Children of Men

[SpiffyTickler]

"Set in an apocalyptic United Kingdom of 2027, the film explores a grim world in which two decades of global human infertility have left humanity with less than a century to survive. Societal collapse, terrorism, and environmental destruction accompany the impending extinction, with Britain, perhaps the last functioning government, persecuting a seemingly endless wave of illegal immigrant refugees seeking sanctuary. In the midst of this chaos, Theo Faron (Clive Owen) must find safe transit for Kee (Claire-Hope Ashitey), a pregnant African refugee."

Children of Men was one of the best films released in 2006, but it was released to a public that had heard next to nothing about it. Universal Pictures barely advertised the film in the run up to its release date, and outright dropped the advertising campaign when the movie hit theaters. The lack of public awareness for the film resulted in it achieving a modest showing in the box office at best.

I think it's such a shame that this movie didn't get the audience it should have had, because it was a great film. Alfonso Cuarón did a terrific job directing the movie, which featured some amazing camera work. There is one scene towards the end that is especially notable, and I think anyone who has seen the movie probably knows which one I'm talking about.

So if you haven't seen the movie yet, give it a shot and rent it for your next movie night.

Children of Men - Trailer
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[TklDuo-Drew]

Awesome movie! Very well done and acted. I think most people missed this one cause they were being force-fed the latest "Animal House"-rip-off, the current "spoof of all those other movies", or the classic family comedy where dad ends up with a squirrel or racoon on his genitals.

Definetly give "Children of Men" a shot.



Drew

 

[SpiffyTickler]

I saw parts of it... for the people that have seen it, I was wondering what you thought of Michal Caine's brief but interesting role in the movie?

He did a great job playing an aging hippy. He was also my favorite character in the movie.

 

[LindyHopper]

I was really impressed by this one, too. It's a pretty grim version of a possible future, but everything in it had its roots in our current experience. It felt realistic, even with it's science-fictiony premise. Definitely recommended.