Review of Children of Men

In the not-so-distant future, where women across the globe are infertile and humanity is witnessing its own dusk, Theo (Clive Owen) must help a pregnant woman escape from the oppressive British government and find the last glimmer of hope that is the Human Project. Cuaron shows his supreme skill in this nearly hopeless film, with long and masterfully executed scenes with no cuts or edits, building genuine suspense and surprise in real-time. In a world torn by war and sadness and depression, we are shown the power of the innocent laughter of children in the playground. Power enough to stop a war. Power enough to start one.