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Children Of Men Reviews

2006 Certificate 15
  • 70
  • from 88,122 members

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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  • Critics' reviews (2) of Children Of Men

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  • Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón once again proves his dexterity at turning his hand to different genres and subjects... read more on Time Out

    • Dave Calhoun, 
    • Time Out
  • ...gripping...compulsive...exciting and intriguing

    • Sunday Mirror
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Children Of Men

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  • 153 out of 169 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    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... more

      • Ryan151 from CANTERBURY
  • 96 out of 128 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars

    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 ... more

  • 96 out of 136 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    cccccrrrraaapppp

    total and utter waste of 90mins.a major disappointment.

  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Children Of Men

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  • 153 out of 169 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    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... more

      • Ryan151 from CANTERBURY
  • 19 out of 21 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars

    Avoid

    Worst movie I ever started watching...gave up 60 mins in !!! Why Julianne Moore and Clive Owen put their name to this dungheap beggers belief

      • Dennis James from Little Staughton
  • 153 out of 169 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    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... more

      • Ryan151 from CANTERBURY
  • 96 out of 128 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars

    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 ... more

  • 96 out of 136 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    cccccrrrraaapppp

    total and utter waste of 90mins.a major disappointment.

  • 70 out of 86 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0.0 stars

    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 ... more

      • Max Johnson from Huddersfield, England
  • 51 out of 76 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1.0 star

    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 ... more

      • Clare Smith from Essex
  • 40 out of 54 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    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 ... more

      • James Waddell from Bristol, UK
  • 34 out of 46 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    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 ... more

      • Melanie from Nottingham, UK
  • 30 out of 46 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    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 ... more

  • 29 out of 45 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Best of 2006?

    Outstandingly-shot film, full of breathtaking sequences, using long takes and a hand-held, fiercely independent and roaming camera which... more

      • Michael Pattison from Gateshead, England.
  • 23 out of 34 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    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'... more

      • A customer from Camberley, England
  • Critics' reviews (2)

  • Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón once again proves his dexterity at turning his hand to different genres and subjects... read more on Time Out

    • Dave Calhoun, 
    • Time Out
  • ...gripping...compulsive...exciting and intriguing

    • Sunday Mirror
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Rating breakdown

88,122 Member ratings
  • 100
8,395
  • 90
6,794
  • 80
19,772
  • 70
15,358
  • 60
17,170
  • 50
7,223
  • 40
6,700
  • 30
2,403
  • 20
3,065
  • 10
1,242

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