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# Sunshine (2007)

Mar 14, 2025 | Rated 3.5 out of 5 | Dir. Danny Boyle

I think this is a desperately underrated modern sci-fi movie. I think the first two acts of this film are perfect, and the third act gets a little messy, but I love how they stick the landing at the very very end.

I first watched this movie when a video rental shop went out of business near me and it was on sale for like $1.50, and I took it home and watch it. And loved it.

Also - I think the special effects still hold up to this day..

Also on [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/joekarlsson/film/sunshine-2007/)

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