Riveting and Powerful Movie ¡Gracias, Alfonso Cuarón!

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2007)

My son dragged the whole family to see this movie as his holiday present to all of us. I was eager to see another movie by Alfonso - I really liked "Y tu mamá también" and how his camera shots captured the live, syncopated rhythm of timing better than any other director I had seen. He doesn't overuse closeups like most American movies and treats the environment as an actor in his scenes. I sat down to watch this movie and I was engaged, enthralled, entertained thoroughly for every minute of the film!
"Children of Men" is ONE OF THE BEST movies I have seen - EVER! No spoilers but this movie contains what I believe is the most powerful scene I've ever watched - it was extremely emotional and I was certainly game for all the punches it threw. Clive Owens is certainly a good vehicle for drawing the viewer into a very first-person experience. While one might cite a distraction in the "overuse" of current news buzz the fabric held firm and the film was woven so well together that I really don't see fault.
I highly recommend this movie for anyone looking for a totally new, invigorating and fresh experience in movies apart from the boring Hollywood mainstream.