The sun is dying and the earth is in danger of sinking into eternal darkness and cold. What sounds like the premise of a classic end-of-the-world movie has a lot more to offer: In Sunshine, there’s something hidden underneath Sci-Fi film cover numerous genres that make for a thrilling odyssey through space.
Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have created a film that spends most of its time in the narrow spaces of a spaceship plays. However, there are no limits to Sunshine. The story about a crew tasked with reigniting the sun with a bomb ventures all the way to the glowing star.
Sci-Fi highlight on TV today: In Sunshine it goes to the sun
Sunshine begins in the year 2057 and briefly sketches a picture of the Earth before we venture into the endless expanses of space with the Ikarus II. It is not the first mission of this kind, as the name of the spaceship suggests. There is an international team on board. Each member brings a different expertise.
You can watch the trailer for Sunshine here:
Sunshine – Trailer (German)
Cohesion is therefore crucial. Nobody can save the sun and earth alone. However, it happens Tensions within the group. The long journey takes its toll on the crew. Personal differences, doubts about the mission and existential abysses drive the crew crazy.
An exciting and thoughtful sci-fi film at the same time
Boyle and Garland use the premise to explore different aspects. This is how Sunshine goes through it full spectrum of sci-fi dangers. The grueling end-time vision at the beginning of the film is followed by a psychological thriller before we find ourselves in a space horror film with existential philosophical touches.
Sunshine is action-packed, dramatic and provides 107 minutes of thrills. However, it’s not just the loud, banging passages that are thrilling. It’s most fascinating when the film sinks into thoughtful darkness and shows us images that will resonate for a long time. Sunshine has a few goosebumps to offer.
While Boyle has explored many other genres after Sunshine, Garland has stayed true to the science fiction film. In 2012 he was significantly involved in the implementation of the fantastic Dredd reboot with Karl Urban. With Ex Machina, Annihilation and Devs he gave us three sci-fi pearls.
Sci-Fi tip: When is Sunshine on TV?
Sunshine is on tonight on November 29, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. on Tele 5. With advertising, the broadcast lasts until 10:30 p.m. There is no repeat. Alternatively, you can watch the film on Disney+ with a streaming subscription.