Children Of Men

Dystopian Science Fiction film starring Clive Owen , Claire-Hope Ashitey , Julianne Moore . Based loosely on the book of the same name written by P.D.James .

Fast Forward to 2027. The human race is at the brink of extnction. Reason : Global Infertility. The movie opens with a scene announcing the death of the youngest human on Earth : an 18-year old. London is in complete disarray . The government has outlawed all immigrants and is rounding them up to be deported. There are rebel groups who stand up for the immigrants. Our protagonist Theo ( Owen ) is abducted by a rebel group called the 'Fish' which is headed by Theo's former lover ( Moore) . She wants a favour from him and wants him to use his government connections to get a travel permit for an illegal immigrant Kee ( Ashitey ) . Kee has a sensational secret that could just mean the continuation of the human race . In the story that follows, Theo takes it up as his mission to safeguard Kee from the rebels and the government alike .

This movie is a visual delight. Sci-fi flicks always try to be awe-inspiring This movie does the same in a unique way and more . The cinematography is just brilliant. Right from the bomb explosion to the car chase to the architecture . There is the usual digital wankery but it still doesn't take you away from the story which at the end of it, is one of hope, survival and triumph. I didn't really like Owen's character too much . Seemed to be somewhat of a pussy initially but as the movie progressed his past comes into focus . Good performances from Owen and especially from Claire-Hope . There's also Theo's best friend Jasper ( Micahel Caine ) who's a hippie and a marijuana grower . The last few scenes of the movie involve pure action sequences. But once again there's a sudden shift in the tone of the movie and the demeanor of the people when they see the new baby. Hell, I'm sure even Jesus didn't get that kind of a welcome into the world. The soundtrack is all right featuring 'The Court of the King Crimson' . There's also Owen wearing the 2012 London Olympics T-shirt. I liked that.

This movie will leave the average-minded moviegoer awestruck with the central theme and the digital wankery. But imagine for a moment that the world was really coming to an end. This has been portrayed in a similar way in the comic Y-The Last Man. Would there really be such disarray and breakdown of constitutional machinery . Would the world become over-religious. Would there be communal harmony or would it just become worse. I believe this movie has indeed got it right. Hostilities in everyday life aren't significant because we want to live peacefully for there is a tomorrow . But when there is none , who knows . To each his own i guess.

I'd give this 8/10. And yes, definitely recommended.