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Sunshine

2007
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 47m
The Sun is being destroyed from inside out by a type of highly stable form of matter that renders nuclear fusion impossible, by turning common matter on its own kind. The only hope is to send a team of astronauts to detonate a massive, highly energetic bomb, able to destroy this strange matter and restore Sun's natural state. (imdb)
Directed by:
Danny Boyle Danny Boyle
Written by:
Alex Garland Alex Garland
Starring:
Troy Garity Troy Garity Chris Evans Chris Evans Rose Byrne Rose Byrne Cliff Curtis Cliff Curtis Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh Benedict Wong Benedict Wong Cillian Murphy Cillian Murphy Hiroyuki Sanada Hiroyuki Sanada Mark Strong Mark Strong Paloma Baeza Chipo Chung Chipo Chung Archie Macdonald
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Genres:
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Adventure
Countries:
UK, USA
Language:
English
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Sunshine

2007
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 47m
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derekstarDerekstar
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
85th
The first 2/3rds of this film was fantastic. The last 1/3rd I'm still on the fence about, but it's still a great movie. Definitely worth seeing, especially if you're into sci fi movies. It certainly adds something new to the genre. [Second Viewing] The last third is totally great, and completely justified. There's enough going on in this movie to make a second viewing very rewarding. Where I was confused the first time around, I was completely on board this time. Bumping from 8 to 9.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
unccomp03unccomp03
Rated 28 Aug 2009
80
40th
Initially gripping, the movie starts to waver towards the end as the plot heads in a ridiculous direction. Visually the movie is engrossing throughout. The spaceship they live on is gritty enough to be believable but still keeps true to the science fiction we are used to. As the movie goes on the stunning images of space are not enough to make up for the plot. Sometimes it felt like Danny Boyle got too excited and rushed the ending, erasing much of the meaning from the film.
Rated 28 Aug 2009
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 04 Aug 2007
78
81st
I just rewatched this, and even though the third act is definitely flawed in a big big way (it's just kind of a stupid plot twist/transition/tonal shift), the first two acts are really absolutely phenomenal, so I'm gonna have to up it's rating a bit. The ending keeps it from being a great movie, but it's definitely really really good. Some people have called this slow, but I would disagree, and say that it starts out intense, and stays intense the entire way through. Very rewatchable.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 10 Oct 2010
17
6th
For the best viewing experience, I recommend watching the first 2/3 or so of the movie, and then taking an intermission to go outside and stare directly into the sun for an hour before continuing the movie. It will help you understand the sense of awe the characters in the movie feel, and most importantly, you'll be permanently unable to see the last 1/3 of the movie.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 09 Apr 2007
40
26th
The weaknesses of this film include: abundant scientific and logical implausibilities; poor and unnecessary use of plot devices; overly derivative of numerous precursors; unconvincing astronautical personalities.
Rated 09 Apr 2007
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 25 Apr 2008
84
83rd
Visually arresting. Thematically the entire conflict of the film centers on "sticking with the mission" vs. giving yourself another chance, and if you follow this theme through to its implications on the plot, the third act is not out of place at all (it's also very much in line with Serl and Kaneda's character arcs). The cast is great and the special effects can't get enough praise. The camera tricks in the third act can be a bit much, but this is an otherwise excellent sci-fi film.
Rated 25 Apr 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Sep 2008
91
90th
I'll go out on a limb here and defend the third act - Cliff Curtis' character foreshadows Burn Man (so it's not completely out of nowhere), and the film is less "man vs nature" than "man vs man" - we are our own worst enemy. I think this film asks all the right questions with its politics: if the sun is God, then religious fanaticism is represented; as is a humanist, a green thumb, a soldier, a leader, a coward, an engineer: truly a microcosm of contemporary society. Whose politics wins out?
Rated 10 Sep 2008
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 08 Oct 2007
82
89th
9/10 each for the first two acts, 5/10 for the third act. Beautiful, but flawed movie with a very unnecessary plot device.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
huychuHuychu
Rated 30 Jul 2007
78
41st
This flick has a tonal shift in the third act that's kind of bizarre, like Boyle got bored with the film he was making and then decided to veer off into something else. But for an hour and ten minutes, this is a hell of a film, beautiful and riveting, despite the questionable science at play, and is still worth watching despite the third-act crazies.
