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Sunshine (2007)

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Reviews Counted:151

Fresh:112

Rotten:39

Average Rating:6.8/10

Consensus: Danny Boyle continues his descent into mind-twisting sci-fi madness, taking us along for the ride. Sunshine fulfills the dual requisite necessary to become classic sci-fi: dazzling visuals with intelligent action.

Rated: 15 [See Full Rating] for violent content and language.

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Theatrical Release:06-04-2007

Synopsis: Danny Boyle has excelled in nearly every genre he's touched from the family film (MILLIONS) to the zombie movie (28 DAYS LATER) to the drug-fuelled drama (TRAINSPOTTING). With SUNSHINE, he brings... Danny Boyle has excelled in nearly every genre he's touched from the family film (MILLIONS) to the zombie movie (28 DAYS LATER) to the drug-fuelled drama (TRAINSPOTTING). With SUNSHINE, he brings his style and verve to the futuristic world of science fiction to great success. In a mere five decades in the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is running out of time. After the failure of a previous mission, it's up to the crew of the Icarus II to reignite the star with a stellar bomb. But the crew faces more than just the blistering heat of the sun and the freezing cold of space as they grapple with the limits of the human mind and heart. As in Boyle's previous work, the visuals in SUNSHINE are stunning. It's a beautifully shot film filled with contrasts, juxtaposing light and dark, sound and silence, and life and death. SUNSHINE resides in the respected realm of smart science fiction films such as 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and SOLARIS. Alex Garland's fine script never dwells on the specifics of the technology, but instead spends its time on the characters. For these roles, Boyle has assembled an excellent cast that includes Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, and Cliff Curtis. Like the classic 2001, SUNSHINE's appeal extends beyond its genre. Though it's packed with special effects and heart-stopping action, it's an intelligent film that should be enjoyed by everyone who loves movies, not just those who like science fiction. [More]

Starring: Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity

Starring: Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Cillian Murphy, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong, Michelle Yeoh

Director: Danny Boyle

Director: Danny Boyle
Screenwriter: Alex Garland
Producer: Andrew MacDonald
Composer: Underworld, John Murphy
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
05/29/08
Philip French
Philip French
Observer [UK]

Danny Boyle's sci-fi thriller is enjoyable, well acted and packed with references throughout although it abandons its fascinating premise for a disappointingly conventional finale.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
09/22/07
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

This is Sci-fi at its proudest; an incredible achievement that reminds us why Danny Boyle is the best British director working today.

Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
09/22/07
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

Brilliantly mixes eye-popping effects and edge-of-your-seat action to make this sci-fi scorcher the hottest ticket around.

Full Review Source: Sun Online | comment Comment
04/10/07
Johnny Vaughan
Johnny Vaughan
Sun Online

Sunshine is dazzling, but not quite a blinder - your eyeballs may be singed, but don't expect any long-lasting effects on your cosmic consciousness.

Full Review Source: Independent | comment Comment
04/10/07
Jonathan Romney
Jonathan Romney
Independent

Stunning sequences and gobsmacking Nasa-graphic visuals which are destined to be shown on giant Imax screens around the country.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
04/10/07
Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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The only thing more dazzling than the angry star throbbing at the centre of our dying solar system is the production design on Danny Boyle’s visually arresting sci-fi picture.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
04/10/07
Wendy Ide
Wendy Ide
Times [UK]
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A blazingly intense sci-fi thriller and a blinding visual experience.

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04/10/07
Jon Fortgang
Jon Fortgang
Channel 4 Film
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The idea is to send you out perplexed, but chattering over possible solutions, but the salty authenticity that made it so rich is lost in space, and a superb sci-fi movie becomes merely a very decent one.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
04/10/07
Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan
BBC
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Sci-fi spectacle meets intimate drama. Murphy leads a strong ensemble cast as Boyle nails yet another genre.

Full Review Source: Total Film | comment 3 Comments
04/10/07
Jonathan Dean
Jonathan Dean
Total Film

It’s in the relationship between the crew and the sun that ‘Sunshine’ really shines.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
04/10/07
Ben Walters
Ben Walters
Time Out
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Aside from a last-act blip when everything goes a little bit “what the hell?”, this is a knuckle-gnawingly tense, glorious action thriller and marks yet another genre nailed by Danny Boyle.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
04/10/07
Olly Richards
Olly Richards
Empire Magazine
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A barely noticeable eclipse next to the poetry of Woman in the Moon and Mission to Mars

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment 3 Comments
08/27/09
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
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Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
05/07/09
Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post

Leaves a lot to be desired from the standpoint of plot, character development and scientific credibility.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment 1 Comment
03/19/09
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
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Full Review Source: NPR.org | comment Comment
10/18/08
Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello
NPR.org

not crammed with excitement, but it is thoroughly engrossing

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
08/17/08
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
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08/07/08
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
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05/30/08
MaryAnn Johanson
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Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
05/29/08
Brian Marder
Brian Marder
Hollywood.com
 
 
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