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  • Actors: Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Michelle Yeoh
  • Directors: Danny Boyle
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 27 Aug 2007
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (211 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000S6UZEM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,288 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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You can never accuse director Danny Boyle of lacking ambition. Sunshine sees one of Britain’s most successful directors switching genre once more, as he tackles this gripping science fiction flick about a quest to re-ignite the dying sun. And he nails it, too, adding another plus to a CV that’s already covered a kids' film (Millions), a big Hollywood blockbuster (The Beach), horror (28 Days Later), and a pair of British classics (Trainspotting and Shallow Grave).

Bursting out of the gate at a terrific pace, Sunshine then doesn’t take its foot off the accelerator for much of its near-two hour running time. Set around the crew of the Icarus II who find themselves on a life-saving mission, things soon start going awry, and while you’ll find no plot spoilers here, Boyle proves a dab hand at ratcheting up tension on the way to the big finale.

If anything, it’s the finale to Sunshine that does let the side down, not quite living up to the standard of what preceded it. But such is the strength of the ride to that point that it’s hard to complain. Especially when the cast, led by the always-magnetic Cillian Murphy, put in believable performances and get heavily into the spirit of the film.

Topped off with cracking effects that belie its modest budget, Sunshine is a real treat, not just for sci-fi fans, but for anyone who likes a strong, tense, thrilling night in front of a movie. --Jon Foster

Synopsis
Set in the not too distant future, SUNSHINE follows eight astronauts on a mission to save the dying Sun by delivering their payload of a nuclear bomb into the star's core. In the year 2057, the Sun no longer produces the amount of energy needed to sustain the human race. The international community decides to send a combination of astronauts and scientists on a mission to the Sun in the hope that they can successfully fire a bomb the size of Manhattan into the star in order to reignite it and save mankind. The multinational crew are comprised of Captain Kaneda (Hiroyuki Sanada, THE TWILIGHT SAMURI), physicist Capa (Cillian Murphy, THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY), biologist Corazon (Michelle Yeoh, TOMORROW NEVER DIES), engineer Mace (Chris Evans, FANTASTIC FOUR), pilot Cassie (Rose Byrne, TROY), physician Searle (Cliff Curtis, WHALE RIDER), communications officer Harvey (Troy Garity, BARBERSHOP), and navigator Trey (Benedict Wong, GROW YOUR OWN). As they journey towards the Sun, the crew discover the Icarus I spaceship, which was sent on the same mission as them seven years ago but mysteriously disappeared.
Director Danny Boyle reunites with screenwriter Alex Garland and producer Andrew MacDonald (THE BEACH, 28 DAYS LATER) for the science-fiction thriller SUNSHINE and creates a visually astounding film that, like its influences SOLARIS and 2001 – A SPACE ODYSSEY, is a sci-fi film that is grounded in reality, making for an intense examination of the human psyche and the strain brought upon people who are engaged in space travel. The international cast produce engaging performances and, while looking visually spectacular, SUNSHINE contains a lot more depth and intelligence than the average space travel film.

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129 of 153 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, 5 Nov 2007
By David Morrison (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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A lot of people have given this negative reviews on here. I've read their reviews and the main criticisms seem to be:

1. It's boring. That's true, if you're the kind of person who can't sit through any film that doesn't have gunfire and explosions through 90% of the movie.

2. It's not a good Sci-Fi movie like Armageddon. Well, the fact that these people think Armageddon is great tells us something about their taste.

3. It's scientifically inaccurate. I find it hilarious that these critics think they know more about physics than Dr Cox, the scientific advisor who provides a commentary on the DVD. Of course there is artistic licence, but there's nothing wrong with that.

4. The end doesn't make sense. No, the end is confusing - there's a big difference.

5. The characters are paper thin. Again, not true. There is so much depth to the characters, but you need to actually think about it. Like any good script, this shows us the depth to the characters, rather than telling us. Look especially at Chris Evans' character.

