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The thin atmosphere would make the wind much weaker, and the novel's author has said so. The film needs the storm to start the story.
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The Martian
The Martian (2015)
At 0:07:00
Verdict: Guilty. 75% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: The author has said the storm's strength was exaggerated to start the story.
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A dust storm on Mars forces the crew to abort their mission and nearly tips their ascent vehicle. Mars's atmosphere is very thin, so real dust storms would hit with much less force. The film's opening depends on the storm.
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Actually, it’s explained
The author has said the storm's strength was exaggerated to start the story.
- DumbScenesStaff3 months ago
The author has said the storm's strength was exaggerated to start the story.
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