We all know artificially created visuals can do wonders for movies, from the explosive eye-candy that comes out of Skywalker Ranch to the more flamboyant visuals of films like Stardust. While the overabundance of CGI in science fiction and fantasy films is more often than not a welcome visual treat, it doesn't always need to take center stage when the story doesn't require explsoive action or intense battles. Case in point - Danny Boyle's gripping space thriller Sunshine. If you're completely in the dark on Sunshine, think of it kind of like 2001 A Space Odyssey meets Solaris where we join a group of astronauts sent on a mission to re-start our failing sun. Throw in some conflict and an obstacle in the form of a powerful force determined to stop them and you have another solid outing from Danny Boyle with Sunshine. If you missed it, here's your chance to check out a decent movie.

While the premise will undoubtedly keep you glued to the screen given how God, the sun, and human connection is mezmerizing on its own, the DVD actually packs more punch than the movie in some ways via the extras. Expect to find a cool and scientifically spiritual commentary track from University of Manchester physicist Dr Brian Cox (not the actor), who explores several fascinating facts, details, and theories surrounding the sun and the affects of isolation in space. As you'll learn from Dr. Cox, the sad reality is that at some point in time life as we know it will cease to exist since the almighty sun is destined to consume all earthly inhabitants in an eventual blaze of glory. Be sure to check out the "Web Production Diaries", which breaks down the process of embracing CGI, the work of production designer Mark Tildesley on the Icarus Oxygen Garden, and the space suits that resemble Kenny from South Park. If that's not enough otherworldly goodness, the disc also boasts two cool but oddly bizarre short films with some serious trippy visuals, including a six minute timelapsed shot of tiny piles of dirt on a sidewalk that have absolutely nothing to do with Sunshine.

Deleted scenes were cool back in the day, but it's time to breath new life into cutting room floor extras. Although they're not horrible, the cuts on Sunshine feel like filler for filler's sake.

Despite the lack of mainstream attention, Sunshine is another great outing from Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland. The film adds to the legacy of similar films of the genre while giving fans a solid DVD with even more insight into the realm of space exploration and the inner workings of the sun. If you're up for a great thinker that explores the eternal question of humanity, do yourself a favor and catch a few rays of Sunshine.