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27 July 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
If the sun dies, so do we. morePlot:
A team of astronauts are sent to re-ignite the dying sun 50 years into the future. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(138 articles)
Danny Boyle's next film is '127 Hours' (From screeninglog. 5 November 2009, 5:58 PM, PST)
Director Danny Boyle Reteams with "Slumdog Millionaire" Creative Team
(From Manny the Movie Guy. 5 November 2009, 10:22 AM, PST)
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Fantastic more (649 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Cliff Curtis | ... | Searle | |
| Chipo Chung | ... | Icarus (voice) | |
| Cillian Murphy | ... | Capa | |
| Michelle Yeoh | ... | Corazon | |
| Hiroyuki Sanada | ... | Kaneda | |
| Rose Byrne | ... | Cassie | |
| Benedict Wong | ... | Trey | |
| Chris Evans | ... | Mace | |
| Troy Garity | ... | Harvey | |
| Mark Strong | ... | Pinbacker | |
| Paloma Baeza | ... | Capa's Sister | |
| Archie Macdonald | ... | Child | |
| Sylvie Macdonald | ... | Child |
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Rated R for violent content and language.Parents Guide:
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107 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:PG | Ireland:15A | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Germany:12 | Malaysia:U | Australia:M | New Zealand:M | France:U (with warning) | Argentina:13 | Sweden:11 | Brazil:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Norway:15 | South Korea:15 | USA:R (certificate #43132) | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13Fun Stuff
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Although not mentioned by any of the characters, the mission patches reveal that Cassie's name is actually "Cassidy". Cassie is a nickname based on her surname. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: In his DVD commentary, director Danny Boyle says the original idea for Icarus I was to "be on its side, like the Zeebrugge". In fact, he is referring to the "Herald of Free Enterprise", the British ferry that capsized on 6 March 1987 while leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. 193 passengers and crew were killed. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Capa: Our sun is dying. Mankind faces extinction. Seven years ago the Icarus project sent a mission to restart the sun but that mission was lost before it reached the star. Sixteen months ago, I, Robert Capa, and a crew of seven left earth frozen in a solar winter. Our payload a stellar bomb with a mass equivalent to Manhattan Island. Our purpose to create a star within a star.
[long pause]
Capa: Eight astronauts strapped to the back of a bomb. My bomb. Welcome to the Icarus Two.
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When I realized who directed this one, I thought, "Oh, no - not Danny Boyle!" but since I totally LOVE science fiction, I ordered the DVD and thought: "Mr Boyle, surprise me!" And surprise me he did.
This is without doubt the best science fiction movie in a very long time. Visually, this one is a gem. I don't think I have seen such beauty in the Sun ever. The "Icarus II" interiors and exterior is truly wonderful and looks so very real. The actors do a great job realizing a surprisingly good script.
The story is a blend of many science fiction movies, but more on the paying tribute to what was than stealing. You have for instance the resemblance of "Discovery One" in "2001: A Space Odyssey", and a couple of other scenes from there. Watch both movies and you will get my point. Several other movies also have "guest appearances".
Expect state of the art special effects, expect an excellent script - and expect wonderful acting.
I'm not only surprised - I am also very much impressed!