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Sunshine

R

Released Jul 27, 2007

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

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In the not-too-distant future, Earth's dying sun spells the end for humanity. In a last-ditch effort to save the planet, a crew of eight men and women ventures into space with a device that could revive the star. However, an accident, a grave mistake and a distress beacon from a long-lost spaceship throw the crew and its desperate mission into a tailspin.

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Critics 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.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

The human interaction and tension works, how every single member can be sacrificed for the larger good of the humankind. But the acting is uniformly dull, the cast is deadpan, poker-faced and robotic at best.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 23, 2019

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David Fear

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

Boyle's incredible visuals are complemented by his deep bench of international actors. And while the last act initially feels jarring in tone and subject, on subsequent viewings the foundation for Pinbacker and sun madness is present throughout

Rated: 4/5

Jun 6, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Sunshine is a film that is hit or miss and while your mileage may vary, one cannot deny the cinematic ambition of it all.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 4, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Seems to linger in the realm of horror at the most inappropriate times, while also stifling the sense of adventure at equally inopportune moments.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Regina P

All of this top-tier star power in one movie, and I had never heard of it until recently... and now I know why.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/05/24

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Aine T

Great cast. Simple and powerful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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The Movie G

First off the cast for this movie is insane. The story was interesting . I love John Murphy electronic score. I felt like the last 30 minutes I was kinda confused. I need to re watch it . 7/10 it was good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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D S

Watched this a while ago. Don't remember much but it was intense with a far fetched plot. As far fetched as Armageddon but serious and more dramatic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Rebekah P

Once watched this twice in two days. Long, long ago, we watched it when it first came out. We were in our 20s and didn't care for it. Now that we're old and jaded and aware of impending doom hanging over all our heads, we have rewatched, reconsidered, and realized IT IS AMAZING. One of Chris Evans' best roles. One of Cillian's. IT IS SO GOOD.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Brownie S

A bit long and wish there was more the ending but enjoyable for an afternoon.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Synopsis

In the not-too-distant future, Earth's dying sun spells the end for humanity. In a last-ditch effort to save the planet, a crew of eight men and women ventures into space with a device that could revive the star. However, an accident, a grave mistake and a distress beacon from a long-lost spaceship throw the crew and its desperate mission into a tailspin.

Director: Danny Boyle
Producer: Andrew Macdonald
Screenwriter: Alex Garland
Distributor: Fox
Production Co: DNA Films, Moving Picture Company, Ingenious Film Partners
Rating: R (Violent Content|Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 27, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.7M
Runtime: 1h 47m

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