Sunburn
Sunburn is a British television series that followed the lives of a group of British holiday reps. It was broadcast on BBC One between 16 January 1999 and 1 May 2000, running for two series of six and eight episodes respectively. The first was set and filmed in Cyprus and the second in Algarve. The cast included Michelle Collins, Rebecca Callard, Sharon Small, George Layton and Sean Maguire, with Paul Nicholas joining later. The series was created by Mike Bullen, who was interested in the behind-the-scenes lives of holiday reps after watching the docusoap Holiday Reps. Bullen wrote most of the first series but scaled back his involvement in the second; most of that series' episodes were written by Lizzie Mickery and Sally Wainwright.
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Plot Summary
A struggling actor is desperate for a role in a new film. He becomes entangled in a dangerous situation when he witnesses a crime and is forced to go on the run. With his life on the line, he must evade the criminals and the police while trying to clear his name.
Critical Reception
Sunburn received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired direction. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a contrived plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Nelson McCormick's direction lacks originality and tension.
- The performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience feedback for Sunburn is scarce, but available comments suggest a film that is forgettable and fails to engage.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of the earlier directorial efforts for Nelson McCormick, who would later go on to direct episodes of popular television series such as 'Prison Break' and 'The Sopranos'.
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