I saw Children of Men over the holiday and all I can say is wow. Hands down this has to be one of the best films of the past decade (at least for me).
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón (other films include A Little Princess, Y tu mamá también, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) Children of Men tells a story set in the not so distant future of a world where humans cannot reproduce.
The plot is fairly simple, yet the movie is complex: questions are not answered and the ending is open. This is great filmmaking, letting the visuals tell the story, and what great visuals. In a time when it seems films have to tell us everything that is going on, this movie makes us think. It gives us a sample of what the world might be like in the near future.
One last thing: the cinematography and technical aspects are outstanding as well. Photographer Emmanuel Lubezki (A Little Princess, Sleepy Hollow, and the New World) gives his all, and it shows.
Go out and see it! An incredible film and best in a long while. That's all I can say right now.
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