Friday, 6 January 2006

CHILDREN OF MEN


Genre: Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi
Direction: Alfonso Cuarรณn
Lead: Clive Owen

This movie is a beautiful revelation. It is based on a theory that the future is close to annihilation. Another movie based on a similar theory like The Apocalypse, but different. It is about a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate. The youngest person alive at the start of the storyline is around 16 years old. And in such time when all hope is lost, they find a pregnant woman. It's a miracle but they have to safely transport her to a sanctuary at sea where there are scientists at work still working on finding a way to save the human race from turning extinct.

It's well-directed and Clive Owen finally found the role of being a hero. This is without a doubt, Owen's best performance till now. And Michael Cane has done it again by nailing his role, very unique this time.

A nice movie to watch but it requires patience. I wouldn't go so far as to recommend it to everyone here, but I would certainly tell my close friends who I know will like it. It is a fantastic piece, and one of the best of the 2006.

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