One of 2006' best films.

Rating: 10/10 (28 October 2006)

2006 has really surprised me with it's movies. I was honestly expecting the big budget action blockbusters to be the years best films, but most of them just flat out sucked. Little did i know, that it was the end of this year, that would bring on the good movies. 'Children Of Men' is one of those films.
The film is set in London, 2027. Everything is completely messed up. Women are infertile, people have lost all hope of further future and in the beginning of the film, the youngest person on earth dies, leaving the world in complete desperation. But could all this be changed with a single breath of child? That is the question this movie is making. When all hope seems to be lost, can one single person make a difference? In terms of cinematography, Cuaron goes into a direction similar to that in 'Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind'. Grim tones, hand held camera. And in this case, it completely works. It blends perfectly with the chaotic look and feel of this film. The 2027 London is wonderfully done, and makes you think that actually the present day, but has these little hints that it is the future, such as holographic screens and stuff like that. The acting in the film is brilliant. Since Clive Oven is one of my favorite actors, i was very delighted to finally see him in a lead role. Julianne Moore gives a solid performance as well, but i was surprised to see Michael Cane in such an extraordinary role. Instead of playing himself, as usual, he plays this crazy hippie like old wacko, who seems to like the joke 'Pull my finger' quite a lot. The movie isn't all non-stop action, but when there is action, it's realistic and very originally made.
One of the best films 2006 has to offer. Definitely a must see.
10/10