Children of Men (2006)

X An excellent must-see
O Good rental choice
O Mediocre
O Rent something else

Review by Jason Pyles / April 9, 2007

“Children of Men” is a must-see and a masterpiece. Yet, I must forewarn that even the edited version is relatively violent and has material that is still inappropriate for younger viewers.

The year is 2027, and the world is without hope. The human race hasn’t been able to procreate for 18 years. Earth’s population is dwindling toward extinction. Theo (Clive Owen) is among the unhappy inhabitants of Britain. He used to be a passionate idealist but has now sunken into despair.

Not everyone is apathetic, however. A mysterious group called “The Human Project” supposedly exists, and its mission is to rectify the world’s infertility problem. Theo is commissioned to help transport a young woman named Kee who has a powerful secret: She is pregnant.

“Children of Men” is about how Theo must safely escort Kee on a perilous journey to the Human Project. The movie is one long chase scene, and it’s intense and suspenseful. “Children of Men” is unflinchingly realistic, bleak, and dismal — and without question, one of the best films of 2006.

Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
Clive Owen / Michael Caine / Claire-Hope Ashitey
109 min. Thriller / Action
(Original MPAA rating: R)
Edited version age recommendation: 17 and up

DVD release date: March 27, 2007
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