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Children Of Men Reviews

2006

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In 2027, in a chaotic world in which man 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 mankind. Read more

Starring	Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Director	Alfonso Cuaron
Genres	Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller

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Critic's review of Children Of Men
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- In the spellbinding CHILDREN OF MEN, his best film to date, Cuaron, 45, fills every frame with his passion and intellect. Here's a movie that grabs you hard, pops your eyes, provokes your mind and ultimately lifts your spirits
- 258288
- - Rolling Stone
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:32
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  Clive Owens Best film by a mile
  
  This film looks at what the world would be like if there were to be a universal crisis that caused every living person to give up hope on careers, relationships... read more »
  
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  - Ryan151
  - 3 reviews
  - CANTERBURY
  - 28 Sep 2006 at 11:09
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  Brilliant camera work and film styling.
  
  Wasn't sure what to expect from this film but was not disappointed, excellent acting and amazing settings/effects/plot make it well worth watching. Did have... read more »
  
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- - Infandus
  - 16 reviews
  - Rochester
  - 04 Apr 2012 at 22:04
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  Unexpectedly one of the best films I've seen
  
  I didn't have huge expectations for this title, however it was a masterpiece. The direction kept me engage for the whole time, changing the story and action... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 24 Feb 2012 at 19:07
- - 3
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  A masterpiece in film making!
  
  Children of men, is a story set in 2027, in a broken world where humans can no longer procreate. Clive owens character(Theo), agrees after some reluctance to ... read more »
  
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- 1090471
- - a customer
  - 09 Feb 2012 at 15:57
- - 3
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  In my all time top 5
  
  One of the greatest films of the last ten years. A dystopian vision of a broken world. The idea is original and well executed. Contrary to some of the other ... read more »
  
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- 1087521
- - a customer
  - 31 Jan 2012 at 23:41
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  - 2
  Not very good!
  
  Mishmash of nonsense and other movies... not really engaging. It just doesn't get anywhere and the story is really week.
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 Jan 2012 at 21:16
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  Good film that gives an insight into what the world could be like
  
  I thought this film was good. At first I was not sure whether it was the sort of film that I could sit down and enjoy. I think it was slow to build up the story... read more »
  
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- - KelSmell
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  - Telford
  - 28 Dec 2011 at 09:40
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  Bleak but brilliant
  
  How refreshing to find a really original story. This film, although bleak in certain respects, casts a new light on the future of man. It is well directed, ... read more »
  
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- - Sideplates
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  - Dursley
  - 13 Dec 2011 at 22:27
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  waste of time
  
  the storyline on the dvd cover will make you think this could be good...then you watch the film. How bored was i? i couldnt even make it to the end. with a ... read more »
  
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- - Lollykins
  - 4 reviews
  - Prescot
  - 04 Dec 2011 at 11:31
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  - 3
  watch this and be damned
  
  This is one of the worst and most painful movie experiences ever. I cannot believe what Clive Owen or Michael Caine were doing in this even after they read the ... read more »
  
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- - suzyflooze
  - 28 reviews
  - 30 Nov 2011 at 13:45
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  Boreing
  
  some films are not very good but you keep watching incase it gets better. I couldn't watch this through to the end it was so rubbish.
  
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  - 10 Nov 2011 at 08:23
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  Clive Owens Best film by a mile
  
  This film looks at what the world would be like if there were to be a universal crisis that caused every living person to give up hope on careers, relationships... read more »
  
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- 289881
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Ryan151
  - 3 reviews
  - CANTERBURY
  - 28 Sep 2006 at 11:09
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  AWFUL!!!
  
  I was hoping for a lot from this film , but it really is awful. The acting is almost universally bad, but Clive Owen must get a special mention for once again ... read more »
  
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- - GraffitiMonkey
  - 17 reviews
  - Radlett
  - 27 Apr 2007 at 23:51
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  cccccrrrraaapppp
  
  total and utter waste of 90mins.a major disappointment.
  
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- - hammerhorror
  - 30 reviews
  - leeds
  - 16 Feb 2007 at 20:10
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  THE WORSE FILM EVER
  
  Ive watched quite a few films in my time but none have been as bad as this. I tried my hardest to get into this confusing film right from the beginning. The ... read more »
  
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- - Max Johnson
  - Huddersfield, England
  - 27 Sep 2007 at 22:05
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  Terrible!
  
  After all the good reviews for this film, I was extremely disappointed! Very poor script and a terrible ending! I thought it was a pointless film that could ... read more »
  
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- - Clare Smith
  - Essex
  - 15 Feb 2007 at 09:44
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  A Film With A Disguised Message
  
  Although various changes have been made, the premise of this movie is the same as the novel 'The Children Of Men' by P.D James: 'No Children, No ... read more »
  
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- - James Waddell
  - Bristol, UK
  - 02 Oct 2006 at 17:44
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  Excellent what if
  
  This movie presents a very interesting, if somewhat unlikely, what if scenario. With an entire race about to be wiped out, it is really interesting to see how ... read more »
  
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- - Melanie
  - Nottingham, UK
  - 28 Sep 2006 at 22:19
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  reched non-film (anag)
  
  This film never really delivers. There is no explanation of how mankind got into this predicament and the acting is as dull as the plot.
  
  Action ... read more »
  
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- - robsheehan
  - 62 reviews
  - London
  - 14 May 2007 at 13:10
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  Best of 2006?
  
  Outstandingly-shot film, full of breathtaking sequences, using long takes and a hand-held, fiercely independent and roaming camera which... read more »
  
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- - Michael Pattison
  - Gateshead, England.
  - 23 Dec 2006 at 01:30
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  Great entertainment
  
  If you're a nit-picker then you won't like this movie. There are holes in the plot and you'll be able to pull it apart.
  
  BUT. If you'... read more »
  
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  - Camberley, England
  - 18 Oct 2006 at 21:05

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Critics' reviews
- In the spellbinding CHILDREN OF MEN, his best film to date, Cuaron, 45, fills every frame with his passion and intellect. Here's a movie that grabs you hard, pops your eyes, provokes your mind and ultimately lifts your spirits
- 258288
- - Rolling Stone
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:32
- It's a very finely made film, with Owen hinting at a humanity beneath the character's grubby cynicism and delivering one of his most consistent, impressive performances
- 258290
- - Total Film
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:32
- This is gut-pummelling and tense stuff, as Cuaron creates a world only a few steps removed from our own....CHILDREN OF MEN is guaranteed classic status
- 258291
- - Ultimate DVD
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:32
- [T]he main pyrotechnics are saved for the semi-impressionist action climax....CHILDREN OF MEN's unrestrained energy is electrifying
- 258289
- - Sight and Sound
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:32
- Cuaron's long takes and snaking tracking shots are constantly intensifying the real-world nature of Owen's sci-fi odyssey
- 258286
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:32
- Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón once again proves his dexterity at turning his hand to different genres and subjects... read more on Time Out
- 52565
- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 15 May 2009 at 01:12

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