If Stanley Kubrick were alive today, and 32 years old, HE would have made this movie!

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2006)

There is a strong political element to this movie. Do note, also, that the director is from a third world country (Mexico). In one sense the general vibe of the film is similar to the great, recent, 'V for Vendetta'. It is kind of a portrayal of Britishness gone completely off the charts--- although the world politics depicted here are not exclusive to the UK by any means. Whatever your personal politics, however, you absolutely must give this movie credit: it is exciting, rich, detailed, and thrilling. Certainly solid entertainment. If you get any kind of 'message' out of it, then that's your bonus.
'Children of Men' is not perfect--- but it is so good that it doesn't matter. Clive Owen & Julianne Moore give believable, outstanding performances. The supporting cast was also up to the task.
I was reminded as well of early Kubrick work. Thematically, that would especially be 'A Clockwork Orange'. Directorially, that would be 'Full Metal Jacket'. And such circa 1970 fare by other filmmakers such as the wrongly-forgotten 'O Lucky Man'. If Stanley Kubrick were alive today, and 32 or so years old, HE would have made this movie! I gave this 10 out of 10.