Description (continued...) decades in the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is running out of time. After the failure of a previous mission, it’s up to the crew of the Icarus II to reignite the star with a stellar bomb. But the crew faces more than just the blistering heat of the sun and the freezing cold of space as they grapple with the limits of the human mind and heart. As in Boyle’s previous work, the visuals in SUNSHINE are stunning. It’s a beautifully shot film filled with contrasts, juxtaposing light and dark, sound and silence, and life and death. SUNSHINE resides in the respected realm of smart science fiction films such as 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and SOLARIS. Alex Garland’s fine script never dwells on the specifics of the technology, but instead spends its time on the characters. For these roles, Boyle has assembled an excellent cast that includes Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, and Cliff Curtis. Like the classic 2001, SUNSHINE’s appeal extends beyond its genre. Though it’s packed with special effects and heart-stopping action, it’s an intelligent film that should be enjoyed by everyone who loves movies, not just those who like science fiction. Country of Origin: Great Britain Reviews 4 stars out of 5 -- "[E]legance permeates nearly every frame, Boyle's honed craft seeping like morning rays through a Venetian blind. The production design is exquisite." Total Film | 05/01/2007 | p.32 "Boyle and ace DoP Alwin Kuchler exploit elemental contrasts of darkness and light, heat and cold, with the CGI and model work beautiful but mostly unobtrusive..." Sight and Sound | 04/01/2007 | p.81 "Boyle and his team ground the story in details chosen for their sophisticated, underplayed authenticity." -- Grade: B+ Entertainment Weekly | 07/27/2007 | p.51 "[A] spooky and spookily beautiful science-fiction thriller..." New York Times | 07/20/2007 | p.E15 5 stars out of 5 -- "[A] film that will leave you wide-eyed, heart racing, on the very edge of your seat." Ultimate DVD | 08/01/2007 | p.93 4 stars out of 5 -- "[An] entertaining sci-fi thriller....It's intense, paranoid and bathed in golden glows..." Uncut | 10/01/2007 | p.132 Full Cast and Crew Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Cillian Murphy, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong Screenwriter: Alex Garland Producer: Andrew MacDonald Director of Photography: Alwin H. Kuchler Composer:  Underworld, John Murphy Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 110 min. Dubbed Language: French Dubbed Language: Spanish Original Language: English Subtitled Language: English © 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD Features DVD Features: Keep Case Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, Subtitles - English - Optional Additional Release Material: Alternate Scenes - 1. Deleted Scenes (12), 2. Alternate Ending, Audio Commentaries - 1. Danny Boyle - Director, 2. Dr. Brian Cox - University Professor, Behind the Scenes - Web Production Diaries (23), Bonus Shorts - 1. "Dad's Dead" (Introduction by Danny Boyle), 2. "Mole Hills" (Introduction by Danny Boyle) Production Notes Theatrical Release: July 20, 2007 (Limited)
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