Sci-Fi films are often irritatingly phony and illogical; however, Boyle and Garland present fairly convincing stories and images in Sunshine. While some things in the film are impossible, the Boyle/Garland team does a great job emotionally attaching viewers to the characters and engaging them in suspense. Such attachment and engagement prevent viewers from being put off by some of the more unrealistic parts of the film.
Sci-Fi films are often irritatingly phony and illogical; however, Boyle and Garland present fairly convincing stories and images in Sunshine. While some things in the film are impossible, the Boyle/Garland team does a great job emotionally attaching viewers to the characters and engaging them in suspense. Such attachment and engagement prevent viewers from being put off by some of the more unrealistic parts of the film.