Frightening and Terrific

Rating: 9/10 (13 April 2007)

I really had never heard of this movie until i read it in the paper, and the local movie reviewer (Dan DiNicola) gave it an A- which is outstanding from his standpoint. I don't normally agree with his grades and taste in movies but i figured i'd give it a try because i had liked previous Alfonso Cuaron movies. And i'm happy to say it was well worth the hour trip to the nearest theater playing it. It was informative and it had a dangerous portrayal of our near future. It really made me think after I watched it. Clive Owen gives a very strong performance and has etched himself in my mind of new up and coming actors that will be legends in the end. Cuaron also made this movie very well, mixing in the right amount of drama and suspense to keep me interested. There were some very memorable scenes, like the birth scene in the old hotel room. One that has reached the top of the charts in my book. Over all a very fulfilling experience, and very much worth watching for any fan of movies.