Review of Sunshine (2013) by Jonny B — 26 Nov 2011
The first hour is a powerful, overwhelming art project, an update on Tarkovsky and Kubrick, succeeding so well it draws you in as the visuals vibrate out - it's mesmerizing. The music and editing intense.
The cinematography stunning. The story is unique, no sci-fi movie has tackled the sun before, which is interesting if you think about it. The movie feels like magic before it turns for the worst. So comes the third act.
Danny Boyle's visionary ideas turn into a bad slasher movie, essentially, destroying the compelling fabric of the prior proceedings, what a bummer. The lazy third-act almost ruins 'Sunshine', a near modern masterpiece.
This review of Sunshine (2013) was written by Jonny B on 26 Nov 2011.
Sunshine has generally received positive reviews.
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