Kyle Lewis
10Jan12
A very true statement. My Avatar agrees whole-heartedly.
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DT
10May12
Cuarón’s style of photography and propensity for long takes - further displayed in his contribution to Paris, je t’aime the same year - is very deliberate, but there’s no denying the striking and impressive nature of the visuals. The dystopian framework is also essentially familiar, Cuarón tending to belabour the concept at times too - but again, despite there not being the greatest deal of depth behind these two facets, it all remains completely involving and tense throughout its course. A modern success.
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Teresa Silva
5May12
I can't really remember when I last had any hope, and I certainly can't remember when anyone else did either.
Markus Baumknecht
5Apr12
Love the setting. Britain as we know it is just perfect for any postmodern social dystopia. That being said, I felt parts of the film were not edgy enough to live up to this premise - too much polish, not enough grit... the camera work on the other hand is just gorgeous.
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Francisco R.
26Feb12
This is how special effects should be used in this kind of films, sparingly and only applied to details. Cuarón's technical dominance over the pacing and the narrative of the movie is brilliant, it skews over time some of the more thoughtful aspects shown in the first half but I was more than thrilled with the action sequences.
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Ben Wheeler
25Feb12
I have an undying affection for this movie. It's a beautifully classic story. It's a prophetic warning. It's THE movie of the past decade. The cinematography and production design are flawless and full of life. Clive Owen has never been better. It's a deeply felt, magnificent ride.
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Dylan Fries
22Jan12
One the best modern dystopian future films. Would love to see more exploring nearer future scenarios like this one does, but they're few and far between. Liked it the first time, but its a movie I've gone back and watched every year or two and I keep appreciating it more every time. Beautifully shot, moody and atmospheric. The art direction has always stood out for me, the setting is meticulously planned.
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Brett Taylor
20Jan12
Uh...wow. This movie impressed me beyond all expectation. Not a single frame is without character development, elaborate Production Design, and an amazing story. Spectacular action sequences in Cuaron's native plano cinematograico. A true testament to visual storytelling, character development, and a Directors vision.
Tim
9Jan12
This movie could contain nothing but the long take in the camp/tenement building towards the end, and it would still be one of the greatest films ever produced.
lolo341
28Nov11
The Children of Men is the type of film that is highly watchable because you can sense that it's going to be really fantastic. Though it feels uncomfortably plausible, it pushes us to look where we might be heading without really scolding us.
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Salaway Gennaro
16Nov11
"Clive Owen was fundamental. I consider Clive Owen a co-writer of the screenplay" –A. Cuaron
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mertber
7Nov11
So far it's the best and most underrated sci-fi film in the 21st century. Cuaron is up there with the top five director's working today. Tarantino, P.T. Anderson, The Coen's, Cuaron, Nolan. And for the hater's, Nolan is primarily up there for The Prestige.
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AdamantCocoon
4Oct11
Thought I remembered an astringent look at society in decimation, though this second viewing tempers my suspicion that Time of the Wolf is the only vision of dystopia I warmed to. Children of Men has too many ruses in play.
comeandsee
17Aug11
a damn important masterpiece. this film warns both about the danger of the future, and the importance of present gains. hope is extinguished, and only exists in the slim pieces of faith presented here and there. also, the film displays how casual racism in a functioning society, can blow into persecution in a broken world. clive owen is better than he has been before, and julianne moore plays her role perfectly.
Marck Goldstein
6Jul11
This is my absolute most favorite movie ever. It's beautiful. Cuaron is an artist. Though I do have a particular penchant for end-of-the-world epochs.
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thedudeabides
4Jul11
Beatiful long takes. I dare say that if he were alive, Orson Welles would applaud this film and shook hands with Alfonso Cuaron.
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