Review of Against the Sun (2014) by Scot W — 06 May 2016

Watch the first 5 minutes and last, along with the ending credits (for the real pics) and you'll have added an hour to your life.

This review of Against the Sun (2014) was written by Scot W on 06 May 2016.

Against the Sun has generally received mixed reviews.

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All three actors turn in solid, committed performances despite physically limiting surroundings, even as you're left with the inescapable feeling…

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Featuring strong performances from its three leads, #againstthesun is an average against the odds film that is hindered only by its weak direction…

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for New York Times (5,786) on 22 Jan 2015

Against the Sun is a groaningly tedious survival story that will at least leave you with a renewed commitment to wearing sunscreen…

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By Lincoln K (242) on 25 Jan 2015

Yes this is a film I worked on so i'm a bit biased... but the film is better than I had expected it to be…

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By Steve Z (159) on 24 Jan 2015

Decent drama, well acted and tense. Worth a rent…

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By Aaron G (813) on 21 Jan 2015

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By Reagan Gavin Rasquinha (222) for The Times of India (879) on 08 Nov 2017

The three actors deliver solid performances while getting completely under the sun-blistered skin of the downed pilots' characters…

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By Derek E (100) on 16 Apr 2017

Real story made to film, realistically. Very good reenactment with excellent effects, make-up, and decent acting…

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Compelling performances and a great story. I recommend it…

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