"Sunshine" has a distinct and indie-sci-fi feel to it, thanks in part to Danny Boyle's uniquely 'British' style (think "28 Days Later").
This understated space thriller is quietly impressive, blending a beautiful score and environment with some sturdy acting and a story that more than holds its own. The final push isn't quite there, but fundamentally is a sound project through and through.
Charting the journey of a spaceship aiming to restart Earth's dying sun, "Sunshine" is packed with famous faces: Cillian Murphy and Chris Evans have the most screen time, but other Hollywood mainstays like Cliff Curtis and Rose Byrne contribute in equal amounts themselves.
I enjoy Chris Evans in anything where he isn't a superhero, and this forum does let him flex some of his unappreciated acting ability. Space makes for a brilliant setting regardless of the animation quality (negative space can be maximised even without a spectacular budget), and this movie does work with the Sun's overpowering aura.
The set design is careful and well-executed too, but John Murphy's resplendent score is what elevates everything around it (seriously, go and listen, totally amazing). The story is a bit flat at times, but certainly picks up towards the climax; Boyle's personal style of 'action' is accentuated here, showing both strengths and weaknesses - your drama building is great, but please, keep the damn camera still sometimes.
"Sunshine" gets it all done here: sure, it could use some polish and a bit of trimming, but ultimately, more than gets the job done.
Since this film, the absurdly good "Interstellar" has graced the big screen, and I can't help feel that some inspiration was drawn from this undervalued work.
This understated space thriller is quietly impressive, blending a beautiful score and environment with some sturdy acting and a story that more than holds its own. The final push isn't quite there, but fundamentally is a sound project through and through.
Charting the journey of a spaceship aiming to restart Earth's dying sun, "Sunshine" is packed with famous faces: Cillian Murphy and Chris Evans have the most screen time, but other Hollywood mainstays like Cliff Curtis and Rose Byrne contribute in equal amounts themselves.
I enjoy Chris Evans in anything where he isn't a superhero, and this forum does let him flex some of his unappreciated acting ability. Space makes for a brilliant setting regardless of the animation quality (negative space can be maximised even without a spectacular budget), and this movie does work with the Sun's overpowering aura.
The set design is careful and well-executed too, but John Murphy's resplendent score is what elevates everything around it (seriously, go and listen, totally amazing). The story is a bit flat at times, but certainly picks up towards the climax; Boyle's personal style of 'action' is accentuated here, showing both strengths and weaknesses - your drama building is great, but please, keep the damn camera still sometimes.
"Sunshine" gets it all done here: sure, it could use some polish and a bit of trimming, but ultimately, more than gets the job done.
Since this film, the absurdly good "Interstellar" has graced the big screen, and I can't help feel that some inspiration was drawn from this undervalued work.