Children of Men - Snapshot

An interesting take on the future, questioning perhaps what we all take for granted… What if child birth indeed becomes impossible?

Set in the UK, the movie has an appropriately British feel to it. At its heart it’s a drama, thriller; so expect for several slower conversational and inter-personal drama elements, while navigating the bigger world-crisis plot. Though just a few, the intensity and reality of the action scenes are great, the bike chase and crash scene being a good example. Rather than going with a traditional build-up, and entertainment focused action, opting for a 'plunged into crisis' sorta perspective. The life in the warzone later in the movie is also phenomenal; creating for a setting that feels literally chaotic, with gritty in your face explosions. Performances from the leads characters played by Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, and Michael Caine are good, helping keep the slower deeper aspects of the narrative tight. If you're into post-apocalyptic themes, which aren't purely action packed, Children of Men is worth the watch.

My Recommendation: Watch It (A post-apocalyptic thriller with a twist)