Children of MenClive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Claire-Hope Ashitey
Adapted and Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Children of Men has a lot going on in it - political insurgence, mistrust, racism and the end of humankind. Set in a surreal futuristic world, jaded bureaucrat Theo played by Clive Owen becomes an initially reluctant activist when his ex-wife played by Julianne Moore ropes him in to escort a black woman who is pregnant with the first child in 18 years to safety.
The journey is fraught with danger and violence as a political uprising is taking place and various factions are vying for the unborn child. Julianne Moore's role is short lived (as she dies in a gunshot battle) but pivotal in the film's development. Clive Owen, as usual, displays his flair for brooding characters as the righteous protector of humankind. Michale Caine who plays the scientist that Theo can turn to is surprisingly witty. Still, I think the protagonist of the film, Kee played by the fresh-faced Claire-Hope Ashitey deserves more praise than is given. Her sublime performance as the mysteriously pregnant girl is both strong and hopeful.
The film may be about the end of the world but the birth of the first child in 18 years is akin to the rebirth of Christ and the start of a new world. Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men is ultimately engaging and also thought-provoking. (A+)
The journey is fraught with danger and violence as a political uprising is taking place and various factions are vying for the unborn child. Julianne Moore's role is short lived (as she dies in a gunshot battle) but pivotal in the film's development. Clive Owen, as usual, displays his flair for brooding characters as the righteous protector of humankind. Michale Caine who plays the scientist that Theo can turn to is surprisingly witty. Still, I think the protagonist of the film, Kee played by the fresh-faced Claire-Hope Ashitey deserves more praise than is given. Her sublime performance as the mysteriously pregnant girl is both strong and hopeful.
The film may be about the end of the world but the birth of the first child in 18 years is akin to the rebirth of Christ and the start of a new world. Alfonso Cuarón's Children of Men is ultimately engaging and also thought-provoking. (A+)
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