In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child’s birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. (imdb.com)

The main attraction of Children of Men for me was Clive Owen. As an actor he has a certain magnetic appeal. Something like what Paul Newman had in his prime. No matter what the movie’s about, I just want to watch him. The plot of Chldren of Men is just as intriguing. I really like dystopia films but am often disappointed by them. Though everyone and their father loves Blade Runner, I never muched care for the bloddy film. I think it’s to do with my loathing Harrison Ford as an “actor”, if you can call him that. Anywho, Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón (Y tu mamá también, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) is set in 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a pregnant woman to the Human Project (an organization of scientists), where her child’s birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. Intriguing, no?

The film starts off slowly, revealing a very ugly, depressing and uninspired world, specifically London. The youngest person on earth has just died. The world is in mourning. England closed its borders and persecutes illegal immigrants like the Jewish in Nazi Germany, throwing in camps and killing at will. But then there’s hope. Then, although, initially reluctant, Theo Faron (Clive Owen) joines forces with his ex-wife, Julian Taylor (Julianne Moore), the head of a revolutionary organization work together to bring the only living pregnant woman, Kee, to the Human Project, a sercret organization who’s rumored to have an answer to infertility. The film picks up pace in the race to get Kee to the Human Project amidst chaos against the military and insurgents in the streets.

The film get’s a bit messy when Julianne Moore’s character comes on screen. The chemistry is just off between her and Owen. She’s not in the film for long though. A pleasant surprise is newcomer Claire-Hope Ashitey, Kee, who is both funny and engaging. The film remains engaging and intriguing throughout. The writing and directing are both very good although not perfect. The film got a little “biblical” at times, but it didn’t annoy me too much. The ending was convinving an uncontrived. Not happy, nor sad, but hopeful. The film is about hope anyway. Hope for the future of mankind.

• Directing: [rating:2/5]
• Acting: [rating:3/5]
• Casting: [rating:2/5]
• Cinematography: [rating:2/5]
• Writing: [rating:3/5]
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