Watch a NASA Scientist Review 'The Martian'
“In a way, The Martian is just The Hangover in space.”
Only just released and already pegged as this year’s most likely winner of the Oscar for Best Picture, The Martian has been lauded for its accurate portrayal of the science of space travel. But how accurate is it, really? BuzzFeed puts it to the test by asking real-life NASA scientist Josh K. Willis to scrutinize the film on the veracity of its protrayal of Martian potato farming, dust storms, and the communication between Houston and the astronauts. Watch the video above to find out how well Ridley Scott’s film held up to expert appraisal.
