Very compelling, the British film Sunray: Fallen Solder comes to America featuring a dose of revenge and retribution dealt out with realism by ex-British Soldiers. From the exciting beginning to a finale that blasts its way across the big screen, the move is almost completely non-stop action. Not for the squeamish or youngsters, this out does the violence in video games like Call of Duty and Brothers in Arms. What you will be watching will look authentic as the film is laced with the former British Royal Marines Commandos in most of the main roles.
Ex-military captain Andrew Coleman (Tip Cullen) is suffering from PSTD and earning a meager living employed at a local hardware store. With his quality of life going downhill it takes a turn for the worse when his daughter Rachael (Saskia Rose) unwittingly gets overdosed with a drug at a party. Finding out that the drugs where supplied by a notorious cartel, he calls up his former squad members to help him track down its dealers and eliminate them. But the evil syndicate that protects the rogues fights back.
Directors James Clarke and Daniel Shepherd do a terrific job of keeping the script on point using Andy’s flash back military career and mixing it with his desire to put an end to the drug lords. They open the film with and exciting flash ahead action scene, then develop the main character while he fights against all odds. So the film does not get boring, he adds side characters that are involved with the syndicate and the boyfriend of the character Rachel to keep the film intriguing.
Sunray: Fallen Soldier has not been rated by the MPAA, but contains language, bloody violence, drug use, gore, and smoking. Make sure you stay for the credits as there is one very important final scene. I recommend the movie for those who like action thrillers that keep you glued to your seat.
“The events and characters depicted in this film are entirely fictional. Some of the topics raised may be distressing or triggering for some viewers.” Director James Clark.
Additional Film Information:
Cast: Tip Cullen, Tom Leigh, Steven Blades, Luke Solomon, Will Bowden, Nicholas Clarke, Saskia Rose
Directed and written by: James Clarke and Daniel Shepherd
Genre: Action, Crime
MPAA Rating: Not Rated, contains language, ultra-violence, drug use, gore, smoking,
Running Time: 1 hr. 55 min.
Opening Date: January 24, 2025
Distributed by: Vertigo Releasing
Released in: Theaters
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
