The Second Sun Explained

The Second Sun
Director:Jennifer Gelfer
Starring:Eden Epstein
John Buffalo Mailer
Ciaran Byrne
Runtime:77 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Second Sun is a 2019 American drama film written by James Patrick Nelson, directed by Jennifer Gelfer and starring Eden Epstein, John Buffalo Mailer and Ciaran Byrne.

Cast

Release

The film was released on VOD on August 16, 2019.

Reception

The film has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.[1]

Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Save Mailer’s pushy “New Yawk” accent, the leads do what they can with their unconvincing characters and the rusty plot, but it’s a hopeless effort. Nice opening title sequence though."[2]

Alex Saveliev of Film Threat rated the film a five out of ten and wrote, "Perhaps The Second Sun would have functioned better on stage. There’s a shred of melancholy permeating the otherwise-glossy narrative that may be more palpable when experienced live, without the celluloid barrier."[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Second Sun. Rotten Tomatoes. April 18, 2023.
  2. News: Goldstein. Gary. Review: 'The Second Sun' isn't worth a first look. August 15, 2019. Los Angeles Times. April 18, 2023.
  3. Web site: Saveliev. Alex. The Second Sun. August 16, 2019. Film Threat. April 18, 2023.