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THE SUN NEVER SETS MOVIE REVIEW
During the summer time in some parts of Alaska, there are more than 15 hours of direct daylight. You might even say, much like the title of this new IFC release, that The Sun Never Sets. Wendy (Dakota Fanning) loves camping, taking long hikes, breathing in the fresh air, and chilling out with the mighty Poseidon via sailboat. Her boyfriend Jack (Jake Johnson) doesn’t like the outdoors at all and would rather go to work and then chill out in his hot tub. A father of two daughters from a previous marriage, he also wants see them grow up and depart the nest, leaving him with all the free time he desires in his golden years. This of course brings up the awkward conversation with Wendy concerning marriage and child rearing. They decide to take a trial separation so Wendy can confirm if she also wants to live a childless, sans matrimonial relationship with Jack or if she wants something more. When she meets up with her old flame Chuck (Cory Michael Smith) this question becomes more pertinent. Will the sun rise again for Wendy and Jake after the trial separation or will Wendy discover that the sun never set on the passionate romance between her and Chuck? Bradly, Eoin, and Frank discuss the mumblecore romantic dramedy led by director, writer, and actor Joe Swanberg, the serious conversations that you should have with your special someone, and the wacky hijinks that happen between the three leads that makes them think of the sitcom Three’s Company.
DIRECTED BY: Joe Swanberg
STARRING: Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, Karley Sciortino, Joe Swanberg
YOUR REVIEWERS
Bradly Martin (Screener Squad Boss, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub)
Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and maybe even providing some comments of his own.
Eoin Daly
Born and raised in Dublin Ireland, Eoin currently lives in London and has been an avid film lover from as far back as they can remember. Eoin enjoys going to the cinema weekly regardless of the film: new, old, or the most random title. They have no preconceived notions when taking in a new film. They tend to look for the good in any film they watch and will always love the art form. They are a major fan of actress-led cinema and will never apologize for this one film bias.
Frank Calvillo (Highly Suspect Reviews, Screener Squad, What Ever Happened to Bette & Joan?, Hollywood Royalty)
Born and raised in South Texas, Frank currently lives in Austin and has been in love with movies ever since his father showed him some Three Stooges shorts when he was five years old. Today he loves all kinds of film, regardless of era, country, budget or genre. He believes every film has an audience and is at least one person’s favorite movie. After writing for Sight & Sound and Slackerwood, he now writes for Cinapse where his increasingly random taste in all flavors of cinema (from Rashomon to Mars Attacks!) continues to thrive. His ultimate goal is to write a script for his boyhood crush, Michelle Pfeiffer.
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