Review of Sunshine (2013) by Robert H — 01 Nov 2013

Although it's a little slow, it has interesting twists and turns and makes for one of the most intense, moving sci-fi films I've ever seen. Lots of time is spent developing character and pondering life-or-death decisions as the 8-member crew continues on its journey to revitalize our sun.

There's also a twist two-third's of the way through which, while not completely unexpected, does move things closer and faster towards the inevitable conclusion and add even more tension than there was before.

The movie really shines when it explores the relationships between its characters and the struggle that arises from being confined in the same place with the same people for a long time. Even though I wasn't completely on-board with the movie the entire time, it did have an incredible last act, spectacular visual effects and an amazing, ethereal score.

Overall, I enjoyed it a lot, even if it was a little underwhelming at times.