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Against the Sun
2014 99 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.6
War, Adventure
Director: Brian Peter Falk
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Description
A WWII pilot, bombardier, and radioman find themselves adrift on a lifeboat without food or water after being forced to ditch their plane during a scouting mission.
US Gross:
$4,646
Starring
Garret Dillahunt
Actor
Tom Felton
Actor
Jake Abel
Actor
Key opinion
Against the Sun is a modest, character-focused survival drama that gains authenticity from its basis in real WWII events. While the performances of the leads are widely praised for capturing the struggle of endurance, the film is hindered by a predictable screenplay and inconsistent visual effects.
| Acting | The lead actors deliver strong, commendable performances that anchor the survival narrative. | |
| Production | The production design effectively captures the harrowing, claustrophobic atmosphere of the small life raft. | |
| Production | The reliance on amateurish, primitive CGI for sea life and environmental elements significantly detracts from the viewing experience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for its lack of originality and predictable structure within the well-trodden survival genre. |