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With global warming on the front of everyone's mind, how about the thought of the world ending from just the opposite? \nThat's what Alex Garland's script suggests. In "Sunshine," the Sun is dying, resulting in a permanent winter. A group of seven individuals with various specialties take off on the Icarus II project, the second ship sent to try to reignite the Sun with a nuclear bomb. The crew, which most notably includes physicist Kappa (Murphy) and engineer Mace (Evans), is hit with several surprises on its way to try to save the world.\nThe movie starts right in the middle of the action, requiring a few scenes for you to get on your feet. But once the movie gels in the middle, it approaches brilliance. Right before true enlightenment arrives, though, a twist nearly ruins the rest of the movie. What was an engaging sci-fi flick quickly turns into a slasher B-movie.\nAlthough the movie takes a bit of a dive, it still retains some value. Danny Boyle's knack for great visual effects comes into play, bringing the film to life. There is also a solid cast, led by Cillian Murphy and Chris Evans, making the film more human and believable. \nAs with any sci-fi movie, you may wonder how realistic the film is. That's why Danny Boyle brought in Dr. Brian Cox from the University of Manchester to keep the film scientific and possible. So while "Sunshine" may not be for the average movie-goer, it will be enjoyed by sci-fi fans and people who are interested in this subject.\nThe special features are few but they are well-worth watching. They contain the usual commentary by the director, but even better, they include a commentary by Cox talking about the scientific aspect of the movie. There are also a few great deleted scenes, led by a great opening sequence that introduces everyone on the ship -- something that would have made for a more helpful start to the film. \nThere are also two very cool short films, the 7-minute "Dad's Dead" by Chris Shepherd and the 7-minute "Mole Hills" by Dan Arnold, which Boyle decided to spotlight on the DVD. \nThe DVD is worthwhile for those who have seen the film as well as sci-fi fans in general.