Why I actually like this stinker of a film
1) It was released the same day, month and year as I.
2) As a kid, I loved watching all the USAF jets scramble & flying scenes.
3) As an adult, I get kick out of the Martian's lamenting the fast pace of technology and the children sitting in front of the "idiot box" and becoming a slave to the television. As current then as it is now!!