Sunshine

Wonderful film - Watch again with Scientist's commentary
I really enjoyed this film and enjoyed re-watching it with the commentary by Professor Brian Cox, the scientific consultant for the movie.

Those reviewers who are stating that the science is poor (or even "ridiculous") may not have listened to this commentary. There are some errors, which Cox points out, but the overall idea is not impossible, or even so farfetched as to be 'virtually impossible'.

Professor Cox is a Royal Society University Research Fellow in Particle Physics at the University of Manchester who also works on the ATLAS experiment at CERN in Geneva. In his commentary he mentions discussing with other scientists at CERN about the Q-ball hypotheses and relevance to sun-dying and restarting in the movie. (Incidentally, he seems to believe the existence these super-symetrical (or super-stable) objects will be proven (by CERN) within the next 10 years or so.) His problems with science in the movie tend to be some of the smaller issues (for example -...

Most underrated film of 2007. And potentially the best Blu-ray disc of 2008.
Most underrated film of 2007. And potentially the best Blu-ray disc of 2008.

Ground breaking director Danny Boyle has done it again with sci-fi action-adventure film "Sunshine." It is something you have never seen before. The film takes place in 2057. The sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. The Earth's last hope lies in the hands of the crew on Icarus II. Attempting to fly to the sun and launch a massive nuclear weapon into it to ignite the fading star. Out of the radio contact with Earth, the mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting for their lives and the future of us all.
Fans of other Danny Boyle's films will not be disappointed. His fantastic films include; 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Transpotting, The Beach and Shallow Grave. The films delivers in every aspect. Unfortunately, the advertising campaign wasn't very strong for this round of Danny Boyle's film. And "Sunshine" only played in about 4000 screens. I luckily, found this on...

Great science, great acting...haunting and controversial plot
**SPOILER ALERT**
I've been reading some of the negative reviews of this film and I see a pattern. The last 20-30 minutes seem to be the primary cause of the controversy - and really, it would have to be an element of the plot because it definitely ISN'T the talented cast, breath-taking visual effects, meticulous attention to scientific details or set-designs. The soundtrack composed by John Murphy and Underworld is a masterpiece in itself.

I can understand how the horrific circumstances of Icarus I's demise and the eventual deaths of Icarus II's crew would turn people off. It's very difficult to watch the last portion, but I don't think the director or writers were succumbing to some mind-numbing Hollywood formula for a 'slasher' or horror flick - their intent was deliberate. In one of Cillian Murphy's interviews he reflects on what I believe to be one of the main themes - the conflict between science and religious dogma. Ultimately, the first mission failed not...

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