ElTerprise: Sorry to hear that but at least you're okay :)
I vaguely remember that we talked about the book the movie is based on - aside from the part they cut - is the movie faithful to the book and more important is it preferable to have read the book before watching it? I haven't got to read it yet...
Yes, it is faithful to the book otherwise. Not all the events were the same but it was in the same kind of atmosphere as the book. Some of the events had to be dumbed down a little, but that is understandable, as film is a very different medium, and in this case it worked well. The Martian is a funny and yet touching book and the film was the exact same. I think Matt Damon did a very good job in this one. As for which one first: I don't think it really matters, they both have the same kind of 'spirit', so if you like one you'll like both. Maybe go with the film first, though, because if you like the bit they cut as much as I did then you can save it as a nice surprise later and not be disappointed that it's not in the film. :P
EndreWhiteMane: Hi Tyger, doin' OK, hope you are too.
Hi Endre, good to see you! Yep, I'm doing fine as well. :) Got a reasonably busy weekend ahead.
akhliber: Hello again, all! Not saying much today, low on energy reserves and having a cuddle-fest kind of day with the pup, with naps coming when they choose, instead of calling the shots myself. :) I hope you are all doing as well as possible!
Hello there! I seem to be sleeping more in the past day than I usually do in a week or more... fortunately, the pup is being the most loving I've seen him, and seems to know I'm a bit too tired for any rough play.
I hope you are doing well today yourself!
Hey, good to see you! Are you doing a bit better otherwise already? Taking your rest is definitely a good idea. :) And yes, dogs sense that. My sister has a chronic illness and our dog always senses when she is feeling down and comes to console her. It's very sweet. The cat senses it too but he just goes the other way. Iffy humans with pesky emotions. :P