Rated 30 Jul 2007
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 14 Jun 2011
59
63rd
I have no idea what compelled Danny Boyle to throw an Alien homage into his 2001/Solaris homage. It's not that it's completely unjustified plot-wise. But thematically it comes out of nowhere, and the execution and predictibility of the last third is so disappointing, especially in the context of the film's early brilliance.
Rated 14 Jun 2011
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 22 Oct 2018
66
50th
I liked the Solaris parts a lot more than the Alien parts.
Rated 22 Oct 2018
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 06 May 2007
50
48th
A tense, thoughtful first half that doesn't strain itself going for epiphanies is eventually usurped by an utterly stupid second half that introduces a typical madman bogey. Worthwhile overall, but disappointing considering what could have been.
Rated 06 May 2007
gillsoloGillSolo
Rated 19 Dec 2010
100
98th
The most stunning Sci-Fi film ever made. Visually stunning and conceptually horrifying, solid cast and great directing, this film does not get the praise and glory it deserves.
Rated 19 Dec 2010
beer94Beer94
Rated 04 Mar 2011
65
51st
Disregarding the usual unbelievable premise, Sunshine manages to capture the audience through its great soundtrack, great imagery and excellent performances by the cast, most notably by Murphy. It did drag terribly at the start though to the point where I was actually switching off from time to time, but once you battle through that, it's pretty great.
Rated 04 Mar 2011
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 20 Sep 2007
92
94th
Brilliant look, a great cast and a good story..in that order.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
eveeluneveelun
Rated 31 Jul 2007
65
30th
It all looks very pretty and most of the time it is entertaining, but the story is formulaic and the last third or so of the film seems unbelievable and underdeveloped.
Rated 31 Jul 2007
sommssomms
Rated 15 Jun 2011
65
41st
Starts out as a promising hard sci-fi thriller, but completely loses its mind in the third act. Event Horizon did it better a decade earlier.
Rated 15 Jun 2011
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 14 Jul 2014
97
91st
Detractors of this movie: all I can say is boo to you. there are obvious plot holes, lets not forget what this is though. Looking for the trees and you're missing the forest. This movie is Epic. It plays off of so many psychological conundrums! I am honestly horrified that this movie doesn't get more acclaim! Its beautifully acted, the story is nothing but intense, I put myself in each characters shoes and often found myself agreeing with them all. Its a glorious trip about the Human condition.
Rated 14 Jul 2014
maM_A
Rated 18 May 2010
58
40th
Very pretty, and it's genuinely good most of the way through, but then someone decided a villain was necessary. There are a few good ideas and honest attempts at depth, but they are left half developed and not sufficiently explored.
Rated 18 May 2010
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 24 Feb 2012
95
98th
I watched this before and didn't particularly like it. I don't know what the fuck I was thinking. The movie is like a mix between 2001 and Alien, except in my opinion, better then both. The score is incredible, maybe even the best I've ever heard. The cinematography is amazing. There are so many shots that are fucking beautiful. I didn't even mind the references to God, or some of the spirituality of it. The movie is intense and very epic, in scale and feeling. I love this movie so much!
Rated 24 Feb 2012
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 15 Apr 2011
75
51st
Very exciting, entertaining and interesting throughout. The acting was great and the direction was top notch. And then the third act - everything goes to shit! Needless villian is inserted and is lazily developed and frankly not exciting enough for a big finale. Quite beautiful too, some amazing scenery and special effects. As serious Sci-fi goes though, you could do a lot worse, especially so these days.
Rated 15 Apr 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 11 Feb 2012
80
80th
'Sunshine' is not without clichés or flaws. But it is very beautiful and stylish. I understand the general concerns with the third act, but can't say that I really share them. I thought it to be rather metaphysical. Either way one stands, it says something remarkable about the film, that it will never once dawn upon the viewer, that they basically stole the premise from 'The Core'.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
cambelcambel
Rated 01 May 2007
80
77th
Although its origin consists of so many sci-fi clichés, Danny Boyle managed to turn the structure into a massive brilliance.
