The sleeper hit of 2006, "Children of Men" came from nowhere to become a huge popular and critical success. Director Alfonso Cuaron depicts a realistic near future Britain in which world infertility has left no children born in 18 years. Clive Owen is superb as ex-political activist Theo, who is tasked with protecting a young girl who may be humanity's only hope of a future. Ably supporting Owen are an eclectic cast, with Julianne Moore as his ex-wife and Michael Caine stealing the show as aging hippy fugitive Jasper. It's an excellent science fiction dystopia - the politely fascist future Britain is an uncomfortable extrapolation of current government policies, where illegal immigrants are informed upon and locked up in concentration camps. Cuaron expertly portrays the hopelessness and viciousness of a society that has realized their generation will be the last, where people are merely going through the motions and are encouraged to take state-sponsored suicide drugs. Within the convincing bleakness is a gripping thriller, as Owen's flight to the dubious safety of a shadowy liberal group takes him through a nightmare of betrayal and secrets. Cuaron directs the action set pieces with a breathtaking excitement, the action culminating in an amazing, apparently one-shot battle in the rundown internment camp that was Bexhill-on-Sea. An intelligent sci fi thriller that expands brilliantly on PD James' original novel, "Children of Men" is a gripping instant classic.Read full review
Interesting spin on the original story from the book, this helped squeeze it into 90mins etc. However, the original story was very thought provoking (many questions still need answering). PD James is a skilful wordsmith but, is a very wordy, long-winded and convoluted author and obviously not from this generation. The director missed a very real opportunity to breath life into this story and make a blockbuster here by diverting from the original storyline, and for miss-directing the cast, characters and locations. In fact the more I write this review the more I want to distance myself from film and book!
This film is a grim portrayal of Britain in the year 2027 with the world in a state of turmoil but this provides the basis for a gripping story. The filming had a very realistic, documentary feel to it with some great action sequences. I bought it following a TV recomendation.
In 2027, the world is on the brink of collapse because no children have been born for 18 years. Offered £5,000 by a politically radical ex-girlfriend, London office worker Theo (Owen) agrees to escort a refugee to safety, but soon finds his life is in danger from both government and revolutionaries… Verdict A visually stunning Swiftian satire, Children Of Men may appear clumsy, but its message is simple, heartfelt and ultimately rather moving.
this film makes you think what if. its very good dragged a lil but made sit and watch it absolutely loved it no complaints here
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