This is an amazing film, and is easily the best of 2007 (so far). There are plenty of films for the people who didn't like this, but there are only a few movies with the perfect mix of style and substance that Sunshine achieves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a good old-fashioned science fiction film, 19 Jul 2007
By J. Parkhouse (Cumbria, UK) - See all my reviews
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I detest the term "Sci-fi". Sci-fi is not just an abbreviation of "science fiction". Sci-fi has come to mean women with implausible breasts in skimpy Lycra, extraterrestrials sporting American accents and plotlines revolving around the romantic involvements of the Captain and some wafty alien bird in a short skirt.

Sci-fi is just a way of making "Space-Opera" sound better.

Sunshine surprised me. I was expecting a good old cheesy job like Event Horizon - which I note it has already been compared to. However, in my opinion Sunshine has a LOT more substance, and is one of the most hardcore science fiction films I have seen in a long time.

The average popcorn-munching cinema goer will be bored and disappointed. This film requires concentration and a high level of emotional involvement for it to be enjoyed.

Reading the other reviews - the person who compared it to 2001: A Space Odyssey was about right. If you're into sci-fi, this film isn't for you. Science fiction fans only!

I thank you.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings, 27 Jun 2007
By V. Beddoes (Solihull, UK) - See all my reviews
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Being a fan of Danny Boyle's past work as well as the work of Chris Evans and Cillian Murphy, I expected great things from this movie. On one hand, I wasn't let down. The majority of the film is a wonderfully slow and tense build up. We get to know the characters, the relationships and the situation. It reminded me of Ridley Scott's Alien. Lots of shots of empty sections of space ship (the set designer had clearly been watchin Alien when they thought the set up!)I was glued, gripped, intrigued...then I completely lost the plot of the movie somewhere. I'm not sure if it was me...I don't normally have problems keeping up with even confusing movies!! I'm still going to buy it! I want to watch it again and see if I can get my head round it. Why don't you do the same and let me know if you figure it out!
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5.0 out of 5 stars give it a try, you might like it
This film really divides opinion it seems. Personally it is one of my favourite science fiction films and, as with all science fiction, one has to suspend disbelief for the... Read more
Published 12 days ago by S. Heald

2.0 out of 5 stars Crispy Duck
Sunshine started off as an interesting study of space crew psychology, coupled with some stunning special effects. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Grant Fitzgerald

5.0 out of 5 stars A massively under-rated experience.
Sunshine was a film that I saw because of the director, not because of hype for the film itself (hardly suprising since it got only a very limited cinematic release - for what... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Barry Swan

4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic journey to our star
Sunshine uses a pace familiar in classic sci-fi. The vulnerability of the mission is clear, as is the claustrophobia of the ship, especially when juxtaposed with the violent... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edwin Page

5.0 out of 5 stars This is great!
There are plenty of reviews on here that are of mixed opinion. I personally enjoyed this movie - a lot. The visuals are amazing and the atmosphere is tense. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr Ledger

4.0 out of 5 stars Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
With the feel (and possibly some of the sets) of the late 1970s space horror classic "Alien [1979]" and perhaps some of the themes from the later "Event Horizon [1997]", Sunshine,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Green Man Music

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch it twice
The first time i watched this the ending seemed completely stupid and it didn't make sense. This is partly due to plot points which were not said loud enough earlier in the film... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hugh Jass

2.0 out of 5 stars Great effects but very predictable
I found this DVD very predictable it seemed to have links to Event Horizon which, made it almost annoying. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. C. Taylor

1.0 out of 5 stars Pretentious and nothing else
Let me start by stating I am a big lover of both disaster movies, end-of-the-world movies, psychological movies, etc etc etc, so I should actually be biased towards liking this. Read more
Published 2 months ago by rickshayne

5.0 out of 5 stars Sunshine
I really enjoyed this film, the story was very good and the special effects were excellent. I would say that this film was one of the best that I have ever watched,Recommended.
Published 3 months ago by Douglas Tucker

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