'm actually quite curious to read to book now too (though I guess that would spoil the movie).

The Martian lands in theaters November 25th.

You can see the aforementioned trailer below along with the film's official synopsis:

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

Source: 20th Century Fox