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Against the Sun

Against the Sun

War · Adventure · 2014

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.

Movie details

Against the Sun

2014 War · Adventure 1h 39m

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7.0 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Against the Sun?

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Directed by

Brian Falk

Written by

Brian Falk · Mark David Keegan

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Tony Pastula

Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Harold Dixon

Jake Abel

Jake Abel

Gene Aldrich

N

Nadia Parra

Frances

Court is in session

Put Against the Sun on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.