Sunshine (Danny Boyle)
With Earth's life source -- the sun -- dying out 50 years in the future, it seems the planet's days may be numbered in this sci-fi thriller starring Cillian Murphy and Michelle Yeoh. Humanity's only hope lies with a crew of astronauts transporting a device that will revitalize the sun. But an accident, a deadly error and a distress signal from a vessel that vanished years ago leave the cosmonauts fighting for survival ... and for their sanity.
I too feel this is the best movie I've seen from 2007. The characters, visuals and music were powerful. I cannot understand why I read such horrible reviews last year.
8/10
movie count
4 of 156
Childhood's End (Arthur C. Clarke)
The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city-intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began.
But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind. . .or the beginning?
Jake, read this book asap. It is one of the best books I have ever read. It is a science fiction/space story with constant philosophical commentary throughout I've never ready anything else by Arthur C. Clarke, but I plan to now. He is an incredible story teller and I was completely absorbed. I read the book in two sittings. I can't even begin to comment on the amount of subjects covered in this book. Just read it.
10/10
book count
2 of 104
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