Children of the sun

The premise of the film is not about sci-fi at all, it explores the balance of life and death. In comparison to "The Fountain" by Darren Aronfonsky, it actually succeds well, in explaining the new age phenomenon and the supposed reincarnation of souls. Looking at this, "Sunshine" is far more interesting and important journey than Kubricks longoverdue and abstract ending of "2001".

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.