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27 July 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
If the sun dies, so do we. morePlot:
A team of astronauts are sent to re-ignite the dying sun 50 years into the future. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Fantastic moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Cliff Curtis | ... | Searle | |
| Chipo Chung | ... | Icarus (voice) | |
| Cillian Murphy | ... | Capa | |
| Michelle Yeoh | ... | Corazon | |
| Hiroyuki Sanada | ... | Kaneda | |
| Rose Byrne | ... | Cassie | |
| Benedict Wong | ... | Trey | |
| Chris Evans | ... | Mace | |
| Troy Garity | ... | Harvey | |
| Mark Strong | ... | Pinbacker | |
| Paloma Baeza | ... | Capa's Sister | |
| Archie Macdonald | ... | Child | |
| Sylvie Macdonald | ... | Child |
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Rated R for violent content and language.Parents Guide:
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107 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:PG | Ireland:15A | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Germany:12 | Malaysia:U | Australia:M | New Zealand:M | France:U (with warning) | Argentina:13 | Sweden:11 | Brazil:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Norway:15 | USA:R (certificate #43132) | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13Fun Stuff
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The name of the spaceships -- Icarus -- is symbolic. Icarus is a character in Greek Mythology. His father, Daedalus, made a pair of wings for himself and his son so that they could escape from a prison. He made them from feathers and wax. Before they took off, Daedalus warned his son not to fly too close to the sun, as the wax will melt, nor too close to the sea, as the feathers will dampen. But overcome by the feeling that flying gave him, Icarus soared through the sky, too close to the sun. His wings melted and Icarus fell into the sea. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: When the crew are stuck on Icarus 1 and are about to jump out of airlock without the spacesuits, one of them mentions that the temperature outside is -273 degrees. Due to the background radiation the lowest temperature in space is approximately -271 degrees and it would in fact be higher than that due to the proximity of the sun. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Capa: Our sun is dying. Mankind faces extinction. Seven years ago the Icarus project sent a mission to restart the sun but that mission was lost before it reached the star. Sixteen months ago, I, Robert Capa, and a crew of seven left earth frozen in a solar winter. Our payload a stellar bomb with a mass equivalent to Manhattan Island. Our purpose to create a star within a star.
[long pause]
Capa: Eight astronauts strapped to the back of a bomb. My bomb. Welcome to the Icarus Two.
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The Heal moreFAQ
A NOTE ABOUT SPOILERSWhat's with the flashing images on Icarus I?
Who is Pinbacker and why is he important?
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When I realized who directed this one, I thought, "Oh, no - not Danny Boyle!" but since I totally LOVE science fiction, I ordered the DVD and thought: "Mr Boyle, surprise me!" And surprise me he did.
This is without doubt the best science fiction movie in a very long time. Visually, this one is a gem. I don't think I have seen such beauty in the Sun ever. The "Icarus II" interiors and exterior is truly wonderful and looks so very real. The actors do a great job realizing a surprisingly good script.
The story is a blend of many science fiction movies, but more on the paying tribute to what was than stealing. You have for instance the resemblance of "Discovery One" in "2001: A Space Odyssey", and a couple of other scenes from there. Watch both movies and you will get my point. Several other movies also have "guest appearances".
Expect state of the art special effects, expect an excellent script - and expect wonderful acting.
I'm not only surprised - I am also very much impressed!