Rated 01 May 2007
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 06 Feb 2011
74
77th
This ethereal sci-fi starts as a space adventure and ends beautifully, with hypnotizing imagery and a great number of chills. I loved it.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
carpetgiantCarpetgiant
Rated 04 Jan 2013
86
69th
Psychologically-minded science fiction makes me happy when skies are gray.
Rated 04 Jan 2013
kezkez
Rated 16 Jun 2009
55
14th
First 30 minutes were good . Then the movie happened
Rated 16 Jun 2009
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 15 Sep 2010
5
69th
Well that certainly got retarded.
Rated 15 Sep 2010
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Oct 2010
85
76th
Perfect up until the ending. It's almost so disappointing that I want to give this movie a bad score... but the rest is so good that it's worth watching. Just don't get your hopes up.
Rated 26 Oct 2010
hanneHanne
Rated 02 Jan 2008
77
87th
I'm usually really bored while watching sci-fi movies, but this one kept me on the edge of my seat. The Visuals were absolute quality. The last part didn't bother me at all, it was nice to have something surprising and bizarre happening. A lot of the story was nothing special, but Danny Boyle and the actors really made it into a great piece to watch.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 19 Jul 2014
86
89th
I can't force myself to ignore the masterful first hour, even though the finale is trite. Sunshine is every bit a wonderful addition to the sci-fi genre as it is a beautifully shot and scored piece of art from Boyle. No one will ever fully forgive his lapse in its conclusion, but give the film praise where it deserves.
Rated 19 Jul 2014
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 28 Apr 2009
84
62nd
Interesting and fun to watch but it devolves with the serial killer twist. It could very well have been the next great Sci-Fi movie but it went wrong somewhere.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
actionbergActionberg
Rated 19 Nov 2008
85
84th
The word "epic" is overused in criticism, but it's hard to describe Sunshine's best qualities in any other way. I'm definitely more into large objects floating in space than the average moviegoer, but it's that beautiful imagery coupled with the psychological weight of saving life on Earth that make it uniquely compelling.
Rated 19 Nov 2008
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 16 Nov 2012
90
97th
Sunshine is, without question, a great film. It's thoughtful, evocative, smart, thrilling, and will make you feel something. It's one of those rare science fiction films that's interested in both the characters and the science that makes its plot possible. It'll give you something to think about once it's done playing, and might make you tear up while it's playing. It looks great as well, despite a relatively low budget. It deserves multiple viewings, and if you get the chance, watch it.
Rated 16 Nov 2012
herbert_ederHerbert Eder
Rated 25 Apr 2007
80
75th
British director Danny Boyle creates a poetic journey to the celestial object that makes Earth the beautiful place full of life it is, and even though (or because) he doesn't fall back on pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo and techno-babble to try to make the ridiculously impossible mission believable, the combination of awesome production design, music and beautiful photography does just that.
Rated 25 Apr 2007
dtiDTI
Rated 28 Feb 2009
70
17th
Not enough pretty to make up for the stupid.
Rated 28 Feb 2009
neonmanNeonman
Rated 18 Aug 2009
93
96th
Blockbuster sci-fi film leagues above the rest (which would explain why it didn't make any money). B-movie storyline is excellently handled through a clear understanding of not just scientific logics, but the logics of mission objectives and what/who is expendable. A top-notch sci-fi film in every department.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 25 Mar 2017
50
29th
Looking at these reviews, i'm surprised i didn't find the same enjoyment that others did. Certainly, its an interesting script, but I think the execution is more flawed than most would say. It has some solid acting, and actually gets pretty tense for quite a while, but I think between the ending and some really rough visuals and editing, I can't give this the same pass others have.
Rated 25 Mar 2017
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
69
73rd
Interesting if not flawed script. I still enjoyed it and some of the visuals are stunning.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 30 Aug 2007
100
94th
my favorite movie of all time. The visuals are beautiful. And the acting is incredible. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I have not been affeceted by a film in such a way ever.
Rated 30 Aug 2007
filmseekingfilmseeking
Rated 26 Apr 2014
69
69th
Captivating throughout the whole movie, only the end is rather disappointing with an unnecessary horror plot. Great visual style though.
