Sunshine

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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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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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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

The reteaming of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland (28 Days Later) delivers an awe-inspiring, gorgeous film with an unexpected genre shift.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 10, 2024

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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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Farah R

Sunshine boats an impressive cast ensemble, and while it builds up ample suspense, the plot derails into ludicrous territory before the end.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Johannes S

A solid thriller with a great score and beautiful pictures. However, the Pinbacker scenes are unnecessarily brutal and offputting in my opinion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Finnegan W

I watched this movie not thinking that much about it, I wanted to check out more movies by Danny Boyle and let me tell you.. this is amazingly put together and worth the watch folks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Ian H

Very strong ensemble cast with great moments of tension and some really weird (in a good way) moments

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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dora l

WTF did I watch Good to watch when you are high

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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Shioka O

I really enjoyed it, so many entertaining elements are packed within 100min. I just don't think Pinbacker part is necessary though. Almost 20 years old but still watchable and amazing casting. It's not the greatest sci-fi, but recommend for someone who loves visual and thrills.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/03/25

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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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