Alfonso Cuarón's "Children of Men"

Rating: 10/10 (25 July 2013)

Greetings from Lithuania.
"Children of Men" is a masterpiece, pure and simple, deep and true.
I have watched this film probably 5 time, and every single time i see something new, some new details. What a film!
How this movie wasn't nominated for Oscar for the best achievement in directing is still beyond me. Just look at it - it's breathtaking. I saw documentary with the director, claiming they were creating "Anti Blade Runner" future, and you can almost feel it - everything looks real, you can almost touch it - if this situation would happen in the real world, it would definitely look like that. Everything in this movie works. It's definitely not you typical shoot-em up science fiction - it's just one of the best movies ever created. And i don't event want to start with the long shots sequences - they are mesmerizing and breathtaking.
The performances are top notch. M.Caine does outstanding job in creating this "light at the end of the tunnel" type person that you just want it would be real in this dark future - it's that good. Every performance, every actor is at the top of the game. This movie is a true masterpiece in directing - so much details, the backgrounds - it's like watching the real world unfolding right in the front of your eyes.
Deep and true, sad and tragic, "Children of Men" is one of the most unforgettable movies you will ever see.