Overview
Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy's Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life, but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane's controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane's newfound freedom.
Oh wow, what a movie. Imagine Leaving Las Vegas, but darkly funny and a fair bit hopeful. I know that some won’t be able to get past the monkey suit (shame on you), but it actually helps the story. As the movie progresses, we get to see the purpose of the suit. In a weird kind of way, the suit reminds me of Teller of Penn and Teller fame. When someone is partially hidden (in Teller’s case, silent), the audience has a bit of sympathy for the character. When you couple that with an expressionless face (not unlike Vader at the end of Return of the Jedi), the result is powerful. But beyond all of that, it is a hell of a story. This is easily one of my favorite movies of the year.
IHATEBadMovies.com reviews Sunlight
Movie title: Sunlight
Movie description: Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy's Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life, but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane's controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane's newfound freedom.
Date published: 2025-11-14
Director(s): Nina Conti
Actor(s): Nina Conti, Shenoah Allen, Bill Wise, Melissa Chambers, Rachel Kylian, William Sterchi, Asha Bee, William Troy Ford, Dyron C. Thompson, Estrella Avila, Bourke Floyd, Lauren Poole
Genre: Comedy, Drama
My Review
Oh wow, what a movie. Imagine Leaving Las Vegas, but darkly funny and a fair bit hopeful. I know that some won’t be able to get past the monkey suit (shame on you), but it actually helps the story. As the movie progresses, we get to see the purpose of the suit. In a weird kind of way, the suit reminds me of Teller of Penn and Teller fame. When someone is partially hidden (in Teller’s case, silent), the audience has a bit of sympathy for the character. When you couple that with an expressionless face (not unlike Vader at the end of Return of the Jedi), the result is powerful. But beyond all of that, it is a hell of a story. This is easily one of my favorite movies of the year.
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My Review - 8/10
8/10