Ridley Scott explained how studios didn’t realize ‘The Martian’ was a comedy.

    • Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
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      23 hours ago

      Yes but it never breaks the science in the name of comedy. Using the other astronauts’ poop to fertilize went against the book just so he could make an extra joke. The Ironman scene was also ridiculous and unnecessary.

      The movie didn’t need to dumb down for a few extra gags.