Rated 26 Apr 2014
gplayergplayer
Rated 21 Aug 2009
95
96th
One of the movies that struck a cord in me, I don't know what exactly it is but it seems that it has a calming effect, an eerie feeling and a comforting one. You must see this movie.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
80
74th
If this movie had some more meat to it, it could have been a great movie. The plot is fantastic, it's just that it isn't fleshed out and becomes somewhat bored.
Rated 17 May 2008
w00dyW00DY
Rated 16 Jul 2012
44
16th
It seems, by 2057, the human race will have regressed so much intellectually, that even our scientists and astronauts will be complete fucktards. I expect so much more from Danny Boyle. Visually, stylistically and musically there are moments to savor here but It's impossible to redeem a film with such a ridiculous plot and idiotic characters. If this is our future, I vote we all become junkies and end it all having fun.
Rated 16 Jul 2012
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 18 Aug 2009
45
85th
Very good sci-fi. Cillian Murphy does a very good job in his second Boyle film but the real star in this movie is... well it's the Sun. But it's also the incredibly lonesome atmosphere that follows the film. You can never shake the feeling that everyone on that ship is millions and millions of miles from home.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
nodsceneNodscene
Rated 19 Jul 2009
66
13th
Had potential but then turned into a typical Hollywood movie
Rated 19 Jul 2009
stardogStardog
Rated 04 Sep 2007
65
20th
No humour or chemistry between the cast. Horrible action elements. Strange pointless fascination with staring at the sun. Needs to look at the first 10 minutes of "Alien" to see how to develop characters and relationships between crew members. A lot of people say the first-half, or the first two-thirds were excellent, but unfortunately they were merely average.
Rated 04 Sep 2007
antaresAntares
Rated 25 Apr 2013
5
0th
I never laughed so hard at a film that I wasn't supposed to be laughing at. This is what constitutes Science Fiction in a post-MTV, overly gratuitous CGI world of film making.
Rated 25 Apr 2013
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 18 Apr 2008
32
11th
I really wanted to like this, and I definitely have a soft spot for sci-fi. By the end, I felt like the screenwriter was just a sadist and this might as well be Final Destination 9: In Space. The story leaps out into the Land of No Logic at the end, and not even in a metaphorical 2001-type way, as far as I could tell. Maybe I didn't get it, or maybe it's that the advertising resembled the summary on this page, rather than "people die horribly for 90 minutes."
Rated 18 Apr 2008
askailAskail
Rated 04 Jun 2007
63
45th
It's like I was watching Event Horizon stripped of any remotely interesting characters. The delusions element is very nice but doesn't hold up the 3rd act well enough.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 29 Feb 2016
74
57th
"I fucked up, OK??" "Well, actually, no, it's not OK, we send you 93m miles and you forget something that basic?" Boyle knows how to make a beautiful film, the cast (particularly Bryne) give good performances, and the tension is palpable, but ultimately, this is pretty daft and like Gravity and many others, completely fails the "Science" test in Sci- Fi. When are directors going to realise that the only time you can suspend "reality" is in a completely alien environment? Good for an hour.
Rated 29 Feb 2016
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 02 Nov 2019
80
78th
Top badass moment? This movie certainly puts into prospective the fact that my tablet’s Bluetooth has recently stopped working. So here we have Mother Nature providing her own cure for Climate Change, which we then feel obliged to try and bugger up again. And a spaceship with a computer that appears to've been programmed by Boeing. And a baddie that makes it clear that not packing any sun cream was a bit of an oversight. A great film until it gets religion. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 02 Nov 2019
psixaospsiXaos
Rated 03 Sep 2007
70
52nd
It starts awesome. A 'hard-scifi' film that can be compared to 2001 and Solaris...at last! Then, it falls apart one by one: Hard-science turns into pseudo-jumble, caharacters turn into cartoons, plot genre-ocides, cinematography fails... What a wasted promise; it was 'that' close :\ But I still think Boyle has it in him, maybe next time...
Rated 03 Sep 2007
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 15 Jan 2010
80
84th
The first 45 minutes of this movie is perhaps the most beautiful out of any sci-fi film and rivals that of 2001. Even when the film takes an unusual left turn it still doesn't totally detract from the very powerful first half of the movie.
