There is no understated intelligence. I don't think it's possible to dumb a movie down anymore than they did with this. Those who think this is a really good movie have to be the same morons that literally laugh out loud at some of the worst jokes and one-liners ever used. The type that don't get out much, don't get sarcasm, are easily offended so G rated humor only, and need a narrator to explain everything (in this case it's Matt Damon's video log). 2+ hours of watching potatoes grow on Mars and scientists & engineers on Earth solve complex problems without ever talking beyond a 3rd grade level of intellect.