: Essential for hearing the subtle cues of nature—waves, wind, and approaching storms—which build the film's tension.
: The chemistry between Dillahunt, Felton, and Abel carries the film. They convincingly portray the physical and mental deterioration of men lost at sea for 34 days. subtitle Against.the.Sun.2014.720p.BluRay.x264....
: The film lacks the high-budget action typical of WWII movies, focusing instead on internal character conflict and quiet endurance. Technical Quality (720p BluRay x264) : Essential for hearing the subtle cues of
The encode is an excellent way to watch this film. : The film lacks the high-budget action typical
: Because the entire movie takes place on a raft, some viewers may find the repetitive nature of the survival struggle a bit tedious.
Against the Sun (2014) is a harrowing, minimalist survival drama that succeeds on the strength of its performances, despite its single-location constraints. Storyline and Premise
Based on a true WWII story, the film follows three U.S. Navy airmen—pilot Harold Dixon (Garret Dillahunt), bombardier Tony Pastula (Tom Felton), and radioman Gene Aldrich (Jake Abel). After ditching their torpedo bomber in the South Pacific, they are left with nothing but a small rubber raft, no food, no water, and no tools. Key Strengths