Quick Movie Reviews
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 08/04/2019
Powerful, emotional, and thought provoking, "Children of Men" shows a future society torn by totalitarianism, destruction, and chaos that is so terrifying it's believable.
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3.5/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 03/31/2019
A powerful and gripping dystopian thriller with evocative visual imagery and a great performance by Clive Owen. The political and social commentary are remarkably prescient for a film made almost fifteen years ago. The direction of the chases are less like action scenes and more like guerilla combat footage. Children of Men is often a dark story but it’s ultimately a hopeful film about the future of humankind.
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3.5/4
Rod - wrote on 07/16/2015
One of the best films I've seen! Didn't know this film exist until I searched for Alfonso Cuaron-directed movies. I think this is the greatest sci-fi/war movie ever made. It's sad that it did not receive that much recognition. But really superb cinematography and direction. A lot of jaw-dropping actions and amazing actions that I couldn't even think how the production team create them. Excellent film!!!!
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4/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 01/02/2014
This is a brilliant film but when I first watch this movie I was not a fan but I watched the movie again and I don't know what I was smoking.
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3.5/4
FSUNoles27TS - wrote on 11/27/2012
Infertility is a interesting and fresh way to go with an end of civilization movie. Until I saw this I never really considered the thought of the human race becoming infertile. The take the idea and make it into a really good movie. With good acting and great special effects. Definitely a seat-gripping movie. I could watch this a couple more times and thoroughly enjoy it.
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3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 08/01/2012
The best element of Children of Men is the attention to detail that has gone a long way in creating an intense vision of an apocalyptic future. The cinematography and set design are brilliant and really immerse the viewer into the science fiction universe that the high-concept premise creates. The story itself drags at times, which keeps the film from being a 4-star masterpiece, but the actors are committed to their roles and all the cinematic elements pull together to create a generally engrossing and exciting sci-fi thriller.
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3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 12/06/2011
As far as bleak future movies go, this one is great. There are many intriguing aspects to the story and it stays believable, while mixing in the sci-fi elements.
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4/4
donkeyknight - wrote on 05/02/2011
Exploding with current issue relevance, well-acted, incredibly shot-this movie spurs thoughtful discussion about its meaning. I found myself drawn into contemplation on hope and the impact that one child can have.
