A diligent perspective on humanity and infertility

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 2006)

As a sci-fi film it's seminal to the genre, as a reflection on post 9/11 and political propaganda it couldn't be anymore relevant. Alfonso Cuaron's vision of the future is a bleak and intimidating one. Rarely have I seen a film represent an issue in the same context as children of men has, it's a bold and intelligent narrative that depicts it's dystopia with hatred, betrayal and hope. Clive Owen's Theo is at first sight a rather unlikeable character whose main priority seems to be bureaucratic conformity, however as his journey unfolds he abolishes his pragmatic facade and inevitably renders a moxie of vulnerability and compassion. The rest of the cast are wonderful from Michael Caine's eccentric and idealist hippie to Claire Hope Ashitey's fear induced Kee. Children of men erects it's subject matter in a graphic tone, one that may be difficult for the mainstream viewer to accept let alone comprehend. The viewers political and social preference notwithstanding you would either have to be naive or sheerly ignorant to be confused by the moral argument and message that lies within this contemporary masterpiece.