Children of Men

Random explosions, armed police in the streets and immigrants being rounded up for deportation. Greeley, Colorado? LA? How about the UK in 2027, in Alfonso Cuaron's vision of a world without a future. Enter Theo (Clive Owen) as our hero without hope because humanity has stopped reproducing and the youngest human is 18.

Okay, it doesn't sound all that bad at first listen especially if you've ever had a rug rat behind you on a plane - but THINK about it. Exactly how do you think humanity would react to the news that the fat lady has sung? I have to admit I think ol' Alfonso pretty much nails it. Let the killin' begin.

When the lovely maid in distress shows up, preggers, things get jumping as Theo tries to get her safely to where the maybe scientists might show up and figure out how to save us all, while everybody else acts like - well - people, and tries to nab the gal and impending babe for insert your self serving purpose here. Supported by Michael Caine and Julienne Moore, Owen is incomparable, but this is dark stuff. Although the violence isn't sensationalized a'la Gibson, this is not for the faint of heart. My only complaint is a bit of blood that hits the lens of the camera during an extended FX scene that was left in probably because it was too costly to reshoot - it made me suddenly aware I was watching a movie. Other than that - good story, great cast, well done! Check out the official website HERE.