A brilliant movie based on the the P D James book "Children Of Men". Clearly of all the visions of the future movie audiences have been treated to over the past few years, the world of Children of Men may be the most frightening and allegorically effective yet.
Theo, a journalist with connections to the top, is persuaded by his ex-wife and fish member Julian to obtain some exit papers for Kee a young black woman, who, it turns out, is pregnant. Theo is swept up in Kee's escape across a grim decaying landscape. Not only are there the security forces to contend with, but some equally ruthless insurgents. Cuaron builds the tension exquisitely, interspersing the adrenaline fueled bits with quieter bits.
As a thriller, the film is blisteringly intense and incredibly effective. From the bomb blast that caps off the opening credits to the frenzied urban warfare sequences that dominate the film's closing thirty minutes, Cauron never lets the film lag. Though it slows down enough to deal with character development and exposition, the film maintains a running intensity as Theo and Kee try to stay one step ahead of terrorists, the police, the army and random opportunists. Several action scenes are shot in continuous takes, and make for compelling and electrifying viewing.
The film has a great look and feel to it, the cinematography and the use of the environment is great. This movie is also compared to Casablanca in many aspects (read an interesting review - http://www.alternatetakes.co.uk/?2006,12,116 ).
Theo, a journalist with connections to the top, is persuaded by his ex-wife and fish member Julian to obtain some exit papers for Kee a young black woman, who, it turns out, is pregnant. Theo is swept up in Kee's escape across a grim decaying landscape. Not only are there the security forces to contend with, but some equally ruthless insurgents. Cuaron builds the tension exquisitely, interspersing the adrenaline fueled bits with quieter bits.
As a thriller, the film is blisteringly intense and incredibly effective. From the bomb blast that caps off the opening credits to the frenzied urban warfare sequences that dominate the film's closing thirty minutes, Cauron never lets the film lag. Though it slows down enough to deal with character development and exposition, the film maintains a running intensity as Theo and Kee try to stay one step ahead of terrorists, the police, the army and random opportunists. Several action scenes are shot in continuous takes, and make for compelling and electrifying viewing.
The film has a great look and feel to it, the cinematography and the use of the environment is great. This movie is also compared to Casablanca in many aspects (read an interesting review - http://www.alternatetakes.co.uk/?2006,12,116 ).
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