Slow death of humanity. De-population.

Rating: 6/10 (27 March 2007)

This gripping thriller is based on a novel by British mystery writer P.D. James. In the year 2027, the world seems bleak and the future of the human race is in question. It has been 18 years since the last baby entered the world, as complete global human infertility is now the norm. The populus slips into a chaotic state when that youngest person in the world dies. In Great Britian, a former activist named Theo(Clive Owen)reluctantly becomes champion of the human race when his former lover, rebel leader Julian(Julianne Moore), persuades the disillusioned civil servant to obtain transit papers for Kee, a young black woman(Clare-Hope Ashitey), who is with child and wants sanctuary with a secretive organization. Also in the cast: Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oana Pella and Charlie Hunnam. A diverse soundtrack is featured with music by the likes of: Radiohead, King Crimson, Franco Battiato and John Lennon. This futuristic flick is directed by Alfonso Cuaron.