What Was This About?

Rating: 1/10 (6 March 2009)

Just finished watching this movie and am astounded at the fact that I have no idea what it was about, what was happening, or why I should care. Is it about the mysterious world-wide infertility? Well, it does not seem to be, even though that theme is established, it does not seem to bear on the (non-existent) plot.
Who are the various groups incessantly shooting at each other? What are their motivations? The movie gives us not a clue! And, is this not the easiest childbirth in recorded history? What is the significance of the baby? Who knows! The movie never even implies what will happen once the main character's escape is achieved.
Acting: There isn't any. Even old pro Michael Caine is really just doing Michael Caine. It just so happens that any Michael Caine is a relief in this depressing and inept chase movie. Hollywood's most over-rated actress, Julianne Moore, graces the picture for a short time, until she is mercifully assassinated. Clive Owen does not act, but rather wanders through the story trying to smoke a complete cigarette and have a swig of whiskey. If Mr. Owen has any acting chops, this script effectively prevents him from showing them.
Visuals: The picture is unrelentingly dark, dirty, and depressing.
I have no idea what this picture was about, and it provides no incentive whatsoever to find out. Avoid this one!