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Movie Reviews of Sunshine
Movie Review: Sunshine Vs. Sunspots, a response to JP
Summary: 5 Stars
Sunshine is at least a four star flick. My issue with JP's issues:
"1. A flight toward the sun? Crash and burn." ... well, seeing as how this is (partially) the premise of the story, I think this qualm should fall under the suspension of disbelief. No flight to the sun = no movie.
"2. No one over thirty allowed on a mission to save the planet? We could
use some experience, folks."... Actors in sunshine over 30: Cliff Curtis is almost 40, Michelle Yeoh is about 45 as is Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong is 37, Troy Garity is 34 and basically, you don't have a point. Do your research next time. I'm 30 and I look 20. I know people who are 30 something and look well into their 40's but that's neither here nor there.
"3. Similarly, the cast passed the Abercrombie and Fitch test, but no one
in the crew passed their psychological exams. Meltdown!"... well, you see, if there weren't psychological meltdowns and everyone on board was an ace, no a near robot, there wouldn't be much of a movie. Plus, these people are on a suicide mission for the survival of their species, of course there are going to be breakdowns...
Two other points I'd like to make:
A. The film is not just about a mission to reignite the sun but also a war between the best of mankind and the worst of mankind. To varying degrees, in the large cast of crew members--and the one eventual stow away--we see every facet of man being good and evil.
B. Something is wrong with your ears if you are not able to enjoy the amazing soundtrack EVEN IF you hated the story. It is powerful, at times haunting and yet triumphant.
Movie Review: thinky sci-fi - no wonder you hate it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm frankly amazed that so many people have panned this movie. I mean, come on - it's not bloody "Armageddon"! Now THAT is a bad movie deserving all that is heaped upon it. The recent products of psychological tech-noir seem to leave a lot of people confused. Sci-fi fans hate it because it gets too ivory-tower and philosophical (I just want to see s**t explode, y'know?) and those looking for an excellent drama dismiss them because they LOOK like sci-fi.
Anyways, I put this movie in the same category as Soderbergh's remake of "Solaris" and Ron Moore's "Battlestar Galactica". This is a movie about what happens to human beings under severe stress, when they have nothing left to lose, and - from an individualist viewpoint - nothing left to live for. What choices do they make? What's at the core of all of us when the chips are not only down, but spent completely? Many fans here of Danny Boyle's other films see this as a pointless misadventure, and yet all of his films address this same basic concept. What connects us, and what are those connections worth?
The fact that this is a beautiful sci-fi movie that borrows on all the best tropes of the last 40 years seems to be a footnote. Much like "The Fountain", this movie balances the anguish and sacrifice of its cast with the astonishing beauty of an environment the human mind really can't even begin to grasp. It is awesome and transcendent, something I think Boyle did an excellent job representing with his rather mystical take on what coming so close to the sun would do to a human being.
"...and the people always fear what they don't understand."
Movie Review: GREAT MOVIE! Stays true to what a Sci-Fi movie should be.
Summary: 5 Stars
Looking at the reviews for Sunshine, one thing to notice is that people either loved the movie or hated it. I think that is the hallmark of a great movie, to galvanize people's reactions to it. If you are looking for a complete technical explanation to every scientific aspect in the movie, then this is not for you. The movie doesn't coddle the audience -- it takes liberties with plausible scenarios and technologies because that is what SciFi does. And for those that are turned off by the 'credibility' issues, they should know that we have already designed with current technology spacecraft that can brave the brutal environment of the Sun --NASA's Solar Probe is designed to come within 1.5 million miles of the Sun, that's about 95% closer to the Sun than Mercury is, and it is where most of this movie takes place. But that is beside the point.
What this movie is really about is what all great SciFi stories focus on: how adversity in the face of unnatural challenges brings out the best, or worst, of mankind. The outlandish(?) plot provides the perfect backdrop to explore these great characters, their inner struggles and dynamics, when they are charged with a task that is so immense so as to make it overwhelming. The casting and acting was incredible; the cinematography and special effects make it believable instead of Hollywood-hokey. The soundtrack was quite impressive as well, too bad it is not available. If you prefer character-driven SciFi instead of being spoon-fed pulp for the masses, then look right here.
Movie Review: Underrated ... one of Boyle's best
Summary: 5 Stars
I was truely surprised with the reactions to this film. Great plot, great cast, great director, and great special fx - Sunshine could've been a generic Hollywood flick. However, director Danny Boyle managed to tell the story very appropriately, using his cast of somewhat typical characters, often leading the audience to assume the occurance of plot cliches, but moving on to surprise with another twist of fate (or "intervention").
The characters were smart in dealing with all these mishaps and the mistakes and reactions to those mistakes were believable. Not to mention the marvelous special fx which were mostly comprised of non-CGI effects - something I'm entirely in favour of.
A lot of critics seem to be dissatisfied with the third act of the film calling it unnecessary, uneven, or heavy-handed, but I see it as simply an eclectic director allowing his eclectiveness (word?) take hold and guide his hand. I agree that it was an unnecessary addition, but how would the film have ended without it? Most likely, the crew would've ended up sacrificing themselves to reignite the sun even without "other intervention", which would've been a tragic but rather procedural ending. I think Boyle realized this and chose to spice it up a bit - which it does.
Is the film better than Trainspotting? No, but it IS a different film entirely. Boyle is a very talented director that always choses atypical projects. It'll be interesting to see what his next project will be.
Movie Review: Sunshine is Awesome...SEE THIS MOVIE!
Summary: 5 Stars
i saw this movie 3 times in the theatre...simply because it's a fantastic movie.
it's not a "perfect" film, and the only problem with it is the fact that the makers of "Sunshine" may have tried a little too hard on this film. At the end, there is definately a feeling of ridculous overkill with the multiple plots.
HOWEVER,
that being said...this is THE greatest sci-fi film made in the last decade OR two. i'm not kidding. it's a beautiful film and is crafted so well you won't forget it. i watch a LOT of films, and "Sunshine" hits the nail on the head so many times. if you miss this film, you are missing out on a lot. some of the scenes will just take your breath away. it's amazing. hell, writing this review i can't wait to see it again!
think of some of the best sci-fi films in history...like "2001: A Space Odyssey", and the original "Alien". "Sunshine" opens with scenes almost taken directly out of your favorite sci-fi films...and NOT in a rip off kind of way, but in a honorable tribute. it's so refreshing to see a sci-fi film done right again.
from the opening scene until the credits roll at the end, "Sunshine" takes itself extremely seriously and packs a HUGE punch of excitement, originality, and sheer fantastic film making. Danny Boyle, who did superb films like "Trainspotting" and "28 Days Later" once again has nailed another genre. sci-fi will NEVER be the same.
see this movie ASAFP!