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Sunshine

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 47m
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Cillian Murphy in Sunshine (2007)
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A team of international astronauts are sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying Sun with a nuclear fission bomb in 2057.A team of international astronauts are sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying Sun with a nuclear fission bomb in 2057.A team of international astronauts are sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying Sun with a nuclear fission bomb in 2057.
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  • Director
    • Danny Boyle
  • Writer
    • Alex Garland
  • Stars
    • Cillian Murphy
    • Rose Byrne
    • Chris Evans
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  • Director
    • Danny Boyle
  • Writer
    • Alex Garland
  • Stars
    • Cillian Murphy
    • Rose Byrne
    • Chris Evans
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    • 1KUser reviews
    • 276Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 22 nominations

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    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • Robert Capaas Robert Capa
    Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne
    • Cassieas Cassie
    Chris Evans
    Chris Evans
    • Maceas Mace
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Searleas Searle
    Chipo Chung
    Chipo Chung
    • Icarusas Icarus
    • (voice)
    Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh
    • Corazonas Corazon
    Hiroyuki Sanada
    Hiroyuki Sanada
    • Kanedaas Kaneda
    Benedict Wong
    Benedict Wong
    • Treyas Trey
    Troy Garity
    Troy Garity
    • Harveyas Harvey
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Pinbackeras Pinbacker
    Paloma Baeza
    Paloma Baeza
    • Capa's Sisteras Capa's Sister
    Archie Macdonald
    • Childas Child
    Sylvie Macdonald
    • Childas Child
    Kevin Hudson
    Kevin Hudson
    • Crew, Icarus Ias Crew, Icarus I
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Danny Boyle
    • Writer
      • Alex Garland
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The actors all had to live together in order to create a palpable feeling onscreen that they all knew each other.
    • Goofs
      Critical damage is caused to Icarus II by sunlight reflecting off a communications tower onto the structure. Yet, when Icarus II approaches Icarus I - much closer to the sun - its shield reflects sunlight onto the rear of Icarus I with no ill-effects to that ship at all.
    • Quotes

      Pinbacker: At the end of time, a moment will come when just one man remains. Then the moment will pass. Man will be gone. There will be nothing to show that we were ever here... but stardust.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits the sound of the distress beacon of the Icarus can be heard in the background.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #38.3 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Peggy Sussed
      Performed by Underworld

      Written by Karl Hyde & Rick Smith

      Published by Sherlock Holmes Music Publishing Ltd. / Chysalis Music Group USA

      Licensed courtesy of Smith & Hyde Productions t/a Underworldlive.com

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    9/10
    A terrific study in sanity
    How would we cope under the most extreme circumstances imaginable? That is the question posed by Danny Boyle's latest offering, and the answer seems to be that anybody can be pushed over the edge, it is just a question of what and how much it takes.

    Danny Boyle seems unable to settle on a genre specialty, but it also seems that whatever he turns his hand to he can make work (with the exception of romantic comedy - A Life Less Ordinary anyone?). In his latest, the sun is dying, and we join the 2nd attempt to try and restart the star by delivering a nuclear bomb to kick-start it. Having been alone in space for the past 16 months, the eight-man crew is approaching its destination, but nerves are starting to fray. Then they pick up a signal rom the ship that made the first, unsuccessful, attempt. Inevitably they go and investigate, and problems ensue. When the inevitable disaster occurs, jeopardising the mission, we begin to see how people deal with extreme circumstances, and how their sanity is affected, in different ways. Elements are recognisable from Alien, Solaris and Event Horizon, and the film certainly benefits from all of those influences. The claustrophobia, the understated technology, the dark corridors, the unseen menace, all recognisable but effectively used.

    This is not a typical science fiction per se. There are no aliens, no space battles, and no ultra-advanced technology on show. Instead Boyle chooses a more philosophical tangent, leading to questions of exactly what defines humanity, and the value of a single life weighed against the future of mankind.

    The casting is excellent, with many recognisable but no particularly famous faces, the biggest names being Batman Begins' Cillian Murphy and Fantastic Four's Chris Evans. This lack of star names, combined with a cast of only the eight crew somehow makes the loneliness and the feeling of being a huge distance from home with a long way to go seem even more real. We really begin to feel with the crew as they try to hold it together long enough to complete their vital mission. Cillian Murphy in particular is a piece of inspired casting, as in many of his roles he has always appeared on the very brink of insanity anyway, so he has the close-to-crazy act down to a tee.

    The CGI of the sun is extremely impressive, particularly considering the relatively low budget of the film, and the simple but intense story has viewers on the edge of the seat virtually from first act to last. The suspense is built gradually but extremely effectively, to the extent where you can feel your sanity heading the way of the astronauts' as the conclusion approaches with increasing speed.

    Overall a very effective study in what a tenuous thing sanity is when faced with huge odds and a great threat. Thrilling, gripping and thought-provoking, and another genre nailed by Boyle - now if only he could crack that pesky rom-com!
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    FAQ13

    • How did Pinbacker get from I1 to I2?
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    • Why does Searle begin to burn himself?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Fox Searchlight (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đi Thắp Mặt Trời
    • Filming locations
      • Hakberget, Gärdet, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • DNA Films
      • Ingenious Film Partners
      • Moving Picture Company (MPC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,675,753
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $242,964
      • Jul 22, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,806,812
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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