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Ridley Scott Declares 'The Martian' a Comedy Classic

10/30/2025

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Ridley Scott, the director, redefined his 2015 film The Martian as a comedy.
In a GQ interview, Scott said humor is essential to the film's success.
He cited absurd details, such as the protagonist growing potatoes using his own waste.
Scott's upcoming project The Dog Stars is expected to follow a similar genre-bending approach.
The Martian won the 2016 Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture
Musical or Comedy.

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Story summary

Ridley Scott, the director, redefined his 2015 film The Martian as a comedy.
In a GQ interview, Scott said humor is essential to the film's success.
He cited absurd details, such as the protagonist growing potatoes using his own waste.
Scott's upcoming project The Dog Stars is expected to follow a similar genre-bending approach.
The Martian won the 2016 Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture
Musical or Comedy.