Very good British thriller

Rating: 8/10 (28 September 2006)

One perhaps which Brits will enjoy most (being set in England and dealing with current issues) but highly recommended for anyone. The Britain of Children of Men is in a bleak world under siege by international terrorism and where illegal immigrants are rounded up and imprisoned. It is a highly plausible scenario (apart from the fact that women are infertile) and adds a great sense of realism. On the subject of realism, I believe the movie was shot using a hand held camera, which is an interesting approach and really draws you in. There is a long 'battle' scene and a fight scene involving Clive Owen which really are top notch in terms of realism (apart from the fact that Owen seems to have had several years of military training). Owen and Michael Caine put in some top drawer performances, and are ably supported by the rest of the cast. This film is an extremely enjoyable and thought provoking piece of cinema.