Phenomenal to Say the Very Least

Rating: 10/10 (4 July 2007)

"Children of Men" blew me out of my seat and continues to haunt my consciousness. An intense thriller with brains, Alfonso Cuaron delivers a cinematic masterpiece of power and intrigue.
The cast is exemplary. Clive Owen proves once again that he is one of the premiere actors of his generation, Michael Caine shines brightly, Chiwetel Ejiofor continues to show his immense range while Julianne Moore's performance is subtle and solid - and be prepared to see more of Claire-Hope Ashitey in the future.
Unlike thrillers that rely on trickery, confusion and abject predictability, "Children of Men" is a fast-paced ride of gasps and intensity with the rush of a roller coaster. Better still, the story is solid, timely and thought-provoking.
It is rare to find a film that can capture a supposed future so believably. The action, terror and politics are all too real and easily mirror the present state of our shrinking little blue marble in all its nihilism. What Orwell did for the world with "1984", author PD James sends the world her own warning and Cuaron captures it brilliantly.
This is one film not to be missed.