The best post-apocalyptic film of the year.

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2007)

When I first heard about this film, I was like "another typical Hollywood apocalypse film". But upon actually seeing it, however, my expectations were more than confounded.
With "Children of Men", Alphonso Cauron has created a visually stunning and thought-provoking film. This is a film that just grabs your attention and doesn't let up until the final moment. And it's a dozen times more interesting than "Apocalypto" and the Matrix sequels. From the cinematography to the well-written plot along with top-notch performances from Clive Owen, Julianne Moore and Clair Hope (in a breakout role)adds up to a poignant and thrilling experience. I must admit that the film was slow at first, but patience (to this viewer, don't know about anyone else) is rewarded when the story gathers momentum. The film's imagery is superb and the best of any post-apocalyptic film, past and present. Scenes of human misery and decadence are haunting and disturbing.
In contrast to "28 Days Later" and other post-apocalyptic films, I suppose some will stay away from this film, which is a shame because its one of the best films of this genre. I suspect that the film may be hitting a little to close to home in their mindset. And they may be right; especially in this day and age where the thought of society on the brink of self-destruction is becoming brought more and more into fruition. The film may be sci-fi in nature, but its sense of verisimilitude is a stark reminder of our chaotic world.
Go see this film and let it give you food for thought. You won't regret it.