Rated 15 Jan 2010
panomadgreekpanomadgreek
Rated 26 Jan 2011
68
34th
Could've been excellent. Wasn't
Rated 26 Jan 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 02 Jan 2012
4
74th
An abrupt tonal shift really brings this down a few pegs, undermining what was an intense psychological thriller with an inappropriate and frankly unbelievable plot device. Still, its overall thematic weight is strong. Danny Boyle realizes the inherently ambitious setting of space with an effective mix of great sets and modest effects. It doesn't look so artificial like many big budget effects flicks generally do.
Rated 02 Jan 2012
tidusffxTidusFFX
Rated 28 Aug 2007
83
71st
As you can read in every other review - the last part was disappointing, but everything before is fantastic. Overally, this is definitely worth seeing.
Rated 28 Aug 2007
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 04 Jul 2011
81
86th
"Sunshine" is a cracking piece of sci-fi, that touches on some fascinating concepts without ever going into any real depth. Not that that's a critisism, in fact it's a complement! Boyle is more than happy to let the viewer's imagination do much of the hard work in terms of the science, as along the way he produces a visually supurb & brilliantly scored thriller. Overall a tad predictable, with one odd, but not unwelcome twist, & starring a cast that do great with an average script. Underrated.
Rated 04 Jul 2011
sharpcoolsharpcool
Rated 23 Feb 2009
40
11th
It looks very nice and the acting is decent, but this is why space movies have failed for many years. They all suffer from 2001: A Space Odyssey complex. Everything has to be grand, awe-inspiring, wide-eyed wonder, wow, larger than life, majestic, and also overblown, melodramatic, ridiculous. I'd rather just have a movie about people, human beings, characters, who happen to be in space. Instead we get "my god it's full of stars"
Rated 23 Feb 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 17 Jul 2011
60
16th
For the first two acts, Sunshine is pretty good. A tad clichéd and the acting isn't that hot but it's got an interesting premise, tense situations, stylish visuals, nice score... it's an engaging watch, it's fun. And then came the third act. Messy, confusing, stupid clusterfuck. Except for the fact it kind of became a slasher flick, most of the time I didn't know what the hell was going on. It sucked to have my enthusiasm dashed like that. Very good for about 75 minutes, pretty lame after that.
Rated 17 Jul 2011
paxtonPaxton
Rated 01 Apr 2015
76
82nd
Is there a movie more in line with Prometheus? Its faults are almost daring you to give up on it entirely. Every thought you have about it afterwards is focused on the reasoning behind things that seem to be purposely written poorly. And it takes about three weeks before you want to see that beautiful mess all over again.
Rated 01 Apr 2015
waddayanutswaddayanuts
Rated 27 Sep 2010
41
3rd
A great premise for a film turned into a bad slasher. I always wonder if Boyle knows what he is doing (save 28 Days Later which works very well)?
Rated 27 Sep 2010
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 25 Aug 2011
75
79th
Beautifully shot, amazing soundtrack and great acting. Everything is in place for an amazing piece of sci-fi cinema and for most of the movie that's what we get, a hauntingly beautiful journey of a small band of heroes on a possibly futile mission. Then someone flips a switch and it becomes a corridor chase with a serial killer. It's certainly a good corridor chase but it jars compared to the first half of the movie.
Rated 25 Aug 2011
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 13 Mar 2012
80
46th
A movie that's actually kind of better once you know what's coming. It is vaguely disappointing when the hard scifi film (an extremely rare genre) turns into a slasher flick (one of the least rare genres) but it doesn't become a bad movie either. If you can get past the disappointment, there's a good movie here.
Rated 13 Mar 2012
ricozyricozy
Rated 28 Jul 2011
65
43rd
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Rated 28 Jul 2011
kurochocoleKurochocole
Rated 13 Sep 2015
82
53rd
Very interesting theme, inspired by previous scifi films like 2001 Space Oddyssey and Alien franchise in terms of plot ideas and props (space suits, analogue interface and air-lock systems, AI etc). Inciting incident is slightly clichetic but the pacing and execution is down to Earth. A must watch for space movie lovers.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 11 Apr 2007
50
35th
Nice to look at but not a lot else.
