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Children Of Men

Posted by maureen

January 24, 2007 |

This futuristic thriller adapted from PD James novel is a thought provoking, fascinating movie where Theo Faron , (Clive Owen), a former activist turned alcoholic, lives in a world full of chaos and no hope .It’s 2027 and London is a war torn city , grey and shabby with garbage visible on all of it’s streets. What ever ails the country it appears that it’s better than most places and illegal immigrants are flocking to the English shores. Here they are sought out and held in vast camps of internment by home land security as a preliminary before mass deportation. You feel the weight of depression on your shoulders as you follow Theo through his bleak working day and the grayness of his life. It’s a world on the edge of extinction where the women can no longer have children and its youngest child is 18 years old. Theo is abducted by a terrorist group called the Fishes and led by his former lover Julian (Julianne Moore) .She is idealistic and determined and persuades him to help in smuggling Kee out of the country. Kee holds a secret that she is willing to die for. Theo is at first an unwilling hero who is charged with getting her out of the country and he seeks the help of a friend when things go awry. michael-caine.jpgJasper (Michael Caine) the ageing hippy, ganja dealer hooks Theo and Kee up with a counter-cultural support network. Jaspers’ character provides some witty and poignant moments that are played beautifully by Caine. Theo and Kee are plunged into a terrifying chase which takes them through the squalor of fallen London to a nightmarish refugee camp when everyone is their enemy. Cuarón manages to create a London in the throws of urban battle that is uncompromising, and with the aid of brilliant cinematographer, allows you to ride along with the action instead of being a mere spectator It is an incredible scene and for a fleeting moment allows you to witness the resurrection of hope in the faces of the men and women when Kee’s secret is discovered. Cuarón has given us a truly original movie that leaves many questions unanswered. All the better. Visually it’s a great experience. Clive Owen and Claire-Hope Ashitey (Kee) both give solid performances and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor portrays Luke effectively. A good movie that more than makes up for a so-so script by giving a beautifully created vision of the future that is sure to evoke comment.
Rating: Four Stars


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