Rated 11 Apr 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 01 Aug 2008
75
65th
As with all disaster films, the premise is pretty ridiculous. However, it pulls it off better than any other. I really liked it. Great special effects, and it knows just what makes Sci-Fi good. Recommended if you can overlook the fact that the plot makes no sense. Yeah, let us travel straight into the sun and make another one within it. That makes sense. Cillian Murphy is excellent. Just ride with it and you'll be glad you did.
Rated 01 Aug 2008
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 26 May 2008
3
61st
A visual stunner reminiscent of (but inferior to) 2001. I really disliked the addition of "3rd degree burn man" and thought his presence sort of disrupted the "man-against-nature" plot which the film had already strongly developed.
Rated 26 May 2008
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 09 May 2011
78
35th
A visually incredible sci-fi film with many cool ideas and moments and a great cast that leaves you disappointed when the third act becomes a generic horror film akin to Alien.
Rated 09 May 2011
frookFrook
Rated 09 May 2008
81
86th
The scene with the planet passing in front of the sun is amazing. Watch it for that, if nothing else.
Rated 09 May 2008
udippuyudippuy
Rated 09 Nov 2013
30
0th
So, what's that about... a number of Big Brother contestants pretend they're astronauts on a spaceship on a last resort mission to save the world (how? but with a giant nuclear bomb -the cure to any problem). However they spend their time squabbling and fighting, making trivial mistakes (no computers aboard, apparently) and dealing with imaginary physics until they meet Freddy Krueger.
Rated 09 Nov 2013
randallodimRandallODim
Rated 19 Feb 2012
78
45th
It starts strong, but then has a midlife crisis and decides that being a low-key space film isn't what it wanted to do with its life even if it's what it's good at, buys a motorcycle, and turns into a mediocre slasher for pretty much the rest of its runtime.
Rated 19 Feb 2012
greghendgreghend
Rated 03 Aug 2018
82
73rd
Sunshine has a very interesting plot and is very effective in its execution for the first 2/3 of the film. The final act, however, throws a completely unnecessary corkscrew into the film and is in itself a ridiculous genre shift. Despite this flaw, there are some absolutely spectacular shots that create something truly beautiful when combined with the score.
Rated 03 Aug 2018
timmotimmo
Rated 13 Jun 2008
80
44th
I wish it would've kept using the elements that worked really well--single-frame flashes of the dead crew really, really scared me. It's very smart for how dumb it is, though; and the science is all pretty good.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
muckypawsMuckypaws
Rated 16 Jun 2008
10
14th
What a pile of rot!
Rated 16 Jun 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 17 Nov 2008
70
48th
I really really liked this movie up to the whole slasher part with the burned astronaut. Loved the last scene though.
Rated 17 Nov 2008
scribScrib
Rated 23 Jun 2022
75
65th
Boyle and Garland said "let there be light", and there was Sunshine. Aesthetically pleasing sci-fi, a good soundtrack and a freaky editing style that succeeds in creating an unsettling atmosphere and in conveying the power of the sun. Great cast as well. The tone shift at the end has grown on me and I think it's better written than I've previously given credit for; but having said that, I still think it would have been better and bolder to keep mankind's only hope their only enemy.
Rated 23 Jun 2022
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 29 Sep 2014
10
99th
I was captivated by this movie more than any other movie ever managed to keep me hooked. A literal 100/100 rating. Then came the final 20 or so minutes, which felt like a big fuck you. I don't understand how a beautiful and suspenseful space opera can turn into a Friday the 13th like murder flick in space, but it did. What the fuck, Danny Boyle. Despite the horrible ending, it's rare for a movie to have a gorgeous setting, interesting characters, and an intriguing plot. Worth watching.
Rated 29 Sep 2014
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 17 Jan 2008
44
28th
Not really that good. Great effects, but shitty story. What was with that last part!?
Rated 17 Jan 2008
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 10 Oct 2014
80
81st
Highly underrated.
Rated 10 Oct 2014
poseur117Poseur117
Rated 03 Dec 2009
75
50th
This is my favorite Danny Boyle movie, ahead of 28 Days Later, even.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
reubenitereubenite
Rated 26 Jan 2013
70
35th
Certainly an enjoyable viewing experience, one is left to wonder whether a re-working of the third act may have elevated this film from good to great. Contains some absolutely stunning shots.
Rated 26 Jan 2013
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 05 Jan 2013
86
81st
Totally tense and smart throughout.
Rated 05 Jan 2013
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 08 Mar 2020
75
69th
I still mostly think Danny Boyle's hyperactive style hurts everything he touches, but there are some moments here where it actually complements Garland's high-concept madness quite well. And it really is madness from Garland, a far cry from the laser-focused commentary of his directorial efforts but still littered with cerebral moments between the more by-the-numbers (but still pretty tense!) space fare.
Rated 08 Mar 2020
jonnyboyjonny_boy
Rated 29 Oct 2007
79
77th
The film starts very well as a psychological thriller but the action sequence in the end ruins it a bit. Visual part is excellent and feeling is impressively pressing most of the time.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
el_caminoEl Camino
Rated 06 Aug 2008
93
98th
Danny Boyle returns to form. Amazing visuals only outdone by a great story
Rated 06 Aug 2008
netkevinnetkevin
Rated 01 Jan 2011
84
38th
A stunning film, with a very decent mix of science fiction and science fact, that shines by paralleling exciting adventure, tension and drama, with a close examination of the psyche of characters on the highly important mission to save the sun. One of Danny Boyle's best, it is well recommended.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
hatman101Hatman101
Rated 18 Aug 2009
90
78th
One of the better Sci-fi movies to come out lately
Rated 18 Aug 2009
estevao3estevao3
Rated 09 Mar 2016
65
28th
Great film before the 3rd act comes up
Rated 09 Mar 2016
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 16 Feb 2009
86
73rd
Gorgeous. One of the best-looking space movies I've ever seen. I like the themes it's dealing with. My only problem is that there are some parts that are confusing, where the story isn't visually laid out enough to understand what's going on, but on the whole I loved it.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
darkmandarkman
Rated 06 Sep 2009
52
9th
Could have been quite nice. But the last third totally kills it. At least it's visually interesting.
Rated 06 Sep 2009
petarbPetarB
Rated 29 Dec 2023
7
45th
Overall, a really solid movie with a great concept and even better visuals. Based on some of the reviews, I expected the last act to be much worse, but it was fine.
Rated 29 Dec 2023
galnigalni
Rated 05 Sep 2007
70
58th
Event Horizon, Solaris, Sphere. Movies like these pops up time to time. This is the 2007 version... but quite watchable
Rated 05 Sep 2007
evranaevrana
Rated 26 Jul 2008
79
71st
Pinbaker's shadow ruins a possibly very shiny day...
Rated 26 Jul 2008
danifoulleDaniFoulle
Rated 23 Sep 2017
30
16th
a premissa é tão idiota que poderia até ser divertida se essa merda não se levasse tão a sério
Rated 23 Sep 2017
teftef
Rated 15 Feb 2009
65
15th
So fucking boring. The physics was dumb, the math was dumb, and I didn't give a shit about any of the characters.
Rated 15 Feb 2009
stuie299stuie299
Rated 25 Nov 2012
90
90th
This just goes to show you how versatile Danny Boyle is as a director. Yet another film that makes me believe in the magic of Sci-Fi . Parts of the third act are a little underdeveloped, but the whole film was so emotionally poignant that all is forgiven. The CGI, cast, basically everything about this film is great. Must see for Sci-Fi fans.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 10 Feb 2008
74
71st
A visually stunning film with a fascinating concept, somehow Sunshine loses itself in the middle.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
antitypeantitype
Rated 21 Jan 2010
77
68th
This film has moments of real awe-inspiring beauty, but it's marred by the aesthetically incoherent third act. Still, I think this is a bit better than people generally give it credit for, and jacob1313 nails it: "I think this film asks all the right questions with its politics: if the sun is God, then religious fanaticism is represented; as is a humanist, a green thumb, a soldier, a leader, a coward, an engineer: truly a microcosm of contemporary society. Whose politics wins out?"
Rated 21 Jan 2010
matzebMatzeB
Rated 01 Jan 2010
73
20th
interesting scenery and spaceships. story gets more and more stupid as the film moves on...
Rated 01 Jan 2010

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